Saturday (weekly lesson was moved to Sunday) I had about an hour worth of time at the barn so I got Henry, groomed him, booted him up and went down to the big round arena for him to blow off some steam. He was super lazy lunging and then I just let him wander for a bit and we went back to work and BAM the crazy came out!
Cooled him out, quick bath and put him back.
Sunday we had our lesson.
Got Henry, tacked up, lunged and got on.
My grandma came to watch my lesson, she is super special to me in MANY ways but for the purpose of this blog- she is the reason I was able to ride/show as a kid.
We flatted around, I got told to keep my shoulders back- surprise surprise! :)
Warmed up over some jumps... then she raised them and did a course I think that involved a gate, a little swedish oxer, panel vertical, square oxer, an X ... i think that was it lol.
Off Monday, lesson Tuesday, lesson Wednesday, off Thursday, trainer ride Friday and hack Saturday.
Definitely included a gate.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the course!! All that stick out in what we did tonight ... oops!
DeleteThat's why you're supposed to update after the lesson but before the next one! Glad your grandma was able to watch.
ReplyDeleteI know right!!! I failed :)
DeleteThat's so nice that your grandmother got to come!! :) I'd give anything to have my grandfather be able to come watch, even one time.
ReplyDeleteHenry looks adorable, as always. :)
I love having my grandma come see me ride!! Soooo thankful that she gave so much for me to ride as a kid!
DeleteMy trainer wants me to put a sign on the back of Loki's ears that says "keep your shoulders back!" Who knew it could be so hard to remember this seemingly simple fact, lol!
ReplyDeleteAwesome about your grandma!
I need that sign too!!! Lol
DeleteI have SUCH a hard time with my shoulders too... and it translates into my hands. *insert sheepish grin here* It's all a process.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome that your grandma could come watch. :)
Yeah my posture sucks lol but thankfully my hands are ok :)
DeleteNice that your grandmother cares about your riding :)
ReplyDeleteYes it's a blessing!! She's a blessing :)
DeleteIt's cool to have a family member who is experienced in riding and can give you little pointers!
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't have riding experience, just super supportive :)
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