Seems like this winter consistency has been the issue with the coldest, rainy-est weather I remember.
This past weekend--great clinic with Kelly Sigler at Mary's and gorgeous 60 degree weather. Now its rainy and cold again--even a little snow yesterday.
Try has stifle injury--first injury in the 7+ years I have known here. She is on stall rest as she was pacing in the paddock and not improving. We are going for walks together a couple times a day. The only thing I learned from the weekend I've been practicing is haltering with greater finesse. We have been enjoying being together and are looking forward to spring.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
I'm Back
well I have taken a break: holidays, weather, etc and am starting over so to speak. During the past two months I've read/studied a little, followed Parelli happenings a bit, continued my riding lessons, and played some on the ground.
yesterday Try and I played with stopping over a jump--we got so Try would trot to the jump then walk front feet over and stop. Also played with figure 8 to the right only as that is the way that is weakest--online but cueing with stick/string to stop forward motion after the turn so she will come to me. Next time: trying backing up when I cue.
yesterday Try and I played with stopping over a jump--we got so Try would trot to the jump then walk front feet over and stop. Also played with figure 8 to the right only as that is the way that is weakest--online but cueing with stick/string to stop forward motion after the turn so she will come to me. Next time: trying backing up when I cue.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
BFO liberty: test of quality and quantity of attention span
wow--new perspective on liberty!! new levels are so good.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sat - magic day
level3 liberty basics:
1. enter and remove halter to promote stick to me--she easily moved her HQ as I did this.
2. friendly side and do more friendly--I did this
3. porky: lead by ears, legs w/string--wow we have never done part of this and she was light, following the feel and then suggestion
4. driving: which end does the halte go on/ HQ yield 2 eyes/stick behind the back/FQ yield--sharpen up--HQ yield much more responsive
5. stick to me: let stick and string drag and practice/sharpen up/ including back and trot good at this level
6. sideways from zone 1 get smallest try/reward/get off it--she understands this from pendalum rhythm--watch Annie again and then take this further.
Riding: posting trot and a couple circles of canter in baretek pad.
Next session: check all above and add catching attention game. from fig 8 or HQ yield/2 eyes.
1. flick rope and hold halter
2. coil coil coil and flick--looking at tail
3. look for ears, ?
4. spiral out to walk away take pressure off
TEST OF LENGTH AND QUALITY OF ATTENTION SPAN
1. enter and remove halter to promote stick to me--she easily moved her HQ as I did this.
2. friendly side and do more friendly--I did this
3. porky: lead by ears, legs w/string--wow we have never done part of this and she was light, following the feel and then suggestion
4. driving: which end does the halte go on/ HQ yield 2 eyes/stick behind the back/FQ yield--sharpen up--HQ yield much more responsive
5. stick to me: let stick and string drag and practice/sharpen up/ including back and trot good at this level
6. sideways from zone 1 get smallest try/reward/get off it--she understands this from pendalum rhythm--watch Annie again and then take this further.
Riding: posting trot and a couple circles of canter in baretek pad.
Next session: check all above and add catching attention game. from fig 8 or HQ yield/2 eyes.
1. flick rope and hold halter
2. coil coil coil and flick--looking at tail
3. look for ears, ?
4. spiral out to walk away take pressure off
TEST OF LENGTH AND QUALITY OF ATTENTION SPAN
3 days off Thanksgiving - new parelli levels packs
For Saturday plan
coming in from pasture: driving in zones 3-5
remember dwell/passenger
riding: baretek/pilates--passenger/6 laps no stirrups/canter/dressage pattern #4
level3 liberty basics:
1. enter and remove halter to promote stick to me
2. friendly side and do more friendly
3. porky: lead by ears, legs w/string
4. driving: which end does the halte go on/ HQ yield 2 eyes/stick behind the back/FQ yield--sharpen up
5. stick to me: let stick and string drag and practice/sharpen up/ including back and trot
6. sideways from zone 1 get smallest try/reward/get off it
coming in from pasture: driving in zones 3-5
remember dwell/passenger
riding: baretek/pilates--passenger/6 laps no stirrups/canter/dressage pattern #4
level3 liberty basics:
1. enter and remove halter to promote stick to me
2. friendly side and do more friendly
3. porky: lead by ears, legs w/string
4. driving: which end does the halte go on/ HQ yield 2 eyes/stick behind the back/FQ yield--sharpen up
5. stick to me: let stick and string drag and practice/sharpen up/ including back and trot
6. sideways from zone 1 get smallest try/reward/get off it
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tue riding lesson
warmup then pattern #4 being more particular
Try didn't pick up canter immediately (left over from baretek over weekend) did walk, halt, back canter with intention to fix that ....
Try didn't pick up canter immediately (left over from baretek over weekend) did walk, halt, back canter with intention to fix that ....
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sunday
Went to barn with intention after yesterday. Filmed online stuff and got video off to Kelly and Annie.
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