Today I rode Duncan. It was right after quadrille, during club time. I typically avoid it, but there were only a few other people so I decided to tough it out. I’m such a trooper. Duncers was good. I didn’t want to do too much since I have worked him a lot this week. The day before was an amazing ride, so I think he was tired today. But then I think of all the horses out West and how they work all day, and I think he can handle my 30 minute ride. He was pretty soft and supple. Still sticky on the left lead. I didn’t ask for it because he just wasn’t there. I did do right lead. I don’t feel as confident in the Countys yet so I’m not very likely to pick up a whip and tap him when his leg is coming off the ground so he picks it up. I worked on doing 10 steps forward, 10 back, 9 forward, 9 back, until we got to 0. By the time I was at 0 I could apply leg and he would go forward, and if I tilted my hip angle he would prepare to go backwards. He was rocking back and forth without even picking up a hoof! Pretty cool when they are responsive like that. I noticed he’s also been getting better at moving his hind legs when I go to ask him like I would get the back to front thing that Buck does. However, if he is straight he still is not as quick with it. Overall a pretty boring ride, but those aren’t always bad. Sunday will be his day off.