One of our lesson girls asked me to post these pictures and photos from their lessons.
A video of one of our students jumping with Casey.
Pictures from Lessons
June 20, 2015
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Snowy lesson in February
April 7, 2015
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Now that the winter is over I can post this plog knowing it will be a while before we see snow again. The girls and I had a great lesson in the snow with lots of fun picture taking.
Another great article
March 20, 2015
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See this is why I have my lesson students go get the horses, groom and tack them…
http://alphaequestrian.blogspot.com/2015/03/one-vital-question-parents-should-ask.html
Article on lesson horses
January 15, 2015
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This is a sweet article that makes me value my boys even more
So God Made a Lesson Horse.
There is only now. And you may as well do it now.
December 12, 2014
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It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, NOW is as good a time as any.— Hugh Laurie
Winter is in full swing here at the farm but I am still doing lessons with my “troopers”. A select few that stick with me through the winter. We get bundled up in our 7 layers to go out there and have some fun. Stay frosty my friends!
Get up. Stand up.
May 23, 2014
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This post started at standing up in the saddle but then I found this great article on heals down (← click to go there). A good read for my students that consistently hear from me “get your heels down”.
The article says this about the exercise I have my students do: “Stand Up – (stretch calves, find balance) stand in stirrup straight up, holding mane or grab strap, letting weight sink into heels, knees bent slightly to absorb shock, seat above heels not leaning over pommel, at the walk and trot”
Not an easy task to perform. Now let me know from the pictures by number which ones have it right?
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Pictures from Lessons
May 9, 2014
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How to give a horse a hug while riding. Lean forward and put both hands around the neck. Oh wait the shift in your weight forward makes the horse think it is time to move forward. Ok this time pull back on the reins with one hand and hug with the other. NOW smile for the camera. Perfect! Great Job. {Have a look at Heather’s forelock. She is a Unicorn!}
Cuervo is looking good. Keep on trotting old man!
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