In the second one, coming back along the fence you can see her reaching for the bit and shaking her head around a little, but mostly she travels along quite nicely.
In the next video, I work her a little on changing direction and the back-up. I like that she stands quietly and waits for me to show her what I want- even if she doesn't get it right away!
After Ted left, I rode her a little more, and danged if she didn't try to pull a sideways jump at some imaginary boogieman. It kinda made me laugh, because it was pretty easy to ride. I prefer to have colts pull that stuff when I first start riding them because it's usually easy to handle; and if they don't, you end up wondering when they are going to come apart on you. I say, get it over with soonest! I rode her some more after that, and she settled in and behaved. Coltishness aside, she is a sensible filly, and it's going to be a delight to work with her this year.
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I agree ,show me what you have early on ,saves wondering when the "other shoe is gonna drop" I don't mind when they take a little rein and reach for the bit, shows me they are willing to carry it , though the head shaking is a little resistance overall she is coming along beautifully! what good work you are doing!
Thanks, Sherry. I'd be surprised if I didn't get a little resistance; but what she throws at me is pretty mild.
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