Midwest Driving Horse Training Logs

worked on moving off leg, staying soft and round, transitions, not leaning or bracing.

steady gaits, transitions and figures

Steady gaits and figures and transitions. Good boy

Worked on staying round and steady through transitions and direction changes.

steady gaits, stretching and relaxing. also transitions. He was very good today especially due to the fact he had to work in the ring with Chicago, his sworn enemy. He kept his attention on me and did not get all uptight. Yeah!!

Worked on following rein aids, transitions and halt/stand.

Worked on stretching and being round.Also worked on transitions and figures. Very good girl.

Worked on a steady, flat footed walk with no jigging. also worked on transitions to halt/walk. Very good boy. He was a little goosey when I touched his back end so we also worked on no over reacting to being touched.

Dressage lesson with Trudy. Good boy

rode. Worked on being soft and stretching down into the bridle and relaxing

Worked on figures, transitions and keeping head where it needs to be (down and soft) through direction changes and transitions

Lesson with Devon. Very good job for both of them.

Lesson with owner.

worked on figures, following rein aids, using whip correctly.also worked on transitions. Very good boy

Worked on steady gaits, being soft, steady through direction changes and transitions

Lesson with Dale.

Worked on halt/stand with no messing around.
Also worked on transitions, changing direction without putting head up or down. Very good boy.

worked in open bridle again. still working on following bit. Getting better but still needs some more work

steady gaits, figures and some softening excersizes

drove. Worked on steady gaits, following rein aids, moving off whip. Worked a lot on being soft through jaw and neck. she is a little inclined to brace against your right hand, but starting to get better

lesson with Natalie. Worked over ground poles, worked on shortening and lengthening stride

Worked on figures, transitions, corners and stretching

Worked on balance through transitions, steady gaits and centerline

worked in open bridle. Worked on getting him to follow the bit and keep moving forward. Worked until he could go both directions at a walk and trot.

worked on being soft through jaw and neck. Also worked on using back and really stepping under herself. Worked on canter as well and focused on getting her to bring her head down and nose in a bit more. Good girl, it is getting better. She is a nice mare to work with.