I took time off and got behind in blogging.
Wed: Kathy and Try (Key nose bleed/swelling so few days off): tempo, speed, rhythm etc
Thur: field trip to Jocelyn's with BA, Dreama and Try. We really needed a day off instead--both Try and I were really tired. Discussion re being particular i.e. sideways over U shape and Try's position with cavaletti in middle of her body or behind my leg and #2 maintain gait trotting over platform--with good figure 8 shape, playing with changing diagonal before during and after the platform.
Fri/Sat/Sun time off.
Monday: both Try and Keystone basic rides.
Tuesday: Alie, lunge line, bareback exercises for strength and balance including BB/BL canter. BB canter was solid in my position riding around the ring on casual rein.
Wed/Thur time off for household responsibilities
Fri: nice long ride with Try and then good basic hack with Keystone. Keystone was great at maintaining a solid rhythm at the canter.
Saturday: MAGIC DAY with Try. games in the ring: sideways over the "L" and cutting. Try was very clear about her position for the L, stopped calmly in the center and easily did turn on haunches or forehand to maneuver the corner. Cutting: I asked with phase 1 for stick to me out of the turn for trot and she offered canter! Riding: Sideways was lovely and particular and Try was proud. Long relaxed grooming session and shower. Pleasant time together--Try offering and reading my mind--a great partner. Also no one at the facility was relaxing.
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