3rd March

Group lesson today with Ali Jones at Cholwell; had literally done nothing since last post as the mud and rain has made anything literally impossible, really is getting depressing now!

It was a great morning; particular highlight was 5 horses, on 22ft lines in a carousel, circling and with a jump to negotiate, initially it was a bit chaotic, but after a short time, horses and humans all settled and went without fuss - great stuff!! And considering the group - all pretty complicated, it was pretty impressive

When we started this game, Giddy went into overdrive and showed how she can move when she really wants to, she was trotting with real power and beauty, tail up, head arched - looked fabulous; I hope one day she may look like this under saddle - could take a few years ;0))

Also played with dragging objects which was interesting to see how it really got all the horses curiosity up!!

My ridden session was pretty frustrating, was asking for some more speed around the school - at one point she went straight into the wall at the end as i was trying to ask for a canter - she is so strong willed!! Right rein was awful, and she just kept pulling to the inside, but Ali helped us through and it did improve; but I was very disappointed that I did get very frustrated with her!!

Trailer loading was good both in the morning and going home