Yesterday I had a pretty good ride on Timmy. He would stop trotting the minute I got distracted, but I can't really blame him for that. The high school team was in the ring and I was so confused and timid moving around them. I need to get used to learning when it's ok to pass people, saying "rail please" or "on your left". To be honest I am still getting used to walking a horse up to a closed barn door and yelling "DOOR". It makes total sense but is a little strange to an outsider. I also do little things like tack up on a cross tie facing the wrong direction (because apparently there was another cross tie right behind me) that make me feel like I'm never going to get used to all the rules! I would like to start cantering again, but I doubt my instructor will have me do that so long as the team is inside and I'm showing my lack of confidence maneuvering around them.
In any case, for the trot I need to work on keeping my elbows in, keeping my leg on, not just being pushed out of the saddle but controlling the post at the trot, and not letting my outside shoulder drop forward when turning.
Not so bad! Might get to ride B tomorrow if I can squeeze it in after a guitar lesson and before a birthday party. Would love to show K that I am more confident this time around (rather than bumping around in the saddle when Bianca spontaneously canters).
In any case, for the trot I need to work on keeping my elbows in, keeping my leg on, not just being pushed out of the saddle but controlling the post at the trot, and not letting my outside shoulder drop forward when turning.
Not so bad! Might get to ride B tomorrow if I can squeeze it in after a guitar lesson and before a birthday party. Would love to show K that I am more confident this time around (rather than bumping around in the saddle when Bianca spontaneously canters).
it'll all come together in time! :) esp if you've had some time off from that broken arm.
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ReplyDelete:) it's always tougher for adults b/c our bodies have years of abuse and neglect that are not at all conducive to riding... we're not as bendy as the kids are :P
DeleteUgh, learning to ride in a busy arena was the worst for me and I still sometimes get in the way or pass on the wrong side. As a result I tend to avoid the arena when there are more than two people in there, or if the folks riding are really serious and intense. Also totally get the "door" thing. I got yelled at once because I didn't yell "door" loud enough and a horse spooked. Yeesh! Like we beginners don't already have enough problems! ;-)
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