It was very windy today, and Z and Sophie were screaming for each other. It took more than the usual ground work to get her to focus, but it worked. Did primarily turns on the forehand from zone 1, moving sideways on the wall, and halting over pole and backing. This worked to get her focused on me!
Re Moving sideways. I think Z thinks I want her to walk forward. I need to direct more energy to zone 5 first, and balance with zone 1 - maybe work more on zone 2 and 3?
Under saddle, did a lot of walk - halt transitions, trying to have more contact before I began to ask, bending her head in slightly and using my leg, as well as sitting back. She seemed much more aware of what I was wanting and her halts were much better. She even halted over the pole!
Backing over pole: Fair to good. Does not care if she steps on the pole or it rolls under her foot as she moves back, so she isn't very careful or particular. This actually makes it harder to complete the task because she keeps stepping on the pole! Maybe she's playing with it????
Trotting: Today I worked on pushing my seat back into the saddle at the posting trot (pushing passenger idea, but because of the wind and her forewardness today, I used the reins to direct her a lot). I really began to get the feeling, and when I did, it was "sweet". Made me smile, and her head came down immediately! She like it so much she'd stop trotting! I wasn't able to do it all the time, but it's a start, and man does it work!
A really good ride, despite the noise of the wind. Z is looking after me now, as I remember to look after her. It is very special.
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