I know, I know, dressage is painfully boring for people not geeked about it like I am. Here are a couple videos from my clinic on Wednesday for those who want to see.
I wasn't sure how to shorten them?? My technology saavy is sorely lacking.
We are far from perfect but we have a good time (mostly) - Sera's objections in one of the videos aren't so much fun for either of us but we've come this far. We'll get past it in time.
(After watching the video, I see my legs need to mean it and then be still - I had no idea how busy they were being - it's really annoying - poor Sera. My hands also need to become more still as Sera can tick tock her head back and forth...when I bend her in one direction, I need to bend from my wrist, not my hand and not be so quick to let go creating the tick tock motion. More purposeful use of my hands/wrists vs. a quick bend and release... and probably a slew o' other things... another reason I love this sport... it's all about the journey.)
I really love this sport along with my race track reject, Sera, sent home from racing because she was too slow. I brought her home when she was 4. My trainer helps me immensely from the ground in my weekly lessons, the rest of her "new job" training has happened with me riding her.
Lucky for all of us Furry Husband ran to the car for something and he completely missed the arms flopping around like a chicken in the extended trot sitting. SHEW!
Here's to watching paint dry!
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I am extremely impressed! You look good to me and your girl Sera is absolutely gorgeous. She really is put together and again,,I do love watching dressage in person. I really admire anyone that puts the dedication into training and handling horses. That IS a remarkable sport! You do GOOD!
At least is it interesting and pretty paint ;)
really though, I thought this was awesome and very interesting. I loved watching the learning process to get to those 1/4 turns. Watching olympic dressage is coo, but I love watching this too. I really liked how you were so quiet with her and really followed through with your ask without being distracted by her attitude. Very nice work! you guys are awesome!!!
DebH - Awww - thanks! I really love my little red-headed mule. grin
Heather - maybe a little less like watching paint dry cuz you could hear Debbie so clearly...
That attitude is so 'Sera' and what I struggle with every time a new concept comes up that she doesn't like.
Other stuff she doesn't mind and enjoys... and then something comes along that she doesn't want to do. You can clearly see where she's telling me to go!
Thank-you very much for your kind words!!
Dressage has never been boring to me. I think you and Sera look awesome. I don't know how long you've been working on this, but I'm impressed. And your instructor seems really neat.
Not like watching paint dry! It's amazing to me the amount of work it takes to ride well. I can see Sera really trying to listen to you. It also looks like such a fun, relaxing thing to do. No wonder it makes you feel better.
:)
Susan - thank-you! I feel like I'm really part of a team with Sera and I really love her. Debbie is great to ride with - she comes to our neck of the words once a month in the winter/spring before show season when she judges.
Cheryl - I'm glad it wasn't boring! It really does help me mentally...
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