Well, maybe the "come to jesus" ride yesterday sunk in. Or, maybe, because I got on with the mentality that I was NOT going to get sucked in to hanging on her mouth today helped. Maybe both? But we had a pretty good ride today. She was still quick and still wanted to run. And definitely worse after we canter. BUT... it wasn't as bad as yesterday and I was able to have more say today.
She did almost dump me though! We were trotting along the rail alongside the woods and something crashed in the brush and she spun 180 degrees hard and quick. I slung off to the side and lost one stirrup and levitated a split second before I was able to get my balance back. Phew that was close! But she didn't take advantage or try to continue to dump me. She's growing up!
We managed to finish the ride without any incidents but when we were done and I had dropped the reins to walk to the gate, the two hawks came flying out from the trees and over us and she tucked her bum and scooted. Hee hee.
Baby steps!
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