Summer Stuff

It's been so nice to spend time at the barn this summer and just get to chill. I've been working mornings, riding Duncan, riding Socks, helping out with other horses, and trying to find time for friends. Petty busy, but I like it! Duncan is a tough horse. We will have days that I'm like wow, this horse is am amazing, and then days where I could give him away. I think it's funny because it reflects my personality. I feel like I can be spot on some days, and the next be a bit of a mare. Duncan needs me to be good whenever I work him. He depends so much on me, and I need to be his rock. After a few rough days of me being frustrated and him not responding well I went to get him today with a positive attitude. The ride turned out so much better than the last one, and I was really happy with him. It is still a long, hard road, but it seems manageable on days like today. I have to trust in tvhe power at be that there will be more like this. Still walk trot under saddle, as I gave him a week off to recuperate and chill. Getting bettewr trot. I want to canter soon, I think it will help him get off my leg a lot. Socks is a constant kind game. Sometimes I love it, and sometimes I dont. She is so forward, and needs to relax, but when she relaxes she isn't through her back. Bt when she is forward and through her back and you try to channel the energy into leg yielding or something, she just gets tense. A lot of walk seems to help. I have also learned I need to be fair to her. There are times when she needs a good tap, but there are also times when she needs to think things through and decide she wants to do it. I hope it becomes more clear soon, it is frustrating working for months and not seeing any results. I wonder if I am pushing too hard, or she is just not good at dressage. I think both play a part. She loves trails and galloping, so it's really fun when we get to do that. Hopefully more trails in the future :)