Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(On Line, 45 mins) Started my new
schedule of tasks I created - I did about 5 weeks worth of progressive
activities. The first week or 7 days includes extreme friendly game
with the ball, F8's @ the trot on 22' line, focusing on maintaining the
trot around both markers, and FS follow the rail at the trot with a
focus on relaxation and rhythm. Aspen did really well with the ball, I
can approach her with it bouncing (kind of low bounces since it's not
inflated all the way), put it anywhere on her body and bounce it a
little off her. Needs more confidence with the ball on her neck and on
the ground by her legs and under her. At one point the ball rolled
under her belly and instead of panicking she figured how to sidepass
over the ball to get free. She was a little worried but didn't lose it.
Samantha Thorning
with
Aspen,
(Freestyle, 15 mins) Today was FTR with
relaxation, somewhat hard to do given all the slick ice in patches along
the rail but she was really relaxed and in fact a bit lazy (nice change
for her). Our ride today was in my new-to-me/used Fluidity saddle!
Loved it!!! :) :) Need to play with shimming pattern a bit but overall
she seemed comfortable in it and I felt so much more secure and
connected!
