Update: undersaddle Yoda Eclipsis Sinsonte (New photos)

[sporthorse]

I rode Yoda for the second time yesterday and we had a great one in a acre plus pasture. I mounted and dismounted from both sides several times we flexed(actually he flexed himself umteen times )and he transitioned gaits smoothly . His feet were sticky compared to his first time in the roundpen when he boogied lots but I was pleased both ways. I chaulk the sticky feet /standing and not going anywhere= to getting the feel of a rider finding new ballence and some slight protest and balking. He did all gaits walk, corto, canter that I asked and the first time bit in his mouth with reins was also sucessful. I have ground driven(long lines) him once before the first time I rode him about six months ago.I saw Yoda born helped him out of his sac and he was such a pesty pushy horse all his life I expected some real playfullness but he likes the idea of being riden. I have slowly got him used to weight on his back and all the boogies throwing over his back friendly wise and he has been fun and easy so far.few bucks mostly adjustment and feel with saddles. I have been putting bbk pads and small saddles on him before and over his youth he has liked being ponied,Lindsay came and got him moving by riding Leo, his sire around him took the lead a few times and we rode rails for a few minutes and did reverses and seprentines. then she rode down to the front gate about a quater mile and closed it while she was gone Yoda and I took off and did some riding with his impulsion no influences passenger lessons for both of us. She came back on Leo and saw him gaiting around so we ended on a good note . He had fun at least a half hour or more ....rather brave horse. I am proud.
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[Jasfino]

Congratulations on a great start. He's a good looking fellow... :D

[SharonP]

He is an absolute beauty! How old is he?

[JennLM]

droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[PASOFAN]

Absolutly LOVE his colors! Red Tones mane, wow. You have a Gem it sounds!!

[Barbwire]

That sounds like a great second ride on a young horse. You must be so proud. :D

[motorgypsy]

Ed that is sooo great! How soon they grow up. He's really gorgeous!

[DebbieS]

WOW! He is a beauty - look at that mane!

Congratulations. You will get lots of looks out on the endurance rides with that gorgeous boy!

[sporthorse]

he is three now /Thanks everyone.
http://www.pasoregistry.com/db/Profile.asp?ID=119867
He is a gelding but Paso Registry has him listed as a stallion/colt.
He actually looks even better now that picture is one or two years old .I will see if Lindsay can get one of us /me i the saddle, He was born on an eclipse.

[PasoJoy]

He's gorgeous!!! I bet you are so proud!! :D

[Lois York]

Congrat's on a great ride Ed, sounds like he's a smart boy! Gotta luv the brains on our Paso's...keep it up.

[sporthorse]

This week end Lindsay will take photos ,hopefully . I have riden him four times now each time he is better :shock: I am so impressed and he loves being riden ,came from pasture when he saw the tack out and I have all but taken him on a trail ride ...so far we rode with goats chased them we did lateral flexion moves and he is bitted now with a snaffle. we rode a quater mile or so down to the driveway to the paved raod with afternoon drive home traffic ,watched cars.He even got some vertical flexion (pranced)for a bit on his own,collected up and he is so quick and easy ,laid back canter though a real surprise with his playful ways.They will come(the tests) as he gets his balance with a rider as he is very willing to communicate and is smart.He is after all the Jedi teacher that came after Obi one.We still will and always will have Obi but as I learn from both and the others too I will keep you guys in the loop!http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/vistalargo2000/2006winterpicsyoda002-1.jpg
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[sporthorse]

and today we rode on his first two mile/plus neighborhood trail ride
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/vistalargo2000/2006winterpicsyoda004.jpg
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[Linda Y]

My, my! Handsome pair! Love the color on Yoda. Good job!

[motorgypsy]

WOW - don't you LOVE it when all your hard work pays off!!! Great work and great photos!

[dana]

Doesn't he look like he could take you places! Wow!

[pnalley]

NICE!
Looks like a great young horse.

I love Leo's bloodlines. I knew he was by Coral, but I didn't realize his dam was PR, or so well bred! Rare to see those bloodlines so close up. No wonder that boy can largo!

[Mellifluous]

What a pretty boy. Glad that he is being such a good boy for you!

[Laura S]

Beautiful paso! Sounds like you are doing a great job with him and he is going to make a wonderful mount. Congrats!

[CarolU]

Ed and Lindsay, he sure looks great! Such and awesome and eyecatching color. He's a keeper for sure!

