Work that booty

When the hubby looks at pictures of Prisoner and Bridger he always comments on how Bridger gets his hind foot all the way to his front hoof and Prisoner doesn't (in the trot).  So I have been working on pushing for more trot most of the time.

Bridger doing that warmblood thang

January, first week of riding after the snow melted

February (matching game on point)

February (current blog header)

March (loving that engagement)

March (like the more open neck here better)

March (today)

It seems to be working because now he tracks up even in just a regular working trot.

Last October

This picture was his biggest possible trot last year, and now that is a more regular trot for him.  I'm looking forward to seeing how his trot continues to improve as his hind end gets stronger.  I think I might compile a slomo progression video of trot clips, the things equestrians think are cool.  Things I do to keep him from just rushing include using my leg like a big hug instead of kicking, pushing my hands towards his mouth so that he can stretch over his topline and cover the ground with longer steps, many transitions with in the trot to help him keep regaining his balance, etc.