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Dear Ann, I am so sorry you lost your friend.
I live in the South of the USA. During the summer it can get extremely hot and humid. Our big summer festival is the fourth of July (Indepenence Day) with lots of parades (both cities and small towns), usually with a horse section, often preceeded...
Thanks for another wonderful post.
You are so right about the little steps. Due to my MS it is impossible for me to progress rapidly, it takes me three to ten times as long to accomplish anything. Doing the small steps out of necessity, I now refl...
Thanks for your comment and suggestions sic2.
I used to be that weak, and I even got myself two dressage whips thinking about using them as you describe. Fortunately I was then put on hot-bloods (TB, Arabs, & Arab-Welsh), and I was able to develop...
I'm not sure how much you can use your legs and seat since you stated you have MS, but using your leg aids with the rein aids will give you better control of your horse than using your reins alone. People with MS are all so individual and unique i...
Dear cmos, unless you have breeding plans for your stallion, I would recommend gelding as soon as the weather permits. He is in the protective stallion mode (after all he had to face the predator himself.) Removing the stallion part may make your ...
I have been riding the Welsh-Arab mare Cider for a few years off and on. All this time she has been trying to get to her owner, Shannon, in the center of the ring whenever I tried riding her around the ring on loose reins (we call it her nose dive...
I have been riding the Welsh-Arab mare Cider for a few years off and on. All this time she has been trying to get to her owner, Shannon, in the center of the ring whenever I tried riding her around the ring on loose reins (we call it her nose dive...
Hi Trish--I never have handled a Luisitano but I did own a pure Puerto Rican Paso Fino mare for a long time. There may be some similarities though the movements are different. Both breeds are Iberian horses, and my mare was EXTREMEMLY fiery and re...
Yes, spurs are a great help to tell your horse that you are serious about your requests!
Hi Fionna--Let me say first that I do not know you and your horse, every case is different.
I find that a simple way to establish leadership at a distance (not touching) is to bring my shoulders back and inflate my chest, and then stepping forward...
Oh, that is very possible, they are so intuitive and sensitive. I know our old Doberman , Conan, could. The wife had died in our house, and the husband had to get a smaller place and sold it to us. Conan would jump, bark, and get very funny at tim...
I have heard claims that horses see ghosts. Anyone have any tales?
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- About Me:
- I have ridden for 38 years. I am now disabled with Multiple sclerosis. I still ride due to the kindness of others (human and equine}. I love Arabian horses.
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- Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, General RidingAdvice, Breeding, Training
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Dumb, Dumb Me
I have been riding the Welsh-Arab mare Cider for a few years off and on. All this time she has been trying to get to her owner, Shannon, in the center of the ring whenever I tried riding her around the ring on loose reins (we call it her nose dive.) Since I had gotten lost in the glory of coordinating my aids to get the responses I want I mostly used this irritating habit as a wonderful chance to practice coordinating my aids properly. And I can get her to go around the ring on contact, and for… Continue
Posted on November 15, 2009 at 12:17pm — 2 Comments
Drill, Drill, Drill
First I want to thank all you people who made it through my Forward Seat Riding blogs. I found these lists in books I had never seen, or not seen for decades, and I just could not resist sharing them with all of you.
When I compare my seat with the Forward Seat ideal I am overwhelmed by my many faults. It is impossible for me to keep more than ONE thing in mind at a time, much less twelve! I concentrate on my feet and my hands wander about. I try to grip with my upper calf and my feet "lose" th… Continue
When I compare my seat with the Forward Seat ideal I am overwhelmed by my many faults. It is impossible for me to keep more than ONE thing in mind at a time, much less twelve! I concentrate on my feet and my hands wander about. I try to grip with my upper calf and my feet "lose" th… Continue
Posted on November 8, 2009 at 1:13pm —
32 Faults in Position to Avoid While Jumping
Jane Marshall Dillon owned, directed, and taught riding at the Junior Equitation School in Vienna, Va. from the 1950's into the 1970's, where she taught the Forward Seat. In 1961 her wonderful book "Form Over Fences" was first published. This book is unique, it only deals with the jump, and has lots and lots of pictures to train the reader's eye, both of mistakes and of good form. Mrs. Dillon taught TWO USA Olympic Jumping Team riders, Kathy Kusner (Team, Silver, 1972), and Joe Fargis (Team, Gol… Continue
Posted on November 1, 2009 at 12:00pm —
The Forward Seat Position for Jumping
The Forward Seat position for jumping adds several features to insure rider stability during the horse's vigorous movements while jumping. All the features of this seat work together, and if one is wrong then the whole position is weakened and the rider can interfere with the horse. While there are a few very talented riders who do not have to have a proper position over jumps, the normal rider will be much more secure and will interfere with the horse's efforts less when riding in the proper Fo… Continue
Posted on October 25, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
The Forward Seat Position for Fast Equitation
The Forward Seat position for fast equitation is quite similar to the Forward Seat position for slow equitation. There is a logical progression in learning position in this system since riding forward seat requires physical strength, and it takes time for the rider's muscles to develop and get strong. Though the differences between the slow equitation seat and the fast equitation seat are few, they are important to develop a secure jumping position. I am quoting the same books as my blog on the… Continue
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 10:10am —
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- At 5:24pm on November 20, 2009,
William Micklem said…
- Jackie THANKYOU...you are a catalyst for us all...William
- At 10:59pm on November 16, 2009,
Barbara F. said…
- Hi Jackie, just got my shot today. Everyone says it's really one nasty flu.
