Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Operation Get Back On Board has moved on to the practical phase .
Before I get back on my own wonky mare, who has been pronounced ok to go by both my regular vet and my chiro vet, I was very keen to get some refresher lessons. I want to be as balanced and as light in the saddle as possible, with extra stickability, just in case.
I had a really useful and enjoyable 1:1 session on the lovely Tulip today. First time riding for me in two years. The instructor took account of my riding history and took great care to help me get the basics right. I don't want to be doing any fancy twiddly stuff before my basic position and feel is back. Tulip was a very helpful teacher too, and responded nicely when I got things right. Just walk and trot today, inc work without stirrups.
It's lovely to be back!
This is Tulip. What a lovely person. She's only small, less than 15hh I should think, but she rides bigger and has a good long stride. I was beaming from ear to ear.
I've got another three 1:1 lessons booked, then we'll see what next.
We need to keep these good riding schools going. So many have closed in recent years.
Before I get back on my own wonky mare, who has been pronounced ok to go by both my regular vet and my chiro vet, I was very keen to get some refresher lessons. I want to be as balanced and as light in the saddle as possible, with extra stickability, just in case.
I had a really useful and enjoyable 1:1 session on the lovely Tulip today. First time riding for me in two years. The instructor took account of my riding history and took great care to help me get the basics right. I don't want to be doing any fancy twiddly stuff before my basic position and feel is back. Tulip was a very helpful teacher too, and responded nicely when I got things right. Just walk and trot today, inc work without stirrups.
It's lovely to be back!
This is Tulip. What a lovely person. She's only small, less than 15hh I should think, but she rides bigger and has a good long stride. I was beaming from ear to ear.
I've got another three 1:1 lessons booked, then we'll see what next.
We need to keep these good riding schools going. So many have closed in recent years.