March Goals + February Analysis

While I didn't hit every goal for February, I think I nailed quite a few and I'm really proud of myself!  As to not take away from other posts, I've vowed to keep my Goals/Analysis posts short and to the point, with little explanation.. So here it is!

February Goals,  Appointments & To-Do's:

• Spend at least 30 minutes without Stirrups
  I didn't specifically time this, but I did it several times and i'm pretty sure it was around 30 min
• Spend at least 4 Hours in the Saddle
  Unfortunately the record setting Extreme Cold Warning that lasted over 10 consecutive days and several other individual days didn't have me quite hitting this goal.  I hit roughly 3.5 hours though, so it's something!
• Continue with the (in-hand) stretches & do more Accupressure
  Did this regularly!
• Continue to improve my aids and positioning while tracking right
  While I feel like this will be an ongoing task, I will say I feel some improvement was found this month so I'll call it a win!
• Continue to develop the lateral work
• Focus more on improving the right rein stability while tracking right
  Definitely showing improvement
• Continue to develop the R+R+C, especially in the Trot
  Definitely showing improvement, especially since improving my saddle fit!
• Start incorporating some different, more challenging figures & more progressional transitions
  While the figures are hard in the small arena, I have been doing lots of NP Transitions!
• Do a Hunter Clip if the weather is looking favorable for March/April
  Weather is not favorable but i'm going to call this a win because I did re-clip and just re-did the Chaser that was 3/4 grown out.. I also took it a little higher up to her crest this time.
• Haul to the indoor to ride there at least once, even if it's short * Stretch Goal *
  Nailed this!! We hauled to the indoor on February 24 and though it's technically not February, I will also be hauling in, riding & stalling for the night on March 1st (today) in preparation of the HTS I Show on March 2nd.

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• Pentosan Injection  
  Administered February 1st
• Saddle Fitter   
  Was on February 3rd - Rescheduled & Performed on Feb 10
• REMT, Session #3
  Performed February 16

March Goals,

• Spend at least 30 Minutes w/o Stirrups
• Get out of the Arena when Weather permits 
• Spend at least 4 Hours in the Saddle
• Continue to improve my aids and positioning while tracking right
• Continue to develop the R+R+C
• Continue to develop a correct stretch in W & T
• Ride in HTS I (March 2) 
• Ride in HTS II (March 30)
• Go to all the pre-booked Pilates Classes (6 in total)