Trying again. Had another brief but intense hot spell and just couldn't rouse myself to ride. Went as a fence sitter to a Parelli clinic (only one day) at Cambooya. Wanted to be inspired, to learn something.
Sprayed him liberally with repellant and started some groundwork. Five minutes into it and we had to trot back to the tackroom for more repellant. The flies are Fierce! We did a pretty good run through, especially pleased with his yielding on a circle. His hindquarters have to yield faster and further than his forequarters if he's going to turn around me like an hour hand on a clock. Not a bad job. Also worked on the weave. That definitely needs a tune up. He doesn't really understand it yet - I'm working too hard to get him to weave. Want to suggest rather than tell.
Took the 22' line out but hadn't thought things through as to what we'd do with it so just did some circles with him. It was enough that he stayed more or less at the end of the line rather than cutting in.
Than I rode him. Not for long. He's a little tenderfooted from the trim yesterday so only a small amount of trotting. Mostly walking, getting him to leg yield back to the wall when he cuts in. Trying to stay out of his way so that he takes responsibility.. Tomorrow hope to put his booties on and go for a bit of a trail ride, just to get us both out and about. Lots and lots of pick about so he should enjoy it too. Want to get us both riding fit. Now that we have the booties sorted out we can start to build fitness. Want to go up Wayne's mountain before the place is sold and unavailable.
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