Tuesday 9th November Under Saddle
November 9, 2010
Wow what can I say, I'm in love and can't wait for another session with Magic, he and I have become quite close, he follows me around like a puppy dog, and he knows his name, such a clever boy.
Today we did some lunging at liberty under saddle for around 10 mins each way at both a walk and trot. He listens to commands and responds quickly, a definate quick learner. After our lunge session it was time to ride him. I am taking it slow as I always do with our Standies, and basically we go no further than a walk and trot, leaving the canter for a few more days, as I want him to settle and relax and most importantly get to know me and what I am asking him. I love the fact he already joins up. In a half hour session I had him going from walk to trot in one voice command,considering he didn't know what the hell I was talking about when I first asked. He has a good back up on him also which is good, flexion of the neck needs some work and helping him lift his shoulder when circling is also going to help him. After our ride, I unsaddled him and gave him a nice massage, he went to sleep of course.
Can't wait for this afternoons session
Keep an eye out for his progress ....
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