IMPROVING BASIC TURNS
Today's lesson was started with a groundwork warm-up in the bridle. Simon responded well to everything I asked of him, so I mounted and started riding. The last two days, I mounted from the tractor tire. Today, I mounted from the ground. Simon didn't seem to notice the difference. He was just as steady as he was yesterday, except today he was more responsive to directional cues and leg aids. His walk is relaxed, forward and confident, so much so that I didn't ask for more forward movement. I don't think he is going to have any problem with that. Instead, I focused on refining direct rein turns, teaching lateral shoulder movement and backing. Simon responds, but is a little too reactive to backward pressure from the bit. Being this is the second day that he has worn a bridle and been ridden, I am impressed with how quickly he is understanding and responding to cues. There were several places that Simon didn't want to go, so I worked on teaching him to be more responsive to forward cues. Simon seems to like being out and still isn't having problems with leaving the other horses. If his progress continues to keep up this pace, he should be doing quite a bit in a short amount of time.
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