Monday, June 10, 2013

June 2013 Riley footage...

So, you no longer have to wonder what rein creep or posture issues I mentioned in the last post. I didn't get much ride time in this winter, so that's my excuse. Ri looks pretty good here, I think, all things considered.


 


4 comments:

  1. Riley is looking good. His trot is nice and forward. He will balance up more into the bridle as the both of you get into better shape. But I like his frame and he looks very round.

    You look to be riding a bit behind the motion on your efforts to sit up straight. Instead of being over your leg, you are behind it.

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  2. Hi Jean, Yep! I'm working on this specifically -- through the miracle of videos, I'm finding what feels to me like a forward seat/hunter seat/leaning over the neck is actually upright and over my leg. Amazing how your body lies to you.

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  3. Gosh darn ... that video made me feel happy ... so much so that I forgot to look for any errors. It's just so nice to see another video of you and Riley enjoying what you do that I simply see the sunny side of things. The music was a perfect touch, too. I agree with Jean in that Riley's trot is really forward and fluid. No more of that young horse head bob thing, and he looks really, really sound and happy! :)

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  4. Add my vote here, too. Riley and you make a lovely pair and as you say, wet saddle pads will make many improvements for Ri and for you. I have a new saddle that is great fun--and helps me sit where I belong AND upright, too. Had a lesson the other day and didn't hear "sit up" ONCE! Keep up the good work--First Level this year, correct? Should be a piece of cake!!

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