- At 10:01pm on November 11, 2009,
Shirley said… - Cool! Well, cool that I'm getting/hearing his language~~not cool that he's still uncomfortable. There was another vet at the barn today and I was still wanting to know better what was going on cause Cash's leg is still swollen. Rookie me, I thought she'd just charge for part of the barn call but then there was a fee for the 'leg exam' so for $49 total I do feel a little better and more confident I'm doing all I can to help him along to a sound leg. This vet said it was a sore ligament and to wrap it with Ferezone (?) give him Bute until it hasn't been swollen for a couple of days. She also wanted him kept in the small pasture so he can't run around (like he loves to) and re-injure himself. I don't like doing the bute unless they are in pain but with how he's been acting, he's not comfortable. She also said that short light rides would be good for him.
- At 11:18am on November 10, 2009,
Shirley said…
- Oh yes, I did do use some Epsom Salt too.
It's hard to be a rookie at this kind of stuff.
Everyone tells you something different and what one person will say another will be oppose strongly....like useing lintiment on the sore leg.
One thing that did help alot with the swelling was something called DMSO or DEMS, I don't remember the exact letters. I will likely do a treatment with that again for the night. ...unless I see no swelling.
Take care and keep riding!
We should nickname you "Encyclopedia"...you are so full of knowledge!
Shirley
- At 11:10am on November 10, 2009,
Shirley said…
- Hi Jackie! Cash is doing better but not 100%. The vet said abscess- the ferrier said he'd done something to his lower leg running around in the pasture. So I was treating for both. I didn't think it was an abscess either but just in case I kept it wrapped a few days. Now, I've gone to hosing or ice packs and sometimes a massage with rubbing alcohol. He's been kept in alot but I go out and spend time with him either in the lawn grazing or letting him graze in the outdoor arena. So he's getting out and moving but not with his horse herd to re-injure. He's putting his full weight on it now and only slightly off so it's improving each day.
Thanks for thinking of us.
Shirley
- At 6:04pm on November 9, 2009,
Ferrous said… - Hi! I loved your comment on the "No Respect" thread... it was a great explanation of the importance of being a good leader. My boyfriend is currently learning how to earn my horse's respect, and watching the process is a good reminder of what a horse needs (and wants). My horse is a cutie and one could easily fall into letting him get away with things, but I have to remind my boyfriend (and myself) that a horse needs a good leader first and foremost. I did find that once I got more firm with my horse then he bonded with me quite quickly... now he comes to me for reassurance when something scares him. That faith in me is the best gift that my horse could ever give me... and it makes our work together so much easier! He very clearly showed me that being a strong leader was what he wanted from his partner... now that he feels that I am looking out for him (my job), he can relax and concentrate on learning to respond to my requests (his job).
- At 4:30pm on October 22, 2009,
Shirley said…
- Thanks for the compliment on my Cash! I LIKE him too! LOL. I bet you already had that figured out. I imagine as youi viewed this my mind immediately noticed some things...some good (hopefully) some bad.
I thought of asking you to critique it but it was done two years ago so I'll forget that idea. Now that I have him moving again.( not stopping on me alot) I'm anxious to get another short clip like this and then compare for myself and see what changes I can see....good and bad. The main things to me are that he's comfortable, that he goes where I direct and that I stay on. Okay that's maybe not the right order. First I'd like to stay on, second I'd like him to comfortable and 3rd that he'll go where I direct.
- At 3:28pm on October 22, 2009,
Over Fences said… - Hi from Buffalo Hill!
Just got back from a neghborhood trail ride. Cassie was great!
She's jumping 3' again but there are some stocking up issues, oh well it looks like I'm probably not going to be bringing her back to serious jumping till' late 2010 (cause she's gonna have another foal next spring/summer)
Lacy's going well but only skipping over logs & things (under 1')
I have a feeling I'm going to be riding her alot more in the coming months, especially because Cassie is perfect for Keith on trail right now that she just needs to be kept in shape through her pregnancy.
The babies arent going to show this fall because I got behind on manners. Next spring I guess I'll show them in time to get AWS inspection.
- At 10:52am on October 22, 2009,
Shirley said…
- Hey Jackie! I added a video from 2 years ago with my Cash if you want to take a look at videos posted this morning. I couldn't see how to link it to my page.
Apparently Cash needed our riding break. After not riding for two weeks while I was on vacation, he is refreshed and relaxed. I was also reminded at the Parelli Celebration to 'do something" when I'm lead rope grazing him. So, I'm getting some exercise and getting used to the whole barnyard as I keep walking from place to place near new things and he just stays cool, calm and collected. Yesterday we walked up to the full size fake deer (a target) & he sniffed it and then tried to push it over with his nose. Soon we will do it under saddle...on a good day when we are both having a good day.
Keep sharing all your good advice!
Shirley
- At 6:26pm on October 20, 2009,
Over Fences said…
- Hi Jackie, just stopping in to see whats new. I love your latest blog post on forwrd seat riding. I shared it with sme friends on FB
See ya 'round
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the key thing here is I gave this horse room to retreat and I was demanding respect, We still have a long ways to go but this is a big break through. I think this is a great page I'm on and thank you all for the your stories and the link horsetrai...
Good evening everyone. I have had a good week with our stallion.yes we do have breeding plans for him so gelding him is not an option at this time although I suppose it would make life easier. I just do'nt like to break a spirit if I can work with...
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