.... for the horses, not me, unfortunately.
We've been busy today spraying ferns and bracken, so the horses had a day off from working. Instead, they had their usual exercise and relaxation routine whilst grooming, plus a massage. Of course, they love their carrot stretches, but they had a hay net too whilst I gave them their massage.
Here's a vid of Remy from last week, continuing to work on the trot.
The last few days I've started to ask for the canter transition, something that we've done very little of, and which highlights the fact that Remy certainly needs to be more active behind. The transitions are hit and miss - some ok, some very lacklustre, but we've had a few very well balanced ones too, so I know he can do it if we get everything right. The good thing is that it's helping to improve the trot.
My Life, My Horses and My Attempts to Train the Classical Way
Showing posts with label Remy continuing trot work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Remy continuing trot work. Show all posts
Monday, 2 July 2012
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
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!
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!
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