Photo by Zornelar Photography

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Just a quick video post

With a little sunshine today, I opted to turn Beamer out for a bit to romp and play. He likes to ham it up a little, and cooperated in making a video for all those who want to see how I get him to rear on command. The key is to get him in a playful mood, then it's easy. The looks he gives us at the end of the video is priceless- "There, was that good enough? Can I go now?"



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14 comments:

Sydney said...

Such control over those rears there. What a good boy.

Cindy said...

How exciting (that seems to be all I ever say!) He is looking at you that way, isn't he.

fernvalley01 said...

What a guy! that boy can dance!

prairierunner said...

Too funny! I friend of mine has taught her mare to rear on command.....scares the pants off some people.

Marilena said...

aww!!!

Gail said...

I love the way he almost sat on his hinds. Beautiful.

fernvalley01 said...

How do you keep that big boy so shiny in the winter?

Fantastyk Voyager said...

Gosh, it's like he's doing a levade! Very cool!

Shirley said...

Gail, he's very athletic and uses his hind end very well, he LUVS doing sliding stops.
Sherry, I keep him blanketed in the winter, he pretty well stays slick. I have 4 blankets that I use on him, and make sure he's always dry. One of them is 100% waterproof, it's a sheet that I put over the other blanket.
Fantastyk, I bet with training he could do a levade, but it would take a better teacher than I!

Tom in Vegas said...

Beamer looks so healthy and playful! I think it's because he's loved:0)

Janice said...

Umm Shirley I think you need to tell Beamer he is not white his breeding does not start with an L. He seems to be a little confused. Ha Ha he's such a camera hog.

Shirley said...

But Lippizans are born black,maybe Beamer is delusional!

Merri said...

I thought about teaching Dudley this once when I saw him rear mightily, but then I thought he's already smarter than I am at some things so maybe that wasn't a great idea.
he might try it under saddle with someone - like me!
- The Equestrian Vagabond

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

I LOVE BEAMER!!!

I had to watch that FIVE times...and I think I'll watch it again another few more times. Thanks for the video! He's adorable, handsome, and just easy on the eyes. Pure eye candy!

I love his expression at the end. You can tell he's looking for praise and that he knows he did a good job. What a great boy!

Love that Beamer!!!


~Lisa