We hosted a clinic this weekend and it was wonderful. I chose not to participate in the clinic so everyone could have a chance to go. I did get a private lesson however with Jon after the clinic. Cypress learned the meaning of "Go!" today.
Now, Jon warned me. He said to get ready for what may happen. I've never pushed Cypress as much as I did today and that's probably why I never in a million years would of expected what he is capable of. My horse took to bucking so much I didn;t know what hit me! But I did not fall off. I held on with my legs, and of course did the very thing Jon told me not to do which was pull back on the reins. I had to though, I pulled myself half way back on with Cypress' poor mouth. But we got through it, a whole series of him bucking down the wall.
Jon taught me to be brave today... showed me how to "get 'er done" with out holding my hand or my horses' hand. He taught me about not giving up, keep at it... not just overall but all the little things. Cypress has counted on me giving up. He's so dang smart that way. Which is why he probably was so surprised today when I did what I did with Jon.
Jon is so great with not only beginners, but people who have a lot of skills and just need help because they are stuck. I can't recommend him higher. :) http://www.jonensign.com/ He is also the best colt starter I've met. :)
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