Day 13 - Simon

LAST RIDING DAY

Simon was even more consistent today, making light direct rein turns, and stopping every time I exhaled and quit riding.  Lateral shoulder movements were improved and the sensitivity to the bit was MUCH LESS.  I focused on lateral flexion and hindquarter disengagements.  Transitions into the trot, though still sluggish and slow, were much improved.  I asked for a canter and picked up both leads.  And, he was showing less hesitation before making water crossings.