Substantially shorter post than usual, but I suppose I have less to complain about when everything goes well!
It was raining most of last week, which means I barely got to ride. On Sunday, I took Berry to a ring to school her. The same barn that did my rating also allows OPRC members to school in their ring for a small fee. Schooling in a ring is preferred greatly to schooling in a field.
Berry was very excited when we first arrived, and even honked a little at the new site. But I walked her around quite a bit in hand before getting on in the indoor.
And then she was… fine. Sure, she was a little quick at time, and a little spooky at other times, but overall, she was really good. She was bending, and responded well to my half halts. She did have a few moments where she curled behind the bit. That is still a work in progress.
Looking rather pleased with herself, and only minimally concerned.
Overall, it feels like such a leap forward that I didn’t have 40 minutes of crazy before the calm. Only 10-15 minutes of crazy, and that was mostly on the ground.
My lesson is today, and I’m really hoping it will go as well as Sunday went!
hellomylivia
Good baby! I’m feeling really good about your lesson. I just know it.
Courtney
hellomyliviaYour good feelings worked. It was AH-MAZ-ING!
hellomylivia
CourtneyWoohoo I knew it!!! Can’t wait to hear about it
emma
what a good girl! i love a horse that can mostly settle into new surroundings with minimal drama!
Courtney
emmaIt was such a relief!
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