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| Enjoying some "trail" time after flatwork sessions. |
We've spent the last week practicing and perfecting our drills. Rooster is stepping across on the forehand quite well and we're starting to turn it into a two-track. He's also getting much better at the side pass in both directions. One thing we really need to focus on is Rooster's head position. I'll be asking for a nice, collected frame from him during these last few weeks. Also on the agenda are the trail obstacles we're likely to encounter at the competition: Side-passing over logs, crossing bridges, opening/closing gates and backing in/around poles on the ground.
Yesterday I took Rooster and my AQHA mare, Stella, to the KW Arena in Sunburst. The three of us will be traveling this weekend to Great Falls as I'll be competing in a ranch sorting competition with Stella. I've decided I'll bring Rooster along for the much-needed exposure of a big indoor arena and show. I wanted Rooster to get comfortable with Stella and I riding off without him, as well, which can cause a lot of anxiety. Definitely nervous at first, but Rooster never blew up or put up much of a fight. I was really pleased. After a good workout, Rooster was content to stand.
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| Standing quietly at the arena while Stella and I get some exercise. |
