I realized yesterday how protective I am about my little one. My cousin who is a VERY experienced whip, she exercises trotters at our local race tracks and works for a local trainer. Came to give my girl (Tweet) a spin, so I could watch her move.
After I followed her around 4 laps of the arena saying over and over again she has a REALLY light touch..... Susie said Kim RELAX and go watch. I can't decide which is better now DRIVING or WATCHING my mare being driven by someone who KNOWS how. I hate to admit it but she worked better for her than she does me. CRAPOLA! (I had a flash back to my dressage instructor saying 95% of whats holding your horse back is her rider.) EEKS, and I thought this was going to be easier.
The best part is Susie had a big smile on her face the whole time. She gave me one of my really long GOOOOD job! That little mare adapted to the new set of hands without any resistance whatsoever, gave her extension and collection and great bends. One of the things I need to work on is consistent rein and whip, I kinda mastered it when riding but jeeze its a LONG way to the bit!
So moral of this long story is let go of those reins and watch a better driver work your horse you can learn TONS!
After I followed her around 4 laps of the arena saying over and over again she has a REALLY light touch..... Susie said Kim RELAX and go watch. I can't decide which is better now DRIVING or WATCHING my mare being driven by someone who KNOWS how. I hate to admit it but she worked better for her than she does me. CRAPOLA! (I had a flash back to my dressage instructor saying 95% of whats holding your horse back is her rider.) EEKS, and I thought this was going to be easier.
The best part is Susie had a big smile on her face the whole time. She gave me one of my really long GOOOOD job! That little mare adapted to the new set of hands without any resistance whatsoever, gave her extension and collection and great bends. One of the things I need to work on is consistent rein and whip, I kinda mastered it when riding but jeeze its a LONG way to the bit!
So moral of this long story is let go of those reins and watch a better driver work your horse you can learn TONS!
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