tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post2774352430674467780..comments2023-11-16T03:43:07.585-05:00Comments on food, life.: Things I've learnedRuckusButthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-26913067961576145402009-10-02T16:09:56.371-04:002009-10-02T16:09:56.371-04:00A very good description of the benefits of riding ...A very good description of the benefits of riding for a good instructor!<br /><br />And I wholeheartedly agree on your tactics with Edgar too. <br />Balance is the main thing. <br />I would also work a bit on flexibility in the neck. As the neck is short and strong the Fjords often need that to loosen up through the body.HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-7283045005943838292009-10-01T15:23:32.349-04:002009-10-01T15:23:32.349-04:00You're right OnceUpon, we do. It isn't the...You're right OnceUpon, we do. It isn't the first time I ask a vague question and end up with a completely new understanding :)<br /><br />Surprisingly, Edgar doesn't trip very often. I mean, he does trip occasionally but not as much as you might expect, especially given the uneven footing. Maybe it's <i>because</i> of the footing - he had to learn to watch those feet? When he's off balance he's more likely to drift sideways, falling in a LOT on one shoulder.<br /><br />Also, his version of on the forhand feels different from any other front-heavy horse I've ridden. He is somehow heavy on the forehand yet quite "up" in front at the same time or something. Is Marley like that too? I think it's the wedge neck, I swear that thing is like half his body weight, lol.RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-82309116765009978862009-10-01T14:57:36.112-04:002009-10-01T14:57:36.112-04:00Sounds like you and your instructor work really we...Sounds like you and your instructor work really well together. It's great to get an "aha" out of a lesson. Congrats on the lease and good luck with your lesson.<br /><br />Ah Edgar...he an Marley are two peas in a pod. And Marley has a terrible time with balance and being super heavy on the forehand. Does Edgar trip easily? Marley trips a lot...partly because of his built and partly due to laziness.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-2929566334915888092009-09-30T21:24:12.504-04:002009-09-30T21:24:12.504-04:00Thanks Kate. I love those "aha" moments!...Thanks Kate. I love those "aha" moments! The hard part is waiting to ride again to experience the differences with my new found realizations.RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2146995948798827920.post-9012890363209721642009-09-30T15:30:49.245-04:002009-09-30T15:30:49.245-04:00Those "aha!" moments are very valuable -...Those "aha!" moments are very valuable - nothing to be embarrassed about. Your analysis of Edgar and his bolting made a lot of sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com