Monday, April 11, 2011

Conquering the canter?

It's a little shaky (and I'm not talking about the footage), but here it is. Canter transitions, lots of'em, in both directions. Again, it felt like I was flying but when I see the video I realize how much work there is to do. First order of business is to stabilize my hands.


8 comments:

  1. CarolApril 11, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Looks great. Nice transitions. Your hands look quite good at times, so it shouldn't be too hard for you to fix the times when they aren't so quiet.

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  2. MikeyApril 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Looks good!

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  3. NetApril 11, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    He looks like he's very forward-thinking and willing to do the transitions nicely with little fuss. For a young horse whose natural tendency is more toward laziness, that's the fundamentals down awfully well!

    I would say you're way too hard on yourself except that I think being extra tough on oneself can help motivate improvement. As long as you're still enjoying it, because you are improving and look great!

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  4. billieApril 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I think you look terrific! Agree with Carol - there are good moments with hands, and those will get longer and longer. I love how Riley moves for you.

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  5. Marnie KApril 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Your hands look better than in the video you posted the other day! Keep up the good work! BTW I envy your large indoor arena! The indoor where I board is too small to do any serious canter work (except maybe with small horses!)

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  6. ValApril 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Don't be so hard on yourself! You look great and his transitions are really nice!

    I think you should let her rip and go large for a couple circuits. It will give you both confidence and get him rolling underneath you.

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  7. JeanApril 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Mostly, what I see are "baby horse" balance issues. No big deal. You are riding really well.

    I think if Riley would get a little steadier on the outside rein, you'd have the transitions conquered. They are nice and prompt, and forward, so that's really good too.

    Well done.

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  8. JaneApril 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I think you look amazingly balanced and composed on a young horse still figuring out his place in space. I don't ride at that level, so have no comments, but you look GREAT to me!

    Not to mention brave for posting a video!

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