Tuesday was a day for arena play. Trotting, walking and cantering in circles. We rode for about 45 minutes and T didn't even break a sweat but I did. Compato, one of Jordan's horses, was in an open stall at the end of the arena and every time we passed he pawed, reared or whynnied at Tucker. This was a huge distraction, but a good reminder to keep T focused. I can now notice when he clamps his mouth in defiance or perhaps obstanance and to just slow down and wait for him to collect himself and relax--and then we go back to work.
I've found that once you establish that we're "here" to work, T is ready to go. He has a great work ethic once you move through the initial shinanigans... i.e. the head fling and buck on first request to canter! But as Erin taught me, he telepaths, so if you tune in to his frequency, you're ready for it, and you can also use this to channel good energy back his way.
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