Teddy was on excellent form today as we upped the number of poles she had to work through, she took it all in her stride and offered some lovely canter work today too.
Anji & Finn getting to grips with the infinity cone exercise yesterday. Direction and suppleness improved with practice which was the aim of the game.
Reuben was distracted today but didn’t become overwhelmed as he often does.
We managed to work on some of his nerves and made progress with the flag, clappers and his nemesis …… being sprayed with the fly spray bottle!
Zazu getting stronger and travelling forward with more purpose post canter yesterday, as he starts to get to grips with this schooling malarkey.
Finn now on his very best form and completely mastering stepping towards me with ease, the exercise used to teach a horse to present themselves to the mounting block.
Teaser was terrified of the flag but over the past week has learnt to approach the flag and that this brings reward. Notice his posture - on a windy day with the flag flapping - he spends the significant portion of this video with his head low and body relaxed.
Setting off on the 2nd line. So far so good with Harley!
A very very big day for Harley today as we headed out with the Highmoor Bloodhounds.
At times we didn’t think physically or mentally he would ever get to this point but he behaved impeccably today, showing just how far he has come over the past year.
We didn’t stay out long as he got tired mid way through the second line so I opted to head home rather than risk an injury, but couldn’t be prouder of him for how he managed himself today.
The props are being gathered ahead of our in hand desensitisation clinic on the 22nd February at Beverley Polo Club.
Limited spaces still available at £20 per horse.
***2pm now full, spaces only at 3pm***
Please DM me to reserve your spot 😃.
Zazu still not quite strong enough to collect his canter but I was able to sit a little to the left and almost accomplished a circle!
Zazu is improving with every ride. He is carrying himself better and he is able to comfortably bear more weight behind, meaning he is misstepping very little now. His trot is also beginning to open up.
Some lovely canter work with Deeb yesterday as her confidence returns. Super relaxed and trying her absolute best.