Re: Resisting and pulling in downward transitions
Yes to a point - what you don't want to end up with is her cantering on the spot rather than trotting as a lot of sharp young horses do. Try to really clamp your thigh on constantly but take your calf...
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concentration
I am struggling with keeping my 7yr old concentrating when schooling I do lots of transitions and change of direction but she is still distrated with what is going on around her, please help
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Hi Lorraine, So just thought i'd ask (think this is the right section of the forum to put this) Following the festive period I have deffinately pilled on the podge! - My bad but hey mince pies and me...
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Ha ha good for you! I always have perfectly swept yards, pristine muck heaps and well walked dogs :-) I walk everywhere I can and always opt for an uphill route not a flat one! Call me old fashioned...
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First of all I'm so sorry that your question slipped through the net! As I hope you'll have noticed from previous topics I'm usually far quicker to respond - technology has let me down this time. Onto...
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Canter problems
You have probably heard this problem lots of times before . I have a seven year ok that I bred and broke myself , we are working at prelim level at the moment And the last few dressage tests I have...
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What an absolute stunner! He has the makings of a very striking dressage horse. I would love to come down a centre line on him - he's a great size for you too. This is a common problem and something...
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Thank you . This makes complete sense to me and will try everything you have said tomorrow when I ride . I have a few videos of us doing prelim tests so I will up load one or two in the video section ....
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Looking forward to watching him in action. I'm glad something in there made sense. Fingers crossed he thinks so too! Get it right now because in years to come - when you enter in collected canter for a...
View Articlenorthern ambition prelim 68.7%
myself and northern ambition aka angelo at our lastest dressage competition . http://youtu.be/i1IF5SAfYss
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I second that Fiona :) He's an absolute cracker. And well deserving of that score. When he settles into your hand he's easily going to be up there in the 75%+. Re the canter thing - every time you feel...
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Thank you Loraine I am terrible with my reins I am always having to retake them back again and it doesn't help him take the contact . Thank you for your feed back though and I agree with what you say x
View ArticleBarnaby - an update :)
Hi Lorraine, I have finally managed to get a new video of Barny, dragged some obliging friends down to the yard this weekend, yay! Ive only just started riding him again, he had about 3 months off as I...
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As well you should be! I'm coming back later for a closer look but on first glance I can't believe the transformation! :)
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He looks like a different horse - all credit to you :) He's a much better shape - more even front and back. Your position is much more relaxed too - looks a bit more natural. And you look far more in...
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Hi Lorraine, Thanks so much for the advice :) I think im gonna have a few moving forward sessions and hacks (rain permitting) over the weekend based on that, get him moving forwards again :) I will...
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What about a car jack?! Best of luck. If in doubt always straighten up and push on - works with everything from walk to canter half pass :)
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