Slow Trot, Whoa, Back, Frame up, Slow Trot, Whoa, Back, Frame Up, Slow Trot......

Jess has a favorite mare...Cameo! Affectionately called Devil in our barn, she gets into everything. Jess started driving Cameo back when she was young and did not think about training. She liked fancy, but she also liked speed. Cameo is a hot mare, and like most horses, she addicted to speed. Thus, she learned to grab the bit, and go fast. Earlier this year, Jess got very serious and took Cameo back down to slow trot, whoa, back up, frame up again, slow trot, whoa, wait, frame up, slow trot whoa, back, frame up, slow trot, whoa, back, frame up, etc..... Got the idea? This process has really helped Cameo move her wait back and get off of the bit. Her slow trot looks magical to me!

Cameo is at the start of this video and you can see how her weight distribution is heavier on her hind end. This video was from mid October and she has improved even more since then. She just tested positive for a May 2013 baby. Hmmmmm. Jess thinks she can qualify her for AMHR Nationals this spring, have a baby, and then get her back in shape for the September deadline.