We worked 100% on ground work today, trying to go back and get some things shored up. Rope and bag work was very good. Did the turn and go again and it went very well. Pick up off the fence is still sketchy--which I'm not thrilled about. She does well with me on the bucket, but something about the fence unnerves her. Nevertheless, I could bang on the saddle quite a bit more today.
I set up an obstacle course for her in the arena (see video) which she basically aced on the first try, no stops. She can get a little stiff in the scarier areas of the arena, but she is working through it well. We did a lot of backing work today, really pushing her hard and challenging her. She is increasing her respect of me every time we do this. Yielding of the forequarters is coming along--can get crossed front legs most of the time now. Finished with a tying lesson using the bag all over her--very solid.
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