Flying W Farms Prince Alexei

IGGHR #478
aka Lyoshka

A person in equestrian attire stands next to a black and white horse with a saddle in a grassy field with trees and a fence in the background.

Four red satin awards rosettes labeled "Looking Glass Farm Dressage Show" with a horse emblem displayed on a stone-like surface.

From: Eileen

Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011

Subject: Lyoshka's First Dressage Show

Hi Fredricka & Robin,

I hope you are well. I was just writing to let you know that Lyoshka competed in his first dressage show this weekend. He completed two tests on Saturday and two more on Sunday. He was a little nervous at first, but overall he did very well for his first time out. I have enclosed pictures of him and all of the ribbons we won.

Eileen

A person is riding a black and white horse in an outdoor riding arena, wearing a blue helmet and light purple shirt.

A person wearing a blue helmet and a light purple shirt is riding a black and white horse in an outdoor arena.

A person in a purple shirt and blue helmet is riding a black and white horse in an outdoor arena. Another horse is visible in the background.

Two equestrians riding black and white horses in an outdoor arena. The rider in the foreground wears a blue helmet and purple shirt, while the rider in the background wears a black helmet and pink shirt.

Lyoshka's 4th Birthday

Two horses, one black and one white with black spots, graze on a grassy field near wooden fences. Two people hold their lead ropes in the background.

A black and white horse stands outdoors with a rope halter. A fence and greenery are visible in the background.

A person wearing a blue helmet and purple shirt rides a black and white horse in a fenced outdoor area with green fields and trees in the background.

Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Subject: Lyoshka's 4th Birthday

Today is Lyoshka’s 4th birthday (4-11-2010), so I thought I would send you some pictures that were taken today. He is a bit taller and has filled out a bit, but still not as tall has his big sister Anya. He had a lot of time off over the Winter, two blizzards and the roof of our indoor arena collapsing from the weight of the snow, but he has now resumed his training and is coming along nicely. He had only been ridden in our indoor arena when I broke him last summer, but I have started riding him in the outdoor ring now and have ridden him short distances around the farm property. I even trailered him off the property once and rode him at another farm. He is doing great! I plan on taking him out on the trails very soon.

We received the beautiful 2009 end of year awards for both Anya and Lyoshka. Thank you very much! The trophies from Flying W are awesome and so are the plaques from the IGGHR. What a nice surprise!

I hope you are doing well. Meghan will be sending some pictures of her riding Anya in a separate email.

Take care,
Eileen

SEE HIS RESULTS DRESSAGE AT DEVON 2009

A black and white horse with a white striped face wears a red, white, and blue ribbon and is held by a person in a light pink shirt. The background shows an outdoor setting with seats and a railing.

A woman in a pink shirt leads a black and white horse decorated with red, white, and blue ribbons in an outdoor arena.

A person in a helmet leads a black and white horse on a lunge line in an indoor riding arena.

A person wearing a helmet and vest rides a horse in an indoor riding arena with a dirt floor and wooden walls.

A black and white horse wearing a saddle is being led by a rope in an indoor riding arena.

Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009
Subject: FWF Prince Alexei

Hi Robin & Fredericka,

I thought I would write to you and let you know how Lyoshka is doing and send you a couple of pictures. This horse is such a pleasure to work with, that I love him more and more each day. He is very sane and accepting of just about everything. While is obviously nervous about so many new experiences, he is so non-reactive. I really love that about him.

Lyoskha now knows how to cross tie and loves being groomed. He is getting good at picking up his feet and is accepting of fly spray, the wash stall, tack and long-lining. Putting on the saddle for him was such a non-event. He didn’t react at all! I have also been on his back three times now and he was great. He didn’t buck and he is getting more and more relaxed as I continue to work with him. I can’t tell you how much I am enjoying breaking and training my own horse.
He is more than I had ever hoped for.

Eileen