He must have done the bath thing many times before because he was playing in the water without a care in the world. The hose was spluttering which was driving me nuts but we both ended up drenched and Teddy looked like he was heading for the show ring. He would nuzzle my back while I was washing his rump or just have his head turned watching me with a contented look in his eyes. He didn't want me to put his new rug on but the rain is on its way so he accepted the inevitable.
I also had my forth (?) dressage lesson today and discovered that what they call straight alignment and what I feel like are completely different things. I did really well and spent 3/4 of the lesson trotting over jump poles. I was told that this will set me up nicely for transitions into canter and I feel completely at ease in the saddle so am really looking forward to the official first canter. Obviously I have cantered many times before but not 'properly' and I can tell from just these few lessons what a difference centred riding and proper carriage makes to a ride. It's a shame I didn't learn it as a kids, but then I wouldn't have all those wonderful falling off, being dragged and having the wind knocked out of me stories to tell. LOL!
While washing Teddy I was thinking about transitions and realised that all this actually feels like I've begun a life transition; like I have left a part of my life behind and am heading into "hopefully" a great new future in all aspects of my life. I will cherish the memories I have and shared with others but in some instances those things have gone and new doors are opening. Unexpected and positive doors too so I interpret this as an indication that some doors needed to be closed. To me the dressage lessons are another step toward a direction I have been trying to head for some time. Now I'm on my way!
But enough navel gazing. Teddy log is about my experiences with Teddy and we are trotting down the right track for now.
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