tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post5545957993531963024..comments2024-03-27T20:42:03.076-03:00Comments on Journey with a Dancing Horse: So Many Flaws, So Little TimeTeresaAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-7110175436285457862019-08-12T14:25:22.603-03:002019-08-12T14:25:22.603-03:00I always tell people it's like having a tennis...I always tell people it's like having a tennis coach or any other olympic sport coach.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-67457919889945306712019-08-05T18:15:06.802-03:002019-08-05T18:15:06.802-03:00Yes, looking up is always helpful. I don't kno...Yes, looking up is always helpful. I don't know why I want to always look at my horse's neck! TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-41736346692667426852019-08-05T16:59:59.115-03:002019-08-05T16:59:59.115-03:00I'm sorry I'm still sitting here mentally ...I'm sorry I'm still sitting here mentally vomiting over the extreme heat. UGH! <br /><br />I hope your clinic went well this weekend...and that it was cooler!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-87941301423729681412019-08-05T15:04:13.089-03:002019-08-05T15:04:13.089-03:00I think now matter how much we try to improve ther...I think now matter how much we try to improve there's always something else that pops up to work on. My trainer used to tell me to keep my eyes up and look where I wanted to go when I leaned forward or for whatever else I was doing wrong. It seemed to help.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-19470863204666521052019-08-03T20:53:12.051-03:002019-08-03T20:53:12.051-03:00Shanea and I talked about finding a code word. Shanea and I talked about finding a code word. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-73987771761430272422019-08-03T20:52:24.487-03:002019-08-03T20:52:24.487-03:00I shall try that!I shall try that!TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-77589047501273185052019-08-03T20:51:56.731-03:002019-08-03T20:51:56.731-03:00Yup. Our bodies lie so badly. Yup. Our bodies lie so badly. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-49192170012379080272019-08-03T20:51:24.347-03:002019-08-03T20:51:24.347-03:00And beyond!And beyond!TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-24299261934289747192019-08-03T20:51:06.677-03:002019-08-03T20:51:06.677-03:00Practice sounds good. I tend to say ‘coach’ becaus...Practice sounds good. I tend to say ‘coach’ because it seems to make more sense to people. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-32540202558134314632019-08-03T20:50:11.951-03:002019-08-03T20:50:11.951-03:00Lizard brain is totally a thing. 😁. I’m having a ...Lizard brain is totally a thing. 😁. I’m having a great vacation. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-54401952635098904002019-08-03T20:49:27.468-03:002019-08-03T20:49:27.468-03:00ID love to blame it on my boobs! I got some great ...ID love to blame it on my boobs! I got some great insights at the clinic to help me! Coming soon to a blog near you!TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-10997586443634423182019-08-02T21:49:34.783-03:002019-08-02T21:49:34.783-03:00I used to lean forward. I think I kicked the habit...I used to lean forward. I think I kicked the habit by taking lessons that consisted of trainers yelling "sick back or you're gonna hit the dirt" over and over until I stopped.Jenna Blumerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415862271375573914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-41366427110744547822019-08-02T18:34:50.199-03:002019-08-02T18:34:50.199-03:00I also have fought the leaning forward thing FOREV...I also have fought the leaning forward thing FOREVER. The most helpful thing I have found is to lift my chin. Try it just standing or sitting. Just lift your chin and see how it changes your posture. I have found chin up to be super helpful to my position fwiw.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Exploring Dressage Biomechanicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859580820686218207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-44144263999677987352019-08-02T18:14:39.273-03:002019-08-02T18:14:39.273-03:00I have this exact same issue and it stems from Gem...I have this exact same issue and it stems from Gemmie dumping my butt in the dirt one too many times. I feel like I’m leaning on Eeyore’s butt when I’m actually finally straight up. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-77782508885147591692019-08-02T14:01:12.277-03:002019-08-02T14:01:12.277-03:00Horsemanship is a lifelong pursuit :DHorsemanship is a lifelong pursuit :DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-12151570836298461892019-08-02T13:31:04.310-03:002019-08-02T13:31:04.310-03:00i don't understand why non-horse ppl have such...i don't understand why non-horse ppl have such a hard time understanding riding lessons. maybe we should call it practice instead? lol... like, nobody bats an eye when you say, "oh i have to practice the piano" or "my soccer team has weekly practice" etc, but riding lessons? unheard of! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-4189007613927391562019-08-02T10:35:47.137-03:002019-08-02T10:35:47.137-03:00LOL lizard brain.
she looks lovely, and what a fu...LOL lizard brain.<br /><br />she looks lovely, and what a fun way to spend your vacation!!Purple Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179696153116063779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-90523151159145058982019-08-02T10:20:32.085-03:002019-08-02T10:20:32.085-03:00I have the same problem! I wonder if we are top he...I have the same problem! I wonder if we are top heavy because of our protruding chests? I also slouch. Im trying to correct it with yoga, and visualization. My latest visualization is to remove all the creases from my front (no crease at chin as my head bobs down, no crease at my shoulders as I lean forward, no crease at my waist), and slide my shoulder blades into their pocket. So hard!Nat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854754166891062563noreply@blogger.com