Last night was just perfect riding weather, and we took the boys out on the beautiful trails in Kensington Park. The park really does a wonderful job keeping the riding trails groomed, and the footing is almost perfect sandy soil.
While enjoying the wonderful ride I got to think that FINALLY I don't feel like sitting on a Pulver-Fass (powder-keg) anymore. In previous years, Saumur would jump at the slightest movement in the woods, shy at whatever odd shape there was along the trails (boulders, branches, you name it). We would canter along and all of a sudden Saumur would either do a 180 at full speed or run left or right off the trail in the woods.
Saumur is still very alert, but relaxed. Yesterday JP and Chambord were in front of us, and when they cantered Saumur got to practise his medium trot. He stayed soft the whole time. That really is a huge step for us. It made me really happy, and seeing "the blond one" in front of us cantering nicely along was just the icing on the cake!
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