Halfpass
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Thought I would let you know how my lesson went today.
Had Dido Fisher come out to me, she is a Kelly Marks recemmended associate, although initially dubious (I kind of feel like alot of IH is common sense) she came highly recommended so though I'd give it a go.
She was lovely and really explained what she was doing and why and gave me and my horse some lovely compliments.
I did feel a bit worried though when she advised me to look at Aleeta as though she was a small foal. Not easy with a horse over 16hh!!!
She asked lots of questions to get a rough idea at where I was horse skills wise and where I had got to with Aleeta then took us into the school.
Aleeta behaved impecably (which wasn't really the plan) so we let her loose while Dido and I went through some basic leading techniques and pressure and release which is actually not as easy as it sounds. We then tried to apply what she had taught me to actually working with Aleeta this is where she began to behave how she normally does with me, a little bargy and rearing when she gets bored / frustrated. By applying what she had taught me and with her giving hints / suggestions Aleeta really started to respond well. Dido was explaining why she was doing things and not doing other things and it helped me to realise that Aleeta is not nasty at all just confused with the mixed signals I have been giving her.
The final test was getting her in the stable. It can take me 10-15 mins to get her in some days others she will walk straight in. She refused today so Dido gave some tips and after 3/4 attempts it was taking a matter of seconds rather than minutes.
All in all I was please with the session and have booked another. The only downside was that it did seem quite expensive at £88 although she travelled a good 45 mins to me and stayed for 2 hours.
Had Dido Fisher come out to me, she is a Kelly Marks recemmended associate, although initially dubious (I kind of feel like alot of IH is common sense) she came highly recommended so though I'd give it a go.
She was lovely and really explained what she was doing and why and gave me and my horse some lovely compliments.
I did feel a bit worried though when she advised me to look at Aleeta as though she was a small foal. Not easy with a horse over 16hh!!!
She asked lots of questions to get a rough idea at where I was horse skills wise and where I had got to with Aleeta then took us into the school.
Aleeta behaved impecably (which wasn't really the plan) so we let her loose while Dido and I went through some basic leading techniques and pressure and release which is actually not as easy as it sounds. We then tried to apply what she had taught me to actually working with Aleeta this is where she began to behave how she normally does with me, a little bargy and rearing when she gets bored / frustrated. By applying what she had taught me and with her giving hints / suggestions Aleeta really started to respond well. Dido was explaining why she was doing things and not doing other things and it helped me to realise that Aleeta is not nasty at all just confused with the mixed signals I have been giving her.
The final test was getting her in the stable. It can take me 10-15 mins to get her in some days others she will walk straight in. She refused today so Dido gave some tips and after 3/4 attempts it was taking a matter of seconds rather than minutes.
All in all I was please with the session and have booked another. The only downside was that it did seem quite expensive at £88 although she travelled a good 45 mins to me and stayed for 2 hours.
