Just thought I would share some of the things that have changed my life, the next book I write will be more detailed stories of the magical horses I have owned in my life that taught me so many great lessons, about myself, riding, life, and equine body work, cheers, Ann.
At 12:11pm on January 28, 2010, Sit_the_Trot said…
Hi Jackie, I re read your post and realized I'd misunderstood--that the butt muscle is another way you have of sitting the trot. You wrote:
"She also lost impulse. I did not notice much difference in her way of going with the tummy-out, though both the tummy-out and butt muscles had a little less impulse than in the Forward Seat sitting trot."
It's true that it's easier on a horses back to ride in a light seat (I assume this isyour FS) or posting. Sitting is the hardest for the horse but the easiest to get the horse to move from it's hind end. If you are shutting down your horse it may be you are trying too hard or locking your hip joints. The psoas or hip flexors should not engage as that would lock your pelvis. Also the whole ring of muscles around your lower torso will engage when you use yourself correctly for powerful, supple, balanced movement. This is true on or off the horse. Does that help?
At 12:05am on January 28, 2010, Sit_the_Trot said…
I'm not sure I understand. I would say your butt muscles (gluteus maximux) should not be engaged--your back should be wide and your torso muscles should be engaged--as if you were coughing--or say huh loudly on the exhale--or someone were about to slug you in the lower belly. If you tighten your butt you'll pop up. The periformus group of muscles (attach from tailbone area to top of femur) are also loose or else your thigh and knees will turn out.
This is silly, I'm answering but cannot see your comment to respond. Does that clarify? your horse should feel freer in his movement. Usually this lower ab breathing , bracing the back not hollowing makes people less tense and gives them support. I think it helps you be ride with offense not defense. ok Now I'm going to reread your post.
Your welcome Jackie, I do think you will like the book, lots of good old fashioned advice. Very much the Fort Riley school witch I know you will appreciate
Hi Jackie, I am real excited about everything you said..... My first lesson lead to in hand work and Oliver and I were a little bumpy in our road, so Steve made me go back to disengaging and flying straight again and not letting the youngin get too out of hand.... then, right when you asked me, I discovered the tummy out thread.... I read yours first, but I am going to go and read that next, when me and Steve and Oliver are ready for backing.... my trainer goes nice and slow with us and I didn't climb on yet, but I'm not scared anymore so that is a big plus and if i wanted to just sit and breathe and do tummy in and out, Steve would help me with that.... ") Thanks for helping me!!
yeah she can sometimes be a little crazy but what can you expect she is doing really awesome. at the moment i am haveing back spazims so my sister peyton (barnmice name pey) is working her for me and they are doingvery very well
Hi Jackie... Merry Christmass... how was your Christmass? My sons (two oldst ones) came home for the big day and we had alot of fun just talking and playing games...it was a good Christmass only ones missing were my youngest son's family and my new Grand Daughter...but next year they'll try to make it...the baby will be not so new. The colt's doing real good,he has accepted me as the one not to push around. He gives when I push on him instead of like before were he would go ridget and ready to fight. much more cumb now not so rammy and agressive.( like an elderly lady said to me one day..."I feel sorry for those who can spell only on way")....please excuse my spelling. :) when I go out to clean the barn I turn him loose in the correll but I can't keep him out long enuff to finish cleaning his stall. He's in and out half a dozen times, I have to push him out of my way. with this cold weather I have'nt been doing to much with him except handle him but even that has made him alot nicer to work around. Have a Happy New Year. :)
yes arabs are very pretty i used to know one his name was magic but he dies i only rode him like once or twice he was so grumpy but yet sweet and funny. then i have a saddlebred mare angel who is now retired with no job, we dont want to give her to the humane center we just want her to have a happy home!
awwwww your horse is soooo pretty!! how long have u had him. oh and thanks for the comment on my pony, we had a really bad lesson yesterday he wasnt willing to slow himslf down. we were trying to go over 2'6 but it wasnt working im about to upload the pics!
