http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grZjvGxCfFs
This was our attempt to play in the field. It got better as it went along. I want to be relaxed, have a soft concentration, and just dance--while moving as actively as Try--that is my goal.
Ideas: (focus/45' line)
1. stick to me at a distance
2. I pick a spot and run to it
3. Same but Try circles me as I run to it
4. Lotsa change of direction--I change away from Try, I have Try change as I move into her or back away from her
5. back and draw
6. sideways
7. backup
8. up and dn in gait???
music????
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Day 4 the aftermath: trying it on my own after Berin clinic
Lots to consider--did not think there would be any "housekeeping" issues in transferring todos from clinic to home.
Issue 1: We started in the field--wrong--there was no shade, really hot even 1st thing in the am--would have been better to have started in the shady part of the ring as before. Just checked google maps--the only shade is in the ring and in front of BA's house where we have horses cool down. So better to warm up/be calm/relax in the beginning in the shade.
Issue 2: Berin had suggested the active play in the field as once or twice a week--well today was too soon but I just wanted a chance to video, try it out see where I am with it. I learned--it is going to take some time and creativity to be able to make so many quick transitions together at a fast trot/canter online. Also that Try was a bit unconfident or irritated after having done this yesterday. She started a little unconfident after getting shaken up yesterday and then got irritated when I wasn't fast enuf for her and she started the ear pinning especially objecting to change of direction in the falling leaf. I did wear aerobic shoes with support--much better than my riding boots that are shot.
Issue 3: We did the stick to me--turns away and change of direction online in the field--it was really good--I remembered to lead with the line before using the stick/string and she was with me much better today than yesterday. We also played with this for a minute or two in the round pen at liberty--needed one reminder than it was going well. Good tho to get it really established online first.
Then we cooled down, started over, tacked up--western saddle--calm easy walk and joy then canter 3 laps each way (mile) with a break in the middle--anytime the gait wasn't rhythmical we circled.
Tomorrow: back to some no stirrups work for my strength building. Also Keystone came down lame yesterday and is on stall rest for a week so I have some time to concentrate on stuff from the weekend with Berin before applying the L1 stuff to what Keystone and I have been doing. Hopefully time tomorrow to get him out and groom him, love on him some.
Issue 1: We started in the field--wrong--there was no shade, really hot even 1st thing in the am--would have been better to have started in the shady part of the ring as before. Just checked google maps--the only shade is in the ring and in front of BA's house where we have horses cool down. So better to warm up/be calm/relax in the beginning in the shade.
Issue 2: Berin had suggested the active play in the field as once or twice a week--well today was too soon but I just wanted a chance to video, try it out see where I am with it. I learned--it is going to take some time and creativity to be able to make so many quick transitions together at a fast trot/canter online. Also that Try was a bit unconfident or irritated after having done this yesterday. She started a little unconfident after getting shaken up yesterday and then got irritated when I wasn't fast enuf for her and she started the ear pinning especially objecting to change of direction in the falling leaf. I did wear aerobic shoes with support--much better than my riding boots that are shot.
Issue 3: We did the stick to me--turns away and change of direction online in the field--it was really good--I remembered to lead with the line before using the stick/string and she was with me much better today than yesterday. We also played with this for a minute or two in the round pen at liberty--needed one reminder than it was going well. Good tho to get it really established online first.
Then we cooled down, started over, tacked up--western saddle--calm easy walk and joy then canter 3 laps each way (mile) with a break in the middle--anytime the gait wasn't rhythmical we circled.
Tomorrow: back to some no stirrups work for my strength building. Also Keystone came down lame yesterday and is on stall rest for a week so I have some time to concentrate on stuff from the weekend with Berin before applying the L1 stuff to what Keystone and I have been doing. Hopefully time tomorrow to get him out and groom him, love on him some.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Day 3 of Berin Macfarlane - private session - 1 hour
PLAYED with the 45' line in the field--idea get us both REALLY moving--canter/run--traveling circles, falling leaf, backward S, yoyo, sideways. Careful Try is not leaning on the rope. Should be fun, good for respect, get Try moving, make a difference in what we are doing overall. Do ?? 1-2 times per week in the field and ?? take music/film. Bring Try's life up AND DOWN.
Round pen: stick to me (still online) turning away from Try and lead with rope then flick with string to HQ. Vary with change of direction: draw backing straight back and redirect.
Round pen: stick to me (still online) turning away from Try and lead with rope then flick with string to HQ. Vary with change of direction: draw backing straight back and redirect.
Day 2 of Berin Macfarlane clinic (L1/2)
Day 2
Simulations of the circling game: Upward transitions like the send, pull rope to keep rope on the ground, downward trans turn in opposite direction and use stick first then wiggle rope.
Also power position is 2nd position parallel lunge away from horse: if horse is circling you, keep rope low at the hips and do keep two hands on rope all the time.
In the field 2 songs worth of grazing. Then porcupineon the leg. We did not progress beyond a phase 3.
