Harley did great today, even his circles to the right were very very improved. I think it's more we are getting in sync with each other. I didn't ride him long, since he did so much yesterday. We even loped the pattern one time. I wasn't going to do that till I felt sure he had it down at the trot perfect. His trot was so much better, not perfect, but better, that I went ahead a loped it and it was very improved too, so I stopped after that.
I've always been stiffer, and more nervous in an arena then out on trails. Takes me longer in an arena to trust one then out...but I think we're getting there.
Becky
It's an interesting psychology you have... I'd be more confident in the arena than out on a new horse, for doing fast work at least... perhaps you are more confident on trails because you keep the pace slower?
Glad your ride went well at any rate!
I'm doing laundry today, and cleaning up. Not sure if I'm going to go through the emotional risk of trying to start the mower. I may just fire up the weed-wacker and do what I can with that along the fenceline.
This afternoon we go sign the paperwork on the trailer... as soon as ecurbh gets off work.