Working

[Mɑːi]

Bella
He responded with a frame and I smiled a little. She hasn't called any critique out, so I sat and asked for a canter. Petri responded with a smooth canter.

[mattie]

"Um, check your heels," I called out, noticing the creep up a little.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
I pushed them down, and downgraded to the trot, keeping my leg on so Petri wouldn't 'collapse' with his energy

[mattie]

I watched her smooth transition and noticed her keeping him going. I nodded to myself.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
We went down to a walk. "Your turn." I went to the center

[mattie]

I nodded and walked Lea to the rail before starting to trot. I made sure my position was perfect and she was collected.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
I watched. "Hands down a little."

[mattie]

I lowered my hands a little, upset that I let them creep up. I made sure my heels were down, my legs were straight, and my chin was up.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
Good.

[mattie]

I taped Lea's sides for a canter. She hesitated, but I pushed her by squeezing her barrel. She lept into it, tossing her head. I half halted her before asking again, this time she picked it was beautiful. I corrected my position as we lapped the arena.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
"Okay, about the cantering thing- keep pressure on her mouth." I called.

[mattie]

Since Id always been scolded about that, I was always like on the mouth now, knowing I was a little too light. I tightened my reins some, trying to to have to much force on her mouth, knowing it was all seat.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
I watched, letting her try to figure it out.

[mattie]

She was silent so I continued a little ways before slowing to an easy walk.

[Mɑːi]

Bella
"Good job. Your hands sometimes go up."