Rusty Riders and those lacking confidence

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Comment by Marlene Thoms on January 1, 2012 at 8:46pm

Happy New Year to all riders, rusty or otherwise!

Hey Cindy, just read your comment about aches etc., have a few of those myself. BUT, lately I have had some improvement by adding a substantial amount of magnesium to my usual Vitamin D and C routine (I get lots of calcium in Dairy). The mag has helped relax my muscles (I was seizing up even shortly after doing my stretces), my brain (sleeping better, feeling less frazzled, less brain fog now that I sleep at nigt). Can't see a downside, except that I have to take it every day, two or three tablets spread out over the day. Anyway it can't hurt, and I would recommend anyone try it for aches and pains. ibuprofen and tylenol just weren't cutting it, but I only take the occasional tylenol now.

Comment by Kate Green on December 21, 2011 at 11:54pm

They are good physical and emotional therapy, even in the simplest of exchanges with them.

Comment by Cindy Jeffery on December 21, 2011 at 6:52pm

I hate this time of year when I get a bout of pain that just won't quit. I know it's because I'm not active, 3 feet of snow everywhere, no indoor arena, blah, blah, blah. As you can tell I have the "blahs" lolol.  Seriously, I'm only 61yrs. and in very good health according to all my tests recently.  I literally feel like I'm seizing up until I get with the horses feeding them, smooching with them, buring my face in their fuzzy coats, then the pain all goes away. Until I go back inside and do whatever, then the pain comes back.  

Comment by Kate Green on December 21, 2011 at 1:35am

I did look very carefully at her mare.  She was a BIG girl! The top of her back was over my head!  I'd be lyin if I didn't admit that her sheer size intimidated me just a bit.  She did prove to be a very quiet horse though.  Don't get me wrong. She moves out quick when asked.  No old plug. Just well trained and accustomed to being a lesson horse.

Comment by Kate Green on December 21, 2011 at 1:19am

I shall. We are working on scheduling another lesson, but with us both working retail, it isn't easy this time of the year.

Comment by Shirley on December 20, 2011 at 3:37am

Kate, Sounds like your first lesson was a big success. Glad you are feeling good about it. That's a big part of the learning....our attitude.

Keep us informed!

 

Comment by Kate Green on December 20, 2011 at 1:52am

I had my first riding lesson last weekend!  It was fun, challenging, and encouraging.  She complimented me for what I already did right and began building on some basics to get the rest to come along.  We worked on balance and seat, building strength throughout my body, and feeling secure.  No reins, worked the horse on a lunge line so I could concentrate on what I was doing.  I feel great about this.

Comment by Kate Green on December 6, 2011 at 8:16pm

That is a nice video.  It makes me think I need to expand my round pen. Mine is very small.

Comment by Kate Green on December 6, 2011 at 8:11pm

First of all, you are right, fear is fear.  I ride in an open pasture sometimes and sometimes in a round pen out doors right now.  My instructor plans to start me on a lunge line for awhile onher bombproof horse.  I don't mind riding, going faster, just have trust issues. I need to build my skills back to make sure I teach mine right. Would like to have them finished by a pro trainer. I only train out of neccesity.  I am horse poor and cannot afford 700 a month for a trainer per horse. I own six and have access to more.  El Dorado, Peanut Butter, and Flash are not mine.  But I do ride them when I can.  I like to video my sessions to give me a  chance to analyze what I am doing wrong. I can correct anyone that I can see, but have trouble correcting myself. 

Comment by Shirley on December 6, 2011 at 3:50pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrcW4iAHgHM&feature=uploademail

Kate, Do you like this video? If it is something you like, I can send you more.

I like it and plan to go thru this tonight with Cash. And I better git! 

Shirley

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