Much better lesson

[Pidge]

After lasts weeks lesson which was a nightmare, had another lesson this afternoon and it was totally different. Had a word with instructor and we have ditched the getting him off my leg as it was just upsetting me and him, plus my arm still hasn't recovered from being pulled out of its socket

so we worked on getting him forward, not exactly a problem, and concentrated more on me as opposed to him. He enjoyed himself and although at times he was very keen and cantered instead of trotting there was no leaning on mum or trying to pull my arms out of their sockets.
Thanks again for the support last week as I was extremely down, it helps a lot knowing that I can come on here for help advice and support, much appreciated

 

[kildalton]

That's brilliant. Will reply to your PM later when I'm at work .
Lucie

 

[Pidge]

Thanks Lucie, its day like this that make it all worthwhile whereas last week is best forgotten...............

 

[Weezy]

That is great news

Communication between instructor and pupil is SO important - I do hope the situation continues improving

 

[SecretSquirrell379]

I know how disheartening it is when you have a bad lesson. I have plenty!!! One week my mare will listen and do as I ask, the next week I might as well be speaking another language as she totally turns all senses off and just ignores anything and everything

Glad this week was better for you. I too had a great lesson on Friday, fingers crossed this Fridays is just as good!!

 

[Pidge]

thanks, just went in and asked if we could take it back a bit, and ease off the leg aids, she did say she went home worried about me last week - I still can't believe I actually got off him

so not like me but when 620kg of horse is pulling your arms out the sockets its not nice.
Much better lesson and I think she's realised how sharp he is now. didn't want to lose her as an instructor as she has some really good tips and advice and it is making a difference to him, just need to ease off the leg aids a bit.
I'm back to being a happy mummy

 

[tashyisaudrey]

aww glad things have got better from last week, know how it feels to have a bad lesson