Bacardi is improving. We have been working on walk/trot. Being more responsive to aids, especially downward transitions. We also got our cold laser this weekend and have started using that as part of our post ride routine.
Monday we worked on working with short reins and giving to the bit.
Tuesday the laser came. We did 5 min on the SI before our ride. Then we completed a RideIQ lesson on feeling the posting diagonal ( I struggle as a rider feeling my diagonal to the right). Lasered Bacardi for 10 min on SI after ride.
Thursday night I swung by the NW Tack Consignment store and got some new reins with better grip, as Bacardi keeps pulling the reins through my fingers.
Friday night we had a quick hack out with our barn besties Carolyn and Trooper after a quick walk/trot warm up. Bacardi again was lasered for 10 minutes on his SI area and a got a nice cold hose all over due to the quick spike in temperature.
Saturday evening we worked on a 20 m circle in the shaded area of the outdoor due to the heat. Worked on downward transitions, picking up the correct diagonal and cooled out with a stretchy trot.
This week I plan to use the laser on some accupressure points and see if there is any changes. I am planning to ride M-W + Friday and then not again until the following Thursday as I will be out of town. Hopefully he continues to progress and can go back to turn out in a few weeks.
Happy Riding!
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