Thursday - Lesson with Kathy

We had a lovely 15 minute lesson on getting a good walk and trot. Kathy questioned me on what I was feeling: pushing/pulling HQ/FQ or in balance at the walk. 1/4 turns on the haunches to power up. Trot--few strides of a really better trot and we quit on that note.

Video of few great trot strides:

See Nickers--we spent a few minutes introducing Nicky to Kathy.

Katie filmed and took a few photo--I look funny in my new visor my the helmet but if it keeps the sun off my face it is worth looking silly. We were done here and just hanging out for a few minutes.

Walk: eleven minutes

On the buckle
1. Kathy was testing me as to whether she is using her HQ or FQ more. Being in balance is better than being on the forehand but more HQ is better IF she is lifting her shoulders.
2. To lift shoulders, sit deep, abs, think that we are riding uphill. Focus

Shorter reins
1. Little whoa and little go
2. 1/4 turns on the haunches really worked when I added carrot stick
3. Then took it into the trot

Trot: 4 minutes
Trot was alternately pretty good then runny when beside stallion Richmond (Try in season). Keep my energy, post slower and heavier. Continue to think uphill. Really liked the last trot--and quit.