tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post2785582099536163046..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Riley and me, the videoStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22178066019918590642010-10-23T16:07:32.543-04:002010-10-23T16:07:32.543-04:00I really enjoy these videos!! I have a young dress...I really enjoy these videos!! I have a young dressage horse who's at the same stage in training as yours, and I'm learning how to ride him. Your videos make me feel so much better that someone else has bad days and great days too, and that we're doing alright. Your boy is beautiful!!!! -JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-90571932493367263882010-10-23T13:29:08.320-04:002010-10-23T13:29:08.320-04:00You're looking really good – and he's look...You're looking really good – and he's looking A-MA-zing! <br />I think, tighten your core, yes. But also, post off of his thrust. <br /><br />Dea (Reader, but silent mostly:))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35336084867181645782010-10-23T11:25:57.121-04:002010-10-23T11:25:57.121-04:00Don't be so hard on yourself, being aware of w...Don't be so hard on yourself, being aware of what you need to work on is most of the battle. I'm also prone to getting really frustrated and critical when watching my riding on film, but you just have to force yourself to step back and realize how much progress you've made even if there's always more to go. I am also guilty of trying to do all the work for my horse and it's aTheresa Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244909586824733722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-17733916300935984052010-10-23T06:07:37.356-04:002010-10-23T06:07:37.356-04:00You look fine! I have to say that I just love your...You look fine! I have to say that I just love your trainer; what a wonderfully encouraging person she is (works so much better than the constant criticizing that most folks do). One of the best things I ever did for my [english] seat was to ride bareback for an extended period of time; I couldn't believe how nice and deep and secure my seat became because of it (it was one of those happy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38225899314474948762010-10-22T23:14:51.811-04:002010-10-22T23:14:51.811-04:00I give you lots of credit for riding your young ho...I give you lots of credit for riding your young horse and posting it on the web. As always, he is gorgeous and do not be too hard on yourself as you get accustomed to a new riding partner. <br /><br />I am also a fan of Centered Riding learning techniques, as one commenter suggested. My Connected Riding Instructor (which is centered riding influenced)would say to just "post with your Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-36992334459046407862010-10-22T21:15:29.684-04:002010-10-22T21:15:29.684-04:00Go easy on yourself! Riding well is easier said t...Go easy on yourself! Riding well is easier said than done. It's easier to read books, watch videos and critique others than it is to do ourselves. I often think that most of us *know* how to ride a lot better than we are *able* to ride.Marnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241962543917686722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-19279620875256505142010-10-22T19:53:32.438-04:002010-10-22T19:53:32.438-04:00Agree with Jean. You are being to hard on yourself...Agree with Jean. You are being to hard on yourself. Problem is, you can still have a strong core & not know how to use it in the saddle. I started private pilates lessons which helped me with muscle control as well as strength. Also, read Mary Wanless & Centered Riding. Visuals are so valuable - for example, Sally Swift says to think of your middle as a thick, column of rubber--strong, Lucy'sMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126088988587125470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79067669750301439122010-10-22T18:29:35.160-04:002010-10-22T18:29:35.160-04:00Never fear, you are being too hard on yourself. Yo...Never fear, you are being too hard on yourself. Young horses without years of training are hard to ride and you are doing an excellent job. Remember too, Riley is still finding his balance, especially with a new rider on his back. Impulsion will be easier to develop when he finds that balance. <br /><br />Yes, you have to be steady, but also, you have to be super quick with any corrections, both Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-14201936359981562622010-10-22T18:22:59.475-04:002010-10-22T18:22:59.475-04:00Lookin' good!
Push ups. Seriously. If you can...Lookin' good!<br /><br />Push ups. Seriously. If you can't do guy pushups, do girl ones, and if you can't do girl ones do wall pushups. It's counter-intuitive since most people think of pushups as an arm exercise, but nothing strengthens your core better and faster. There's a site called "100 pushups in 6 weeks" or something which will just about kill you, but even Allienoreply@blogger.com