Jeremy and I went to the barn for a little while today and I asked him to photograph me while I worked Ffiona. It was only a 20 minute workout, but it was the first time I’d worked her under saddle since she’d been off.
She had some great moments, and Jeremy took like 200 photos so I was bound to find a couple that I liked! Hah. Below are various photos from the ride. I tried to post a bunch, even though there are some glaring errors in my position and her impulsion and whatnot. Ah well…
Groundwork, without a lot of stretch yet into the bridle, but nice and supple.
Time to move your shoulders over!
Nicely soft in my hand, slow, slow walk.
Slow, slow, trot. Not a lot from behind, but still very light in my hand.
A little more pressure in the hand, and a little more on her forehand… poo
Light in the bridle, very nicely balanced.
Please ignore my crappy wrists! She’s bending nicely here. It’s nice to have a horse with a long bendy back for once.
Here’s our 5th time cantering under saddle. Please excuse my tense and forward position.
Ffiona’s got some pretty high knees when she wants to. This wasn’t even the shot with the highest knees, it’s just the one where she’s fairly balanced and light in the bridle.
