Monthly Archives: July 2012

I should have given PJ off yesterday instead of having a lesson.  I’ve decided (with input from Barbara) to hand PJ over to Bridget to ride for two weeks straight – Monday through Friday.  For the past four lessons I’ve … Continue reading →

Betsy and I planned on going on a hack together.  My goal was to get PJ moving.  Betsy’s horse is an experienced event horse, so I thought she’d be perfect for PJ to follow on a good gallop.  Well, nature … Continue reading →

Today is July 25. Yesterday was July 24.  What was Betsy and I planning on doing on July 24? Going to a horseshow.  It was the kind of horse show you could register on-site for but they recommend sending in … Continue reading →

I’ve upped my lessons to 3x per week for a few weeks b/c I’m working on something very specific – actually a few things. They are all related and in no particular order they are: 1) using my hip angle; … Continue reading →

I would do just about anything for a cupcake.  PJ is without a doubt, food motivated too.  However, today we came across a bit of a problem with the clicker training.  I took him to the outside ring, where the … Continue reading →

My lesson on Tuesday was very intense and I didn’t think I could reproduce it on my own.  I’ve decided to up my lessons for a couple of weeks from two to three until I get it and feel I … Continue reading →

Since PJ did so well with the targeting today on the ground, I decided to go right to the behavior I wanted: go under saddle.  Yesterday’s lesson taught me one very important thing: it’s not just your legs that make … Continue reading →

I had a lesson today at 1pm. Not the best time when it’s 95 deg and humid. I got to the barn a little early to practice with the clicker.  PJ knew immediately to go to the target for his … Continue reading →

I think I’m on the right track.  Why do I think this? Because PJ started pawing his door and reaching his neck out as far as it would go when he saw me and I didn’t immediately say “hi” to … Continue reading →

It really should be Day 1, since from what I read, yesterday was NOT correct. My approach today was based on a lot of reading on the Internet.  I started with PJ on crossties, so if he got too pushy, … Continue reading →