Ambers Echo
Well-Known Member
Wow so if you don't like lessons then the reason is either because you are having a cr*p trainer or you are 'in it for the glory' - what a condescending viewpoint?!!
If I wasn't enjoying my lessons it was because I could see nothing productive about going around in ever decreasing circles in walk. I was told this was because my horse wasn't moving correctly and I needed to improve on the walk work before I could 'go up a gear'. As a matter of fact this was inaccurate. The horse (and probably rider) couldn't really see the point of the never ending walking so probably switched off, but at a competition as soon as the bell went and my horse started the approach up the centre line she enjoyed herself and she 'came alive' for want of a better phrase. So did I.....
I suspect this s what JFTD-WS may have meant by the wrong lessons? If you have a quality horse who can produce lovely work then you should be able to get that quality in lessons and enjoy seeing your horse develop and flourish.. If you and horse are switching off I doubt your RI was a good fit for you.