Jumping around

I started off my ride today by having Deuce trot over two cavaletti. He was nervous at first and kept lifting his legs and almost prancing through the cavalettis. He really relaxed after a few tries though and I think it really helping his rythmn in the trot. :) Today was pretty exciting because we jumped over a crossrail a few times. Deuce needs to go more forward through the jumps but he was very good for his first real jumping lesson. I also tried to take him out in the field for a little bit, but there was so many people at the ranch next door that he was too worked up. I didn't want to push my luck and find myself on the ground. I guess I need to remember that Deuce did only just turn 4. He's so good and I often forget how young he is. I really want him to get used to the trail though...

Tommorow I'm going to do some light riding to let his legs and muscles recover. After his days off (Monday and Tuesday this week) I will start teaching him to go more on the bit. We will also work on trot canter transitions to make his hind end stronger. Lastly, I will pay more attention to my own leg, seat and rein aids as they must be exactly correct if I want deuce to go well on the bit.