On the rail driving starting with stick on the withers then moving farther away and see if can keep Try on the fence. Homework.
Circle downward transitions: remember to use stick waving before the rope wiggle. Try actually knew this--wish I had used it to teach--I think Try learned to slow from stick wiggle in front at liberty.
Sideways: when she persists in leaving butt behind—tap it phase 4 then completely quit. That gives time for her to consider and I am being more particular.
Squeeze game: we did this all over including over the jump, on the pedestal, sideways over the barrels etc. This is one of Try’s best games because she is so LB.
Putting games to purpose: touch it game. Try loves this game. Good to make the object more challenging for Try to find. Also weave--we had a good one at a trot from ??10' away.
Riding preps: saddling procedure, playing games including around the tree all three gaits, and jumping a barrel. Then mount. Lateral flexion. The walk/weave/trot weave. Finished with lateral flexion into indirect rein/HQ disengage while maintaining lateral flexion after completing the HQ disengagement.
Homework: being able to swing the saddle onto Try's back starting with a fence. Need pic of position. Also the knot to store halter is different.
Simulations of the circling game: Upward transitions like the send, pull rope to keep rope on the ground, downward trans turn in opposite direction and use stick first then wiggle rope.
Also power position is 2nd position parallel lunge away from horse: if horse is circling you, keep rope low at the hips and do keep two hands on rope all the time.
In the field 2 songs worth of grazing. Then porcupineon the leg. We did not progress beyond a phase 3.
On the rail driving starting with stick on the withers then moving farther away and see if can keep Try on the fence. Homework.
Circle downward transitions: remember to use stick waving before the rope wiggle. Try actually knew this--wish I had used it to teach--I think Try learned to slow from stick wiggle in front at liberty.
Sideways: when she persists in leaving butt behind—tap it phase 4 then completely quit. That gives time for her to consider and I am being more particular.
Squeeze game: we did this all over including over the jump, on the pedestal, sideways over the barrels etc. This is one of Try’s best games because she is so LB.
Putting games to purpose: touch it game. Try loves this game. Good to make the object more challenging for Try to find. Also weave--we had a good one at a trot from ??10' away.
Riding preps: saddling procedure, playing games including around the tree all three gaits, and jumping a barrel. Then mount. Lateral flexion. The walk/weave/trot weave. Finished with lateral flexion into indirect rein/HQ disengage while maintaining lateral flexion after completing the HQ disengagement.
Homework: being able to swing the saddle onto Try's back starting with a fence. Need pic of position. Also the knot to store halter is different.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Day 1 of Berin Macfarlane clinic--notes
DAY 1
Berin Macfarlane clinic June 26-28
7 games
Friendly: This was way more extensive than what we normally do and Try got not only really relaxed but did not mind the stick/string etc in her teat area. The usual with stick and string, plastic bag. Also skipping which Try took at first as cue to diseng HQ—by circling out and coming in and rubbing with the friendly hand closest to the body she remained relaxed.
Porcupine: Most under used game and I can see that I have not been using phases just pushing Try around at a phase 3. We did backing from the bridge of the nose, FQ yield—ok two methods to help Try to stay on her HQ, HQ yield—forearm on withers, tilt head then rub HQ yield spot before asking for yield then rub to a stop—friendly. Note: spot is farther front/closer to where leg would be if you were riding. Later we did yield by the ear—lots of friendly.
Driving: Front end from fingers, HQ from a look? Zone 3 with stick on her withers—changing sides by changing hands with the stick still on the withers then drive HQ (with me walking around) then FQ. HQ yield walk away to give purpose. Swing rope at the nose to get a back up.
Yoyo: On the rail, backups using stick on the rope. Also yoyo between trees—using little overhand flick instead of usual phase 4 when Try hesitated and she went straighter because she was thinking about backing. Otherwise—nice from slow finger wave. But that doesn’t have to be my phase 1—could be i.e. just holding one finger up.
Circling: Game over when she has a good attitude to start reinforcing good feelings on the circle. Don’t be so concerned about the ears. Use obstacles, traveling circles or reward by doing something else entirely that she thinks is fun.
Berin Macfarlane clinic June 26-28
7 games
Friendly: This was way more extensive than what we normally do and Try got not only really relaxed but did not mind the stick/string etc in her teat area. The usual with stick and string, plastic bag. Also skipping which Try took at first as cue to diseng HQ—by circling out and coming in and rubbing with the friendly hand closest to the body she remained relaxed.
Porcupine: Most under used game and I can see that I have not been using phases just pushing Try around at a phase 3. We did backing from the bridge of the nose, FQ yield—ok two methods to help Try to stay on her HQ, HQ yield—forearm on withers, tilt head then rub HQ yield spot before asking for yield then rub to a stop—friendly. Note: spot is farther front/closer to where leg would be if you were riding. Later we did yield by the ear—lots of friendly.
