>> Coryo's turn! Sometimes I don't know how I feel about having a horse named after the evil dictator of Panem xD >> I cleaned up Coriolanus then decided to lunge him today. My legs were fried from recent rides, but I still wanted to work on Coryo's gaits, so I thought this would be a good compromise. >> At first, he didn't want to listen - he'd much rather I turn him back out to graze! - but eventually, he picked up the trot and the canter when I asked. I love the way his canter looks. It's so showy and airy-looking. >> I also worked on adding vocal cues in so he can get used to knowing what "trot" and "canter" mean. I'm not sure he's getting it yet, but when he does, it'll make him much more well-rounded and eligible as a high-level lesson horse. >> I also think it's important that a horse has the skill to listen to vocal cues so you have a better bond and can trust them more while not using a bit. I'd love to be able to safely ride all my horses with or without bits. Bitless bridles are awesome! >> Anyway, after all our hard work, I gave Coryo some treats and rinsed him off before turning him back out into his pasture.
Treats: @Chxcolate-Pxlomino Halter: @-equestrian_lxfe- BG, Rider: @MythtopianPegasus Crop: @thghorse- Coriolanus Art Credits: @puff-pxstry-
