Ok, yeah, I'm working on a lesson wrap up and I have tons of great pictures and there is so much to talk about, but I haven't done an honest-to-goodness progression in a while. LET'S DO THAT AGAIN. Instead of doing a multi year sort of thing, let's just look at this summer/fall:
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| July 2014 |
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| August 2014 |
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| December 2014 |
All photos by
Alyssa.
It's definitely a long, slow process and there's more to do. What I'm seeing is Courage learning to really relax his topline and use his hind end. I know he's 9, but this is completely contrary to his race training.
I can't wait to see how he looks in the spring!
Everything you've posted from the last few weeks shows Courage REALLY pushing with his hind end. Such a quick response to your new instruction, and a great base for further training! Both of you are looking fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow. You can see a huge difference in the relaxation and swing :)
ReplyDeleteHe's really stretching down and his stride his lengthening!
ReplyDeleteI love augusts pic!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys have made crazy good progress, pat yourself on the back.
ReplyDeleteI think he looks great!
ReplyDeletehe is catching on so quickly! whatever you and your trainer are working on - it's definitely making a difference!
ReplyDeleteHe looks great! So relaxed in those last pictures.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great progression! He looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe first and third photos look like completely different horses! Also love the star on his butt.
ReplyDeleteFantastic progression ♡♡♡♡
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