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Lisa Longtin replied to AECat's discussion Abcess Care

"My mare just had an abcess drained by my vet on Monday AM also, I was able to dig deeper that evening and drain more, then my farrier was by on tuesday and drained even more after I'd soaked her hoof a few times. He told me abcesses are often…"

Aug 26, 2009

Lisa Longtin replied to Lisa Longtin's discussion Fixing a double bounce

"Thanks all! My arena finally dried out today and I was able to try the advice. Taking more weight in my legs seems to have helped. Now just to make it consistent. The posting exercises are great for me as I'm just starting back in the saddle…"

Apr 6, 2009

Liz Hoskinson replied to Lisa Longtin's discussion Fixing a double bounce

"To elaborate on W. Micklem's post, put yourself into 2-point position at the trot. Remain in it and then start to post, but maintain the angles of the 2-point. This '2-point posting' will serve as both diagnostic (helping you feel the…"

Apr 4, 2009

Hank replied to Lisa Longtin's discussion Fixing a double bounce

"I agree with Geoffrey. I think your problem is primarily in your balance and a lack of independent seat. One exercise I like is to practice sitting and standing in the stirrups for different lengths of time. Starting in rising trot try try standing…"

Apr 3, 2009

William Micklem replied to Lisa Longtin's discussion Fixing a double bounce

"This is such a common problem.....DO NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR IRONS...the double bounce normally happens when your seat comes back to the saddle slightly too early.....so take a little more weight through the leg....practise this by staying out of the…"

Apr 2, 2009

Geoffrey Pannell replied to Lisa Longtin's discussion Fixing a double bounce

"Hi Lisa, When riders double bounce the problem is primarily a lack of independant balence. I don't think riding without stirrups will help much, so instead, you should try to help your balence by resting your hands in front of the withers when…"

Apr 2, 2009

Lisa Longtin posted a discussion

Fixing a double bounce

At recent riding clinic it was brought to my attention that I do a double bounce while posting the trot. I've since been trying to fix it and can't seem to shake it. I ride mostly lower level dressage and start a lot of young horses, so I'm always conscious of trying to sit lightly on their young backs which may be why it originated. I've been trying to sit 'harder' but it doesn't seem to improve it. I haven't tried working without stirrups yet (the young horse thing is a bit of a deterrent ha…See More

Apr 2, 2009

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