Sunday's jumping lesson went better. Not perfect, and some of the same problems, but better than Saturday, as usual.
Homework? Practice over poles. Pace pace pace pace. Straightness -- if she pops her shoulder in one direction between the poles, circle her off to that direction to correct the pop. And practice between two-point and sitting. And practice softer hands through the lines.
And gym work. MT says "cardio, cardio, cardio." Okay, can do. :)
Also, in the immortal words of Louis Armstrong, "Work that rhythm with all you got." Yup, that's important too.
I <3 homework. I don't know how you manage two lessons a week--once every two weeks just about blows my little mind.
ReplyDeleteI do so much better in consistent work, just like my horse. We start a concept on Saturday, then really work it on Sunday, and sometimes wash, rinse, repeat for several weeks. I find it helps immensely. My little mind needs to be fed and watered regularly or else it shrivels up and dies. :)
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