First lesson on Remy after 10 days. I rode both boys at home
on the weekend, and while Saumur was –for his standards- pretty laid back, Remy
showed a bit of his feisty side. Just for good measure he had to throw in some
bucks on the longe line, but then he was fine.
Tuesday he went back to Judy’s, and she reported a good ride
on him. Last night then it was my turn. Still having the video from my lesson
with Jan in mind I tried hard to apply the ‘lessons learned’. Judy told me that
she and Jan discussed my ride also, and basically pinpointed the same issues.
Ah, nothing like an Olympian and a Grand Prix rider/trainer pointing out your
weak spots. Talk about taking “self-conscious” to the next level.
Remy was a good boy yesterday and didn’t argue as he
sometimes does. While our canter departs still are works in progress the canter
work itself was so much better. I was able to be quiet in the saddle, focusing
on having him on my outside rein and keeping my darn legs on. Progress – one
canter stride at a time. I’ll take it!
A rather ‘dangerous’ item of mail was awaiting me at home:
the new catalog from Loesdau, my favorite tack store, had arrived from Germany.
Ah, all the good stuff… and what every girl needs: matching outfits for horse
and rider - hey, it beats dressing like your poodle!
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