Let's just say that today's ride didn't go very well. Basically the same problems we've been having, but worse. I tried, in vain, for 45 minutes to slow her down, and we had to end early because it was so ungodly hot and Emmy and I were dripping sweat. The whole time we were trotting, her head was up, and she was trying her darnedest to pull the reins out of my hands as I was half-halting like mad on a small circle desperately trying to slow her maniacal trot. In short, not a pretty picture. I think we got about four steps of a decent rhythm...then as soon as I patted her neck (yeah, it was that big of a deal) it was all over. *Sigh* I'm seriously hoping my effort pays off someday, because I truly believe she could be a cute little Training level horse. I totally believe in Arabians in dressage, and it's nice to have one to work with that's not loony--energetic, (I was going to say "hot", but not exactly according to my book) but sensible.
On the positive side: the mounting process is down to about five minutes (compared to over twenty!) :-D
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