Driving: Front end from fingers, HQ from a look? Zone 3 with stick on her withers—changing sides by changing hands with the stick still on the withers then drive HQ (with me walking around) then FQ. HQ yield walk away to give purpose. Swing rope at the nose to get a back up.
Yoyo: On the rail, backups using stick on the rope. Also yoyo between trees—using little overhand flick instead of usual phase 4 when Try hesitated and she went straighter because she was thinking about backing. Otherwise—nice from slow finger wave. But that doesn’t have to be my phase 1—could be i.e. just holding one finger up.
Circling: Game over when she has a good attitude to start reinforcing good feelings on the circle. Don’t be so concerned about the ears. Use obstacles, traveling circles or reward by doing something else entirely that she thinks is fun.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
WOW I LOVE riding with Keystone in the field
I had so much fun. Lesson/Bethanna/Keystone in the field. Keystone doesn't go LBE like Try does!! Bethanna gave me the challenge of "galloping" Keystone uphill and slowing him w/reins and driving w/seat/legs downhill. Uphill we really got it, even a little true galop, downhill Bethanna had set me up for success. A few flying lead changes but I wasn't prepared so Keystone did them without my help. (Will get em next lesson!)
Otherwise packing for the clinic with Berin Macfarlane this weekend.
Otherwise packing for the clinic with Berin Macfarlane this weekend.
Goal for Thursday and Friday
Goal: get some rest and get everything together for clinic this Saturday, Sunday, Monday with Berin Macfarlane. Riding lesson today with Keystone in the field, dressage saddle. Probable good canter in the ring for Try to prepare her for the weekend.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 2: riding and online/liberty for 2 horses per day (in the heat)
Got to the barn at 7am and home at 11:30! Was tired and spacey when I got up this am. And kinda tired and spacey now that I'm home. Hope I can remember ...
Try gets the award for working through her "its-too-hot-to-do-anything" attitude. She came in hot and irritated from the pasture at 7am. Cooled her off with wet towel and then nice grooming. Went out back for liberty and she showed some sass and then got over it. We played with 4 feet on the pedestal for the first time in ages, sideways towards on the right side and some stick to me and draw on the circle.
Then we rode bareback again today as she is still missing a shoe. High point was Try taking off at a big trot (for her) and posting trot/no stirrups and even being able to ride it in my body--no hands/reins on the neck--i.e. no hands and no stirrups posting trot. Anyway did nearly 5 laps in all and it was fun. Canter did more than yesterday but it wasn't as relaxed--either pounding on front end or trashy--tomorrow I plan to canter the usual 6 laps on the rail in a saddle to get a nice relaxed gait.
Keystone: gets the award for sticking out the second big ride of the day with me.
On Line: concentration not as good for either of us. Head down is getting better all the time. Not moving at the mounting block is improved. Touch me to the mounting block is improved. Backing and HQ diseng on the circle pretty good. Sideways a few really nice clean steps.
Riding: dressage saddle: 2 point, posting trot and canter. Need to be foreward more at the canter to have contact with neck to follow his rhythm.
Try gets the award for working through her "its-too-hot-to-do-anything" attitude. She came in hot and irritated from the pasture at 7am. Cooled her off with wet towel and then nice grooming. Went out back for liberty and she showed some sass and then got over it. We played with 4 feet on the pedestal for the first time in ages, sideways towards on the right side and some stick to me and draw on the circle.
Then we rode bareback again today as she is still missing a shoe. High point was Try taking off at a big trot (for her) and posting trot/no stirrups and even being able to ride it in my body--no hands/reins on the neck--i.e. no hands and no stirrups posting trot. Anyway did nearly 5 laps in all and it was fun. Canter did more than yesterday but it wasn't as relaxed--either pounding on front end or trashy--tomorrow I plan to canter the usual 6 laps on the rail in a saddle to get a nice relaxed gait.
Keystone: gets the award for sticking out the second big ride of the day with me.
On Line: concentration not as good for either of us. Head down is getting better all the time. Not moving at the mounting block is improved. Touch me to the mounting block is improved. Backing and HQ diseng on the circle pretty good. Sideways a few really nice clean steps.
Riding: dressage saddle: 2 point, posting trot and canter. Need to be foreward more at the canter to have contact with neck to follow his rhythm.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
My first full two horse day: on the ground and riding in the heat!!
Keystone gets the award for best attitude and improved on line thinking.
OnLine: yoyo phases--almost getting backup from phase 1 and beginnings of understanding not just reacting.
circling HQ diseng--two good ones
sideways--good at first then fell apart--I need to go slower so he is thinking and not just reacting.
traveling circle into touch it--carrot slice on the pedestal--thinking here also.
Riding: basic 2 point and posting trot, posting trot 4 laps without stirrups and not a big deal! Then 6 laps of canter. Good energy.
Try gets the award for best bareback canter of my life!
Liberty: It was hot and no shade: relax 1st, remember dwell T between things, Add chg dir on the partial circle from fairly close, draw on the circle. Also catch me game on the circle when she left me. First time stick to me with no ropes/carrot stick nothing—walk stop and back.
