Spring Riding on Horseback
April  2005
Our first Spring season with Sebastian.  First we must wait for the snow to melt, and then the mud to harden.  Justin and Sasha can't wait to ride Sebastian in some nicer weather. 
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Justin rides Sebastian on the road first nice day. Still snow on the ground.
March 30, 2005.
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Sebastian and Justin riding pals.
April 6, 2005.
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April 9, 2005.
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Walking back to the barn.
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Sasha walks and trots today.
April 10, 2005
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Sebastian shows off his braided tail.
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Justin works Sebastian in the ring.
April 15, 2005
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Sasha works on lowering his head at a trot.
April 16, 2005.
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Here she comes up the middle of the ring!
April 16, 2005.
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Cantering around the ring.
April 16, 2005.
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Sasha mounts Sebastian.
April 18, 2005.
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Warm enough for shortsleeves today.
April 18, 2005.
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After the ride Sasha walks around the ring and Sebastian follows her to cool him out.
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She talks to him and when she stops, he stops.
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Justin gets Sebastian from his paddock.
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Justin smiles, Sebastian is so much fun.
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Justin practices his neck reining
April 22, 2005
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Sebastian responds very well.
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Justin works on fast corners.
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Then off through the trail and muddy water.
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Through the greenery and pines.
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Justin canters up the back stretch of the track.
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Sasha shares carrots with Sebastian.
April 30, 2005
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Sebastian is looking for more Sasha!
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May 2, 2005
Even on dark and cloudy days we ride.
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May 2, 2005
Justin works the corners with Sebastian
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May 4, 2005
Sasha rides on a chilly spring afternoon.
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May 5, 2005
Justin gives Sebastian grass in another new paddock.
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May 5, 2005
Justin canters around the open track.
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Sebastian enjoys a last ride from Justin before he is getting ready to be moved to Florida.
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We will miss this farm.
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May 10, 2005
Sasha rides sleevless today.
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May 12, 2005
Sebastian is moved to the owner's barn as he waits a few days to be moved to Florida.
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May 14, 2005
Lots of new horses on the farm, so Sebastian tries out yet another paddock.
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May 14, 2005
Justin works on his leg aides.
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May 17, 2005
Sasha has her last ride on Sebastian at HyRidge Stables.
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Weaving cones
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May 19, 2005
Justin neck reins and leg aids.
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Sebastian's last ride at HyRidge Stables.
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Justin rides him up the walkway one last time.
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And Justin and Sasha say goodbye to him as he heads for Florida tomorrow.