Butter & Kara – Labor Day Ride

September 01, 2013

Good job! Good riding always starts with taking care of the horse – first!

The devil is in the details – what’s up with this? Butter rode smoothly without motion problems – but, a call to the blacksmith was made along with an email to the same said blacksmith & barn managers seeking advice & an appointment – about this chip – should we worry -- ? If you do not know, or you are not sure – ask.

Excellent shoulders

Great!

Heels down!

Excellent posture!

Is the horse walking straight? yes!

Walking straight along the rail –

great job!

Hands rolled over –

we need to fix that – even with a crop – we can still

carry our hands correctly.

Great! Right leg is holding steady – while the – left (unseen) leg should be pushing the hind end to

make the turn.

Good use of leading rein!

Left leg should

be pushing

to the right to make

that turn of the

quarters

Better!

Too far extended.

Great posture!Straight leg w/heels

down!Thumbs up!

Elbows exist!

Goals!

Leg shifted back to

push horse forward

Our goal!

Long leg!Shoulders straight!

Elbows!Heels down!

Leg a little behind the girth to drive the motion

forward!Looking forward = where

are we going?

Goal!