LESSON 19: Back
to Pioneer Park Arena! Had the place all to ourselves. We are at the stage in
her program where it is all about really getting good at the skills she has
learned, getting in shape by adding muscle to her frame and helping her really
refine herself. In short, it is boring to read about but FUN as all get out to
be a part of. The improvements on respect, responsiveness, lightness in the
bridle, softness in the body…all of it, really…are just fun to have progress
and to see the changes in her carriage, her confidence and her overall wellbeing
is just fun. To be a part of that journey is a blessing and will be good for us
as it is for Annie.
After the usual groundwork warm up we worked on Sending and
Circle Driving. Then we worked on Yield the HQ (under saddle) from the ground.
Yes, that sounds confusing but it simply means you use the stirrup to cue the
yield. It really translates when you do the exercise mounted. Lastly we Yielded
the FW using Touch and Rub (it is where you apply various degrees of pressure
to get a yield) Good stuff! Then we rode. Worked on the brakes, the steering
wheel and the clutch then moved onto other fun stuff. She did really well and
was a pleasure to work with. The new shoes are helping quite a bit. She stuck
with the program all the way to the end and we did not have to have a
discussion about who was in charge. After the lesson she got to stand tied to a
tie post as we worked with the other horses. It was a good day for everyone.
Relaxing after groundwork.
She is TOO CUTE!
Cruising along
Cruising along.
Chatting with the folks watching.
Beginning to lift into the trot.
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