I rode Maddie directly over to the Schumann's today for some ring work, intending to work around the hay fields and do some arena practice in the outdoor. But Jane invited me to use the indoor and I was able to work Maddie inside for about 25 minutes. It was a mental challenge for Maddie--we were along and the arena was full of scary things. There were all kinds of jumps in different configurations, but surprisingly it was some piles of sand in the corners that caused her the greatest concern. It took about 15 minutes of circling around the jumps, barrels, etc, before Maddie showed real relaxation. I did not canter her inside as there was not a good place to circle her if she bolted, but we made a lot of progress.
In walk, Maddie is finally getting to a real haunches in on the left rein. This is helping out with her canter leads, which were 100% accurate when I cantered her on the trails. Overall her calmness and control were terrific today. Can't wait to go out again tomorrow!
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