Comments - Practice Lesson 3 July 30 2011 - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-28T21:41:38Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1773158%3ABlogPost%3A469427&xn_auth=noHad a great ride on Cooper to…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-08-02:1773158:Comment:4710032011-08-02T04:04:22.882ZCoopersmom_1958http://www.barnmice.com/profile/MargaretNippalow
<p>Had a great ride on Cooper today. We rode indoors as there was a lovely breeze going through it and the barn. Cooper was very good, there was another rider with her young green 4 year old Canadian there also. Forgot the camera, would have loved to got pics of them today.</p>
<p>Cooper was really motoring today, would not slow down his trot, but I still enjoyed the ride.</p>
<p>I was tense for a long time, legs and back were tight. I did notice one time when I let my breath out and relaxed…</p>
<p>Had a great ride on Cooper today. We rode indoors as there was a lovely breeze going through it and the barn. Cooper was very good, there was another rider with her young green 4 year old Canadian there also. Forgot the camera, would have loved to got pics of them today.</p>
<p>Cooper was really motoring today, would not slow down his trot, but I still enjoyed the ride.</p>
<p>I was tense for a long time, legs and back were tight. I did notice one time when I let my breath out and relaxed that he relaxed also. I know that I am supposed breathe and relax, and I also forgot to do stretches before getting on. My sock kept rolling down under the prosthesis again, but no marks. I also felt like I was better with my hands, relaxing them more and not flailing them all over and yanking so much on Cooper's mouth.</p>
<p>Back to the barn tomorrow night after work for a make-up lesson and then again Thursday night for a regular lesson. Getting lots of riding in this week!!</p>
<p>I put the elastics on and again I forgot to do leg cues, so many other things to think of. The other horse was spooking at everything but Cooper was very good today.</p> Enjoy your holiday and enjoy…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-08-01:1773158:Comment:4701132011-08-01T15:13:26.707ZJackie Cochranhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/JackieCochran
<p>Enjoy your holiday and enjoy your ride!</p>
<p>One thing I tried that worked on the Arab mare I ride is to make the noseband high enough (fleece tube or padding) so she does not see things as low down. It worked for her going through puddles. Maybe you could put some fleece on the noseband of your rope hackamore and see if it improves him when he sees those totally dangerous marauding cats! Or a hood with blinkers/blinders or whatever they are called, just like the race horses use. This…</p>
<p>Enjoy your holiday and enjoy your ride!</p>
<p>One thing I tried that worked on the Arab mare I ride is to make the noseband high enough (fleece tube or padding) so she does not see things as low down. It worked for her going through puddles. Maybe you could put some fleece on the noseband of your rope hackamore and see if it improves him when he sees those totally dangerous marauding cats! Or a hood with blinkers/blinders or whatever they are called, just like the race horses use. This does not need to be permament, just until you get your seat stronger so your horse pays more attention to you than those baby saber tooth tigers he thinks are out to get him.</p>
<p>Keep on riding! Riding is the only sure cure for feeling like a beginner. I know you can't ride as much as you want to, when I started I was limited just to the weekends too. Every hour you are in the saddle is just that much more experience you have. I know you have special challenges, be patient with yourself.</p>
<p>I think using rubber bands to attach your feet to your stirrups is a brilliant solution for your case (not for everyone!) If anything happens the rubber bands break easily, freeing your feet.</p>
<p>Don't worry if no one else does something that works for you. Other riders don't have your physical problems.</p>