ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
What a great update 😊
Tell we what you see , besides a lame pony
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SEL
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So pleased to read this - well done!! Keep posting on progress, its great following how you are both doing.
Tarragon
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This is a fabulous update! I have been wondering how you were getting on and I am just so pleased for you both.
Aged 56, and after 40 odd years of riding (though nearly all of these just hacking, and that includes the point-to-pointers and hunters that I used to exercise), I decided that I really did need to start again properly and I am getting lessons and my pony and I have gone right back to basics, with a trainer who follows Philippe Karl. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!
I am trying not to think of the cost...
Aged 56, and after 40 odd years of riding (though nearly all of these just hacking, and that includes the point-to-pointers and hunters that I used to exercise), I decided that I really did need to start again properly and I am getting lessons and my pony and I have gone right back to basics, with a trainer who follows Philippe Karl. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!
I am trying not to think of the cost...
milliepops
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generally the best approach for anything involving horses
indie1282
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Your hands......SO much better! Bend in the elbows and looking much softer.
View
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Ah, after looking after two very upset children for a couple of days, it is so nice to read a happy post.
You both look so much happier and therefore better. Keep the updates coming!
You both look so much happier and therefore better. Keep the updates coming!
Rosiejazzandpia
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Ooh fabulous news! You both look so much happier together 😊 do keep us updated and keep up the good work ðŸ˜
ester
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Your elbows are bloody epic!
that is the most forward and non-blocking vid I have seen of you riding him, that's a pretty impressive change and I think you will both benefit immensely from that. Also given your confidence levels recently kudos for the bareback pad too.
that is the most forward and non-blocking vid I have seen of you riding him, that's a pretty impressive change and I think you will both benefit immensely from that. Also given your confidence levels recently kudos for the bareback pad too.
fabbydo
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Fabulous. Well done.
scats
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What a lovely update! So pleased for you x
Trouper
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So lovely to read the update - and a good reminder just how complicated it is to work out what is not right and what works best for any horse. Bit like playing 3-dimensional chess. Well done.
Annagain
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I've been away so only just caught up with this. I never thought a minute and half of walking would be so good to watch!
Horsekaren
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eeee! i just get too excited about the small things i hadn't schooled him for 5 days, hopped on yesterday (after a Sunday roast and a large glass of vino at the pub .... ooops) not sure if the wine relaxed me or he was feeling a lot more comfy having had the tension in his shoulder, jaw and poll seen to but he was magic
When we school i now do at least 20 mins of walk, halt, yield, shoulder work. I thought i would have a little play with his trot yesterday, look how soft he is trotting and walking on the left rein. We did a first and tried some halt to trot transitions, my hubby caught our very first try at it and isn't he just lovely
Halt to trot (first ever attempt)
"No matter what i do my pony wont turn left... he locks his neck and takes me to the right"
"he just wont walk, he can only jog :'D"
He looks like he is really starting to settle into using his body correctly do you think? We are also going on small hacks every few days, only 20 mins or so and in straight lines with lots of halts so he isnt just on the surface.
i hadn't schooled him for 5 days, hopped on yesterday (after a Sunday roast and a large glass of vino at the pub .... ooops) not sure if the wine relaxed me or he was feeling a lot more comfy having had the tension in his shoulder, jaw and poll seen to but he was magic When we school i now do at least 20 mins of walk, halt, yield, shoulder work. I thought i would have a little play with his trot yesterday, look how soft he is trotting and walking on the left rein. We did a first and tried some halt to trot transitions, my hubby caught our very first try at it and isn't he just lovely
Halt to trot (first ever attempt)
"No matter what i do my pony wont turn left... he locks his neck and takes me to the right"
"he just wont walk, he can only jog :'D"
He looks like he is really starting to settle into using his body correctly do you think? We are also going on small hacks every few days, only 20 mins or so and in straight lines with lots of halts so he isnt just on the surface.
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Oh well done you.
You should be proud of yourself especially for asking questions on here and talking it through.
You have done brilliantly for your both and I look forward to seeing more progress
You should be proud of yourself especially for asking questions on here and talking it through.
You have done brilliantly for your both and I look forward to seeing more progress
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Fantastic progress. Well done.
McFluff
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What great progress and well deserved for your bravery and willingness to look at everything. He looks like a much happier horse (with a happier Mum too!).
Damnation
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