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Jun 27 08 2:54 AM
I started working on Kalli today. We had a couple of minor hiccups getting onto the float. I am pretty sure it is because there are a couple of holes in her training. Because she is so quiet I think I sometimes do things a little less thoroughly with her. No harm done, just the self loading needs a little more precision.
I floated her to school about 1/2 an hour away. Let her have a look in the yard for a while. It was very busy, a semi load of hay had arrived and their were kids and floats everywhere. I had hoped I wouldn't have an audience. But that's OK she was a very good girl. I tacked her up, gave her a little lunge in the round yard and hoped on. I first tested the lateral mouth, still beautiful and soft which was good. I did a little walking and trotting and some rein backs. She was very sensitive to the aids and her mouth felt great. I went and did a few laps of walk and trot around the small cross country paddock. She did not even blink. So I decided to take her for a walk around the block. I had only got 500 meters out the gate when a semi trailer came up my arse, I was thinking it might not have been such a good idea to venture out on my own, but she didn't even blink. Half way around my friend spotted me and thought I might like to stop for a chat. She stood on the edge of the road for 20mins with cars going past and never even blinked or moved. We then decided to go check out some sheep and cows. She was a very brave girl.
I would say this mare has had about 15 rides max. Probably about 2 hours total. She is such a sweetie and so quiet, but so responsive. I think it is going to be way to hard to part with this one.
Tomorrow I am going to repeat what I did today, and start with a little bit of leg yeilding. I did a small amount on the ground today. I will do a little more on the ground Tomorrow and then hopefully start with a little under saddle on Monday. Tomorrow I will also canter her a little more in the round yard. I am hoping to have her cantering a little under saddle by the end of next week.
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