The hot weather is back, so we rode at 7:00 am again today. Started with serpentines at the walk and trot, followed by clover leafs, offset figure eights, and change of rein on the diagonal. Very good lengthening and neck extension at the trot. Next challenge is to get the stretch sooner. Good clean canter departs on both reins. Neck extension at the trot more difficult after a few canters due to his excitement. But he is improving. Shoulder in, renvers, travers, and half pass at the walk. Shoulder in at the trot. Great w-t-w transitions on the rail.
Last night I hopped on for his first bridleless ride. I used only the neck strap for the first 10 minutes, then opened the gate from on his back and continued in the front pasture. After a few minutes I had trouble stopping him from grazing and had to revert to the halter. But a great start. Stopping, backing, turn right and turn left all there. Great bend to the inside off the neck rein, too!
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