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Coming to a close
Dec. 23rd, 2007 08:38 pmSo 2007 is almost over, and dang, it went quick. Ran into Phoebus's owner a couple of days ago- sad news. He colicked and had to be put down. :( Phoebus was not an easy horse, but he could be really good sometimes. I'm glad for the time I got to ride him, and sorry that he died. It's strange that such large, powerful creatures are really so fragile.
Goodbye, Phoebus.
I rode today in the balmy 37 degree weather. It really did feel warm after the cold we've been having. There were amazing moments and I'm starting to feel like we're getting straight more often. Had some more blown leads, both directions, and I'm trying not to panic. I think it's a good sign actually, that Trudi is straighter and so it's easier for her to canter on either lead, but seeing as how the canter is my hobgoblin it makes me uneasy. Part of the problem is that I'm trying to get the departs more prompt, but I think I'm messed up in my timing so she just immediately picks up whatever lead is handy when I ask. The canter itself is definitely in a state of change. Trudi is learning to take the halfhalts and I just need to work on my timing and on being a little lighter with my hands and legs. We're working more in the trot following a transition from canter, and it's much harder because of the extra impulsion, but I'm starting to figure out how to ride it- how to get the straightness and get her back back up, but it's exhausting.
Goodbye, Phoebus.
I rode today in the balmy 37 degree weather. It really did feel warm after the cold we've been having. There were amazing moments and I'm starting to feel like we're getting straight more often. Had some more blown leads, both directions, and I'm trying not to panic. I think it's a good sign actually, that Trudi is straighter and so it's easier for her to canter on either lead, but seeing as how the canter is my hobgoblin it makes me uneasy. Part of the problem is that I'm trying to get the departs more prompt, but I think I'm messed up in my timing so she just immediately picks up whatever lead is handy when I ask. The canter itself is definitely in a state of change. Trudi is learning to take the halfhalts and I just need to work on my timing and on being a little lighter with my hands and legs. We're working more in the trot following a transition from canter, and it's much harder because of the extra impulsion, but I'm starting to figure out how to ride it- how to get the straightness and get her back back up, but it's exhausting.
