I went to ride my friend Barb's new horse Beau, aka Beauregard. Beau is a 7 year old TB/QH cross who stands about 16.1 hh and is dark Bay. He is green but is progressing nicely. Barb hopes to start showing him in Training level dressage next year.
This is Beau and I warming up. He was very forward, so my position is a bit defensive but still soft (Notice the soft contact with his mouth). I wanted to slow him down and get him going bit softer. He is still green and likes to go very forward. His very upright head position shows his eagerness to go forward. Barb is working with him to get him slower.
Beau and I trotting around after warming up. He settled down a little bit and began to relax his neck and head position.