WINTER LESSONS 3:
Body Part Control
GOALS: 1) To
improve upon yesterday and Cearra’s confidence through the large puddles. 2)
Get her mind engaged, body supple and work ethic back in shape. 3) Work on
improving control of the major body parts.
SESSION REVIEW:
We hit 45 degrees fairly early up here in the Sierra Foothills this morning so
more snow melted. This creates some very slippery footing which is deceptive
looking because the top 1/8 inch of soil “looks dry” but it is not. Lots of puddles
to play in too.
We did some basic round pen work then moved outside to the
trail course. Did some low log jumps, puddle crossings (nice and calm) and some
of the other confidence building exercises and obstacles. Then we worked on
some methods of backing, yielding the hindquarters, yielding the forequarters,
lowering at the poll, lateral flexion, vertical flexion and some ground school
circles to bring it all together. All went nicely. Lots of subtle refinements
and more “softness” which was nice. The horse eating puddles are now just icky.
It was a good session. Tomorrow is a day off. Saturday is a
Workshop. Going to be from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Long day but it should be fun!
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