Winter Music

 

 jump lesson got cancelled. so jumped with julia anyways. thought we were gonna get stormed out so didn't do a ton. definitely need to get back to it with her. She is NOT funny. But she's so much better than before. Braver and bolder but still needs more support and encouragement. She did take a flyer though. good girl. But also chipped a bunch. But she did still jump even when I jumped a stride ahead. And did the bounce. good girl.  I just need to be more encouraging instead of doing nothing.  walked julia home and then hacked back. didn't get rained on but it rained around us

 opted to ride at home. rode lyric second. good girl. trying hard. lost left hind once in beginning of ride. First ride with 2 degree wedges with frog support (instead of no wedges or the mcclains). tried hard. maybe lame tracking right again but... rein lame? Bouncing in connection/head. but once good contact, sound. ???  still hanging on left rein and doesn't want to bend left but trying. Got more than just a few moments of lovely, lifted back, elastic, straight, good bend, even contact in both reins. But also lots of inconsistency.

 Rode at home. did dressage. practiced my homework but also with my twist.  good pony. not as harmonious but hopefully more correct. got some decent shoulder ins sitting trot. and maybe one teeny beginning lengthening. 

 Bright and early