Goals

*Edited to reflect the new situation*

Several weeks ago, I sat down and made a list of my short- and long-term goals with JJ. Since then I've had a chance to reflect a bit more, and amend my list. Here is the final product, what I hope to achieve in the coming months with this very special horse.

Long-term: (Ideally by June 2009)

-Be able to walk, trot, and canter sound

-Enter at least one Training level schooling show

-Develop my confidence to the point that I can canter without stirrups... bonus for bareback

Short-term: (On-going basis)

-Continue rehabilitative work starting with hand walking over poles and progressing to lungeing in (loose) side reins and light riding
-Develop an effective warm-up routine for myself and JJ that promotes suppleness and relaxation
-Work on accurate figures  
-The basics of the Training Scale: Rhythm, Suppleness, Contact 
-Work on lots of figures, transitions, and changes of direction to accomplish the above