Me and Solitaire do schooling and an update

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Seems ages since I posted about Solitaire ( not that it matters to anyone
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So its all been change ... I am now the only one that rides her ( since she had sian off and she was scared off
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So yes everything is going well
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Shes also put on weight and muscle
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So anyway - Some photos -
Gentle CC welcome , please bear in mind shes only 4 and my saddle is useless
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( can't wait for the equipe
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Sorry for all the photos , I'm just proud of me and the beast ... since 4/5 weeks ago I couldn't walk on her without feeling sick about it
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Well done
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She's looking really well & I bet it feels good to be back on board.

As for CC - think your saddle maybe throwing your lower leg forward a bit? I'd prefer your stirrups down a hole too so your leg is more underneath you. Would be interesting to see pictures in her new saddle when you get it. Only other thing I would say is to have a bit more bend in your elbow as your arms look a little stiff atm.

She's such a lovely type - really like her markings too.
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I hate my saddle
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Its the most uselessest ( is that a word
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So ( hopefully) my Equipe Synergy (gcse present
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) is coming next week so I can ride normally again
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Thanks for all the kind comments
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Just two more -
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I think its because my figure is out of proportion
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The lady i've sold it too loves it , I keep ranting about how I hate it and then having to stop myself before she sends it back
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I have a bates which is the leather equivalent of this - I LOVE it but don't use it for dressage/flatwork as it does put the leg in a jumping position
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I think it just depends what you feel comfy/secure in
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Yes YO mentioned thats its great for jumping/fast work ... but not so good to 'attempt' flatwork in
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Also Arwen thank-you for the CC ... I try and make a conscious effort to bend my elbows put obviously my brain doesn't tell my arms to do it
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Yes , I'm too scared to post the rest on RR
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I thought i'd post them on the safety of HHO
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Ha-ha Sol is definitely not wide maybe that where were going wrong
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She is beautiful and I can tell you I know two different girls who have gone from being frightened in walk to doing anything and everything on their horse just by taking good advice seeking help in the right places and being patient.

She is an absolute babe please photocopy her make her 16.2 and send her to me.
 
She is very smart. You just need to get her to work from behind more, at the moment she is "round" but not in a true outline
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She needs to lift her back and tummy muscles first to truly be in a correct outline. Pleased she is behaving now though
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