Bonbon's in season and the last couple of times i've worked her, she's been somewhat distracted! Not the slightest bit naughty, just had her mind elsewhere. Today was no different, but we had a good ridden session and once I'd got her attention, she was really focussed.
Her walk/halt transitions were quick and clean, we got some nice steps of reinback and, best of all, while staying soft in my hand, yielded to my inside leg and gave me good, even bend on the circle.
I've only been riding her a short time, but at one point, she felt so alive and receptive that I found myself wanting to ask for a trot transition. A little voice stopped, me, not wanting to lose the feeling, and thinking it was too soon. Not sure, but, I think it will be the right moment soon enough.
I had a short session with Remy on the yard, starting in-hand and then ridden.
I've realised two things this last few months (it's very slowly filtered through and not before time, too!!!) , firstly, when I think I've given him enough rein, he needs a little more, and, secondly, when I think I've got his back end, I really haven't!
Today, was a session that I'll remember for two reasons. Firstly, because he was soft, round and happy in my hand, and secondly, he really was using his back-end!
We were working on a small circle with shoulder-in and travers ,then just asking him to walk the circle, keeping light and engaged, and he offered me a lovely, soft but energetic trot transition as if it was the easiest thing in the world. Didn't feel like a fluke, it felt like it finally all clicked into place.
I've got to wait until tomorrow to see.
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How exciting, can't wait to hear how it goes today!
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