Autumn Leaves

A bit overcast this morning, quite a nice change after all the hot weather and fewer flies!
I took Remy in the school, working on trot transitions with more activity which he's giving me, and staying soft and round for longer before he starts to lose balance.  Also continued working on the quarters-in and he's getting the hang of it now. We managed quite a nice travers up the long side, alternating with shoulder-in. Tried travers on the circle, which according to some, should be easier, we got a few steps, but I find it quite difficult, mainly because I lose my place and can't keep the circle. I'll have to get a piece of string and scribe a small circle into the sand so that I know where I am. LOL

We've been saddling Bonbon up every day, just to get her to accept it without getting worrying and getting snazzy. Whether it was her season or not, I don't know, but she's coming round a little.
I groom her, saddle up, a little in-hand and then a short sit-on, which is going ok. Jim leads her round the circle and today she was calm and attentive. We practiced some flexions mounted and for the first time, she stretched out into my hand.

It rained most of the afternoon, the leaves are all turning now and we're losing the summer. Although it's very beautiful this time of year I always feel a little sad that another summer is over and winter will soon be upon us.