This message is from: crystal...@aol.com In a message dated 10/13/09 1:47:17 PM, owner-fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com writes:
> Each and every time that I mount > Henry, I practice lateral flexion and then disengagement of his > hindquarters. > Throughout our workout (whatever it may be), I practice one-rein stops at > a > walk/trot (not confident enough to do at a canter - emotional fitness for > "me" > to work on) > wow, that is the one thing that i also do before every ride. the first riding teacher i had in 2001, when i got my first horse, taught everyone how to move the feet on the ground before we even got on. and the emergency stop and dismount. i STILL do turns on the forehand, and on the hocks with him on the ground before i even mount up. then i do them again on him. but i never see anyone teach that........she always told me YOU control the feet. laurie and oz Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
