(slightly grumpy looking mare)
I had a little mimi-epiphany last night. I'd been trying to get Cadence to stretch, while keeping a calm and consistent trot rhythm. However, this required her to be able to hold a rhythm and keep a steady trot without rushing off whenever my reins were even marginally loosened... and she couldn't do that! *Epiphany* Therefore, once we could keep a steady trot without contact, we could begin stretching. So last night we began attempting it. We trotted at a forward pace with a light light contact, and no frame whatsoever. She was quick, but settle-able (even if that isn't a word). All will come with time.
Happy shrove tuesday all! I now feel sick, having just devoured six (I wasn't counting... so that's a guesstimate) large pancakes straight off the griddle. What can I say? I don't have anyone to share them with... and recepies rarely make pancakes for one. Not to mention they were really yummy, so really its not my fault at all.
New to your blog, but I was catching up to present day and read your post about getting Candence as your birthday present. I know it happened almost a month ago, but nevertheless, congratulations! i know how exciting that is, as I got my first horse only 6 months ago!
ReplyDeleteI love having mini-epiphanies. sometimes things just "click" and it's the best feeling in the world:)
Hope you enjoyed your pancakes.