July 22, 2008

Look at me, updating the blog the morning after riding. Progress baby, progress. It was another good night, though not as amazing as Monday night.

The Bad:
-she was very barn sour. I had to keep a steady seat and really keep her moving steadily away from the barn and not rush as we headed in the direction of it.
-the FLIES! Poor girl kept trying to shake her head or reach back to bite where they were nipping her. The fly spray never seems to help much :/
-she was more rushy at the trot last night, and the canter as well. I almost lost a stirrup at one point.
-I kept feeling my hands want to turn over, and I was having trouble circling her and keeping an even seat at the trot and canter.
-She'd "blown up", so at one point I realized the girth was really loose, so I had to hop off, move the saddle, tighten the girth and get back on. She was not please at having to work more.

The Good:
-She was listening well, and had a beautiful headset at the walk.
-She was a good girl again when grooming and tacking up.
-She stood very well for mounting, and it didn't take long to have her stand where I needed her.

I hope Lucio is willing to come out Friday or Saturday with me to take some more progress photos. I want to see how I look at the fast gaits, and especially at the walk now that I'm going with her movements more.