HUGE achievement. After the ride, played passenger game and Z went to door to look outside. I had set up a pole running from gate inwards at a slant, and for most of the ride didn't go over it, but around it. After Z finished looking outside I turned her to move down length of pole, but she turned toward it and STEPPED over it at about 2 feet! I tensed up afraid she'd throw her back legs over but she STEPPED CALMLY over it, despite my horrible tension (I tried to sit back and give her reins but was very afraid). I was sooo happy. I halted and gave her a treat, then we went to middle of arena and I got off. What a beautiful thing - a partnership day!
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 2, 2010 Mounted
HUGE achievement. After the ride, played passenger game and Z went to door to look outside. I had set up a pole running from gate inwards at a slant, and for most of the ride didn't go over it, but around it. After Z finished looking outside I turned her to move down length of pole, but she turned toward it and STEPPED over it at about 2 feet! I tensed up afraid she'd throw her back legs over but she STEPPED CALMLY over it, despite my horrible tension (I tried to sit back and give her reins but was very afraid). I was sooo happy. I halted and gave her a treat, then we went to middle of arena and I got off. What a beautiful thing - a partnership day!
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