Yesterday's ride was pretty good. After we got passed the temper tantrums because Cody wanted to lean on my right leg and refused to move off of it. However, we did get over it and it wasn't a big deal because after his fit, he was super soft and up in the bridle. I'm glad I got the point across and he was fantastic for the rest of the ride. Since he's so much better about keeping his impulsion, I can focus on some other 1st level movements. We focused on leg yields today and it took him a few tries to remember that more leg means step sideways. So, we worked at the walk for a few minutes to explain that he also needs to step sideways and move forward. That problem was fixed and we did several great leg yields from the center line to E or B. We also worked smaller circles to get him up in the bridle, as he likes to dive down sometimes. He took that very well and the only problems were from the rider. I have to work on preparing him farther down the rail.
I'm super happy with today's ride. Nothing is ever going to be perfect all of the time but, I am very happy that I ended on such a good note. I feel like day Cody keeps improving and each day I can sit longer and I don't have to drop my hands as much. We also tried the different bit and he was so much easier to ride. I also noticed twice as much foam as normal, and it was white, too. So, yay for a different bit and another great ride!
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