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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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