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Last weekend, Amanda's mom was at the barn taking pictures. This is one of my most favorite things, because she has a great eye, an awesome camera and loves to share her photos. Thanks Mom-J for sharing your work. The pictures are amazing.

She told me there were a bunch of good photos but some not so good photos and not to get discouraged. I told her I knew we were a work in progress and that it wouldn't be a surprise to see some less than flattering photos. I don't remember exactly what she said next, but I responded with "I don't have to put THOSE pictures on the blog." Which made us both laugh.

So, here are the really good pics from the 234 I received from her. My favs. Perhaps next, I will do a fail to horse/fail to dressage post with the really god awful pics from that day. Maybe. :)

I love the line of muscle along his shoulder. Part of the "sling" of muscles that connect the shoulder blades together to form the withers.

Balancing on one leg

Sweet talking Liverpool with Amanda up

Working the Serpentines

Giving a bit of snark about the canter depart

Attitude. I love the ears.

I changed to a bridle with a bit of bling.

Plus bit.

Riding figure 8's with one hand

This may be my all time favorite picture of the two of us

Working the trot

Reaching up under himself

Plenty of relaxation

Look at the muscle at the top of his withers and the base of his neck.

So dressagey.

He is a beautiful horse

More trot

What a horse

He is not a fan of other geldings right now.

He really wants all of the mares for himself.

Snarky but listening

My unicorn

It was a great day with some awesome photos. Thanks Mom-J for the pictures!!