Weekend Session #2: More of the same program today (Sunday). It was
warmer out (low 40’s) and only rained on and off so everyone seemed in better
spirits. Took a long look at Nike today and YES INDEED she is getting taller.
She felt skinner under saddle too. So more food and some weight gain
supplements are in her future! Changes literally overnight. It’s kind of crazy!
Like all kinds who are in the middle of a growth spurt she was all about the
cuddles and being lazy and less about any work above a walk. We reviewed the
lessons on the ground from yesterday and she did really well. We noted some
improvements, although Mr. Stick (on her left side) still got the stink eye when
we practiced Sending.
Under saddle. Well, we got sass
today we asked for the lope. Got some kick-outs and a little crow hop but with
the help of Mr. Motivation (the riding crop) every time she acted up she was
motivated to greater energy output and a longer stride. After a couple of
conversations with Mr. Motivation the attitude went away and we got some of the
nicest and longest lopes ever. Once the wins happened and she started acting
like a Christian we dismounted and loosened up her saddle, followed by lots of
love and scratches. Yes, a couple of cookies happened too.
Tomorrow will be Day 3 in a row.
Should be interesting to see what had marinated into the core of her being.
Never a dull moment!
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