With the realization that I don’t really know what I am
doing at this level comes the decision of whether to keep plugging on my own or
hands the reins over to someone who has a clue. Last year I sent Gadget to a
trainer for about 10 weeks to help improve his canter. Kristin did a remarkable
job in the short time that she had Gadget. Although I took about 10 lessons
during the course of Gadget’s boot camp, I was unable to maintain or replicate
the collection or self-carriage she started.
I would not hesitate to send Gadget back to Kristin except
for the fact that I missed him terribly during that time. I look forward to my
ride at the end of each day. In a job that is often fraught with tension and
negativity, I look forward to spending the evening at the barn working on
shoulder-in and simple changes. I may try to do clinics with Kristin and others
through the winter to see if I can make progress on my own.
This winter I would like to improve the quality of our
connection, collected gaits, and flying changes. Maybe we'll be able to solidy second and start moving toward third level . . .
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