not_with_it
Well-Known Member
I have just brought my horse back into work after a 2 year break (for both of us) through injury.
I'm finding it really interesting riding her again. Ive always considered her a true school mistress as if you dont ask right you dont get.
On the left rein she was throwing herself crooked and wasnt connected. I originally though it was just her but as I was laid in bed last night it got me thinking. I was laid on my left side and therefore bending right. I tried turning over but just couldnt get comfy. When I stand I naturally bend right.
So to the point. When I was riding today we struck off in left canter, she was hollowing and throwing her quarters in. I turned my hips left and she instantly connected. She really has started to give me wow moments again but only if I am correct.
So I am over the moon with my overgrown pony. Everyday I get with her is a bonus as I really had my doubts about her coming sound again.
And the point of this post. I have ridden horses which will do as you ask however you are sat or however you ask.
How many of you blame your horse when they dont do as you ask before you look at yourself. How many of you say "he must have a sore back" or "hes just being stubborn" without analysing what you are doing or how you are asking. Or do you have a horse that will do as you ask however you ask?
How much does your horse teach you?
I'm finding it really interesting riding her again. Ive always considered her a true school mistress as if you dont ask right you dont get.
On the left rein she was throwing herself crooked and wasnt connected. I originally though it was just her but as I was laid in bed last night it got me thinking. I was laid on my left side and therefore bending right. I tried turning over but just couldnt get comfy. When I stand I naturally bend right.
So to the point. When I was riding today we struck off in left canter, she was hollowing and throwing her quarters in. I turned my hips left and she instantly connected. She really has started to give me wow moments again but only if I am correct.
So I am over the moon with my overgrown pony. Everyday I get with her is a bonus as I really had my doubts about her coming sound again.
And the point of this post. I have ridden horses which will do as you ask however you are sat or however you ask.
How many of you blame your horse when they dont do as you ask before you look at yourself. How many of you say "he must have a sore back" or "hes just being stubborn" without analysing what you are doing or how you are asking. Or do you have a horse that will do as you ask however you ask?
How much does your horse teach you?