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.
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