Did the bulls Run?

Well, I took my own advice. I had a real nice ride on Mo today. We worked on our up and down transitions and getting him very responsive to my legs. We actually had a nice ride. I also rode with my 13 foot stick. I do not have an official Garrocha stick, but my husband made one for me out of small PVC pipe.  So it is not an exact stick and I am not using the stick to poke at bulls! I do not even want to be around any bulls. Cows, yes, Bulls, NO WAY! The stick is kind of cool. You dressage rides will appreciate my discovery. When walking or trotting around the pole, I had to work real hard just to keep my horse going around the stick while keeping it  perfectly in the center. No I am not anywhere close to dancing with this stick. I still have to try not to drop the stick while I am trying to change sides. Those guys sure make it look very easy to dance with the Garrocha stick. Give us time and we will get the hang of it. In the mean time it is accomplishing a new motivation and a way for me to have fun in the ring. I sure love to work my horses out in the open way more then in the ring. It also helped me discover a few flaws I have in my training program. I thought I could do a nice even circle!
What have you guys been trying? Sure would like to hear from all of you. Tell me what you do to motivate yourself to ride. Or what you are going to do to motivate you and your horse! Speak Up!!

Happy Trails!