TROT WORK
I mounted and dismounted Simon several times today, each time he stood quietly and wasn't bothered by my movement up or my leg over into the saddle. He was giving, following and responding to rein cues so much better today with very little reacting to the backward pressure. I focused on shoulder control, stopping and standing and transitions into a trot, which need to be quicker. I trotted him quite a bit and rode among the cows. Some of them walked towards him, and he was steady and unwavering as he walked right up to them until they turned and moved away. Simon was quite and consistant, never getting excited even if they ran. We worked on creek corssings, where he is hesitant. It took a little persistence, but he crossed without me having to dismount to help him out. Just before I finished, I asked for a canter. It was quiet and steady with no excitement or added energy.
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