I had a lesson with what appeared to be 14 year old twins on Sunday and it was pretty fun. They were around my ability in a lot of ways. I was on Chance and you've heard me complain before that he falls in on the right rein. Well, not any more, folks! I finally keep my leg in the correct spot to funnel him along that rail like he's supposed to. So that's settled.
Okay, new problem. As we got further into the lesson (9am, Sunday) his energy started to increase (he's young and happy) to the point where trying to keep him at the walk required a LOT of half halts. We ended up going bareback at the end so that I could learn to keep my butt in the saddle and relax when he does that and, low and behold, he was walking around just fine. It's kind of nice to be faced with a problem and immediately know the solution you need to work towards (relaxed seat), so hopefully I can ride him again this week and correct that.
Tomorrow I'm going to ride Calvin and then lesson again on Sunday. We are going to see a show with our families on Sunday and I didn't have much on Saturday so I'm actually spreading out my two barns over two days. What a luxury! I really love the flexibility I have to ride Calvin. It's such an unusual set up that I wont be taking for granted.
Okay, new problem. As we got further into the lesson (9am, Sunday) his energy started to increase (he's young and happy) to the point where trying to keep him at the walk required a LOT of half halts. We ended up going bareback at the end so that I could learn to keep my butt in the saddle and relax when he does that and, low and behold, he was walking around just fine. It's kind of nice to be faced with a problem and immediately know the solution you need to work towards (relaxed seat), so hopefully I can ride him again this week and correct that.
Tomorrow I'm going to ride Calvin and then lesson again on Sunday. We are going to see a show with our families on Sunday and I didn't have much on Saturday so I'm actually spreading out my two barns over two days. What a luxury! I really love the flexibility I have to ride Calvin. It's such an unusual set up that I wont be taking for granted.
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