So we are making huge progress forward. Annie now transitions to canter with no objection and will remain in this gait for a longer period. I think she is starting to like it. Sometimes I ask for the trot, and then extend the trot and maybe she gets this as a cue to canter but I feel like she gives a few canter steps. I then have to half halt her to keep her at the trot. She responds well to the half halts now. I have not tried these at the canter yet as I am still in training myself. I concentrate more on my seat then the speed.
Last weekend we had a great work out. We worked on making good 20 meter circles. I placed some cones out so I could visualize my circle and it helped quite a bit. I event went as far as putting a bar down so Annie would have to skip over while rounding her back. Trying to teach her to collect a bit more. I feel being more able to sit the trot when she is slow and collected. It event feels like dressage.
I am so ready for trail riding season. It is too muddy out right now that it is unthinkable to go in the woods at this time of year. Too dangerous for the legs of the horses. Could be icy and muddy. In the meantime Annie is getting fat. We are still working on the drill team practice. We have a date of presentation coming up. This was a great winter project. Thanks Heather for putting this together.
Annie and I have finally bonded. She is aware of who I am and she is such a puppy dog kind of a horse. She looks at you with those pretty eyes and says :”please mommy, no work today!”… lol LOVE IT!
Mo
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