Last night I had my third centered riding lesson. The first was way back in the spring and at the beginning of September we started a regular engagement at my boarding barn.
I've ridden Bleu in the last two lessons and I'm beginning to make some connections. Literally.
For the first time I felt what contact means. I wish I could come up with the right word to describe it. It was strong without force, firm without grip and solid without being rigid. It was soft without being weak and relaxed without being floppy. It was perfect . . . and fleeting.
Bleu is wonderful for learning. She has none of the assumptions I've built into Cricket. She is looking for leadership so she appreciates all my efforts. She is willing and honest. Not that Cricket isn't. But I've long since learned Cricket is not the appropriate horse for my learning journey. Especially when it comes to concepts that result in smoke coming from my ears.
Things we worked on: seat connection, rein connection, the proper way to turn my horse, speeds within the walk and fluidity in two-point.
It was a great lesson and I'm looking forward to my next adventure.
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