wow!  what an evening i had!  my human turned the lights on in the arena tonight for my schooling adventure.  i felt like a star!  a barn mate had earlier been working over a cavaletti  and it was still in the arena.  i trotted immediately over to the jump and stood on the block.  (i really do like climbing on things!)  with my head held high in the air i could imagine the crowds cheering me on to perform.  my human had a good laugh and gave me a great scratch on my shoulder.  she obviously was impressed with my abilities!  it was so exciting i went over to the mounting steps, three high you see, and planted my front hooves on the top platform.  one try is all it took.  a bit of a stretch for my pint sized frame.  i was very proud of my self. i want you to know the training of my human is going along just fine for she gave me a little hand full of yummies after my performance.  i was quite happy for my school lesson after this.  we even went on a night walk with the dogs after my lessons. i have to admit i am not always patient with the canines.  i just cannot help my self.  if they get in my space i let them know how i feel.  they think i am a snob.  it really comes down to the fact that they at times drink out of my water apparatus and i do not like dog slobber!  yuck!  well, here is a happy “neighghgh” for night school!