I am on Spring Break this week and let me tell you I have never looked so forward to it. I am sad to say that it is already Thursday evening but I love teaching so this too shall pass. On Monday D and I had our lesson with Kim which went very well and he was decent despite his lack of focus and the windy conditions. At one point he had an in place bucking temper tantrum which decided we would wait on canter. However, we did some decent (Kim said) figure 8's and I felt good about his energy and ride-ability level. Tuesday I came out to ride and timed it perfectly with camp girls coming out of the arena. D and I essentially had it to ourselves and with the jumps being mostly out it seemed we had TONS of room. D was happy and attentive and willing to move and so, we cantered. Just on the left lead, just for a few strides, just asked him on two occasions but he did it without an explosion, without bucking me off, without being able to see, really... that's the first time under saddle in several (dare I say 6) months.
I felt like my face was going to split in two.
Baby steps, learning everything new. So grateful that my big, huge, blind thoroughbred is willing to move forward... I remembered how much I loved cantering and can't wait for more...
We haven't had a chance yet, he was too unfocused yesterday and today he had spring shots and his feet trimmed so I didn't bother, but I feel certain we are just beginning and that is indeed exciting!!
I've included a picture of D's delight in the new sand. :)
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