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Comment on Little Z is 26! by Karen Raymond

Karen Raymond — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:34:04 +0000

Bree, Thank you so much for sharing this with me!!!! Zac has most defiantly made a hug impact in my life, and I have only known him a short time… Can’t even imagine how wonderful it must be for you to have him as a part of your life all these years!!! Thank you for the privilege of riding him!! He’s truly the best!!!!!! <3<3

Comment on Riding Hurts by Valentino

Valentino — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:13:34 +0000

Oh – I had to enter my email to comment. Thought you’d have access Thanks – glad to see you posting again!

Comment on Riding Hurts by Bree

Bree — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:27:21 +0000

Hmm, I don’t think I have your email and I can’t seem to find it on your site, but that’s totally fine so go ahead and link to my site anytime you want.

Comment on Riding Hurts by Valentino

Valentino — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:24:44 +0000

P.S. I’d like to link to this post – will you email me if that’s okay? Apologies for the italics gone wild

Comment on Riding Hurts by Valentino

Valentino — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:21:51 +0000

What a thoughtful post. Thank you. You have put into words exactly what I've experienced over the last few months. We have made some (small) progress, which I wanted to celebrate, but at the same time, realistically I know that each success puts us at the bottom of the ladder again. Starting over. Regarding responding to challenges, I've been fortunate enough to attend a clinic with Erik Herbermann, a student of Von Neindorff. When a rider told him she was trying, he responded "Don't tell me you're trying. Tell me you're doing the best you can". Subtle but profound difference. On the road to correct classical work, it is easy to get discouraged, hearing folks talk about the upper level movements they're working on, or how they're just flying up the levels. In this situation I think about this quote from Mr. Herbermann: Contrary to popular belief, horses do not get bored with simple basic work. If the rider has clear goals in mind, and pays close attention to detail and quality, neither horse nor rider will have time to get bored by even the most rudimentary work - instead, a true sense of accomplishment will be attained. Nothing is more important, more challenging, or more difficult, than cultivating the basics. Erik Herbermann / Dressage Formula

Comment on Ride Your Horse! by Bree

Bree — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:30:39 +0000

Thanks!! So glad you’re back!

Comment on Ride Your Horse! by Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:06:55 +0000

Brilliant post! I wish I had written it! Great perspective on how a rider is responsible for the horse’s quality of life. This is my favorite post yet! – Suzanne

Comment on Ride Your Horse! by Bree

Bree — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:14:18 +0000

Thanks! I like your blog as well and have added it to my blogroll.

Comment on Ride Your Horse! by Valentino

Valentino — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:04:37 +0000

“The point is that when you realize that you are the catalyst for the horse’s development, the goal of improving your riding takes on a new meaning.”

Exactly! I think you are always either training or untraining… it’s a huge responsibility. Super glad I found your blog – gotta love the internet

Comment on Ride Your Horse! by amy potter

amy potter — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:10:50 +0000

Your insight is spot-on. I get so much out of being able to ride a
number of horses, from the young, green gelding in our bunch to the high level mare, and learning what it really means to “ride every
horse the same”. My teacher encourages us to become teachers ourselves-for the horses’ sake- which is impetus for me to pursue
the knowledge and skill to become a confident, patient, teacher/trainer.
And yes, it does take many hours in the saddle to get there. Great post, Bree!