I am writing this entry on Sunday, September 12th. This past week, I rode Violet 5 times and at least 3 of the times, we practiced jumping. We were very happy and relaxed and good at it. And we even jumped crossrails. So, I am really happy to report that yesterday, we had a jolly lesson with Mary and Baker and it was fun. Violet was a little fussy, like a tempermental mare, but she was willing to work hard. And we were great over jumps. I was giving her face and leaning forward without roaching my back. And I worked at keeping my shoulders back. I still have a bit of a problem with a lean to the left on the flatwork, but I am really enjoying trying to improve my riding with my darling red girl!Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Violet and I Work on Jumping
I am writing this entry on Sunday, September 12th. This past week, I rode Violet 5 times and at least 3 of the times, we practiced jumping. We were very happy and relaxed and good at it. And we even jumped crossrails. So, I am really happy to report that yesterday, we had a jolly lesson with Mary and Baker and it was fun. Violet was a little fussy, like a tempermental mare, but she was willing to work hard. And we were great over jumps. I was giving her face and leaning forward without roaching my back. And I worked at keeping my shoulders back. I still have a bit of a problem with a lean to the left on the flatwork, but I am really enjoying trying to improve my riding with my darling red girl!