He was showing off again for the ladies at the barn. I think he knows when he is being watched. He really likes showing off and knows he is very good at what he does.
Tonight I upped the ante on the transitions using trot/ halt. He got it without passaging. He was forward and willing and listening. I asked myself how quiet can I be and get the upward and downward transitions... not too bad. As a matter of fact, they got better the quieter I got... sooooo the lesson is asking kindly and quietly... do not scream your aids.
We then went off to counter canter... first shot was tough. He did a quick swap to true canter and then swapped right back. I have a feeling he felt a shift in my seat. My legs did not move but I think i moved my inside seat bone. ugh... so off to do it again and we got it right.
Then we went to the changes and they were good so I called it a night. We then went up to the barn and lo and behold some sneaky little thief made their way into the treat tin in my brush box that was sitting on the floor outside Blu's stall. I reached into the tin and there were a few sloppy wet treats stuck to the bottom. I then saw a fat black lab head out the door... Hmmmmm. Another lesson - put your brush box away or shut it in Blu's stall if leaving the barn or the hungry prowler will find his way to get at the treats... LOL
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