Friday, March 16, 2012

Extensions

Gracie felt really strong and sound this morning.  We did a few trot/canter/trot and walk/canter/walk.  That was hard.  Concentrated on riding the hindquarters in the canter and on using my inside leg to remind her to stay round instead of correcting with my inside hand.  Amazing how well that works.....


Our trot shoulder-in was better because it stayed forward.  Trot extensions were fabulous today -- she is reaching forward with her shoulder now, pushing evenly, and staying very balanced.  I think we even had some medium trot today - her shoulders were nicely up, no tempo change, and good reach.

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