I have been doing tons of ground work with Maddy which means lots of lunging and Cavalleti drills. I have been so focused on getting her to stretch out and relax in the trot, I kind of forgot about the canter! We have a whole other gear to explore. Well, today we tried it. Once I felt she we relaxed in the trot, I made a small cirlce with my wrist as the cue. When she didn't pick up on it, I cracked the whipped and she went into it. By the third try she had the cue. I didn't push her too much today. With Maddy, she is so smart, I like to introduce her to something and then let her think on it a day. She usually remembers and gets it the next time we work. I love that about her.
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Third gear is cool! I'm always slow about getting into that one. Especially once I'm on top.
Sounds like she is really coming along nicely.
Yipee! You are riding! I can't wait to be riding with you. Wait until we take Maddy and Zapa out together, that will be a great day.
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