How was Hubble this week?

Hubble is progressing in his training. We've riden in the round pen, we've riden in the 150 x 200 arena, we've riden outside of the arena and have even gone on a mini trail ride. He is a meanderer. He has two speeds... S-l-o-w and v-e-r-y s-l-o-w.
Hubble has always stood still while I mount up. On our first few rides he seemed confused as to what I was asking for. I simply wanted him to go forward. He would take a step and stop. I used the Bridle Technique I teach in my clinics and lessons to get him to follow his nose and to take steps. We zig zagged around the first few rides. Finally I decided to give im the answer and had my M.O.M. (Marketing and Operations Manager) mother, Rhonda, come in and lead him around a few times while I gave him cues from his back. With every step there was a release of pressure on the lead line. With every step there was a release from my tapping his sides with my leg. With every step my kiss would cease. After a few times around the round pen M.O.M. left us to do it on our own and Hubble did. Very s-l-o-w-l-y. His speed has improved and we will continue to work on that. Presently I am using the Serpentine Technique to teach him to give to pressure, follow his nose and to be light on the bit. I mix it up for him by asking him to step over things while performing the technique I am asking for. He has to think about where his feet are, where his head is set and me. I have to say I am very pleased at how easy he seems to be thus far. We haven't had a disagreement yet. Well actually there was one- At first Hubble didn't want to go back to his paddock after our work time together. He is a very affectionate and interactive horse who loves attention. He would stop in the shade of some oaks I have leading to his paddock and wouldn't budge. So now we pause there. He drinks in the shade and then we move on... Its his reward for a job well done. He'll move through if I ask him to- I don't want him to develop bad habits but he is kind of funny- there are certain things he likes and standing in the shade with me petting him is one of those things. Its allowed. It's good for me because I have a string of horses to get through in a day and he makes me pause in my busy schedule to just chill for a minute or two. Its a good way to end our work time! I take care of Hubble and Hubble takes care of me...