Gillian Warner's Posts - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-28T19:11:24ZGillian Warnerhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GillianWarnerhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2159785917?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=27d88202bbbhw&xn_auth=noCross Country! <3tag:www.barnmice.com,2012-04-30:1773158:BlogPost:5963872012-04-30T12:56:19.000ZGillian Warnerhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GillianWarner
Hey, guys!<br />
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Have you even ridden cross country? If so, what was your favorite part?<br />
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I really like cross country riding because it really tests how the horse and rider work together. If there isn't trust between the two, it's not going to go well. You have to trust the horse to do what you ask, and the horse has to trust to not to put it in a bad position. I think it's super cool to watch how the horses/riders work together in the tough situation. Why do you like or dislike cross country? Does…
Hey, guys!<br />
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Have you even ridden cross country? If so, what was your favorite part?<br />
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I really like cross country riding because it really tests how the horse and rider work together. If there isn't trust between the two, it's not going to go well. You have to trust the horse to do what you ask, and the horse has to trust to not to put it in a bad position. I think it's super cool to watch how the horses/riders work together in the tough situation. Why do you like or dislike cross country? Does your horse enjoy it?<br />
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Also, did anyone else watch Rolex? If so, who was your favorite horse and rider combo to watch? Are you excited for the Olympics in London this year?<br />
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~GWSwitch Rides!!tag:www.barnmice.com,2012-04-21:1773158:BlogPost:5948232012-04-21T00:03:18.000ZGillian Warnerhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GillianWarner
<p>Hi guys! :)</p>
<p>Today, my friends and I did some switch rides! Our horses are all pretty different, so it was a great experience to figure out how to ride them well. </p>
<p>All of the horses were great and I'm so glad that we did this today because it gave me a lot to think about when I'm riding my horse - is there anything that I figured out today that I want to try with my horse? </p>
<p>Have you guys ever experienced this? If so, what did you learn from riding another horse? Did you…</p>
<p>Hi guys! :)</p>
<p>Today, my friends and I did some switch rides! Our horses are all pretty different, so it was a great experience to figure out how to ride them well. </p>
<p>All of the horses were great and I'm so glad that we did this today because it gave me a lot to think about when I'm riding my horse - is there anything that I figured out today that I want to try with my horse? </p>
<p>Have you guys ever experienced this? If so, what did you learn from riding another horse? Did you use this in any way to help your horse?</p>
<p>I really think that switch riders make everyone grow as a rider. We all get used to our own horses and we are sometimes unaware of the other new things that we could be trying or doing. Switch rides kind of wakes you up and says "Hey. You could do this with your horse too! It would make you look better!" Also, a rider is going to ride multiple horses in their life. Without getting on different kinds of horses, it will be harder later on to adjust to the horses that you are riding. It opens your brain to new ideas - I think it's really neat!</p>
<p>What are some of your stories about riding other horses? Did it go well? Do you think that it helped you?</p>
<p>Thanks!<br/>~GW </p>Blog Startingtag:www.barnmice.com,2012-04-18:1773158:BlogPost:5942412012-04-18T21:44:35.000ZGillian Warnerhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GillianWarner
<p>Hey guys! </p>
<p>I'm going to start posting blogs about what I've been doing with Erin and what's coming up for us :)</p>
<p>Lately, we've been really working on our dressage. Dressage isn't our strongest point, and since Erin's a Quarter horse, it's sometimes harder for me then people with warmbloods or TBs that naturally move uphill. If anyone has any pointers or tips on how to get better dressage scores and ideas on how to keep a horse moving nicely uphill while they're round that would…</p>
<p>Hey guys! </p>
<p>I'm going to start posting blogs about what I've been doing with Erin and what's coming up for us :)</p>
<p>Lately, we've been really working on our dressage. Dressage isn't our strongest point, and since Erin's a Quarter horse, it's sometimes harder for me then people with warmbloods or TBs that naturally move uphill. If anyone has any pointers or tips on how to get better dressage scores and ideas on how to keep a horse moving nicely uphill while they're round that would be great *dressage riders take note.* We've really done a lot of transitions and some lateral work... though I've been slacking a little on that xD not my favorite...</p>
<p>Anyways, we have an event coming up in about a week... we're just doing Beginner Novice, but I'm still pumped! :) I can't wait for cross country... Eventers: What is your favorite phase? </p>
<p>How's everyone else been doing with their horses... what have you been working on?</p>
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<p>Bye for nowww! :)</p>
<p>~GW</p>
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