This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/1/2006 7:35:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She does lateral work fairly well, if you give her enough room and time, but I can't say it excites her. So far we are just walking, but she seemed a lot more willing. We just worked for 15 min, but will go for more time. The horse should respond immediately to the aid. In a nice, crisp manner. Juniper would want to take her time too, and she would not energize if I let her. If she doesn't respond immediately to the leg aid, the dressage whip is laid on her (not laid on as in beat, but laid up against right behind my leg). If she does not respond, a vibration of the whip. Even the laziest horse gets a clue soon enough! Once you have the crisp response to asking for lateral work, you will most likely find that your horse does indeed get energized. Especially, at least for us, turn on forehand in motion! During a solid hour ride, Juniper will revert to her low-keyed nature frequently and I remind her that she gets to graze green pasture, gets fresh hay, clean water, regular grooming, consistent vet and hoof care, and the least she can do for me is give me an hour a day when I ask! <g>
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