Transitions, Transitions!!

I've been having some luck lately on Wednesdays and was able to ride again over at the Martin's outdoor arena since it wasn't raining today. YEAH!! Today we worked on lots of transitions between the trot and canter on a 20m circle. I would only have Ben canter for about 3 strides until I asked him to trot again. Basically I had him changing at each quarter of the circle. This seemed to work really well for him especially since when riding outdoors he tends to have lots of energy. So I was able to control him a lot better today. He also became quite engaged through the transitions and was very attentive to my aides.

Riding over at the Martin's has been such a blessing! It's saving me so much time and I can't believe that from leaving the house all tacked up, that I'm back ready to untack in just one hour! Amazing!!! Especially since when I ride to Barnabee it takes at least 1 hr and 45 minutes. So here's a BIG THANK YOU to the Martin's for letting me ride in their arena each week!!! :)