Good ride today after s*** start to day

[Pidge]

Ok have finally managed to clam down after incident this morning!
So rightly or wrongly having schooled Pidge in the side reins recommened by my instructor (fitted like a market harborough) twice this week, I decided to have a play jumping outside today. (no side reins on him)Couldn't believe the difference in him warming up as he dropped of own accord and didn't lean on the bit at all. I was chuffed to bits

We even managed to canter a 10m circle and it was lovely. Anyway decided to do some jumping as didn't want incident to put me off doing what I'd planned and he was really good. Still keen but when put legs on and kept contact he dropped and bounced and was pretty calm towards the fences. So after a crap start to the day it was just what I needed. Even managed to play with 1 or 2 strides in the double.

 

[LauraBR]

Great news Sue! Just been reading your other post, glad to hear you have not let it spoil your day. Some people just have no manners or integrity

 

[CrazyCob]

aww glad youre feeling better!

well done to you and pidge!!

 

[peterthepony]

Glad you had a good ride

 

[Pidge]

thanks Laura, despite having put the jumps up beforehand, I just didn't feel like it after man ranting at me, but then thought why should I let him spoil what I want to do! Glad I did now though as Pidge was good and a lot calmer jumping than normal. Hows your day been so far?

 

[Skhosu]

great news

 

[Pidge]

thank you

 

[Rachel_M]

Hey, if the side reins work for you and Pidge then carry on using them until you can carry it off without. As it sounds you wouldn't be needing them for much longer anyhoos.

 

[Pidge]

thanks honey, seems like he can be a quick learner when he wants to be