Panic - flatwork lesson tonight and can't remember the basics..

[Chumsmum]

I've joined my local Bridle Club and I'm doing my first group flatwork lesson tonight. No big deal you may say but it's only about the 3rd lesson I've ever had on Chum since I've had him in two years, my first group lesson on him and I'm a novice and my mind has gone blank

Can't even remember what diagonal to rise on and what side to pass others on

Any other things to remember to do so I don't look even more of a pleb than I will do??

Any suggestions gratefully received

C xx

 

[Alibear]

Pass left to left, as for diagonals I can only get the right when I'm on board!

 

[mat]

Sit as the outside shoulder moves back x

 

[Chumsmum]

Thanks for advice - I'm hoping that it all comes flooding back to me

Cheers

C xx

 

[Shilasdair]

I think you're doomed. I advise spending the majority of the lesson either in halt in the middle, pretending to tighten your girth/adjust your stirrups or cowering in a corner.
Good luck

S

 

[Chumsmum]

LMAO - I think I can lose 20 mins trying to adjust my strirrups, 20 mins trying to halt and the last 20 mins trying to catch my breath because I am so unfit!!

Thanks for the hints

C xx

 

[the watcher]

remember to allow yourself plenty of space and circle off rather than overtaking

 

[lmholden]

If it's a lesson then you're there for advice and instruction - just ask! I'm sure there'll be others who are just as unsure as you over some things - don't worry I'm sure it will all come flooding back!