of both horse and handler is required to introduce something not tried before.
Monfy didn't appear to have calm frame of mind once we were in the arena, due to wind, friends in field and (probably) pony & child also in arena
so rather than longline, i lunged...
he was very good about the pony & child in the arena
the wind wasn't TOO horrid
the friends in the field were a slight distraction.....
did twice both reins....
Rather think he won't get the hang of it's ok to put head in a lower frame whilst trotting unless I do have something to guide him down - so sidereins with the bitless next time, i think, set loose but nonetheless in place...
but my technique is improving as kept him going better, so that's a plus
Rather think he'll be better of an evening when everyone else is in....but he's such a mud monster, i'll have to spend 1/2 hour a night getting mud off before i can do anything (of course, he plasters is all over his face...)
and then after late breakfast/lunch, went for a swim...
I think you will need side reins to get him really working well on the lunge. But, just getting him out and getting the basics done is good for a windy day.
ReplyDeleteHe seems to have a pretty good head on his shoulders, there. Not too silly, apparently. Nice.
Take Monfy for a swim with you - that will get the mud off!
ReplyDeleteHe does seem very sensible. He still is new there and wind never helps.