I'm going to follow your advise. I may add some mommy's little helper to the mix, (propranolol) used by musicians for performance anxiety for years. Could be useful for some of your students with similar problems as well. It works on the physical symptoms of anxiety while allowing you to remain clear headed. Far more lucid than you would be if under more than comfortable amounts of stress. They will need and MD to write a script.
I either have the the scardie cat Connemara of the Universe or he's playing me. Dee spooks at everything. Before I bought him there was a flood on the farm and he had to be moved to an adjoining property. The bugger ran through an oak fence to go home. Of course there was no one sitting on his back with a whip encouraging him to stay where he was.
In truth, the more Dee connects with me the better he becomes. I now believe a great deal of his problem is the result of spending too much time standing around doing nothing when he was younger.
Well time to return phone calls. Have a great time at your clinic. If you ever come to NY let me know. We have a lovely home and a spare bedroom for you and your husband.
Laura
Jan, It's going to be in the 50's down here this week. Dee is going out on a trail ride if it kills both of us, and it just might. The most important message is...spring is coming!
I have a chestnut mare too.. I would like to say the myth about chestnut mares doesnt occur with her but.. I think it does! She is very loving but has an attitude haha. :)
Hope this finds you well and that you are now fairing much better with the right changes. I can relate to the spasms in the back, i used to suffer from them also. It took me a couple of years of yoga to reslove and thankfully they haven't returned. Unfortunately getting older (46) means after I have done all my chores and ridden I get a bit more tired than I used to and my old excercise (yoga or pilates) regime went out the window so now its time to get back into it. This time I'm about to start the stretches from Heather's e-book and will soon get into an online program.
I can't wait to iron some of the kinks out. I often find I have trouble with the left canter. My horse is harder to this side and it is often hard to analyse when things aren't quite right which is due to his crookedness and which is due to mine.
How long have you worked with Heather and how much time would you spend per week on her program?
Just wondering what the weather is like over there. We just went through a 4 day heatwave, the highest day reached 41.5 celcius (about 106.7 farenheit) and had the warmest night on record at 30.2 celcius. Are you noticing any changes in the climate where you are?
Hi Jan.
Thanks for leaving your comment on Heather Sansoms blog about her work with you and the problems you had with one sidedness. I am now looking into online training thanks to your comment. Its so frustrating trying to ask your horse to work in a supple manner when you struggle with your own tightness. We are currently working through all the lateral movements and beginning work on the changes and canter pirouettes.
It sounds like you're having a wonderful time with your mare. Congratulations and best of luck with her in the future.
Wow, -5 is awful! Wasn't that cold here, stayed around 20. I rode today and my new horse was trying to buck me off so I was quite warm that whole rode because I was making him work! But after that I froze!!!
Hey Jan!
I was just thinking about you the other day and your excellent advise on lead changes!
Yes, been off the group and on FB lots.
Hope all is well! I see the mare is progressing fabulously! Congrat!!!
How wonderful! This is an accomplishment that speaks to your ability as a coach, horse-person and empathic being. Let me know where and when your article will be published so I can read it.
I think that the show is an excellent idea. The only think that could prevent me from attending is a client meltdown. I'm a psychotherapist and haven't been able to find anyone to cover for me when I leave town. So far every one has been relatively low risk or easily manageable. I am getting to the point where I would like to do some traveling in the cold weather, possibly look for a winter home down south a bit. I guess it's time to address the constraints my practice presents.
Thanks for the tip about Greenhawk tack. The blankets look great. I bought Dee a Weather Beeta this year and it is already filled with holes. Next year he's getting one the those bulletproff 1600D Shedrow blankets.
Great to have you back.
Laura
At 11:51am on December 1, 2009, Laura Coffey said…
Hi Jan, Haven't heard from you in a couple of days. Hoping everything is OK? Laura
hey i finally got a cute picture of my halflinger ringo. He just had an unpleasant visit from the dentist. go to my page and check out the pics!!!! poor ringo his mouth hurts
hey i finally got pictures of my halflinger pony ringo. he just had an unpleasant visit from the dentist. go to my page and see them!
At 12:02pm on November 27, 2009, Laura Coffey said…
Hi Jan,
Go short people! Me too, I'm 5'11/2 and shrinking, I may have less leg surface to work with but I'm probably also a lot less tolerant of a nappy horse. I just don't have those great legs to nag with.