Freestyle: bareback pad: missing a shoe so easy ride, ride gaits in my upper body at walk and trot—downward transitions without any further cue/canter in small circle area was the best EVER—on the buckle, on my balance point and I felt completely strong. Thanks to no stirrups posting trot!!
OnLine: yoyo phases--almost getting backup from phase 1 and beginnings of understanding not just reacting.
circling HQ diseng--two good ones
sideways--good at first then fell apart--I need to go slower so he is thinking and not just reacting.
traveling circle into touch it--carrot slice on the pedestal--thinking here also.
Riding: basic 2 point and posting trot, posting trot 4 laps without stirrups and not a big deal! Then 6 laps of canter. Good energy.
Try gets the award for best bareback canter of my life!
Liberty: It was hot and no shade: relax 1st, remember dwell T between things, Add chg dir on the partial circle from fairly close, draw on the circle. Also catch me game on the circle when she left me. First time stick to me with no ropes/carrot stick nothing—walk stop and back.
Freestyle: bareback pad: missing a shoe so easy ride, ride gaits in my upper body at walk and trot—downward transitions without any further cue/canter in small circle area was the best EVER—on the buckle, on my balance point and I felt completely strong. Thanks to no stirrups posting trot!!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Trail ride
Trail ride was very interesting today--I learned lots.
1. Ruby rode Tonka instead of Splash and Try keyed into his energy. I did not play with Try before riding and I know better--just because she is super calm and confident on a trail ride, doesn't mean that I don't want her looking to me for leadership. She trotted nervously for awhile then settled down and was herself. It would be interesting to either play on the ground or hack for 10 minutes before going out on the trail in terms of relationship.
2. I feel good that the ditch and one little spook were non events. The day was good for my self-confidence as I always feel that things can go wrong on trail rides.
1. Ruby rode Tonka instead of Splash and Try keyed into his energy. I did not play with Try before riding and I know better--just because she is super calm and confident on a trail ride, doesn't mean that I don't want her looking to me for leadership. She trotted nervously for awhile then settled down and was herself. It would be interesting to either play on the ground or hack for 10 minutes before going out on the trail in terms of relationship.
2. I feel good that the ditch and one little spook were non events. The day was good for my self-confidence as I always feel that things can go wrong on trail rides.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday Keystone AND Try
Keystone:
On Line: We were distracted in the ring but played with yoyo, circling diseng HQ stop, and sideways games. Backing started well but Keystone got distracted and I didn't get him focusing on the phases just backing. Three times in a row good HQ disengage to end the circling. On the rail nice sideways on his left side.
Freestyle: dressage saddle, rope haltamore, walking playing with concepts from latest SC dvd for fluidity/passenger/ and Keystone's confidence. Also a little trotting.
Then nice EQ bath for Keystone.
Try: Liberty: Try was feeling left out so we went out back to the round pen and reviewed the stick to me draw and backwards S draw from a farther distance then circling on the rail walk and TROT--backing to draw worked even from the other side of the round corral. Then shower/treats.
On Line: We were distracted in the ring but played with yoyo, circling diseng HQ stop, and sideways games. Backing started well but Keystone got distracted and I didn't get him focusing on the phases just backing. Three times in a row good HQ disengage to end the circling. On the rail nice sideways on his left side.
Freestyle: dressage saddle, rope haltamore, walking playing with concepts from latest SC dvd for fluidity/passenger/ and Keystone's confidence. Also a little trotting.
Then nice EQ bath for Keystone.
Try: Liberty: Try was feeling left out so we went out back to the round pen and reviewed the stick to me draw and backwards S draw from a farther distance then circling on the rail walk and TROT--backing to draw worked even from the other side of the round corral. Then shower/treats.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Good day with Try on Friday
On Line: repeated draw exercises but on a circle with just a hint of pinned ears at the send. Draw was good. Next time in round pen/liberty repeat the stick to me and backward S/figure 8 to be sure they are still solid for draw then move on to circling on the rail.
Freestyle riding:
For me: pilates and no stirrups--bareback pad
Bareback pad--weave--Try was great--only needed cueing at the ends of the weave. She really knew her pattern. Did weave at walk and jog. No reins/stick/leg etc.
Also bareback: two circles cantering tracking left--felt great when I got a good canter--not so good when canter was trashy--somehow I am cueing her to do this when I am bareback????
Saddling/mounting: reviewed pick me up at the pedestal, western saddle still too heavy even standing on the pedestal.
Western saddle: finished with 3 laps each way canter--casual rein--circling in the corners when she would speed up--overall nice consistent gait.
Thank you Try for a lovely day.
Freestyle riding:
For me: pilates and no stirrups--bareback pad
Bareback pad--weave--Try was great--only needed cueing at the ends of the weave. She really knew her pattern. Did weave at walk and jog. No reins/stick/leg etc.
Also bareback: two circles cantering tracking left--felt great when I got a good canter--not so good when canter was trashy--somehow I am cueing her to do this when I am bareback????
