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I have returned from Colorado! I took two lessons at a fancy H-J barn, which prompted a couple thoughts. One, I have forgotten how to jump. Two, I've forgotten even worse how to jump at a canter. Three, 2' jumps shouldn't be terrifying, even if they are oxers. Four, how the hell do they tell those horses apart? They're all bay. Seriously. I had to go get my mare from turnout, so Ian went with me because he's seen Abby more than I have. At least they're turned out separately, but damn. I assessed her on the facts that she was a mare, the approximately correct shade of bay, had a big star, and had saddle marks from being ridden yesterday. Luckily I was right.

My shoulder's still a little iffy from falling off Keno, but that doesn't seem to impact riding. My goals for tomorrow are probably just to ride Luca and Keno, and not fail miserably at either. I got a few minutes of a bending lesson which I can implement for Keno right away, though I may wait for Luca til after the show so I don't blow his conniving little mind.