The new routine is working well, I admit to having been nervous about having just the two boys but I needn't have been. They are very calm on the yard, in the field and with just a minimal amount of calling when one goes out to work. Today I hacked out on Moo and Chapiro was very relaxed about being left behind, what a good lad and Moo was very relaxed in the lovely sunshine that has been a regular feature recently.
We have gradually upped Chapiro's work rate, he's so different to Moo and taking some time to get really fit but he's getting there now. We've been working on lateral work at walk and lightening up our transitions, very pleased with him. I'll attach some recent videos, Lydia and Moo winning their All Round Horsemanship at Interdressage (how well timed was that) Chapiro with some CT groundwork for the HT Challenge, some CT ridden work and some very laboured canter transitions from Chapsi but if I don't show the bad ones I'll forget once they're amazing!!!
Showing posts with label lydia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lydia. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Thursday, January 28, 2010
above and beyond
As I mentioned yesterday, Lydia did a sterling job taking pics in the ffffreezing conditions. Here are three very short vids of some of our shoulder yield, leg yield and shoulder-in..they're not very good quality but listen to the actress as she *moans* in the background on the last one...I think I need reporting for abuse, LOL
Thursday, November 12, 2009
miserable
No horse work today, feeling fed up which isn't really me so I made this to cheer me up, lol
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
carthartic experience
Well thank you to all my blooger contributers :-) I'm feeling *whole* again. Sometimes it's just good to know you're not alone in your thoughts and that the horse *madness* hasn't gotten to you.
Yesterday Moo lunged really well and offered canter so (as Lise said take if he offers) we did and he seemed really good on both reins. Still the slight resistance to engage the right hind but then I've never known a horse not have a resistance somewhere in one hind. He is getting to *chill* with the exercises after work and I'm looking forward to see Lucinda doing them so I can check my technique.
We also lunged Peanut pone and really for an 8 yo Lydia has a cracking manner around the school (me biased ???) but to hold the whip and the rein without getting trussed up like a chicken is still a step too far, lol.
Today was a slightly more frustrating day (nearly had barbeque Moo tonight, only joking Moo). As I have no excuse now not to hack and it was the most glorious day, we donned hoof boots and gaiters and set off down the chemin to our furthermost field. Well we got there but he was reluctant to go too far (a liitle herd love going on) and so we had a trot back up out steep hill and then I asked him to continue past the yard and house and up into the village. Oh poo Mum, I just CAN'T. Well lucky for me, not so much for him, I had all day today. It took me 10 minutes to do 100m or so. Good thing I re-trouved my sense of humour last night or I would have been an unhappy bunny. Got up to the village and returned home, took him back past the yard and on down the hill to the field again...woohoo no problems. Turned around the field and took a trot back up the hill.
Good points:-
We DID get there eventually.
Taking the rein and flexing to one side, followed by a release down and out and then walking on (just like we do in the school) was a key to getting forward movement.
We both kept our cool.
His trot uphill was balanced and relaxed, no stiffness behind.
The boots stayed put and didn't rub.
Not so good points:-
I didn't get to canter :-(
I'm back to sqare one hacking, not an impossible task but frustrating to be back at the bottom of the snakes and ladders board again.
Today Lu-lu made me laugh, she was in the school with Peanut doing some *fun* stuff (I think that probably means fun for her) and he was following her around like a lamb. Walking, trotting and backing without the headcollar. I'm on the yard grooming and she screams up 'can I ride him?' umm, well last week she rode bareback and the monkey bucked her off three times so I say 'up to you but be prepared to land on your butt'. Bless her confidence she vaults on and tootles round the school and he is still doing the lamb impersonation. At least one of us had a good day.
Yesterday Moo lunged really well and offered canter so (as Lise said take if he offers) we did and he seemed really good on both reins. Still the slight resistance to engage the right hind but then I've never known a horse not have a resistance somewhere in one hind. He is getting to *chill* with the exercises after work and I'm looking forward to see Lucinda doing them so I can check my technique.
We also lunged Peanut pone and really for an 8 yo Lydia has a cracking manner around the school (me biased ???) but to hold the whip and the rein without getting trussed up like a chicken is still a step too far, lol.
Today was a slightly more frustrating day (nearly had barbeque Moo tonight, only joking Moo). As I have no excuse now not to hack and it was the most glorious day, we donned hoof boots and gaiters and set off down the chemin to our furthermost field. Well we got there but he was reluctant to go too far (a liitle herd love going on) and so we had a trot back up out steep hill and then I asked him to continue past the yard and house and up into the village. Oh poo Mum, I just CAN'T. Well lucky for me, not so much for him, I had all day today. It took me 10 minutes to do 100m or so. Good thing I re-trouved my sense of humour last night or I would have been an unhappy bunny. Got up to the village and returned home, took him back past the yard and on down the hill to the field again...woohoo no problems. Turned around the field and took a trot back up the hill.
Good points:-
We DID get there eventually.
Taking the rein and flexing to one side, followed by a release down and out and then walking on (just like we do in the school) was a key to getting forward movement.
We both kept our cool.
His trot uphill was balanced and relaxed, no stiffness behind.
The boots stayed put and didn't rub.
Not so good points:-
I didn't get to canter :-(
I'm back to sqare one hacking, not an impossible task but frustrating to be back at the bottom of the snakes and ladders board again.
Today Lu-lu made me laugh, she was in the school with Peanut doing some *fun* stuff (I think that probably means fun for her) and he was following her around like a lamb. Walking, trotting and backing without the headcollar. I'm on the yard grooming and she screams up 'can I ride him?' umm, well last week she rode bareback and the monkey bucked her off three times so I say 'up to you but be prepared to land on your butt'. Bless her confidence she vaults on and tootles round the school and he is still doing the lamb impersonation. At least one of us had a good day.
Monday, June 15, 2009
busy week-end
The week-end was taken up with ponies. As usual Saturday's lesson and then Sunday was the Fête du club at the equestrian centre. The kids got to play games with the ponies, the teenagers jumped (or rather fell off and jumped) and the grown-ups (I use that term loosely!!) rode a carousel dressed as clowns. It was a lovely afternoon out, especially for the kids, but my reward was finishing the day with a glass of knock out sangria and a table heaving with the most delightful *apero* snacks. It fair made up for having to watch some *clown* ladies banging down in the saddle with little finesse.
Monday, April 20, 2009
voltige
School hols at the moment so I've not had by brain on turning but today Lydia took part in a *stage* at the riding club. Dressage lesson first followed by brioche and grenadine and that was worked off with a spot of *voltige*.
Practice whilst stationary and then on to the lunge. She LOVED it.
Monday, March 9, 2009
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