Karen taught us some basics in our lesson this week.
We begin:
Just as in riding, I keep my elbows down and my core engaged:
Though we'd like to see her neck more relaxed, Delphi is engaged and becoming more uphill:
Delphi is relaxing into the work; I need to lower my elbows so my rein aids are more effective:
Uphill canter; engaged and in self carriage:
The uphill tendency is there; we would prefer Delphi's neck be more relaxed so she can better raise her withers:
Inside (Delphi's right) hind leg stepping well under her body, with withers raised in relative elevation:
Photo credits: Karen Brown
