We had some awesome longeing sessions with the ponies tonight. I do longe frequently, as I don't always have time or energy to ride. But I don't longe for very long, and I do lots of transitions between gaits and within gaits, and I do ground poles, and I move up and down the entire arena, so at least the ponies aren't just going around in one little circle.

I got a great working trot out of my big pony tonight. Sometimes she is reluctant to use her hind end, and I think it's because she's sore in her hips. I don't know why, and it is really bothering me. Maybe she is just getting older now (I am looking into joint supplements), but I also suspect some type of injury a few years ago.

Sometimes I wish horses could talk and tell me what hurts! :D