Keep it up

I've ridden Diesel three more times. It has been great. Every ride he gets even better. We've worked on his laziness and balance and transitions. I'm riding with spurs but don't have to use them but once. He gets it. Smart boy.

I've taken him out in the pasture to cool off twice. This is my problem. I have fear issues. The first day I took him halfway to the big culvert and turned back before I lost my nerve. Yesterday I took him to the first corner. This is about 1000 feet...not bad. My goal was to ride to the culvert and we went twice as far. He looked around but did not spook or rush. I feel safe on him.

I have a goal. I want to open him up by the end of June. This horse has power. I have never felt all of it. We have to get both of us in shape. He makes me look good.

Becca, on the other hand, makes me look awful. I rode her today for the second time this year. It was ugly. She remembers how to slide to a stop and that's about it. We weaved and rushed and her head was up and down and bent and it was not fun. She was worried...about everything. This is normal but the inconsistency is not. Gonna have to try this again.

I've ridden 3 out of the last 4 days. I hope to keep it up. It feels good. My life is blessed.