Liberty Session

Today I played a little online with Benny before getting on. He seemed relaxed but a little fidgety with the Light Rider bridle as I had left the strap on that allows it to be used as a headcollar. I thought maybe it was tickling him so got off and removed the bridle and put on the halter. We did some circles, turns, serpentines and lateral work in walk. Then up to trot for a few circuits.
When I dismounted and took off the halter Benny stayed with me backing up when I did and walking by my side. I asked him to trot round me and got a circle in one direction but when I asked him to change direction he left. He trotted round the arena so I asked him to canter – I cantered along with him and he seemed to be enjoying himself. I disengaged him and drew him towards me, praised him and gave a treat. Then sent him out again in the opposite direction, again cantered alongside him – it is getting me fit too. Ended the session with a walk round and another backup.