Wednesday, June 10, 2009

More and more walking...

Yep, that about sums it up. Just did more walking today. I set up some cones as a guide so I could see my riding better with the camera. I started applying the indirect rein (Gunny was never very good at neck reining) today and she actually responded quite well. I had to use my leg quite often as well as a bump or tug on the bit a few times, but overall she did well. 




I cut out a lot of the riding in the middle because it was just the same old same old. She started to relax toward the end, and it seems to be happening quicker now. She did end up trotting twice, and I tried to remember to stop her with one rein. She did quite well with that as well. She wanted to keep walking off, and I just kept telling her to stand still. (I'm telling you to be lazy, horse! Just stand there!) Lol.

I also focused on sitting back a little more in the saddle. I think she responded better because of that as well.

Overall I am happy with our success today. :) More to come soon!
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  1. Blazer Quarter HorsesJune 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Meaghan,

    Don and I just watched your videos....you are doing great! Gunny is walking on a loose rein and looks very relaxed. She's starting to tip her nose in the direction of travel when you go around the cones. Don said you are doing much better and was very pleased. Congratulations!
    Eleanor

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