[Sharon B]

Wow, what a great job the two of you have done with his training. The three of you look great. The initial training is so important on a young horse. He looks willing and totally at ease with a rider on his back. Great job you two.
Sharon

[sporthorse]

THank you everyone ! :D At 14h Yoda (to me)seems small but stout & is supposed to still get bigger according to cannon size 14/2 or 3.Obi grew and inch at five years old. Yoda's dam is full Colombian =Cassanova's Tesoro KM is 14/2h thick and larger in presence.I cannot believe how much fun he is & so early in his riding training with a great trail ride away from the farm.

[Barbwire]

It's funny, we have an Obi, a Yoda, and now a Chewbacca on the board. May the force be with us! :lol:

[Minouri]

I love happy stories! Beautiful horse! I love the color.

[sporthorse]

another hour and a half on the trails yesterday he is such a brave little sport. he did get some real fast footfall and some snorting in during his forward progress going down a cannopied by trees sort of tunnel on aa dirt road. he was so proud and quick when he advanced like a war horse going to battle and all on his own /I let him stop and advance on his own so this remains fun and exciting for him.Yes he stomped at a squirrel and did like a cowhorse does to a steer when he saw a dog.went twoard it first then spooked or whatever his stomp is. I was there for him and we moved on without incidence.What a ride. fisrt some suppling and bending doing cones visiting with the other horses through the fence since they always went and he stayed behind (he says now "it's my turn",you can almost here him say)then across the paved road & only a coulple of miles of dirt road/trail after which when w came home we did more arena and yard exercises. what a joy.

[B Hall]

Congratulations Ed and Lindsay, Yoda looks great! He sure has grown a lot since we saw him last! Keep up the good work and update us on your progress.

Brenda

[Moniece Dickerson]

He is a hansome fellow indeed and they do make you SO proud when they learn and do so well!!VERY nice boy you have there!!Your friend,Moniece

[sporthorse]

My daughter Anna riding Yoda sixth time under saddle,her boyfreind Marcus on Obi. I put three riders on Yoda that day(two green riders and me .He was very good.)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/vistalargo2000/2006winterpicsAnnaSarah007.jpg

[sporthorse]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/vistalargo2000/2006winterpicsAnnaSarah029.jpg
this is Sarah My daughter and I. I'm riding Yoda.
Sarah rides her ("brother horse") Obi. I get to ride him sometimes, too.

[Jasfino]

Its easy to see he has a good mind.. and a great trainer! Good job Ed!

[Terry Wallace]

Lookin' GOOD Ed..... when will you ride the palomino? Next spring? Dante will be ready this spring to start...he is huge....

BTW..what does the word "Sinsonte" mean?

[ErinC]

nice work! looking good.

[sporthorse]

Zen(Zahen CorALeo Sinsonte) the palomino stallion 2 years old on May 9th(born on mothers day)will be worked on the ground some soon with saddle and long lines. he has been ponied on dirt roads with bareback pad as yearling and once last spring as two year old with english saddle stirrups tied on trail and bouncing here on farm. He should be easy aslo but he is so fast and athletic I had better do some mounted work while I am still young.He was 14/2&1/2hh=58.5 inches last time I sticked him but his rear has taken a bound for the sky.since this picture he is so leggy .He may go tall like his sire Al@15/2hh if I don't hurry and ride him before I shrink more.
wish I could take credit/the horses are training me.Yoda the teacher, Ed is padwawn(spelling?) =Jedi wannabe student
Sinsonte means Mockingbird=(without song in spanish)
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Zen and Grandsire Leo(buckskin/dun) this early summer

[Kerry W]

Nice shots of the whole family Ed! :D How old are the girls now?

[sporthorse]

Anna is about to turn 21 & Sarah just turned 19 thank you for asking.Nice they love the horses ,too.Good riders ,I am so proud of both of them for so many reasons, to many to count..We have a new horse(paso fino) lover in Marcus, too.

[qltrlori]

Dang! He is gorgeous! Congratulations!

Lori

[sporthorse]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/vistalargo2000/2005winterpics047.jpg
here is another one of the baby Zen . picture was 2005winter sometime when he was 18 months yearling.he is 30 months now I think.will go clean him up and take some new ones.His color(winter coat) is similar now.he is just taller.

[B Hall]

Beautiful Shot Ed!

Can't wait to see current photos of Zen.