Saddling/mounting: reviewed pick me up at the pedestal, western saddle still too heavy even standing on the pedestal.
Western saddle: finished with 3 laps each way canter--casual rein--circling in the corners when she would speed up--overall nice consistent gait.
Thank you Try for a lovely day.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Joyous Day
Keystone: On Line: games 1-3 good, yoyo Keystone finally getting the idea of backing from phase 1, also learning to put his head down for the halter and picking up all 4 feet from one side. Also small circle online today was first day he diseng HQ to stop--took a few asks to get it--this just was not in his repertoire.
Lesson: Finesse: taking contact at the sitting trot, posting trot and canter--sitting the canter on my balance point. At the end he actually rounded up thru his top line--I was driving with my legs for it to happen. Is that a Parelli consistent thing??? I can see how I could really progress in my riding with Keystone. Also this was the first ride in the dressage saddle--it was almost as comfy as the western saddle and I loved being more upright as opposed to the forward system/close contact saddle.
Try: Liberty: great draw--did several backward S patterns, figure 8 and also sideways on the rail with change of direction.
Magic Day!!!!
Lesson: Finesse: taking contact at the sitting trot, posting trot and canter--sitting the canter on my balance point. At the end he actually rounded up thru his top line--I was driving with my legs for it to happen. Is that a Parelli consistent thing??? I can see how I could really progress in my riding with Keystone. Also this was the first ride in the dressage saddle--it was almost as comfy as the western saddle and I loved being more upright as opposed to the forward system/close contact saddle.
Try: Liberty: great draw--did several backward S patterns, figure 8 and also sideways on the rail with change of direction.
Magic Day!!!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Riding in the Field
Try and I rode in Matrix's pasture. It went pretty well but left me with questions.
Try wasn't in a bad mood, wasn't scared, some of the time was nice and relaxed and I could ride on the buckle and sped up going toward the gate. Although I was calm and fairly relaxed, I did not feel good about the speeding up as it was a sign she didn't want to be there. I thought we were doing this as something fun for Try!
I did canter clover leaf and think next time I would add small circles at each "leaf" where Try speeds wanting to go to the gate.
Partial disengagement and small circles--both relax the ribs??
Stop, consider, choose:
Stop when feel a negative emotion: i.e. that Try wants to go to the gate/rejection
Consider: Its not about me--so what IS the benefit of riding in the field then? exercise, my confidence in riding when Try is extroverted in a large space.
Choose: to add small circles to a larger clover leaf so Try and I can have good communication re smooth canter gait in the pattern and she chooses/takes responsibillity for staying on the pattern.
Try wasn't in a bad mood, wasn't scared, some of the time was nice and relaxed and I could ride on the buckle and sped up going toward the gate. Although I was calm and fairly relaxed, I did not feel good about the speeding up as it was a sign she didn't want to be there. I thought we were doing this as something fun for Try!
I did canter clover leaf and think next time I would add small circles at each "leaf" where Try speeds wanting to go to the gate.
Partial disengagement and small circles--both relax the ribs??
Stop, consider, choose:
Stop when feel a negative emotion: i.e. that Try wants to go to the gate/rejection
Consider: Its not about me--so what IS the benefit of riding in the field then? exercise, my confidence in riding when Try is extroverted in a large space.
Choose: to add small circles to a larger clover leaf so Try and I can have good communication re smooth canter gait in the pattern and she chooses/takes responsibillity for staying on the pattern.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Pride
Well--is it ok to say that I'm proud of myself?
Today I repeated the basic riding of yesterday with Keystone. Just did it--no fuss--including the no stirrups and canter--no one else there at the time.
Also Keystone and I reviewed games 1-4 and touch it. He has improved in putting his head down (porcupine), easy 360s HQ/FQ yields porcupine and driving. yoyo--backing from phase 3 and no issues with the draw. Lots of friendly.
Try: stick to me in the round pen for a few minutes again with my backing and draw to me, occasionally adding the change of direction. Stopping/treats. Also played around with stick to me turning into and away from her. She enjoyed showing off for Katie and Jen.
Today I repeated the basic riding of yesterday with Keystone. Just did it--no fuss--including the no stirrups and canter--no one else there at the time.
Also Keystone and I reviewed games 1-4 and touch it. He has improved in putting his head down (porcupine), easy 360s HQ/FQ yields porcupine and driving. yoyo--backing from phase 3 and no issues with the draw. Lots of friendly.
Try: stick to me in the round pen for a few minutes again with my backing and draw to me, occasionally adding the change of direction. Stopping/treats. Also played around with stick to me turning into and away from her. She enjoyed showing off for Katie and Jen.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Draw and Homework
Improvement!! walking stick to me on the rail in round pen--I back and she comes to me and gets a treat rubs etc varied with occasional change of direction and repeat other direction. This was really good and establishing the idea that my backing up like that is a great thing and cue for her to come to me. Did this before and after ride.
