March 5, 2010
I worked with Jackson on several things. I worked briefly on the half pass. I also worked on going from a relaxed trot to the canter, hoping for a relaxed, slow canter. It worked pretty well to the right. I think that it will help Jackson learn to relax at the canter. We will have to see.
I also worked quite a bit on the rising trot. JP Giacomini says to do the rising trot to help your horse round his back. I did the rising trot, trying to get Jackson to engage his hind end. I think it worked. I really like how he looked a couple of times.
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Michelle, Thanks for pointing those things out! I am only just starting to be able to see when he has more engagement. I was so happy with how he did that day!
ivyschex 2 years ago
Ivy, I thought the trot looked especially great around 4.0 before he broke. half halts might help with the rhythm. 4.35 was great too. keep it up!
mcook311 2 years ago