tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post3309741524276638929..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Riley Nov. 27th: working to the rightStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22163391483533152542011-11-30T17:03:51.074-05:002011-11-30T17:03:51.074-05:00Thanks all for the comments -- appreciate that tac...Thanks all for the comments -- appreciate that tact and the thoughtful advice. I am very proud of Riley and want to ride him to his full capabilities.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79454658266625522542011-11-30T14:47:55.238-05:002011-11-30T14:47:55.238-05:00Ah, I'm glad I'm not the only one making c...Ah, I'm glad I'm not the only one making comment about your hands, but they do tend to look a bit "Piano." You need to turn them out a big and keep your wrist from flexing with your fingers down. That may work all the way up your arm and give a steadier contact. Being a little limp in the wrist and fingers can break contact with the horse, giving him "room" to be Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-47265384577422049462011-11-30T11:55:10.350-05:002011-11-30T11:55:10.350-05:00After 2:03 (your change of rein), I noticed your r...After 2:03 (your change of rein), I noticed your right wrist is extremely bent, breaking the straight line from elbow to bit. This could be breaking your outside rein support. Just an observation. I might be more aware of it because it happens to be one of my current working issues too. <br /><br />Picky. But, you're good enough now that we can be that picky. ;)Friesianwelshxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559821379568055421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-70900958589069958302011-11-30T10:05:01.275-05:002011-11-30T10:05:01.275-05:00My horse tends to get "hoppy" to the rig...My horse tends to get "hoppy" to the right, too. This is because he leans on my right leg and rein and is therefore "bumping" into the bit. Maybe Riley is leaning on your right rein too? <br /><br />There are a few ways to address that; leg yielding his shoulders a step out and flexing the neck to the inside often work for me. Something else may work for you, though. Best of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-76269223516491789112011-11-30T01:48:38.354-05:002011-11-30T01:48:38.354-05:00I think Ri looks steadier and more consistent in h...I think Ri looks steadier and more consistent in his movement. <br /><br />I do agree with the grippy leg comment but I've seen way worse :) - I get grippy when I'm tense and bracing. <br /><br />I think it's just a stage! It's like dirty diapers at a daycare - you get rid of one bad habit and find another one.<br /><br />You're very brave putting videos of yourself! I hammerhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144749417680923288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-33367613185582297452011-11-29T23:53:53.401-05:002011-11-29T23:53:53.401-05:00From a H/J rider... Your connection and thoroughne...From a H/J rider... Your connection and thoroughness can be helped by not "breaking" your wrists. A nice straight line from the elbow thru your hand to the bit will help! This may also help with your "core" strength. Using your shoulders/elbows instead of wrists!<br /><br />Riley is a lovely horse! And you are doing a great job!Cha Ching's Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-84796771492392146982011-11-29T22:42:38.298-05:002011-11-29T22:42:38.298-05:00Stacey,
I think he looks really good. Love his ca...Stacey,<br /><br />I think he looks really good. Love his canter. Every time I see a video I want to take him for a spin--sign of a good horse, IMO. <br /><br />I agree with the posting comment--seems to be the main flaw in what is otherwise a very nice position. Sometimes you seem to be too tight in some part of your leg--lower thigh, knee, or under the knee. You seem to be gripping & &McFawnhttp://thistimedressage.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80749119360682777192011-11-29T20:57:16.076-05:002011-11-29T20:57:16.076-05:00Anon1, the RF is the hoof that had the surgery and...Anon1, the RF is the hoof that had the surgery and is missing part of the coffin bone.<br /><br />Anon2, you are so right -- My posting is problematic and one clinician felt it was interfering with Ri's forward motion. I need to drop my knee to allow my seat to land in front of the cantle. Advice appreciated.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28975631242456876612011-11-29T18:51:25.083-05:002011-11-29T18:51:25.083-05:00it could just be my h/j background but i couldn...it could just be my h/j background but i couldn't stop looking at your way of posting. it's like it's behind the motion and "on your pockets" just a thought. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjAsyfg9GeI<br /><br />first video i found when searched "dressage posting" see what i mean? <br /><br />if i am wrong please do correct meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-6747048131020649982011-11-29T18:46:33.131-05:002011-11-29T18:46:33.131-05:00Gosh, his trot is to die for! SO floaty and rhythm...Gosh, his trot is to die for! SO floaty and rhythmic. <br />A few times throughout the video you can see him drop his hindquarters for a split second and really work through- looks lovely!Leeshhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504626914889252270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38832562355703290132011-11-29T17:05:38.588-05:002011-11-29T17:05:38.588-05:00I think you look great! Remind me, was his lamene...I think you look great! Remind me, was his lameness in the left front?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3560232040127164642011-11-29T16:55:13.601-05:002011-11-29T16:55:13.601-05:00What does he look like free longing, or longing wi...What does he look like free longing, or longing with no tack? I wonder if he'd demonstrate the same "hoppiness" under those conditions...jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-75743845019335140562011-11-29T16:24:31.881-05:002011-11-29T16:24:31.881-05:00Ri is looking great! The only critique I can make,...Ri is looking great! The only critique I can make, something my coach is always yelling at me, is "more energy!" Aside from that, he looks happy, relaxed, and round!Bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594715461058227518noreply@blogger.com