Homework: 2 laps each direction, trotting--2 point, posting trot, no stirrups and canter. 16 laps/2.6 miles. Even tho it was hot I was less tired.
Was home by 10am with energy to spare.
Homework: 2 laps each direction, trotting--2 point, posting trot, no stirrups and canter. 16 laps/2.6 miles. Even tho it was hot I was less tired.
Was home by 10am with energy to spare.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Change of Direction (i.e. Draw)
1. The draw in change of direction is an issue at liberty circling on the rail at a trot or canter: I can draw by looking at HQ but simply backing up did not work today.
2. Online: Try gets snarky ears for circling game and change of direction at trot and canter.
3. Circling on the rail--better to get closer to draw.
4. Suggest: more rest when she comes in, the harder it is to come/the longer to rest. So Try can understand that coming to me is the source of safety/comfort/friendly/treats.
5. Also varied it with walking the figure 8 at liberty and rewarding the draw. Also walking stick to me on the rail short distance and rewarding the draw.
2. Online: Try gets snarky ears for circling game and change of direction at trot and canter.
3. Circling on the rail--better to get closer to draw.
4. Suggest: more rest when she comes in, the harder it is to come/the longer to rest. So Try can understand that coming to me is the source of safety/comfort/friendly/treats.
5. Also varied it with walking the figure 8 at liberty and rewarding the draw. Also walking stick to me on the rail short distance and rewarding the draw.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday
Got to the barn at 7am.
Try Online and Liberty in the round pen: We played various ways toward change of direction at liberty and I need more research as it happens online but Try doesn't like it and liberty not so much. Cue: both from 2 eyes and my backup. reward with stopping and treat. Make the undesirable thing difficult--continue to circle????
Riding: played for the first time with dressage saddle/stirrups/rope reins/parelli bridle plus confidence snaffle.
Pilates warmup and considered Linda's alignment/use of muscles etc (forgot bicep)and to improve this I need to do it longer.
9 step backup and a little contact--film and send to Kelly.
also did no stirrups--only 3 laps and ??harder in dressage saddle??
little bit of canter
Try Online and Liberty in the round pen: We played various ways toward change of direction at liberty and I need more research as it happens online but Try doesn't like it and liberty not so much. Cue: both from 2 eyes and my backup. reward with stopping and treat. Make the undesirable thing difficult--continue to circle????
Riding: played for the first time with dressage saddle/stirrups/rope reins/parelli bridle plus confidence snaffle.
Pilates warmup and considered Linda's alignment/use of muscles etc (forgot bicep)and to improve this I need to do it longer.
9 step backup and a little contact--film and send to Kelly.
also did no stirrups--only 3 laps and ??harder in dressage saddle??
little bit of canter
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday
What an interesting day today. Adding the LBE info keeps changing my thinking.
Riding lesson today in the field. Try was pretty LBE as expected. Bethanna helped me to block Try's tendency to go to the gate and to go from my balance point to a more forward position rather than constantly adjusting the reins from casual to concentrated as Try was transitioning so quickly. Try was in a good mood and seemed to be enjoying her self pretty much. Actually, she might have like to take off at a galop but I don't feel confident with that nor the stamina to ride it as long as it might take for Try to have her fill of it. Not bad for a 19 year old.
Keystone in the round pen. He seems mildly right brain to me--maybe even cusp as well LB/RB. Certainly not as confident as Try by a long shot. We did friendly, porky head down, figure 8 for the first time and continued playing with touch it.
Started watching the June gold dvd--great stuff--1. Pat and Sam on test your liberty and 2. Linda and Leslie on what it takes for Leslie to ride Remmer in Linda's absence.
Riding lesson today in the field. Try was pretty LBE as expected. Bethanna helped me to block Try's tendency to go to the gate and to go from my balance point to a more forward position rather than constantly adjusting the reins from casual to concentrated as Try was transitioning so quickly. Try was in a good mood and seemed to be enjoying her self pretty much. Actually, she might have like to take off at a galop but I don't feel confident with that nor the stamina to ride it as long as it might take for Try to have her fill of it. Not bad for a 19 year old.
Keystone in the round pen. He seems mildly right brain to me--maybe even cusp as well LB/RB. Certainly not as confident as Try by a long shot. We did friendly, porky head down, figure 8 for the first time and continued playing with touch it.
Started watching the June gold dvd--great stuff--1. Pat and Sam on test your liberty and 2. Linda and Leslie on what it takes for Leslie to ride Remmer in Linda's absence.
This in from Stacey and Linda re horsenality cusp scores
"Hi Elizabeth!
I'm finally getting back to you, had a couple of weeks of madly writing lots of stuff, including the new information on cuspal Horsenalities.
Reading your modified report was actually great confirmation for me because the problem with people borrowing someone else's report on LBE (as in your case) is that this is not the core horsenality, so only parts of it will apply. So you have to start as LBI, the main training concerns are LBI, but as soon as the horse gets motivated (which will happen more quickly when they're on the cusp) you need some LBE tips - also how to recognize it.
