So- this happened today. All the pieces are falling in place.
Willing, soft eye, only minor anxiety. So- I put my riding boots and helmet on and headed to the round pen for a quick test ride.
Stand still for mounting - check.
Wait to be asked to move forward? - she moved when I shifted my weight in the saddle before I actually asked for forward, so I asked for a dwell and then step forward- check.
Turn on direct rein? - check; nice and soft.
Respond to leg pressure? Check. She is nicely responsive to leg in the turns.
Stop? Check, again, soft and willing.
Back up? Check. A slight hesitation as she got used to the feel of the bosal, but then stepped back nicely.
Was I smiling? You bet! Finally riding my very own Beamer daughter!
Looking forward to lots of this view!
Now I definitely need to go saddle shopping- or get this one fixed as my Wade that I use on Gussie doesn't fit her.
7 comments:
Awesome, doing a happy dance for ya!!
iam sooo happy for you! i hope her progress continues along nicely! i still loooove those dapples!
if i ever win the lottery (ha ha ha not) I want a little mare from Belle or Gussie! :D
go saddle shopping :D
Oh my! I see a Drifter crossing with a Beamer baby in your future. Am I wrong?
Linda that is the plan!
yeah Sparkle! She has come a long way! :)
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