Today was our first day of class. I tacked Duncan up and did a little ground work just in the aisle. I mainly worked on backing up and bending since there was not a lot of room. When I finally got on Sarah adjusted my stirrups. She said my legs were uneven and made them longer than I was comfortable with. I feel that when they are that long I’m reaching for them and thus am unable to completely control myself. But I also understand the point that I need to not post so big, in order to be easier on Duncan’s back. I have noticed when even Zach is riding him when you post down he puts his back down. I think posting lighter will help that a lot. It is always those little things that I wouldn’t notice on my own that can have the greatest impact. I’m still not convinced my stirrups need to be that long, but I’m skeptical of every change at first, so it’s worth a shot.
As for the rest of the class it went well. It was a bit slow at first, with everyone trying on new tack and getting used to new horses. I did some trot work and a lot of walking. During the time I was trotting I worked on posting from my seat and really engaging my core to pick him up. I really enjoy the stuff working on my position, seat and leg aids, as well as seeing how that directly affects Duncan. I love that he is still young and how I know every move he makes. That makes it so much easier to make changes and see the direct result. I’m so thankful to have him to ride and consistently work on things, but also have the opportunity to ride a few new horses to fine tune my skills. I know it will be a challenge; I never like going to a new training facility at first, but I think the stuff I do here focuses on different aspects that I have been taught before, and that will greatly benefit both Duncan and myself.
So that was the sugar coated one... I hated it. I did not like that I was riding Duncan. I don't do the same stuff with Duncan that she is having me do with other horses. I like how I get to work on myself, but dislike the things I am asked to do with Duncan. I just prefer to do things differently. I would love to ride a school horse and be able to work on things, and hopefully that will be an option.
As for the rest of the class it went well. It was a bit slow at first, with everyone trying on new tack and getting used to new horses. I did some trot work and a lot of walking. During the time I was trotting I worked on posting from my seat and really engaging my core to pick him up. I really enjoy the stuff working on my position, seat and leg aids, as well as seeing how that directly affects Duncan. I love that he is still young and how I know every move he makes. That makes it so much easier to make changes and see the direct result. I’m so thankful to have him to ride and consistently work on things, but also have the opportunity to ride a few new horses to fine tune my skills. I know it will be a challenge; I never like going to a new training facility at first, but I think the stuff I do here focuses on different aspects that I have been taught before, and that will greatly benefit both Duncan and myself.
So that was the sugar coated one... I hated it. I did not like that I was riding Duncan. I don't do the same stuff with Duncan that she is having me do with other horses. I like how I get to work on myself, but dislike the things I am asked to do with Duncan. I just prefer to do things differently. I would love to ride a school horse and be able to work on things, and hopefully that will be an option.
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