we'll ignore the pratting about refusing to either through the bluebell wood or the 20 acre, and blame it on the plethora of fishermen. went back into the arena.
We got some nice-ish circles (well, they were fairly circulare and without any grief!) by placing my inside hand on the martingale loop attachment and raising the outside hand slightly and of course against the neck, and lots of appropriate leg aid, and ensuring my weight was correctly weighted.
then, following the debate about balance and reading racinet, we stood, we flexed, i could FEEL her withers lift, i could feel her coming more balanced under me, i could feel it coming right, and the move off to walk was hugely better and it was all a lot better.
so i shall continue my reading of racinet.
not sure i'm totally right, of course - and not sure the bit is totally right either (but also I think the leather has stretched slighly on the bridle pieces! they're gaping again, which of course means it needs to be up a hole at least!)
and spectacles? my visit to the optician showed that i was right, and i'm to have a pair that does everything, with transitions - ouchy expensive, though!
and we had our hair done. and some new sandals whilst waiting for it to be time for the opticians appointment .
and yes, holiday... will take laptop with me, don't know if i'll be able to get a connection.. and any burglars reading this should be aware the house is guarded and watched anyway
We got some nice-ish circles (well, they were fairly circulare and without any grief!) by placing my inside hand on the martingale loop attachment and raising the outside hand slightly and of course against the neck, and lots of appropriate leg aid, and ensuring my weight was correctly weighted.
then, following the debate about balance and reading racinet, we stood, we flexed, i could FEEL her withers lift, i could feel her coming more balanced under me, i could feel it coming right, and the move off to walk was hugely better and it was all a lot better.
so i shall continue my reading of racinet.
not sure i'm totally right, of course - and not sure the bit is totally right either (but also I think the leather has stretched slighly on the bridle pieces! they're gaping again, which of course means it needs to be up a hole at least!)
and spectacles? my visit to the optician showed that i was right, and i'm to have a pair that does everything, with transitions - ouchy expensive, though!
and we had our hair done. and some new sandals whilst waiting for it to be time for the opticians appointment .
and yes, holiday... will take laptop with me, don't know if i'll be able to get a connection.. and any burglars reading this should be aware the house is guarded and watched anyway
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ooh where you off to?
OH is desperate to go away but I hate leaving the animals for more than a couple of days..plus 3dogs,2horses and a rabbit is a lot get looked after:))))
Have a great holiday!
C
Training can be both frustrating and rewarding. Sounds as if little by little Molly is starting to give you some of the rewards.
Have a lovely holiday. Hope we hear from you now and then.
Glengarriff, near Cork, for a wedding.
horse watched/fed by others on yard, cat fed by neighbours for whom we return the favour.
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