Saturday -- Spruce Mountain trail with Lindsey J., Lindsay K., Jenny, Sophie, and Olivia. Pico was a good boy, but a bit of an energizer bunny. Someone needs to remind him that he is a draft cross. We had a lot of nice trot and a very nice canter with Sophie leading.
Sunday -- jumped at Platinum. Rochelle had had a mini-clinic with Jan Binny the day before, so we repeated that. :^) Lots of bendy lines and a focus on moving the shoulders around. Morgen rode Demi, who really just wanted to pull her around the course. Pico was easier. I got my leads now and then - I really have to remember to look at the next jump, but just look, not pull his head that direction. As soon as I touch the reins in the air he hits the jump. Lots and lots of leg, especially left.
Rode Gracie in the evening. Lots of walk/Canter/walk. Worked on the flying changes also - they are getting better. Have to release the new inside rein. Left to right my outside leg needs to go back a smidge earlier to move her hindquarters in. That eliminates the late behind issue on that side. Right to left is easier, but very flat. I think we need consistency before we work on jump though. Lots of left leg and slight turn to the left and I get better right rein. Right rein is inconsistent, but improving. I have to focus on not hanging on the left rein.
Good rides all around, and of course the wind is back to howling today.
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