You made my day again Jackie...THANK YOU...William
At 10:16am on November 25, 2009, Jennifer Pitt said…
Hi Jackie,
I didn't know that about the seasonal changes in attitude, thanks! IWhile I am not going to give up, I am starting to wonder "What did I do wrong to get here?" I'm new to him and new to natural horsemanship, so I am learning everything as I go along. I am learning, though, that it's not always me and it's not always him, and sometimes it's neither or both! I will definitely remember that for the spring, and it helps a great deal to be prepared for it! :)
At 10:14am on November 22, 2009, Jeanne Meade said…
No, I am not disabled, but at the same time, I do not even to ride competitively, I just like those sites, as well as I have a beautiful girl here, whom I would like to train for eventing, although it would have to be under a much younger rider than myself. I do not have disabled riders, but I would like to start a program where we are for disabled riders. I have been asked by my physiotherapist, and according to him, there are few and far between for such programs at our neck of the woods, which got me thinking about providing such service. I would like to know what is involved in getting all this started, as well as the courses I would have to take, as I don't want to embark on any venture without finding out the facts first. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Cool! Well, cool that I'm getting/hearing his language~~not cool that he's still uncomfortable. There was another vet at the barn today and I was still wanting to know better what was going on cause Cash's leg is still swollen. Rookie me, I thought she'd just charge for part of the barn call but then there was a fee for the 'leg exam' so for $49 total I do feel a little better and more confident I'm doing all I can to help him along to a sound leg. This vet said it was a sore ligament and to wrap it with Ferezone (?) give him Bute until it hasn't been swollen for a couple of days. She also wanted him kept in the small pasture so he can't run around (like he loves to) and re-injure himself. I don't like doing the bute unless they are in pain but with how he's been acting, he's not comfortable. She also said that short light rides would be good for him.
Oh yes, I did do use some Epsom Salt too.
It's hard to be a rookie at this kind of stuff.
Everyone tells you something different and what one person will say another will be oppose strongly....like useing lintiment on the sore leg.
One thing that did help alot with the swelling was something called DMSO or DEMS, I don't remember the exact letters. I will likely do a treatment with that again for the night. ...unless I see no swelling.
Take care and keep riding!
We should nickname you "Encyclopedia"...you are so full of knowledge!
Shirley
Hi Jackie! Cash is doing better but not 100%. The vet said abscess- the ferrier said he'd done something to his lower leg running around in the pasture. So I was treating for both. I didn't think it was an abscess either but just in case I kept it wrapped a few days. Now, I've gone to hosing or ice packs and sometimes a massage with rubbing alcohol. He's been kept in alot but I go out and spend time with him either in the lawn grazing or letting him graze in the outdoor arena. So he's getting out and moving but not with his horse herd to re-injure. He's putting his full weight on it now and only slightly off so it's improving each day.
Thanks for thinking of us.
Shirley
Hi! I loved your comment on the "No Respect" thread... it was a great explanation of the importance of being a good leader. My boyfriend is currently learning how to earn my horse's respect, and watching the process is a good reminder of what a horse needs (and wants). My horse is a cutie and one could easily fall into letting him get away with things, but I have to remind my boyfriend (and myself) that a horse needs a good leader first and foremost. I did find that once I got more firm with my horse then he bonded with me quite quickly... now he comes to me for reassurance when something scares him. That faith in me is the best gift that my horse could ever give me... and it makes our work together so much easier! He very clearly showed me that being a strong leader was what he wanted from his partner... now that he feels that I am looking out for him (my job), he can relax and concentrate on learning to respond to my requests (his job).
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Just thought I would share some of the things that have changed my life, the next book I write will be more detailed stories of the magical horses I have owned in my life that taught me so many great lessons, about myself, riding, life, and equine body work, cheers, Ann.
"She also lost impulse. I did not notice much difference in her way of going with the tummy-out, though both the tummy-out and butt muscles had a little less impulse than in the Forward Seat sitting trot."
It's true that it's easier on a horses back to ride in a light seat (I assume this isyour FS) or posting. Sitting is the hardest for the horse but the easiest to get the horse to move from it's hind end. If you are shutting down your horse it may be you are trying too hard or locking your hip joints. The psoas or hip flexors should not engage as that would lock your pelvis. Also the whole ring of muscles around your lower torso will engage when you use yourself correctly for powerful, supple, balanced movement. This is true on or off the horse. Does that help?
This is silly, I'm answering but cannot see your comment to respond. Does that clarify? your horse should feel freer in his movement. Usually this lower ab breathing , bracing the back not hollowing makes people less tense and gives them support. I think it helps you be ride with offense not defense. ok Now I'm going to reread your post.
I didn't know that about the seasonal changes in attitude, thanks! IWhile I am not going to give up, I am starting to wonder "What did I do wrong to get here?" I'm new to him and new to natural horsemanship, so I am learning everything as I go along. I am learning, though, that it's not always me and it's not always him, and sometimes it's neither or both! I will definitely remember that for the spring, and it helps a great deal to be prepared for it! :)
It's hard to be a rookie at this kind of stuff.
Everyone tells you something different and what one person will say another will be oppose strongly....like useing lintiment on the sore leg.
One thing that did help alot with the swelling was something called DMSO or DEMS, I don't remember the exact letters. I will likely do a treatment with that again for the night. ...unless I see no swelling.
Take care and keep riding!
We should nickname you "Encyclopedia"...you are so full of knowledge!
Shirley
Thanks for thinking of us.
Shirley
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