And we always can. He made a beeline for every fence, even the ones that weren't on his direct path, and even if I was pootling along in walk with my hand on the buckle of the reins. He spots the fence, trots, canters, jumps and then tries to run off :-) It took me what felt like an age to get my jumping legs on - they kept slipping back for some reason. That'll have to change before we get to hedges! And he did make it clear how little point he thought there was in doing timber at "only" two foot six!!
I schooled Ace this morning before we took Radar, doing all the stuff we did in our lesson. Focussing on my shoulders being level and turning my upper body into the bend certainly sorts out my head looking down - it doesn't seem to be physically possible :-) He was, again, resistant on right circles less than 20m, but not as badly as on Thursday, so good progress.
Best of all, his front feet have suddenly made a VERY marked change - beautiful concavity and a superb shape. I had hoped for this as the last of the old foot came off the bottom, and it has happened. The backs are not as good, but they are improving. I will get some pictures later, I am so chuffed with the fronts!
C
Radar is a rip. My Russell R. used to be that way about jumps. Not only does it make the ride fun, but it also boosts your confidence when your horse has that kind of enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteGood news on Ace. Nice progress, and good foot news too.
He's almost as big a character as Tetley!
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We love Radar's enthusiasm for his job. Isn't he just great.
ReplyDeleteLovely news on the feet, I do hope the photos show what you see, concavity is like the holy grail with these bigger horses.
Off to watch some Prix St George dressage today, one of my instructors competing.
:-)