Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(Freestyle, 45 mins) Hopped right on
Aspen out of the pasture yesterday just because it felt like a good idea
:) Opened and closed our first gate - wasn't terribly pretty but we
got it done - even with a slightly difficult chain, it certainly doesn't
help that she's so tall and the gate chain is so low! Required a
little extra leaning and hoping on my part :) Felt inspired to ride in
the big field where she was a little hot so we just did some snakey
bends until she calmed down and then I got some beautiful stretchy
circles and 3 amazing backups with her just marching backward!
Saddled
her up, warmed up OL, then hopped on to practice more cantering.
Started with some great steering with the CS - FTR, CL, and CoD, then
moved onto the canter. She was a little rushy and did a few dolphin
bucks but I feel like there's progress. I know I just need to keep at
it. It's so hard to get myself organized and in harmony with her, my
legs under me and balanced, and stay emotionally relaxed when she's just
hoofin' it like there's no tomorrow. She's fast, she's slow, she's
bucking, she's stopping, she's going left then right. But I'm feeling
more and more confident on her so I know that will help me get more
relaxed and improve my Fluidity. 83 days until my FT to get this all
sorted out!!
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(On Line, 30 mins) Played w/ the 45' line yesterday and asking for
transitions and stretching on a circle. Had some great sideways and
she's really offering to put her feet on EVERYTHING!! lol
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(Freestyle, 45 mins) Practiced backing,
FQ & HQ yields, and sweeping turns with the CS. Then played with
canter - feeling more relaxation and slowness which is nice. Really
tried to work on my legs being under me and practiced some techniques
from the Colleen Kelly article in the most recent Savvy Times.
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(On Line, 60 mins) Used the 45' line today to work on some transitions.
Had the saddle dumping left and the pad sliding down on the right...
Not sure what was up today with that.
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(Freestyle, 30 mins) Rode at the trot until she relaxed on a big F8 -
then practiced cantering on both leads, ended with great relaxation
going to the left!
Tue 15 May 2012
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(On Line, 15 mins) Warmed up OL with the yo-yo game on a circle - speed within the gait and transitions.
Tue 15 May 2012
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(On Line, 60 mins) Played with entering and crossing the creek as well
as trailer loading and allowing the divider to close and another horse
to load with Aspen. All went well!
Sun 13 May 2012
