True to form it started to rain 2 days before John arrived and it has been raining for 2 days after he has left. What was great was we had 3 days of no rain for the clinic! Friday and Saturday were quite warm with no wind. 3 of my horses were in the Clinic: Kalae (Kalypso/Kronenkranich/Pik solo): Wondermann (Wonderful/Weltmeyer/Pik Solo) and Rupert (Routinier/Rubenstein/ Pointmaker)
I had 3 fabulous lessons! The continuous melding of one geometric exercise into another complimentary one quickly supples the horse. In no time my horse becomes fluid and she powers up into an amazing ride. It is effortless and fun! Why can't we get this on our own? Sigh. John's comment "Kalae is a very special horse" Yes she is!
She always tries so hard! Carole discovered her R saddle pannel had a small lump mid pannel where the airbags have bunced up, and it was more compressed on the R. My horse!.. we immediately switched saddles
Rupert at 5 years old is in his second clinic with John. He has 60 rides under his belt ( girth) and was really moving out well, no resistances... really trying. The last day Zach volunteered to ride in a dressage saddle and they both excelled. I just love him! John advised me not to ride him yet and I have to agree.
Wondermann really impressed John. "I was most impressed by Wondermann". Dianne rode him the first 2 days and did a great job. John said "For me they make a very nice pair". Kim rode him the last day and he was a good boy and going well foward.
Jackie and Bella, Linda and Bambino, Belinda and Bella, also had great rides.
John gave a lecture Friday afternoon. Great information. Especially pertanent to me were 4 school figure exercises for introducing the flying change. I was able to ride all 4 patterns.. still just a bit late behind. I need to work on improving our fitness after 5 months off of work and improve the quality of the canter, collection......continue my canter priouette work which will help.
We were saddened that Marilee, Jessica and Peter were not with us as they have been for every clinic.. they were with us in our thoughts and prayers.
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