Lesson

Monday night was a great lesson.  Jeryln taught me how to keep Bailey out and going on the cirlce without changing gate.  If she starts to change gate or stop, I bring her in very quickly and send her out with a hard sent.  She has to do 4 laps with me at the relaxed position.
It took Bailey a long time to realize that she had to stay out there and do the correct gate.  There was more canter than trot. 

We worked on getting her foot in front of the small barrel.  I have to ask for eat foot with the stick.  Keep the barrels in place with dirt or wood so they don't move out in front of her.

Learned to ride with Carrot Stick, hold like a sword and come in from nuetral at a 45 degree angle.  This is important for her to understand that it is direction ( the driving game).Nuetral can be either on the shoulder or down at the side.  When asking for a turn, first look, turn belly button towards the turn, foot and then stick.
Always use this pattern and she will go into the turn without even moving the stick.

Backing up with the stick, Tap on her front and  then drop the rein , after she back rub her.  She was doing it very easily.  (Super Mare)

Let your seat drop down and let the breath out for her to stop.  This also worked very nicely. 

Lots to work on.  Loved the lesson.

Jeryln rode her in small circle to get her to canter, I think she was out of gas and it was very hard for her to do.  I think that the long lines would have been better.  But she learns to use her rearend when cantering and sets her self for an easy transion.  We have to build on this.

Getting ready for Friday Parade

Went to the barn today (Wednesday) and she was sore from so much cantering (I think)  gave her bute and washed her tail, clean and oiled my saddle.  Got lights on cowboy hat and getting more things in order for the parade.  Must make a list of all the things I need to bring that day. 

Must go and make some banana pudding for Thanksgiving. 

Savvy