The weather cooperated today and I was able to ride for about thirty minutes, until the sun started blazing down on the ring. During those thirty minutes, Bouffe and I did figure eights and serpentines at a walk. I tried to trot Bouffe several times and I was always on the wrong diagonal and didn't feel secure in the seat. One thing that did work were the spurs, which were even more effective when I dropped my irons two holes.
To see if it helps me feel more secure, I am going to put the fleece seat cover on the 18" Smith Worthington saddle tomorrow. I measured the SW saddle again today and there is an entire hand width between my buttocks and the cantle where there should only be two to three figures width, which proves again the saddle is too big for me. I will know in a few hours if I win the auction for the 17" Passier Willi Schultheis dressage saddle on eBay. From what I have read they are a close contact dressage saddle with a flatter cantle, which is exactly what I am looking for.
They other day, I found a full size bridle in one of my tack trunks and decided to use it today, rather than the cob size bridle Bouffe has been wearing. He was again his amazing self and stood completely still while I adjusted this bridle after the bit was in his mouth. He stood quietly by the mounting block while I got on and when I dismounted. I swear he knows it is his job to take care of me regardless of the circumstances. As far as I am concerned he is the perfect horse for me and I am very fortunate to have found him. The only behavior issue we need to work on is his dislike of the indoor arena and sometime this week I plan on doing that.
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