because goals are underrated.
Isn't she gorgeous? I'm so thankful for this filly. <3 |
An old photo of the Gambster. |
Winter colors really her! |
Concise overview of things Ava has learned so far:
*to back up from light pressure
*to change directions while lunging without sass
*to lead more politely
*to yield the hindquarters immediately (she came to me knowing this skill, but liked to take her precious time responding)
*to yield the forequarters (an accomplishment with a dominant equine)
A few other highlights:
*introduced ground driving
*introduced ground poles
*introduced transitions between gaits
*introduced rider (roughly five 2-5 minute rides)
On to the goals.
1st Quarter Goals (January, February, March):
*Find a saddle to start Avalon in
*Start regular groundwork again (when the weather changes)
*Continue messing around and bonding
January Goals:
*Get to the barn regularly
*Try all the saddles I currently have on Avalon
*Keep plugging away at the warm up exercises
*Play with some desensitizing (weather permitting)
If, and this is a big if, we get a deep fluffy snow that isn't slippery, I'll put a couple more rides on Avalon. However, at the moment the ground is either mud bog or ice skating rink.
Wishing you the best along your 2019 journey =)
ReplyDeleteThank you! You as well. :)
Deletegood luck with the saddle shopping!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's always a challenge to find a well fitting saddle.
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