less is more, less is more. the less i did, the more i got...must remember that. she was quicker to remember soft and round - not consistent with it, but it was there.
i chose the only calm moment of the day - so that was well planned. what i call a good drying day (so have lots of dry washing as well :-)). needed help to get on of course, but was very impressed when molly's first reaction when i picked the reins up was to come to the bit. lost it again fairly quick but in a calm sort of fashion.
i was concentrating on not having my hands so close together, keeping a consistent length (have the continental reins on the mullen mouth - prefer the libbys, not so big in the hand and stickier!) and keeping myself upright. seemed to be helping a lot. i was pleased with both of us.
Now, how do I stop her overbending? lift my hands?
oh, and she blinked! so that's fine - must find a way of having her face me properly!
Keeping My Fingers Crossed
8 years ago
2 comments:
stop the overbend? you need more leg to push her up into the bridle properly. If she is overbent she is most probably behind the leg. Try using a quick double tap with the legs to send her on then half halt the outside rein to control the speed and also to restrict the lateral bend so she can't "hide" in front of the leg by falling out throught the outside shoulder.
thanks - less is more on the leg front with her as well at the moment ....ah, and who is this please :-)?
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