Z had much more confidence today! On-line she went up to poles with her ears up, so I just needed to encourage her and she walked over. Trotting on the circle she did the same thing, and then even confidently trotted through an opening - making a choice/decision - and maintained gait!!!!! It does feel wonderful to have gained her trust.
Mounted she again went over poles without being asked during walking passenger lesson. While trotting I "threw my heart over" the pole and it worked! Lots of exclaimation points, but it can't be helped. Amazing how this stuff works. Now if only I could remember to throw my heart over, all the time.
Trotting she was anxious to begin with but I focused on spending more time trotting rather than worrying about her being worried and thus stopping. Eventually I remembered to move my shoulders, by thinking of the "springy joint" idea. This immediately help. Note to brain - remember.
Patterns also helped again, the clover leaf and bulls eye.
Then CANTER. First try was from trot and it was not good. But then I asked from a walk and it was beautiful. Perfect transition, round, stead, I focused on sitting back. What a ride. Amazing. I only did two circles cause my heart was in my throat with fear. Then stopped and got off. I was light headed from the tension. So very very pleased with both of us.
AND this was done while kelley was lunging. I think in fact Leo's presence helped Z keep calm. What a difference from last year at this time when she was very frightened when another horse was in the arena. MANY SMILING EMOTICONS HERE PLEASE!!!1
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