So what you've done for Try is great - you took the LBE parts that would relate when Try goes there. I must say I am impressed by your grasp of this, you obviously have put a lot of time and effort into understanding horse behavior in terms of horsenality!
The reports that have been launched now have the cuspal information automatically attached. We will then be going back through our Silver and Gold members whose horses showed cusp scores and making that portion available as soon as possible.
I trust all is going well with you and Try :)
Yours naturally,
Linda"
I'm finally getting back to you, had a couple of weeks of madly writing lots of stuff, including the new information on cuspal Horsenalities.
Reading your modified report was actually great confirmation for me because the problem with people borrowing someone else's report on LBE (as in your case) is that this is not the core horsenality, so only parts of it will apply. So you have to start as LBI, the main training concerns are LBI, but as soon as the horse gets motivated (which will happen more quickly when they're on the cusp) you need some LBE tips - also how to recognize it.
So what you've done for Try is great - you took the LBE parts that would relate when Try goes there. I must say I am impressed by your grasp of this, you obviously have put a lot of time and effort into understanding horse behavior in terms of horsenality!
The reports that have been launched now have the cuspal information automatically attached. We will then be going back through our Silver and Gold members whose horses showed cusp scores and making that portion available as soon as possible.
I trust all is going well with you and Try :)
Yours naturally,
Linda"
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Update
Sunday: day off.
Monday: not feeling well, but was able to do my no-stirrups strength exercises with Keystone and spend a few minutes with Try on stick to me from the May mastery dvd On line and Liberty/balance and counter balance. All was lovely.
Tuesday: trail ride with Try, Ruby and Splash. Try was a super star--she led the way much of the ride with great confidence. Did not even need reins--she knew what she was doing and was happy and curious, looking all around. My great thanks to Ruby for making this happen.
Wednesday: catch up day at home and study/reconsider goals.
Monday: not feeling well, but was able to do my no-stirrups strength exercises with Keystone and spend a few minutes with Try on stick to me from the May mastery dvd On line and Liberty/balance and counter balance. All was lovely.
Tuesday: trail ride with Try, Ruby and Splash. Try was a super star--she led the way much of the ride with great confidence. Did not even need reins--she knew what she was doing and was happy and curious, looking all around. My great thanks to Ruby for making this happen.
Wednesday: catch up day at home and study/reconsider goals.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Saturday
On Line
Try: really nice sideways with change of direction, backwards 1/4 turns and yoyo draw--from watching May mastery lesson
Keystone: progress thru 7 games plus touch it. Need more fun, friendly, dwell, grazing, touch it.
Try: really nice sideways with change of direction, backwards 1/4 turns and yoyo draw--from watching May mastery lesson
Keystone: progress thru 7 games plus touch it. Need more fun, friendly, dwell, grazing, touch it.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday
Try and I had a big morning:
1. played online with material from May mastery dvd: balance and counter balance. Did sideways and the change of direction and counter balance of the backing 1/4 turns. Then change of direction on the circle was lovely tracking left but got the nasty ears tracking right???? So Try decided she would like to move and I offered to help her with ??20 laps of canter--relaxed but mostly snarky. Afterwards we went on to some bareback freestyle: the best ever question box pattern--she soooooo knew it and I did not need anything but occasional bit of leg!! Then I did a little no stirrups posting trot for my strength. Cathy arrived and she and Shirley Try and I walked and trotted in Matrix's pasture with a nice big hill to go up and down.
Finished with Keystone in round pen. HOT by then and his first time in round pen--not hugely successful--just neutral. Next time do in the ring again, in the cool of the day and maybe play with the tarp.
Watch the level 1 online for ideas for Keystone and reward the May mastery dvd.
1. played online with material from May mastery dvd: balance and counter balance. Did sideways and the change of direction and counter balance of the backing 1/4 turns. Then change of direction on the circle was lovely tracking left but got the nasty ears tracking right???? So Try decided she would like to move and I offered to help her with ??20 laps of canter--relaxed but mostly snarky. Afterwards we went on to some bareback freestyle: the best ever question box pattern--she soooooo knew it and I did not need anything but occasional bit of leg!! Then I did a little no stirrups posting trot for my strength. Cathy arrived and she and Shirley Try and I walked and trotted in Matrix's pasture with a nice big hill to go up and down.
Finished with Keystone in round pen. HOT by then and his first time in round pen--not hugely successful--just neutral. Next time do in the ring again, in the cool of the day and maybe play with the tarp.
Watch the level 1 online for ideas for Keystone and reward the May mastery dvd.
Returning to blog
Well, I guess I am returning to blogging--my idea to keep diary on hard drive instead, review notes daily and weekly has been putting too much pressure on me. That may have worked for law school which was intellectual learning but with learning that is emotional/intellectual/physical I seem to need more time to process so I think weekly review of diary and twice a month review study notes and continue to make notes from study of dvds etc at a more leisurely pace.
