Horsey homework is always fun
In between my lessons I always try to ‘do my homework’ and work on what we have been achieving in our lessons back at home. I am taking both boys for a lesson this weekend so in preparation I have upped their schooling this week so they are ready to strut their stuff on Sunday. Soap is really getting the hang of being a dressage pony, and little Dustry is just so much fun to school. I love bringing on baby horses because they are a blank canvass and I get such a thrill out of teaching them even the most simple basics. The down side of riding a 4yr old is that they are hard work and highlight ALL your bad riding habits (of which I have many!) Video below shows what a little tryer he is, but please excuse my shoddy riding I have made a note to keep a more even contact, stop looking down (a habit formed from schooling on your own a lot!), straighten my back, and put my leg on NOT up to get more impulsion!
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:59 am
Hi
I’m just curious to know if you use the same saddle for jumping and dressage when you’re competing? Is it an eventing saddle or a general purpose one? I’m just asking as I will be starting eventing soon and wondering do most people use the same saddle for all phases….
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:04 am
Hi Lisa, I have a Exselle Debut close contact (In lovely London Tan or ‘orange’ as some people call it!) it’s a jumping saddle and I currently do all 3 phases in it. I think you will be fine at BE80/90/100 if you have just a jump saddle but Novice and above probably requires a dressage saddle too, but there are exceptions.
I’m saving up for a dressage saddle….
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Hi Chloe,
lovely blog and video! Really enjoyed watching your beautiful horse in action. Good luck for any up and coming events.
Kx
September 16th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Hi Karen
Thank you