Staying at a five.

I have delved back into the mystical world of Dressage. What was I thinking when I faded out the last time. So basically, and forgive the pun... back in the saddle again... I am realizing (HA more like been told by many people} That I need to "slow my roll" Soften the mind, try not to think to much about it, let it happen, don't force the issue.

And then an epiphany, I live at a 9 (1 -10 scale of energy output.) I have been recently instructed that to learn, I need to become a 5. That in its self is difficult, but with so many people wanting me to succeed, plus my own determination to do this. I am tackling the most difficult part of my own being. Slowing down. And when I feel myself getting up in the numbers, my safe word, "5" It brings me back to where I need and want to be. I have seen a great improvement with Hawk, he likes it better, who wouldn't?

So... The first schooling show for the TVDCTA [Tennessee Valley Dressage Combined Training Assoc.][[and my first in....13 years]] is this next Saturday, with a clinic following on Sunday. Yep, in for a penny, in for a pound, decided to ride the clinic as well. Which in a way will be beneficial. Our judge will break the scores down as why they are marked that way and hopefully how to improve the rides. I remember from my very first dressage ride many years ago, "needs to utilize the aids to become a more effective rider" I totally understand that now. So, lets hear it for amazing weather, a cool breeze and well behaved horses and riders!