Stevis Man, Ride 7

We are covering our training practices with Stevis Man who raced until the age of 12 years old. He raced 74 times, winning 25, with 8 - 2nds and 8 - 3rds with earning of $437,208.
1/11/2023 - The Seventh Ride - In each video, you can see there is tension come and go in Stevie's body. I know that my body is my ultimate communicator with Stevie. I keep my body relaxed in response to any tension I feel in Stevie. A relaxed body isn’t sloppy or formless, I maintain my position to make his job easier. I have extended the time I ride him and have not done the short lunge session before. I plan more small challenges which will strengthen our relationship as long as I don't ask too much. We have a mishap when he starts to step over the rail and mistakenly steps on it causing him to back up and pull the rail with him. He doesn't expect this and it scares him. We work together to get over the rail again, but it takes some discussion before Stevie makes the effort and tries again. During that time, we communicate with each other to solve the problem. I want to be sure Stevie knows I am listening to him and considering his needs when I ask him to work for me. This is how we build confidence in this new, strange activity that is not racing.
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