So, I've started learning about Ryan Gingerich's ground work methods, and how most problems in horses start with a misunderstanding of the "go" and "stop" cue. It seems to make sense, as almost everything bases itself upon these two things. So, I started working again with ground work, as obviously under saddle work isn't going like I've planned. I'm trying to teach Gunny to drop her head when I set a "bit barrier", so that she goes to achieve release from the pressure, instead of bracing against it, which is what she does at the canter.
So far, it's working! I think she was misunderstanding what I wanted with the bit pressure. She found release from the pressure if she braced against it, and I wasn't strong enough to hold the pressure constant...so we're simply working on giving to the bit again, and shortly, we'll work up to the canter and see if it makes a difference.
The weather has been cold and yucky, and I keep making excuses not to go to the barn and work with her. I need to stop that and just get my butt out there. So, that's my plan for tomorrow!
I will try to blog more, I promise.
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