Follow Me

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So today my goal was to make progress on the catching and following. I went out twice earlier with halter and got to the catching point and then left. I think I might have confused her with that move! Then I went with a different halter and we had to get used to that one, but it was quick!

Took it all off in the arena and she didn't leave, but still didn't follow. I played disengage hook the shoulder over and over until ...she followed!

Lots of caterpillar stretches (connected exercise) followed until she started to catch on and yet all standing as she couldn't move her feet. Walk the S (connected exercise) went ok but with out much energy.

Here are after exercises pictures. She is wearing a connected  riding halter.  Poll is more level with withers and relaxation is obvious. I did not ask her to be square as I want to see what her natural posture is at this point.

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