Bonbon Walentine

Another beautiful day. The horses are moulting like crazy and Spring is definitely here!  (I'm probably going to regret saying that).
I took Remy up to the school, warmed him up in walk, first on a long rein letting him stretch and relax, and then on a shorter rein, lots of bend on small circles, stretching the outside of the body. I practiced shallow serpentines down the centre line, changing flexion, one rein to the other, and he's starting to change much more fluidly.
I worked more in trot today. Now he's starting to find a better balance, I can keep the trot for longer periods and we're starting to be able to rebalance within the pace when necessary. Towards the end of the session, it really felt like he was relaxing into it more, his transitions became softer, and we did a little sitting trot.
I had a little in-hand session with Bonbon, practicing flexions to each side at the halt, obtaining the release and letting her extend her neck, keeping the mobility of the jaw.
This is the vid from our ridden session yesterday. It was the first time in the school alone (Jim's been coming in with us) and I think she did really well.  My stirrups felt a little short, but I can't believe how horrid my leg position is!