Simon began today's lesson with a slow, sluggish trot. I did not try to liven him up. Instead, I took him out into a new field where there were new things to see. The tall grass put more spring into his stride. Strange horses running up to the fence really caught his attention! He whinnied, but just stopped and looked, didn't try to run with them. I let him stand and watch for a little bit. Then we continued with our trot work.
I had MUCH MORE precision and control today. Direct rein turns were EXCELLENT by the end of our ride and lateral shoulder control is MUCH BETTER! Simon's backing is continuing to improve and become lighter. Transitions into trot are also so much easier. He is beginning to listen to my exhale, sit and the closing of my hands on the reins as a cue to transition down to halt from a trot. I ask him to canter and picked up both leads.
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