OK another update:
call to parelli: new program to counter Try getting ticked at transitions (mostly upward), do the opposite go slower, faster, "you want to go slower? me too"
Monday: No stirrups in parelli question box and clover leaf patterns
Tuesday: rained out
Wednesday: Western saddle, muddy ring, clover leaf and question box at canter but not w/two sticks. Also pedestal at liberty was great, extreme friendly getting better but don't have it from zone 5 as yet. lead by the tail: opposition reflex--picked up carrot stick and she offered it??!!??
Really busy getting ready for private session with Kelly Sigler this Fri followed by 1st play day next Sat hosted by Betsy and Brandy and demo by Mariah Helms.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday, May 3
Well, to sum up I've started playing with freestyle L3 patterns:
Tuesday: went to Mary's facility (wow) and discussed set up for private sessions with Kelly next Friday.
Wednesday we did western saddle L3 patterns and did all L3 online stuff--taking my time between tasks.
Thursday I had riding lesson concentrating on L3 cloverleaf at a trot which was good to go and L3 question box at canter drop to trot. That needs more work on my part to keep transitions calm. We did not get to corners game.
Friday: no stirrups on my own in cloverleaf and question box patterns at trot--Try was just lovely despite wind, being only horse outside etc.
Saturday: watched Davo ? from Australia work in round pen with 5 yr old mare that has not been handled. Good to have him in the area as a resource but not the best use of my time. Good also to see lots of Turkey Quarter people there and touch base.
Tuesday: went to Mary's facility (wow) and discussed set up for private sessions with Kelly next Friday.
Wednesday we did western saddle L3 patterns and did all L3 online stuff--taking my time between tasks.
Thursday I had riding lesson concentrating on L3 cloverleaf at a trot which was good to go and L3 question box at canter drop to trot. That needs more work on my part to keep transitions calm. We did not get to corners game.
Friday: no stirrups on my own in cloverleaf and question box patterns at trot--Try was just lovely despite wind, being only horse outside etc.
Saturday: watched Davo ? from Australia work in round pen with 5 yr old mare that has not been handled. Good to have him in the area as a resource but not the best use of my time. Good also to see lots of Turkey Quarter people there and touch base.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27 My Birthday
riding-no stirrups: almost 7 laps.
trailer: able to get treat from chair just inside. BUT issues are
1. Do I want Try to go in from suggestion or offering?
2. Do I want Try to go in because there is a treat in the trailer or because she will get a treat upon going in at my suggestion?
girth day 5: Not so good today. I wasn't clear and didn't take enough time.
stirrups--got my feet almost perfectly in place w/o my hands.
trailer: able to get treat from chair just inside. BUT issues are
1. Do I want Try to go in from suggestion or offering?
2. Do I want Try to go in because there is a treat in the trailer or because she will get a treat upon going in at my suggestion?
girth day 5: Not so good today. I wasn't clear and didn't take enough time.
stirrups--got my feet almost perfectly in place w/o my hands.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday, April 24 2nd passenger
WOW what a day:
1. riding lesson: 1/3 mile 2 point trot, 2/3 mile no stirrups posting trot and 1 mile canter followed by passenger lesson in paddock. Today passenger was trot in English saddle and canter in western saddle (no bridle)--too cool and too much fun!!! Getting stronger and more confident.
2. Trailer review: day 1: we were tired. Try wasn't keen on going in via driving game, I led her in with me to establish the idea of treats and she wasn't even interested in the treats--too tired I think.
3. Girth day 4: This is finally getting better. BA suggested holding but not pulling away from body.
4. Other: get out of habit of reaching down to fix foot position in English stirrups.
1. riding lesson: 1/3 mile 2 point trot, 2/3 mile no stirrups posting trot and 1 mile canter followed by passenger lesson in paddock. Today passenger was trot in English saddle and canter in western saddle (no bridle)--too cool and too much fun!!! Getting stronger and more confident.
2. Trailer review: day 1: we were tired. Try wasn't keen on going in via driving game, I led her in with me to establish the idea of treats and she wasn't even interested in the treats--too tired I think.
3. Girth day 4: This is finally getting better. BA suggested holding but not pulling away from body.
4. Other: get out of habit of reaching down to fix foot position in English stirrups.
Thursday, April 23 1st REAL passenger lesson
Today for my riding lesson, BA cued Try at liberty in small paddock and I rode 1st western and then English saddles--just being a passenger NOT cueing Try at all at walk, jog, trot with changes of direction. At first I was really concentrating and slow to react, then relaxed and found my reaction times quickening intuitively, particularly in the western saddle.
When Try and I do passenger lesson, with her being LBI, it turns into dwell time as she doesn't opt to do much.
Also: tried (after watching Lynda coach LBE human with LBI horse) matching Try's walk (slower than I ever walk) and cueing with tai chi slow motion. Really interesting but ?? any results. I think I did not do enough to have her with me in the beginning.
Pedestal: too funny, Try hung out there and offered two feet on the pedestal repeatedly!!
Girth Day 3: I am confused but I felt that Try was much friendlier about the whole process.
When Try and I do passenger lesson, with her being LBI, it turns into dwell time as she doesn't opt to do much.
Also: tried (after watching Lynda coach LBE human with LBI horse) matching Try's walk (slower than I ever walk) and cueing with tai chi slow motion. Really interesting but ?? any results. I think I did not do enough to have her with me in the beginning.
Pedestal: too funny, Try hung out there and offered two feet on the pedestal repeatedly!!
Girth Day 3: I am confused but I felt that Try was much friendlier about the whole process.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 22 I'm happy!!
Freestyle: one carrot stick, reins not used. Canter: circles, turns, yoyos etc.
Pedestal: took Try's picture. She has progressed in 6 exposures to the pedestal to putting her front feet on at liberty with me 20' away and a small finger point from me as the ask. Of course, she is so happy to do this as she figures a treat is coming!
Day 2 girth program: She seems to dislike being saddled with a western saddle more than the English saddle. I don't see any progress so far.
Pedestal: took Try's picture. She has progressed in 6 exposures to the pedestal to putting her front feet on at liberty with me 20' away and a small finger point from me as the ask. Of course, she is so happy to do this as she figures a treat is coming!
Day 2 girth program: She seems to dislike being saddled with a western saddle more than the English saddle. I don't see any progress so far.
Tuesday, April 21
Back to the barn after Easter vacation and Mary and Kurt visiting from NM.
Ride: no stirrups--4 laps felt strongest yet.
Online: sideways towards at picnic table--Try REALLY remembered it and offered without asking/anticipating.
Liberty: front feet on the pedestal, really nice.
Day 1: girth program
Ride: no stirrups--4 laps felt strongest yet.
Online: sideways towards at picnic table--Try REALLY remembered it and offered without asking/anticipating.
Liberty: front feet on the pedestal, really nice.
Day 1: girth program
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