Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 25, 2016 9:36:02 GMT
Sunday I started my lesson. I came there, meet the trainer, we talked for a while, and then she gave me all the equipment to saddle a horse. We talked what horse could I ride, I sad I have never ridden nothing bigger then 1,60 m , and because of that she gave me a 1,80 m big horse. I was in aw. First I was having trouble to properly fit a saddle because horse is 20 cm bigger then me in his wither, not to mention when she lifts her head. But I manage to do that. I took her out , and mount on. The trainer was just looking how I was holding on a horse, my position in walk and trot. She was talking about leads and all the basic stuff. Then she ask me to do couple of circles on a sitting trot. When she saw I got that right, she ask me to do sitting canter(something I have never done before, with my horses on trails I ride only fast gallop), I was struguling with the horse, she kept telling me to pust her with my hips and legs, and sit in a saddle in the same time was hard for me and horse was slowing down and troting insted of cantering. So that is what I will be working on before going to jumps. It was hard to adapt to such a big horse and big strides. I was feeling like I am in a slow motion. Tomorow I am going on my seond lesson so hopefully I will get that canter right.  image hosting free image upload free |
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Post by horselover4life on Jan 25, 2016 11:04:35 GMT
Big horse....
Tall, long and lanky is a big change for you...
And it does take time to adjust to a very long and open stride when you always rode a short coupled horse....
As you relax your back and absorb the impulsion it will also be easier to sit that canter...
Looking good!!
Enjoy!!
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 25, 2016 11:26:55 GMT
Thank you, it is a big change, but I have to get use to ridig all kind of horses and beeing able to adapt. The problem is I don't have basics. So that is why I am doing this  |
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Post by horselover4life on Jan 25, 2016 14:59:49 GMT
Don't put yourself down lip...
You have more "basics" than many do who have taken lessons for years.
You have a seat, legs, balance and soft hands...and a keen mind!
What you lack is the finer points in putting it all together because no one taught you those {yet!} and understanding why this goes to that getting a softer and better result.
Filling in some of the gaps in your astride knowledge and building upon what you already have will be a challenge you will love..
You are a fine horsewoman...
Go enjoy those lessons and riding those other horses...expanding your knowledge!!
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Post by carshon on Jan 25, 2016 16:17:50 GMT
Lip- my hubby had been riding for about 20 years and decided to take lessons. the first thing he found out is that there is a HUGE difference between good technical riding and the riding he was doing (self taught) Neither is bad. But I will say that with over 1 year taking lessons his riding has improved 100%
Keep it up- you look great on that horse!
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 25, 2016 16:48:05 GMT
Thank you, it means a lot.
I hope I will be feeling better from learning new stuff, insted bad because I don't know how to do it.
Trainer said she sees in me big talent and love I have for horses. I hope I will see it too. (talent part)
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Post by mistersmom on Jan 26, 2016 1:03:52 GMT
It sounds like you had a great first lesson!! I would love to be able to easily sit the trot in the saddle - that comes from all your bareback riding! You will get used to this horse's gaits in no time. Sometimes when I get on other lesson horses, I feel like I can't ride at first, just trying to adjust to their specific way of going. I'm so excited for you. Try to focus on all the great things you are going to learn. We all have things we don't know how to do - that's why we learn and take lessons!
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Post by horselady on Jan 26, 2016 1:17:11 GMT
Well, Well.Well aren't you the lucky one up on that huge horse. lol you look great. and you will get it. just be patient and let your trainer train and you listen and learn. riding a huge horse is sooo much different that the short strided lippizans. but when you get the seat it will feel like you are on a swing .. use those hips to sway with the horse. perhaps have your trainer ask you to ride without stirrups for a few minutes . after all this is lesson number one.. and jumping .... you will be hand galloping around that arena jumping those rails in no time. |
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 26, 2016 9:14:22 GMT
Mistersmom- the trainer said I have a great seat in a trot, I guess that do comes from riding bareback, but when it comes to canter I lean to much forward like I will go in a gallop. But it was only my first lesson and my first big horse. Jo- today I am going on another lesson and she said I will ride on a lunge without stirrups to get my seat right. The rules for riding in ring are so confusing also, I did not know you have rules like when you driving a car in traffic.  |
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Post by mistersmom on Jan 26, 2016 12:47:16 GMT
I have a tendency to lean forward too much too - especially when I get nervous. A lunge line lesson will be good, Catherine will occasionally do that with all of her riders too. It just helps us so that we don't have to think about the horse at all and can concentrate solely on what we, the rider, are doing.
Yes, you need basic rules in the ring or else there would be wrecks all over the place. Here in the States it is customary to pass left stirrup to left stirrup, just like driving down the road.
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 27, 2016 18:31:03 GMT
So most people here saw my facebook video, I would love to hear comments. It wasn't my best, Jasmin did not exacly caught the best moment but I think from it I can see my mistakes. The horse I was riding was wayyyyy smaller arabian mix, and I love him |
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Post by mistersmom on Jan 27, 2016 20:12:01 GMT
I thought you looked really good. You are starting to sit the canter. Just try to relax a little more, it's easier to go with the motion of the horse if you are not rigid and stiff. But you looked great! Keep up the good work.
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Post by horselady on Jan 27, 2016 20:56:09 GMT
Ah rules of an arena.. when trotting. post trot. rise and fall with the hoof on the wall. .. and when in an arena. try not to lean into the corners. allow the horse to carry you not the other way around. and the inside rein pick it up just so slightly that way his shoulder will stay even and level not just pulled back to make the corner.
and hoping to see the video of the little horse and you .
oh and tell jasmine he is practicing for a new job as film maker. photographer..lol
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 27, 2016 21:41:57 GMT
Thank you, I feelt really good. I am going in two days again, I will ask Jasmin to film again. He is such a good boyfriend beeing there with me and remembering what the trainer said so he repets that in the car all the way back home heh.
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Post by horselady on Jan 28, 2016 0:50:13 GMT
It is good to have him remember what is being said. and of course to film you so that is a reference,, you will be fine . and looking forward to more updates.
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 30, 2016 19:18:50 GMT
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Post by redzip on Jan 31, 2016 0:33:05 GMT
Glad your having fun learning Lippy  |
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Post by mistersmom on Jan 31, 2016 2:13:26 GMT
You look great!!! One little bit of advice, and believe me I do the same thing - try not to lean forward into the jump so much, let the horse come up to you. As you get more comfortable with it, it will be easier for you to do this (but like I said, it is something I work on as well so don't feel bad about it at all!). I'm glad you are partnered with a specific horse - it will be easier to learn things when you are on one horse for now. As you progress, then you can take those things you learned and try them on another horse. Keep up the great work! Obviously your trainer thinks you are a good rider or else she wouldn't have you jumping in your third lesson. So proud of you.
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Post by horselady on Jan 31, 2016 2:35:12 GMT
Your instructor sounds like me. work and pain and you will progress. lol and do not grip with your knee just relax and push your weight into your heels. and hold the horse gently with your inner calf area.
but looking good. oh and tell Jasmine he is doing a good job. so keep those hand steady and an eye on the horse and rider. lol
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Lipizzan
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Post by Lipizzan on Jan 31, 2016 7:12:50 GMT
Thank you for advice. The video was my very first jump, I felt I was not in sink with horse while jumping but I hope I will learn how to do it. Jo, she is stright, the whole lesson I will do 90% od sitting trot and doing excercises. But I like it that way, I am paing her to learn me not to have fun, I can do that at home. Jasmin is great suport and he is always telling me how great of a job I am doing. |
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