Watched Becky Chapman yesterday

[sparky78]

Hi all

I went to watch Becky Chapman (Ride with you Mind instructor) in Ashen Suffolk yesterday and it was really interesting. As some may know I have been looking everywhere for somewhere to ride to get me back in the saddle as I am looking to get my second horse when funds are available! (i.e when I save enough!!)
Becky is booked up solid for months but thought I would see what it was like. It is all very much on position to start with, mainly that the belly button should be pulled in and your bum should be "tent pegged" as she called it, to the saddle. The phrase "Zip your bum" was also used alot!
The riders I watched some on their own horses and some on Becky's yard horses, all said how weird it felt to start with. One girl said she felt like a chicken sat like that!
I have to admit that watching from the sidelines the horses changed dramatically in that they started to lift their back and the riders looked far more "classical" in seat.
Anyway thought I should mention that it is well worth a trip if you manage to book in that is! Becky is very funny and makes things clear to understand what would otherwise be very confusing! I am trying to book a lesson in for June/July time so will report back then!
Kathleen

 

[cobden99]

Hi, I had a lesson with Becky when I was on a Ride Wth Your Mins course a few years ago and she is an amazing instructor - I really felt I made some progress with her even in the space of half an hour. Really nice down to earth person as well which always helps. I would say you are lucky if she is your local instructor . Good luck !

 

[Clodagh]

She does 3 day courses I think, am quite tempted. But are all the people there really high powered? I only know how to do hunting!
Spoke to s-in-l this morning and doesn't sound too hopeful, but give her a ring anyway.

 

[sparky78]

No when I was there a girl with her young Cob were there and they were all doing the basics really. I thought that but she caters for everyone and any horse. She is very down to earth-she used to be a showjumper apparently. The place is very small and soooo quiet! It is very peaceful-the outdoor school is gorgeous and enormous!
Is there any point calling your s-i-l then Clodagh if it doesn't sound hopeful? Does that mean she doesn't have horses?