Victory: Tuesday Try and I will join Ruby and Splash for a trail ride.
Today's plan:
Try and I
1. On Line: Watched the May gold dvd on exercises to counter balance and preparation for liberty. I really liked some of the smooth changes of direction and want to try them today.
2. Freestyle: bareback pad, carrot stick play with patterns walk and trot. Perhaps get western saddle for canter.
Keystone: follow up for a few minutes on line: porcupine head down, lots of friendly, yoyo and perhaps play with circling a little.
Victory: Tuesday Try and I will join Ruby and Splash for a trail ride.
Today's plan:
Try and I
1. On Line: Watched the May gold dvd on exercises to counter balance and preparation for liberty. I really liked some of the smooth changes of direction and want to try them today.
2. Freestyle: bareback pad, carrot stick play with patterns walk and trot. Perhaps get western saddle for canter.
Keystone: follow up for a few minutes on line: porcupine head down, lots of friendly, yoyo and perhaps play with circling a little.
Lovely day yesterday
Yesterday I had my first riding lesson with Keystone in two months and was pleased.
Keystone and I are playing with some Parelli basics this week also. I love the fact that he is so soft and relaxed and I can use light cueing even as I teach. Anyway, friendly is good--he is sensitive about his head. Porcupine: good and we are starting to learn to put our head down on cue so we can halter the Parelli way. Driving: good, even soft, nice 360s except that HQ requires some friendly so that its not a "ball" (as in ball/chair).
yoyo: he is getting the idea and backing from a phase 3, and draw is getting better as well, as he understands--he does seem to want to come be with me as a safe spot. We have been thinking of him as LBI but he feels RBI as well, perhaps because this is a vastly different learning experience for him. Certainly he is not as extremely left brain as Try.
circling: wonder of wonders, only a light send is required--and no problem with the allow with my being at neutral or upward transitions. Downward transitions--we need a better joint understanding--I think I may be confusing him. I am sure he has been longed on a line in the past but don't know how he was cued--Bethanna doesn't know either as no one at Rollover has ever longed him. Anyway, yesterday (day 2) he was just getting the idea of the HQ disengagement to stop, turn and face and ask permission to come in. I am amazed that this is happening so quickly and such lovely circling for a horse that needs encouragement to maintain gait for a rider.
Sideways: not yet.
Squeeze: this will be easy.
Touch it: Just starting to think about driving to move from place to place.
Keystone and I are playing with some Parelli basics this week also. I love the fact that he is so soft and relaxed and I can use light cueing even as I teach. Anyway, friendly is good--he is sensitive about his head. Porcupine: good and we are starting to learn to put our head down on cue so we can halter the Parelli way. Driving: good, even soft, nice 360s except that HQ requires some friendly so that its not a "ball" (as in ball/chair).
yoyo: he is getting the idea and backing from a phase 3, and draw is getting better as well, as he understands--he does seem to want to come be with me as a safe spot. We have been thinking of him as LBI but he feels RBI as well, perhaps because this is a vastly different learning experience for him. Certainly he is not as extremely left brain as Try.
circling: wonder of wonders, only a light send is required--and no problem with the allow with my being at neutral or upward transitions. Downward transitions--we need a better joint understanding--I think I may be confusing him. I am sure he has been longed on a line in the past but don't know how he was cued--Bethanna doesn't know either as no one at Rollover has ever longed him. Anyway, yesterday (day 2) he was just getting the idea of the HQ disengagement to stop, turn and face and ask permission to come in. I am amazed that this is happening so quickly and such lovely circling for a horse that needs encouragement to maintain gait for a rider.
Sideways: not yet.
Squeeze: this will be easy.
Touch it: Just starting to think about driving to move from place to place.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Update
1. Try and I have been attempting to come to terms on L3 liberty--concentration for the full 10 minutes is an issue and getting compulsories done in 10 minutes without lighting a fire under a calm, slowing moving Try as issue. Lighting a fire is not desirable LOL as it causes a loss of thinking.
2. I have signed up for 2 day clinic and 1 hour private time with Berin Macfarlane for the end of the month.
3. I am entering a 1/2 lease of Keystone to add in a different riding experience for the summer. Plan is to do my basic riding lessons with Keystone and my no-stirrups posting trot homework. (3 days per week total) This should allow for more time and flexibility for Parelli with Try. Will also probably bring Keystone along in L1/L2--lacking is sideways online and ??freestyle--I think its there--just confusing to Keystone that he can take responsibility. (LBI/RBI)
2. I have signed up for 2 day clinic and 1 hour private time with Berin Macfarlane for the end of the month.
3. I am entering a 1/2 lease of Keystone to add in a different riding experience for the summer. Plan is to do my basic riding lessons with Keystone and my no-stirrups posting trot homework. (3 days per week total) This should allow for more time and flexibility for Parelli with Try. Will also probably bring Keystone along in L1/L2--lacking is sideways online and ??freestyle--I think its there--just confusing to Keystone that he can take responsibility. (LBI/RBI)
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