What do you think of the idea of suggesting a Dressage Fan/Barn Mice gathering at one of the big shows? We could pick a time and all meet for lunch or dinner. The assumption is that a lot of us would be going to the shows anyhow. Laura
That does sound amazing, sorry :)! Someday...my husband and I are looking around at some properties near us, just to see what is available, and for what price, but we won't be ready to buy for a while. It's fun to dream about it though!
I was looking at your pictures and it looks like a fantastic view to wake up to everyday..:)
I know an old roomate of Krys's, and through long-distance phone calls we became friends! She was on her way to Southern Ontario one time to see her girls, and stopped in for a visit with me in Sault Ste. Marie. We've exchanged emails, facebooks, cards, pics and such ever since! And yes, she is terrific..:)
The weather out here is wet! Puts a damper on my barn visits, but definitely doesn't stop me. How many horses do you have? Krys said you had the most amazing barn..:)
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I either have the the scardie cat Connemara of the Universe or he's playing me. Dee spooks at everything. Before I bought him there was a flood on the farm and he had to be moved to an adjoining property. The bugger ran through an oak fence to go home. Of course there was no one sitting on his back with a whip encouraging him to stay where he was.
In truth, the more Dee connects with me the better he becomes. I now believe a great deal of his problem is the result of spending too much time standing around doing nothing when he was younger.
Well time to return phone calls. Have a great time at your clinic. If you ever come to NY let me know. We have a lovely home and a spare bedroom for you and your husband.
Laura
Hope this finds you well and that you are now fairing much better with the right changes. I can relate to the spasms in the back, i used to suffer from them also. It took me a couple of years of yoga to reslove and thankfully they haven't returned. Unfortunately getting older (46) means after I have done all my chores and ridden I get a bit more tired than I used to and my old excercise (yoga or pilates) regime went out the window so now its time to get back into it. This time I'm about to start the stretches from Heather's e-book and will soon get into an online program.
I can't wait to iron some of the kinks out. I often find I have trouble with the left canter. My horse is harder to this side and it is often hard to analyse when things aren't quite right which is due to his crookedness and which is due to mine.
How long have you worked with Heather and how much time would you spend per week on her program?
Just wondering what the weather is like over there. We just went through a 4 day heatwave, the highest day reached 41.5 celcius (about 106.7 farenheit) and had the warmest night on record at 30.2 celcius. Are you noticing any changes in the climate where you are?
Cheers and all the best with your horses.
Thanks for leaving your comment on Heather Sansoms blog about her work with you and the problems you had with one sidedness. I am now looking into online training thanks to your comment. Its so frustrating trying to ask your horse to work in a supple manner when you struggle with your own tightness. We are currently working through all the lateral movements and beginning work on the changes and canter pirouettes.
It sounds like you're having a wonderful time with your mare. Congratulations and best of luck with her in the future.
I was just thinking about you the other day and your excellent advise on lead changes!
Yes, been off the group and on FB lots.
Hope all is well! I see the mare is progressing fabulously! Congrat!!!
I think that the show is an excellent idea. The only think that could prevent me from attending is a client meltdown. I'm a psychotherapist and haven't been able to find anyone to cover for me when I leave town. So far every one has been relatively low risk or easily manageable. I am getting to the point where I would like to do some traveling in the cold weather, possibly look for a winter home down south a bit. I guess it's time to address the constraints my practice presents.
Thanks for the tip about Greenhawk tack. The blankets look great. I bought Dee a Weather Beeta this year and it is already filled with holes. Next year he's getting one the those bulletproff 1600D Shedrow blankets.
Great to have you back.
Laura
Go short people! Me too, I'm 5'11/2 and shrinking, I may have less leg surface to work with but I'm probably also a lot less tolerant of a nappy horse. I just don't have those great legs to nag with.
What do you think of the idea of suggesting a Dressage Fan/Barn Mice gathering at one of the big shows? We could pick a time and all meet for lunch or dinner. The assumption is that a lot of us would be going to the shows anyhow. Laura
That does sound amazing, sorry :)! Someday...my husband and I are looking around at some properties near us, just to see what is available, and for what price, but we won't be ready to buy for a while. It's fun to dream about it though!
I was looking at your pictures and it looks like a fantastic view to wake up to everyday..:)
The weather out here is wet! Puts a damper on my barn visits, but definitely doesn't stop me. How many horses do you have? Krys said you had the most amazing barn..:)
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