Had my phone conference with Julia this morning and got good feedback and good follow-up instructions on the video. Basically, we did well. I need to pay more attention to details, not think so far ahead that I lose focus on the present, and direct Dublin with the thought in mind that he will be getting instruction from the saddle soon. So I need to keep in position in Zone 3 (in Parelli-speak) where I would be if mounted, and use direct pressure on the rope rather than driving, since that's how I'd be using the reins.I also need to move my feet less and have him move his feet more--instead of walking around him to get from one side to the other, have him move his front end from side to side. I should also try saddling him from the right--it's a lot easier to manage the girths that way. And, good safety tip, don't hook the stirrup over the horn when tightening the girth! Very good way to get klunked on the head if it comes loose!
I'm also going to start setting up the video camera mid-month as I'm finding that watching those videos really lets me know where I could be improving!
I'll try to start getting photos in the blog. Marcie Lewis, who took the stunning head shot featured on the blog, is anxious to do some follow-up photos of the gorgeous boy, so there could be some good stuff coming up!
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