A Little Bit More Each Day ...

I decided to go for a short ride after work this evening. The wind was low, and it was a gorgeous evening - what better way to unwind after work eh?!

I didn't lunge today either. I tacked up at the paddock and walked him on foot up to the arena - then tightened the girth when I got up there (he likes to puff out like a blowfish when girthing up)....

Started with the usual warmup, and we did some very lovely figure 8's at the trot - I was very proud!... I then asked for canter a little earlier than the usual spot, to avoid any anticipation and keep him thinking about it. We cantered the first short side, through the corner, down the long side and through the next corner... He picked up the correct lead and was very smooth. We did that twice, and I figured now was the time to circle to the left at the canter as well .... I again asked for him to strike off through the corner, and he picked up the correct lead in front, but not behind. I brought him back to trot and asked again - perfect!! Until this point, we'd only have a few canters to the right, and we hadn't attempted the left ...

I love this boy! He's my superstar... Now for the important bit: ridden pics!!!! (finally) My partner was taking them under sufferance - and we only got a few that were decent enough to put up. hehe. (The rest were too far away or there was just a nose!)

Resisting a bit in this one :o)

Gathering up the reins - he's stickybeaking! (And standing more 'under' than usual)

Still stickybeaking at the walk.