back to normal

OK, the rant is over. Back to my day, which was good. Tai Chi in the morning after chores. At the barn, the first thing I did was let Pixie run in the arena. She had a great gallop. Man, she can do a beautiful extended trot when she's running loose. Talked to Priscilla while our horses grazed. I had told myself that today my main goal was to go easy on Pixie, refrain from micromanagement. I came close. I only rode for half and hour; in the indoor out of the sun. Pixie was a little disobedient. I started to micromanage, then caught myself and gave her more latitude to find the right thing. Then I also practiced letting go of mistakes and going on. We did a decent test. Pixie got her leads, and she gave me four good square halts. I am pleased. She gets a well deserved two days off.