RI came tonight, for 7 - later than normal, but there was no one about so we got reasonable peace and, as she pointed out, no distractions (save barking dogs off).
Considering i'd only been on him once I think she was last out (and last lesson was longlines) she said she wouldn't have known we were working so well...
all in walk of course
our view is, he's learning from longlining/in hand and Gaynor riding, I've been learning from longlining and it's all coming together, albeit slowly.
so 50 minutes of work in walk, me thinking about not tensing up when changing reins etc, keeping reins the right length, NOT letting go - apparently, when i relax i relax too much and let the reins go! so need to stop doing that.... and need some more reins, G had said my reins had no grip, and hers were on the bridle and she's right, hers are much grippier (probably cost they're a good bit newer!)
the good news is the rein back is getting there and we practiced that as well - i could never "get it" with Molly but can with Monf
So the future plan is that I'll have a lesson once a month, and G will have a lesson once a month..
Gaynor has decided not to make a decision until the spring, which is sensible, on whether to get a new horse or not, and in the meantime, is enjoying playing with M
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