tues morning

The lesson went well. Thank goodness for that.

Lengthened the stirrups and wow the contact was amazing. It made such a big difference to the way he went and I was able to wrap my legs around him. I felt so much more secure! Next lesson 3rd October at 3pm.

tuesday evening

Hmmmmn no carryon this afternoon! Was quite good really though still a little lazy however we finished on a good note.

The little lady went not too bad though a bit on the forehand. Must start hacking her out again.

tuesday morning

Yesterdays lesson was very sticky. I think my boy had had enough and pulled out all sorts of stops to stop working. My tutor says that I am going to have to work through this if I am going to get anywhere with him. She says he has built up a way of getting out of work and I have allowed it.
I was absolutely shattered yesterday as I had completed the pedal for Scotland the day before.

Feel quite disheartened but have to remember that sometimes it's lessons like this that make you learn more.

Next lesson - Tuesday 11.30am.

On a brighter note the little lady went quite well. Arabs are extremely smart!

friday afternoon

Just recovering from my riding lesson. Really enjoyed it this week. Feel as if I am starting to get somewhere and the tutor is so good. She's doing soo well with her dressage horses and has been selected to represent Scotland at Stoneleigh. Very pleased for her. Feel quite ecstatic today!

Next lesson Monday at 11.30am.

wed morning 10 Aug

Started wearing spurs again for a while. Using them when required. Seems to be helping at the moment. Feel my boy is a little wound up at the moment. He isn't used to being ridden with so much contact. Spoke to his ex owner and she says a light contact and you will get the best out of him. Don't know how I feel about all of this - aarggh! inexperience! Anyway a lesson on Friday at 1pm. Wait and see what happens.

Wed afternoon

Had my second lesson on my boy this afternoon. A little bit of a strop now and again but I survived. It was noted that he has a lovely trot! What can I say - they ain't seen nothing yet!