Photos
Photos
Photo # 13: This is Naomi's student Bailey! We are told that they are a great pair on the flat. But over fences, if the jump is not met perfectly Bailey gets popped up in the air a bit.
~Lisa's Corner~
Lisa's Blog post # 14
Impatience - “inability to control one’s desire for action”. I repent … and now fully embrace the organic and variable nature of my sport. And, I also confess that I am project driven. And I’m a builder – I was usually the one who assembled the boys’ gifts on Christmas Eve;
Lesley's Corner
Lunging as a Training Aid
"After the horse has, for a certain period of time, been lunged in the appropriate way, it will not be very difficult to ride a twenty meter circle." ~ Dr Henri van Schaik -- But lunging must be done absolutely CORRECTLY to attain this. Learn all about how to lunge correctly here!
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Lisa's Blog post # 13
Ok, y’all were right – today went much better. Thanks again for your encouragement! Especially you, Lesley! Here’s what went wrong the day before – my friend Cheryl, who is a really good dressage rider, rode Cotton this past weekend for me. I noticed that she had moved the reins
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Lisa's Blog post # 12
Rarely do I feel the need to throw myself a pity-party. I have a lot to be thankful for and, on those rare days when I do feel a little down, all I have to do is begin making my way through my list of blessings and I am
Educational Discussions
Video discussion # 3: Drop Fences
Videos
Video # 6: This is our famous blogger Lisa, and her horse Cotton!
Lesley's Corner
The Outside Rein
The outside rein connection is integral to dressage. Riders should strive for the outside rein to remain consistently and elastically connected throughout their work. Why is it so important? It's what allows circles, corners, and lateral work to improve the balance and self carriage of the horse.
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Lisa's Blog post # 11
OK – we’ve got the stopping thing down pat! We’ve been cantering up and down the field and he’s doing great! I haven’t done any fly-bys yet though (cantering past a XC jump)– don’t want to mess up a good thing. Trust is a critical
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 1: Things that effect horses' stride length while jumping
Lesley's Corner
The Deep Distance - That Sweet Spot
Riding forward to the base of the jumps gives the horse the ability to rock back on its haunches & send its body straight upward. Horses show their best form every time. How does one achieve riding forward to the base of the jump?? It's all about that canter. Learn all about it here!