Same Old Stuff

1/12/2010
We mostly worked on things he already knows including moving between the barrels and over the tarp. He was a good boy and did everything well – as I would expect at this point. In preparation for mounting/riding I have begun to position him next to the short wall in the arena so that I can lean on his back. He lines up well with his right side to the wall (figures) but moves his hindquarters away when parallel on his left side. I have to wonder if he thinks I’m going to get on him. For now I’m rubbing and scratching when he lines up and stands still. Hopefully this will encourage him to stand still and I can move to leaning on his back.