RE: [RC] Re:[RC] need help - riding a trotting horse - Mellifluous - Mellifluous
You guys have been giving me some great advice. I am going to blow the dust off my bowflex, break out the firm videos and do some pilates! This problem is totally mine and I need to fix it. Just FYI, here is some more detailed information on the situation.
-The horse is will be 5 years old in August.
-I am a middleweight-heavyweight rider (the exercise should bring me down to a more solid middleweight). I am only feeding 150 pounds of me so the exercise should really get me going on that goal.
-The horse is being ridden in a Paso Fino style jaquima with a rolled leather noseband and flat leather curb strap (my choice, I really like that headgear for starting any breed). I ride my paso mare in this and have never felt that it was dangerous or that I lacked control. I will probably bit him later but right now I feel most comfortable with him not having a bit.
-The saddle I will be using to ride him is a Wintec Isabell. It seems to fit him decently with the black gullet.
-My trainer is not an arena only trainer, he has spent many hours on the trail with my horse during training. He knows what I am wanting to use the horse for (a safe, sane endurance horse) and he has worked him accordingly. While visiting, I went on a trail ride with the horse and he was fantastic. The cool part about this is that he has been exposed to so much while at training, you can shoot roman candles off his back and he won't budge.
-My horse is ready to come home, the trainer is a few hours away so getting lessons from him will be difficult. He has given me pointers and I plan to have him give me a lesson before I bring the horse home. He does not have any other trotting horses for me to learn on, he used to train Arabians but now his personal riding horses are Paso Finos.
-I have some leads on some good, open-minded instructors in my area. I hope to find one that I click with.
-I will keep you guys posted on how things go!
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 13:19:55 -0700 Subject: [RC] Re:[RC] need help - riding a trotting horse - Mellifluous From: slester@xxxxxxxxxxx
Can your trainer help you with this? Most trainers are pretty interested in seeing the owners succeed with the horses they've trained. The trainer might even have a horse with a really high or stiff trot that you could ride a few times to get "tuned up" a little without endangering your relationship with your new horse.
You and your horse can only benefit if you put some effort into strengthening your legs, abodmen and lower back. google the words back, exercises, equestrians for some examples of exercises to help with the core, and step-ups are always good for developing lifting power in your thighs.
Has your trainer had your horse out on trail, or only ridden in the arena? A trail ride on your new horse in the company of your horse's trainer might be a good idea for all concerned. It'll give the trainer a chance to give you some pointers if any other issues come up the first time out and the ability to step in if some additional training is in order.
Enjoy your new horse!
Steven Estergreen
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