I did get some riding this week.
I am working with Fawkes, who is coming along in a steady way now.
He had to figure out that he was not carrying around a twit flapping on his back, but that the legs and hands touching him actually meant something. Now he is getting into it. He is fun.
And this week I got to ride Ned for a few days. He is the Dutch/TB cross that belongs to a client.
He is a big powerful boy, reminds me a little of Scotty. He can also be very tense through his neck and so I was happy to be able to get him to relax his neck and stretch forward. He was very fun to ride also.
Lots of posting trot for me, I think that is one of the best ways for the rider to strengthen the core. And no, I don't do it without stirrups. I should, but I don't.
I am working with Fawkes, who is coming along in a steady way now.
He had to figure out that he was not carrying around a twit flapping on his back, but that the legs and hands touching him actually meant something. Now he is getting into it. He is fun.
And this week I got to ride Ned for a few days. He is the Dutch/TB cross that belongs to a client.
He is a big powerful boy, reminds me a little of Scotty. He can also be very tense through his neck and so I was happy to be able to get him to relax his neck and stretch forward. He was very fun to ride also.
Lots of posting trot for me, I think that is one of the best ways for the rider to strengthen the core. And no, I don't do it without stirrups. I should, but I don't.
Glad you're getting to spend time in the saddle. :)
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