2nd lesson of the year went well. Started off doing lunges, stopping and switching direction. I did the switch twice but on the 3rd time she didn't want to do it. Stubborn mare she is. She finally did it. Amy brought a couple of trainee/students with her so after our time training she had them work with Jadie in the round pen. I was still riding Meika riding around our property. I know it sounds trivial but for some reason I was afraid to ride her anywhere other than the round pen area. So tonight was a first.
I had told Amy that I didn't want to trot her in the round pen. There were a couple of really muddy spots for all the rain from the night before. She laughed and said fine.
When I was riding her around the area I got her to trot and I loved it! So much so, we did it several times. I walked her over to the driveway, around the bradford pear and into a trot we would go. Meika has the nicest trot. It's not choppy at all. It's a nice, relaxing trot like she's just taking her time and strolling along. All I know is it sure feels great on one's behind....well that, and the padded saddle I have!
Now I can't wait until the next lesson.
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