Early this morning I saddled Knight and headed for my outdoor arena. I started off at a walk and he feels really good. I asked him for the trot and he feels even better. I asked for the loped and the rebellion reappeared. So I repeated the process that I used in the barn Tuesday night.
Each time he would try to escape, I just increased the energy and each time he would try to be right I let him relax. Didn't take very long at all until he was loping around the arena, comfortable, both ways. He was allowing me to turn him left and right at the lope easily. All I have to do is say Whoa and he is stopping. He is guiding very well. And is carrying himself in a posture that I really like. I feel like we've had a break through. I believe we've rounded the corner and are heading towards the winners circle.
