Hacked with Marvin
bareback. headed down XC field to racoon loop and was going to cross new bridge. They were there with the tractor but let us pass "For 1 cent". Moved the tractor so we could cross. Dan was brave. Might have been the first to "christen" the bridge by passing it. :) Yay!
Then crossed creek and marvin was brave. then trotted in the gallop track field. Tripped hard twice but then did well. Was a bit of a slug then a bit fast but at the very end (not on video) got lovely.
hacked around to beaver pond and saw a very pretty hawk or kestrel. Made us think of Peri.
Then did water treadmill and a few more minutes in the field. Kelli said he looked good but I mentioned he felt behind my leg. She said his tempo and balance were beautiful but she noticed that I was getting sucked into thumping every stride. Yes... so much yes. And I have noted it too but just... hadn't done anything about it.
Borrowed her dressage whip and went into arena and did a few more minutes of trot to get him to respond to my aids. After one whip tap... he was forward and going. so.. must remember to not get sucked into it and start carrying my whip again.
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