More on riding...

[prowler1971]

I cantered in my lesson today. It's the first time I've cantered since... well... in a while. Indicates to me my instructor has a lot more faith in my riding ability. Other people riding (okay, a teenage girl) commented my riding was getting better also. Normally getting this sort of feedback from teenagers means little to me, but when it comes to riding horses, they all know more than me. Anyway, I'll take any compliment I can get. Also struck up a conversation with a little girl's mother who was watching her daughter's lesson. It was just before mine. This little girl nearly gave up last week but decided to come back and try a different horse. I told her how great she was doing and maybe someday, I could go over jumps too. That's right, the 6 year old is a better rider than me. I'm used to it. Everything I've done in the past has been western riding so it's like I'm learning all over again. And it's great. My balance is better and my overall riding is better.

Also, due to my copious free time, I've offered to help out around the farm in trade for riding time. So I'll get to ride more during the week.

YAY!

Comments

[kalisti23.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[keimel.livejournal.com]

There's one about the same age at the barn I'm riding at. It's slightly embarassing to have kids that young being so much better, but hey, gotta learn sometime!

I figure on the long term I'll try and live vicariously through my kids. Gotta wonder when the older one will be ready to start riding ;)

Making progress is good.

[prowler1971.livejournal.com]

I see kids riding real young. Clearly it's more popular among young girls than young boys. I have no idea why. Maybe it's getting your balls plastered into a saddle.

I wish I'd learned to ride as a kid. Not just for the jousting aspect, but it's just so much fun. And it's easier to learn new skills as a kid.

but what about

[dannarra.livejournal.com]

There was that little 4 year old boy who rode the pony at the auction really well.

Re: but what about

[prowler1971.livejournal.com]

Western

Re: but what about

[dannarra.livejournal.com]

you just said riding, not fancy stuff.

So there.

[kaige-of-ct.livejournal.com]

I think the canter is my most favorite of gaits. Once you get the balance thing down and you're not worried so much about what you're doing..it really is incredibly exhilerating.

I enjoy it more than my motorcycle..and that's saying something ;)