it was a really hot day .. we got them in before lunch - the plan was to ride in the afternoon, but gaynor's OH had accepted an invitation for them to go out... doh.
so i went home and mowed lawns and had lunch...
then went back, gave her a bath, dried her off in the sun, tacked up and went over to the arena
only took 2 goes to get the bit in her mouth!
once i got on and had warmed up and adjusted the stirrup (she woudn't stand for that one, had to get someone to hold her head!)i only worked on getting her to accept it, and to remind myself how to anticipate when she wasn't going to (you can tell, but it's subtle of course and i often don't anticipate properly!)
eventually got one circuit right rein nicely, left rein wasn't so good
a very delicate balance between contact and not contact ....
then i came home and set the tea cooking, washed the car, watered the allotment and finally ate tea about 9.15 ....have left hose refilling pond, which is evaporating..
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Sounds really dry there, and warm.
At least you got some cooperation from Molly. I think, as you get into a more regular routine you will progress more quickly. Hope so. You deserve it after all the work you do FOR her.
Glad it's warmed up for you.
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