tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post4097386185008528492..comments2023-10-10T09:18:31.563-07:00Comments on Pony Girl Rides Again: Saddleseat Lesson VideoPony Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-49843568533732898692010-03-02T08:56:15.457-08:002010-03-02T08:56:15.457-08:00I am SOOO far behind on reading posts. I saw this...I am SOOO far behind on reading posts. I saw this one up when I was at work, but our firewall blocks video, so I had to come back to it. I know nothing about huntseat and was fascinated watching this. Love the speed of the trot. Seems like perhaps the legs may be in a different position than when you ride english? More of a chair position? Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />I have also read about My Boys arthritis. I think it sounds like you are doing the right thing. My kids started on an old boy with arthritis. He did well for them. If I worried, my husband always reminded me that HE has arthritis, too, and it hasn't lessened his work load. LOL! We just hate to see our equine friends hurting.Tammy Vasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531335275070860886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-35363533063711232082010-02-21T09:22:28.746-08:002010-02-21T09:22:28.746-08:00woo hoo! Great job! And excellent job controllin...woo hoo! Great job! And excellent job controlling her in the full bridle- that's tough if you're not used to riding with 2 sets of reins. Most horses are pretty touchy in their full bridles, I'm also suprised she put you in that rather than a training snaffle with martingale to do for your first time. But you did a great job- tough work! Your body position was pretty steady too, especially good for only your 3rd or 4th time in that tack- way to go!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996477648644372068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-66145041957727501162010-02-18T19:05:15.653-08:002010-02-18T19:05:15.653-08:00That style of riding looks very different. I'm...That style of riding looks very different. I'm thinking of my dressage lessons. None of what I know from my twenty years of doing dressage looked like it would be any use. I think you did great!Maery Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897994913879836634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-20909037398670100062010-02-18T08:43:47.466-08:002010-02-18T08:43:47.466-08:00I think you look really great! I rode some saddle ...I think you look really great! I rode some saddle seat my first semester of college. It's a lot harder than it looks. I got to ride a horse named Strikes Highlights.He was a Scottsdale's top 10!!! It was more difficult than it looked!!But you did a great job!!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-40619777223176617392010-02-17T13:57:12.636-08:002010-02-17T13:57:12.636-08:00I'm sitting here at my office desk unconscious...I'm sitting here at my office desk unconsciously posting as I watch you go round and round. You're very wise to try something new, it all helps in the long run and makes you a better horseperson: better balance, better hands, a "smart" seat. Your horse will thank you, too.Jan Blawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697621979002856884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-6879768373915094012010-02-17T10:33:31.289-08:002010-02-17T10:33:31.289-08:00It looks like you did a great job. What a joy to ...It looks like you did a great job. What a joy to ride such a fantastic horse. She is beautiful! Next time I hope your trainer doesn't forget and tapes a lot more. I can't wait to see that!Trailbosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560979016510119034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-39574795177880842502010-02-16T23:33:28.840-08:002010-02-16T23:33:28.840-08:00WOW - that looked like hard work - good on you for...WOW - that looked like hard work - good on you for trying something new. I have just started dressage & jumping & it is great to take that deep breathe & go forward. A little scary at times but an awesome rush when you get it right.<br />Well Done!jazzabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981016719144141760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-71331018958422850712010-02-16T17:25:14.431-08:002010-02-16T17:25:14.431-08:00I admire how you are pushing yourself out of your ...I admire how you are pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358211415030563297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-88798957569480660292010-02-16T10:24:49.681-08:002010-02-16T10:24:49.681-08:00I love saddle seat ! If I had the Money that's...I love saddle seat ! If I had the Money that's what Id be doing ! I'd buy a Big ol NSH and GO STEPPIN in the Arab circuit!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15186503164318878838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-46265472568234568862010-02-16T05:18:42.933-08:002010-02-16T05:18:42.933-08:00I watched your video and you did GREAT! Keep it u...I watched your video and you did GREAT! Keep it up. I can't believe she put you in a full bridle the first time riding that mare. She has a light mouth and you were making her mad (not your fault of course) resulting in those hard to ride bobbles. Your instructor would have gotten you so much further if she had given you a snaffle, martingale and four reins to start with. She's a really nice horse to be able to lesson on.SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-22575319540776422972010-02-15T18:43:03.494-08:002010-02-15T18:43:03.494-08:00How great to have a video! That is really helpful...How great to have a video! That is really helpful. No wonder you are sore from posting. That is a fast trot! Can you say...1-2-1-2-1-2? Sounds like you are having a fun time visiting relatives! Enjoy the holiday!juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-85248353267536147872010-02-15T18:39:08.037-08:002010-02-15T18:39:08.037-08:00PG! I couldn't be prouder of you! Not even if ...PG! I couldn't be prouder of you! Not even if you were mine own kin! When you got it right, you sure could tell, Zoe rounded up and you had a few steps that were steller!! Good job! <br />Even though I have been riding for 50 years ( no that is NOT a typo) when I have a lesson I often leave the arena thinking, "How on earth do I manage to put one foot in front of the other?" I feel so e-ray-ard-tay-ed tay. (retarded)But that is because when I ride with out an instructor I am 'flowing' using muscle memory and not thinking about feet, heels, hands, shoulders breathe, what did she say, where am I going, did I do that already, did I do that right...etc.<br />YOu are gonna be great! Keep at it PG! I can't wait to see the video of you in a few more weeks!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-90961928035574639132010-02-15T18:04:51.724-08:002010-02-15T18:04:51.724-08:00Awesome! Enjoyed the video! I think it's great...Awesome! Enjoyed the video! I think it's great that your goal is to broaden your horizens a bit! Nothing wrong with that! Kudos!Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704537697611988375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-32810058823407402052010-02-15T15:14:47.234-08:002010-02-15T15:14:47.234-08:00Good job! I applaud you for the courage to step ou...Good job! I applaud you for the courage to step outside your comfort zone and just do it! <br /><br />Enjoy your time away. <br /><br />- DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-11020309644837188892010-02-15T15:14:17.650-08:002010-02-15T15:14:17.650-08:00Great video--I know it's always harder than it...Great video--I know it's always harder than it looks and a lot of effort goes into it, but you look good!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-89013460599651130562010-02-15T12:41:42.673-08:002010-02-15T12:41:42.673-08:00I rode arabians saddle seat for many years, here i...I rode arabians saddle seat for many years, here is an exercise for you, stand with the balls of your feet on a step with the heels hanging free and ankles flexed like you are riding, feet shoulder width apart, bend your knees slightly, back straight, eyes forward and hands like you are holding contact with the bit, elbows about 90 degtrees. <br />Now keeping eyes forward and your back straight do half squats as if you are posting. Put on a snappy song and ride a posting trot for the length of the song. <br />I promise you will strengthen those legs in 1/2 the time. Your hands will become more independent and your lower legs wiill stengthen.<br /><br />It was always an exercise I used with newer riders and myself when I felt weak from not being in a flat saddle enough.<br /><br />Good luck and KUDOS for trying something new.Glen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906745881273163379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-72210064166805527022010-02-15T12:36:57.798-08:002010-02-15T12:36:57.798-08:00Well, call me impressed my friend! You looked pret...Well, call me impressed my friend! You looked pretty darn good out there. Yes, there were some rough moments, but when you got it figured out, it was easy to see when and how smoothly you both moved together.<br />It's so interesting how Zoe obviously knows just how she should be ridden and expects it. And when she isn't ridden correctly, she immediately lets her rider know. She's not mean about it, but she is an honest fair teacher. Definetely not a beginner lesson horse at all. I bet you feel honored to be able to ride her, because I'm sure they don't let anyone ride such a talented horse either.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how you progress as you work with Saddle Seat riding more. It looks so exhausting. I bet your lessons aren't too long. I don't think I'd be able to walk properly for a day or two afterwards. <br />Are you doing any specific exercises to prepare for this kind of riding. This is so fascinating! I'm so excited for you!<br /><br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-31726041814563207362010-02-15T12:22:18.570-08:002010-02-15T12:22:18.570-08:00I have to wait until I get home to watch your vide...I have to wait until I get home to watch your video, but when I read about Zoe stopping and parking out I had to laugh! That's so typical. A Saddlebred won't run off with you, but they will park as if to say "well now, I think I'd better just stop and wait for you to collect yourself Dearie."<br /><br />As for those flat slick saddles... I've ridden in them all my life. After switching exclusively to an all purpose saddle for a year, I put the saddleseat saddle on my mare one day and, oh my, it WAS a bit slick! LOL!SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-32409812061022899552010-02-15T11:39:21.771-08:002010-02-15T11:39:21.771-08:00This is soooo interesting! Your legs move about a...This is soooo interesting! Your legs move about a LOT less than mine, I wouldn't dare post a video of my riding at the moment. I am interested in your opinion of posting, though, as obviously we do it all the time, for hours, and don't think anything of it. Once you get the rhythm it gets a lot easier, but you looked fine to me, you just need to relax in your back a little, otherwise you will ache afterwards.Autumn Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970884029498352422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-56046054656874778362010-02-15T10:39:51.544-08:002010-02-15T10:39:51.544-08:00I think you look fantastic up there - especially s...I think you look fantastic up there - especially since you have had so few lessons thus far! I really enjoyed the video - please do more! So proud of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-35128154688629900042010-02-15T09:38:13.277-08:002010-02-15T09:38:13.277-08:00Not bad Pony Girl! Definitely a far cry from a ni...Not bad Pony Girl! Definitely a far cry from a nice comfy deep seated Western saddle though! So, are you back to walking normally yet, or not? I can only imagine how sore you are after each lesson. Shoot, when I just change it up and ride in my close-contact English saddle for 30 minutes, I can barely walk! You've got a great seat, and you don't look like you're going anywhere; the fine details will all fall into place soon enough. Keep it up!Mama Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069603306760645701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-23383155943416391942010-02-15T09:04:05.644-08:002010-02-15T09:04:05.644-08:00Looks like you have a good handle on what you are ...Looks like you have a good handle on what you are doing and need to do .My legs are sore just watching you posting ofr that long!Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-19538335740756143442010-02-15T07:33:24.527-08:002010-02-15T07:33:24.527-08:00It must be thrilling for you to be riding that Sad...It must be thrilling for you to be riding that Saddlebred mare. SHe looks like she'd be a lot of work and a lot of fun at the same time! Thanks for sharing the video.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-44905328712729013782010-02-15T06:28:28.874-08:002010-02-15T06:28:28.874-08:00love that video! you did very well though i am not...love that video! you did very well though i am not a saddlebred person. that arena is very nice. it is all open and bright.Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8237219937417683108.post-6498494524211629582010-02-15T05:57:38.159-08:002010-02-15T05:57:38.159-08:00I think you look great! I'm glad you're en...I think you look great! I'm glad you're enjoying this new discipline - it sure is a very far cry from western pleasure on a stock type horse. Zoe looks like a great horse to learn on too - she looks like she's fun to ride. Before you know it, you'll have this saddle seat thing figured out and will be in the show ring sweeping up the competition!!! :)JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.com