Note: I write with humor and self sarcasm.
Today I was going to ride without the bridle as a backup. However, when I was actually in the arena after our ground play, myself was frightened. So, I left the halter on and anchored the lead rope to the saddle horn. I felt safe.I discovered a mounting problem when I couldn’t use a rein to guide her to the perfect mounting block position. Oh my, mounting is an audition task. It didn’t take long to get her in position, but hmmmm.
Here is the cloverleaf pattern at a consistent canter. Did you miss the consistent canter in the video? Well heck, the video doesn’t show up in this post. Darn!
Lastly was the great stop inside the markers. Someone must have messed with the video! Perhaps we need some practice with stopping. I can’t believe it. She stops perfectly when she wears a bridle, even though I’m certain my hands do not put put any pressure on bridle reins.
I did just notice she did canter exactly when I asked. We did do the turns to get through the markers. (Small arena)
Amazingly, we are not ready to film the audition! When we pass Free Style, I might have to start playing online with the evil 45’ rope.
(I’m going to be depressed when we pass Free Style L4. I love to suffer when I’m riding. Thank goodness there is a Level 5 in the future)