tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post2493342414680179186..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Ri Training 3: July 8 @ Heart's Journey StablesStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53282875967500972182012-07-17T17:45:31.839-04:002012-07-17T17:45:31.839-04:00He seems steadier in the bridle on this test, too....He seems steadier in the bridle on this test, too. Not so much bobbing around. I would suggest shortening the reins, but it looks like you have contact with him. He just has a bit too much "play" in his head.<br /><br />And again, you have a lovely position.TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-18298553761300077612012-07-17T14:27:41.420-04:002012-07-17T14:27:41.420-04:00Bob said it all! Great ride!Bob said it all! Great ride!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-42043350849693716232012-07-17T13:48:32.506-04:002012-07-17T13:48:32.506-04:00Nice, nice job!! Boy the training level tests have...Nice, nice job!! Boy the training level tests have changed a lot since I last rode them. I like the flow of this one. And I think Riley does too because there is a lot of "room" for him to move into each transition. <br /><br />Two little suggestions: On the first canter, left lead, you needed a little more outside rein as you got to the side of the arena (E?). The turn there might Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-68064586341135069222012-07-17T12:15:20.374-04:002012-07-17T12:15:20.374-04:00Nice! You and Ri must be accumulating a few ribbon...Nice! You and Ri must be accumulating a few ribbons this summer! :-)<br /><br />You look good in this test too - it seems like you are sitting up a bit straighter or something? (to my untrained eye)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.com