March 25th 2009

Calypso: I rode Calypso in a twisted snaffle and yoke reins. He was pretty strong, and I was having a hard time seeing distances. We jumped a 3'6" course. It was nice after having the winter as down time. He is jumping much stronger. I need to work on looking up and over the jump instead of starring it down. 

Jack: He was perfect today! We jumped a course...probably 3'. He was pretty soft, and the distances came up nicely. I was thrilled with this ride :) 

I've been working on landing in both stirrups. For some reasons, this is a bit of a challenge. I've realized that basic instruction (like when you are first starting to ride) is so important. I didn't have solid instruction, so these things that at my level I should be totally ok with, I'm not. I'll just have to work harder. 

I think I'm going to one or two horse shows this weekend :) Hopefully, I will get my New England! 

-Casey