After two straight weeks of picture perfect weather (sunny and temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s) we are experiencing a couple days of rain which means no riding for a day or two. This is no big deal in terms of Neo’s training. We’ll just be doing some hand walking and a lot of stretching and massaging.
We are in a good spot right now in terms of our training. Neo is becoming stronger which in turn means he is now a lot lighter in the bridle and is really showing some expression in his gates.
We are asking bigger/bolder flying changes. Since Neo’s changes are almost always straight, the more engaged flying change looks even better. In the canter itself, Neo is more uphill and we are getting truly flowing medium and extended canters.
In the trot, Neo is showing his best gait off even more. We now are getting almost effortless medium trots where all I need is a little leg and then proceed with half halts across the diagonal.
Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll continue working on getting him lighter and also start incorporating more of the Grand Prix movements.
I’m hoping that we’ll be riding either tomorrow or Friday and continue our good work.
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