I finally got out with Jake again. Today was a MUCH more successful day with him. He was much more like the Jake I'm used to. But HOT man! I didn't ride very long -- mostly because I was too hot! Jake didn't seem overly bothered though.
Today we tried the new saddle with shims and it fit him MUCH better. I think I'll keep it. What's more, he had his neck stretched right out, nose practically touching the 
ground at times. That has NEVER happened before under saddle. He has always moved with a very high head when I rode him before. He was way more relaxed and fluid today, with lots of blowing out his nose (relaxation), his ears were forward the entire time and his whole demeanor was more relaxed and happy. I guess the "Fluidity saddle" is aptly named, eh? Plus the sweat pattern on his back after we were done showed that the saddle was well balanced. All good!
ground at times. That has NEVER happened before under saddle. He has always moved with a very high head when I rode him before. He was way more relaxed and fluid today, with lots of blowing out his nose (relaxation), his ears were forward the entire time and his whole demeanor was more relaxed and happy. I guess the "Fluidity saddle" is aptly named, eh? Plus the sweat pattern on his back after we were done showed that the saddle was well balanced. All good!
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