Not feeling super excited about our upcoming show on Saturday. It's going to be humid and hot, and the weather lately means I haven't gotten a lot of schooling time in. Not sure we've really made any improvements over our last show. Plus Sydney has decided she hates bits again. She will be happy in a bit for 6 months and then suddenly decide she doesn't like it any more. Been riding her in a leather bit for the last few rides which makes her happy, but isn't show legal. 🤦‍♀️ #dressageishard #dressagehorse #dressage #belgiandraft #draftcross #horsesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzx0sf7pDm-/?igshid=x6lbdbtkehcf

#belgian #draft #belgiandrafthorse #belgiandraft #zoomontana #billingsmontana #montana #drafthorse #horse (at ZooMontana)

So proud of my friend building herself up in horseman from the ground up! So inspiring to follow her on her journey, as she follows her dreams. #diaryofamadhorsewoman #horse #horses #horsemanship #bitless #hackamore #training #green #greenhorse #barefoot #draft #drafthorse #belgian #belgiandraft #sunset #summervibes #photography #photooftheday #photographer #goldenhour

Heidi, you sweetheart 💓 #horsesofinstagram #belgiandraft #equestriansofig #equestrianlife (at Carlton, Leicestershire)

Meet Elmo - the sweetest giant #belgiandraft #horse from #herbergmanegevanloon #horses #horsebackriding #trailride (at Natuurpoort Herberg Manege van Loon)

❤❤❤ #horse #horsesofinstagram #belgiandraft #belgiandrafthorse https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3nIxTjncK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ra9shu9gvm63

#ganzenrijden #gooseriding #gouwtrekken #horse #belgiandraft

A certain somebody was full of sass despite the arena feeling like the face of the sun tonight. We ended up doing a lot of walk to canter working on staying balanced through the transition. Finished up by trying to demystify why we can’t manage to leg yield off of the rail. Some progress was made there, but only after we threatened beatings (just kidding!). #dressageishard #dressage #dressagehorse #draftcross #belgiandraft #appaloosa 
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzef5Aqpzr7/?igshid=1j3eibojkwich

Hello Heidi 🙈 #horsesofinstagram #equine #equestrian #belgiandrafthorse #belgiandraft (at Osbaston, Leicestershire)

❤❤❤ #horse #horsesofinstagram #belgiandraft #belgiandrafthorse https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3m35mjQl8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mpw5k7oxfkol

Belgian filly.

I'm rather sad that extravagant bit colors are not dressage legal because we are taking matchy-matchy to a whole new level here. ❤️❤️❤️ #blackjakrefinery #evoequine #dyonbridle #dressage #drafthorse #drafrcross #belgiandraft #appaloosa #horsesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/draftmare/p/BuFh1t2hYu7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kfwnsxl5dz8u

Sydney, proudly making 18 inch saddles look like postage stamps since 2009. 🤣 #dressagehorse #dressage #ogilvyequestrian #drafthorse #draftcross #belgiandraft #appaloosa #drafthorsesofinstagram #appaloosasofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #dressagehorsesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BrShY5Wh5by/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=34mvniy3ra1y

Follow up on the leather bit, she seems to love it! She's been very steady in the contact in it, something we have struggled with. With it being a Mullen I was worried that she would get heavy and on the forehand in it, but she has remained super light. I'm so bummed it's not dressage legal. Does anybody know if a nathe or duo would give her the same conform to her mouth feel? #leatherbit #sweetbillysbits #draftcross #drafthorse #belgiandraft #appaloosa #horsesofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BteiZoJBeeB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b2onrby5yd1u

#tbt to when Sydney had hair, so much hair. #haireverywhere #alittlemoresophisticatednow #throwbackthursday #draftcross #drafthorse #belgiandraft #appaloosa https://www.instagram.com/p/BtTxFaxBPd_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uec97usmtv6q

Me, driving to the barn last night: Wow, I didn’t know the feed mill was open this late. Huh, weird that there are still cars still at the school. Then I realized it’s really only 5pm, it’s just pitch dark already. 😭😫 #yaydaylightsavings #whysodark #imissthesun #draftcross #drafthorse #belgiandraft #appaloosa #drafthorsesofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #appaloosasofinstagram #micklembridle https://www.instagram.com/p/BrSsoytBfW0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n3m8idr2yojb