August 11th, 14th,
& 18th 2012
Out of the round pen; I only stayed in it one day. However
during these rides I was on the lunge line a good part of the lesson as I am
still in the phase of getting used to the horse, Helena. Still, my feet slide
around the irons too much. We also did a little canter work. My instructor said
I have a decent seat at the canter! However the issue is getting into the canter. Helena and I’s
transitions are… quite bouncy. She runs into the canter which makes for an
uncomfortable trot. This is due to my inexperience of course. If I was sharper
with my signals and maybe if I learned a proper half-halt, the transition would
be much smoother.
Towards the end of these lessons I was let off the lunge to
walk on the rail, I discovered another issue… I have issues keeping her on the
rail! Big time!
Maintain: Once
again, my confidence and my eagerness.
Improve: Heels
down, posting without looking at my diagonals, relax legs, fix foot from moving
around so much, and learn to keep the horse on the rail.
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