Had a wonderful lesson with Wendy, at the WEC.
I really feel like I am gradually starting to sit up more, and having less of the 'oh $hit' moments. My confidence is likewise growing, and I am starting to ride to the base of the jump, wait for it to come, and simply sitting up.
He is starting to jump, even when he would rather have a 'spook ,ha ha gotya moment'.
Or should I say, I am get less inclined to do the whole lean forward, leg off, thing that Willie loves so much.
And, most importantly, I am really starting to enjoy the show jumping.
I really feel that I have progressed more with Wendy's help, than I have with many other instructors.
And on another matter: I am not sure what troubles others are having with the grass this Winter, but even calm sensible Willie has had some demented days. There was one day the other week that for the first time in six years, I seriously considered not even gettting on him he was just so demented trying to get him ready. I did however, and he was actually ok - some very spooky tense moments, and some skedaddles (which really isnt in his usual reportoir).
Have had the ponies inside at night for the last 4-5 days, and what a difference; Willie is normal again; a little spooky, but that's ok. I am also however, throwing anything down their throat that could possibly help with the grass problems, but I think it is taking them off the grass at night that is making the biggest difference. The 'new pony' has been very rideable for the last four days, having been completely off in la la land, and demented (but have elaborated further on his blog)
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