Canter one rein

I took Garbo to Jool's today - determined to use some of the great weather we have been having.
I forgot my carrot stick and savvy string so all I had was my lead rope and halter.
So I had no phase three....

So you know what we did - I rode with just the lead rope - not joined up to the halter at the other end so just one rein. And we cantered! I could flick the end of it you see.
I know you were originally supposed to do this at Level 1 - I think - but I never did... gosh it hasn't been long since I was cantering with no contact (loose reins)  - so this was a major breakthrough for me. We managed to stay on the rail too. I am starting to get the hang of using my legs a bit more for direction.

When we arrived Garbo wasn't in a hurry to get off the float which was nice - I don't rush him - I just stand away and let him take his time. It was probably 2 minutes before he got off.

Story in pictures...

Looking at our float through the trees...

Saying hi to everyone around the arena first...

Whats this I wonder...

Out we head on board, from the indoor arena

Now in the grass arena we have some spectators... probably wondering why they can't go and eat the grass in there!

 After a good ride...

 Back home - my cat helping study