Here are my caveats:
- he had just ate so I chose not to canter him.
- we are new to this "turn your back and have him approach" thing during round penning (which is how Marvin Walker describes it). So I cut him some slack and turned to call him in.
- he's never good at coming up to me. He won't leave, he'll drop his head, but he stands there the first time. suggestions?
- I'm working on keeping my balance at the trot. I'm sure that's obvious.
Okay, enough excuses. check it out...
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HI Jewel from 20 Meter Here, I just got done reading over your blog getting caught up on who you and Canyon are. First of all congrats on 1 year, secondly Canyon is lovely.. Now after reading all your posts, I can realte to your training challenges. I to have some of those same issues and this is one of the major reasons I ride/train dressage. Abu and Canyon seem to have an awful lot in common, if you ever need any insight or advice just holler as I am more than willing to shoot my mouth off!! Thanks for coming by 20 meter.
J
Hi Jewel,
I definitely need all the advice I can get! Please feel free to shoot freely. :)
I guess my main question is how to increase his confidence and if I'm on the right track.
Abu is just wonderful, I can't imagine having the control - of my self or of Canyon - to ride dressage! It seems so complex!
Thanks for coming by
I like the way your cues are so clear. It makes me realize that I need to be more deliberate with my body language.
Thanks! Sometimes I think they are too much, I swear Canyon rolls his eyes at times... lol Thanks for coming by and for the feedback!
I SOOooo enjoyed watching your video. Canyon is totally in tune with you, so focuse. Yes, he gets a little bit stubborn on walking forward to you, but you can see that he understands. He's one smart cookie.
I love seeing the bond that the two of you have, as well.
Are you doing Parelli, and if so what level are you guys on?
I really like NH, too. Though we're not doing any particular program. We ride more than we do ground work, but I do think ground work is just a great way to bond and encourage your horse to trust and respect you. And it's obviously fun!
Hey, and great song choices, too. I actually live just a couple miles south of Rt 66 and have to drive it if I want to travel to Albuquerque for anything.
Is your name really Winter? I love it! It's so individual, not like boring, common 'Lisa'
I like winter, but prefer summer, though.....because then I can ride whenever I want. :)
I'm enjoying your blog. Thanks for sharing your horse experiences,
~Lisa
New Mexico
We are sort of doing Parelli, as much as I can get out of the books because I refuse to fork out all that money on videos.
I fork it over for really expensive horse shoes, but that's another story.
I have no idea what level we are. I want to try to get him through an obstacle course at liberty. That'll be the next big hurdle.
And yes, it's really Winter. Except in 4th grade when I was, briefly, Katherine.
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