Thursday - Sephira and I, Try and Dawn - play day

So pleased--Kathy needed to reschedule to Sunday so I invited Dawn to come play. We were a great foursome about a month ago. I dressed down--jeans and tee for fun day.

Try was relaxed and terrific. Sephira simply did not want a conversation or to play. In fact I felt that she would not allow me to connect with her. I checked every way possible to see if was soreness from the farrier and saw no signs of ouchiness. I asked her to please let me know what/why and got no help. If it was something I could fix I would do it. Is it me? OR is it not always about me? Who knows what her evening was like in the pasture, etc. She was spooky and nervous--unlike her increased relaxation these days. She did spook at a standard in dressage ring. Issue--should I have just taken the day off and Dawn and Try go ride together and I head home? Mounting block--the last plan did not work. ASK BA

What is the answer? It is always DWELL TIME!

• I loved her big trot
• I enjoyed cantering
• I didn't fall when she spooked
• I felt little bits of connection at times
• She 'ground tied' beautifully

1. Mounting block

2. Head down.