Riding-Related:
- Show 2nd Level
- This could go either way but I'm putting it out there for the universe to know about it
- Establish half-pass in trot and canter
- Within this is haunches-in in trot and canter as well
- Be able to pick Mort up from a loose rein walk and have him "there" for me
- Develop Mort's medium/extended trot and canter
- Develop a more relaxed "back-up"
- Establish a walking turn-on-haunches
- Develop a more even seat
- Have more control over which seat bone carries more weight
- AKA: don't allow Mort's body to dictate my seat as much
- Develop more consistent hands
- AKA: an even feel of his mouth on both sides, not allowing one hand to become lazy
- Get better about the release of aids so that Mort can become lighter off of them
- Don't allow myself to get frustrated
- Have my instructor out for 6 (or more) lessons
- Attend 2 clinics
- Ideally as a rider, but auditor will also be acceptable
- Attend 2 shows
Horse-Related:
- Get Mort consistent about loading with a ramp
- I want Mort to calmly walk onto all three trailers that I have access to
- Several of my other goals will rely upon this one
- Get our property horse ready
Non Horse-Related:
- Run 2 half-marathons
- Run 6-8 miles/day 3-4 times/week
- Lose 5lbs
- And learn how to maintain that weight
- Work hard on getting our house built and working on our property
- Plant a small vegetable garden
Some of these seem pretty reasonable and some seem like I'm trying to jam too much into what is going to be a very busy year. We'll see what happens. The whole point of this journal/blog is so that I can track our progress--even if that means I don't progress as much as I want.
I love how mindful your riding goals are. And the goal about a garden has me remembering my own goal to do better by ours this year. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteI honestly think that one and the trailer will be the hardest! It's hard to keep myself motivated throughout the summer on that garden.
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