Lesson #5 - 2/12/06

1) Leaning too far forward
2) More precise, consistent aids - always use voice
3) Ask twice - then yell or smack
4) When "bad" - go down to something else, change direction, ask again
5) Me balance/hands/relax --> Mercury balance --> Mercury fit (too anxious to get fit)
6) Need to be more patient, less insecure
7) Lunge line: with bridle & tighter side reins
8) Wobbly hocks - wrap back legs
9) Cooler & flash bridle needed
10) 3-6 years get show horse
11) When I'm tired, lean more on hands - BAD
12) I move around a lot at canter, which throws him off balance
13) A lot of my problems stem from hunt seat
14) Talk/sing to relax me which makes him more confident
15) Changing leads, rushing & breaking are all him off balance & being nervous
16) Let him walk around for a couple hours just being a horse
17) Video me riding to see flaws (butt high at canter - air)
18) Wiggle fingers up & down reins