Tuesday's Ride!

I wasn't sure I would be able to ride today due to the rain we had this morning but it became sunny around 3. I was happy about that. So today since it was a bit more chilly and I wanted to go for a fun ride I rode bareback! We headed down the strip and we walked a bit. We were halfway down the strip and I decided to head out in the field. We probably won't get to many more chances to ride in the field since they are getting them ready to plan and will plant them in a few weeks!

Anyway we headed out the field. We walked 3/4 of the way out then I asked Navajo to trot. We did a lot of trotting and cantering along the edge of the field. Then I asked him to stop a few times and also got him to move his hindquarters too. Navajo did a lot better than he did last evening. I think with a lot of repetition and practice he will be really good with moving his hindquarters and forhand around by the end of the summer. After that we did some more cantering. Since he seemed like he wanted to go I said ready to head back again..He was like NO KIDDING:) So we galloped the whole way back.

Right before we got to the edge of the field to go on the strip I asked him to trot and then go into a walk. He listened! Since we need to work on him not wanting to rush home as soon as he thinks we are done I got him to head opposite of the way home. He wasn't to happy but he did it. Then I headed towards home and turned him around again to head out away from home. He wasn't to pleased but he did it. Not as much balking as sometimes. I am finally somewhat achieving my goal :) I think by the end of the summer we should be better on that area as well!!

Since he did so well I walked home and groomed him really well. We worked on him standing without putting his head down to eat and just stand patiently. I thought he did well overall especially without being outside on grass all day. I was quite impressed.

This is a little saying I came up with when I was explaining to him that he can't eat:

There is a time to ride, a time to sleep, a time for grooming and a time for eating..Everything has its time and you can't be doing two things at one time (he thinks so :D) Anyway Hope you all have a wonderful evening!! God Bless!