FOLLOW US

Increased Awareness and Flexibility


Another week! I got to ride, a lot. At this barn, they demand a new flexibility in my body that I have never achieved before. I can finally pull my shoulder blades back and together without any other body part becoming tight. Right now I cannot do it perfectly, but I am more and more aware of what my back should feel like. In fact, by doing this my lower back becomes looser in a good way. I can sit deeper and follow better with the seat. I have increased awareness of what is required for an independent seat! Another great feeling I have is stabilizing my leg and wrapping it around the horse. I have to use strength without being tight. I can then keep the horse better in front of the leg! Brilliant.

We went to watch another local show on our day off this week, which showed how awesome Germany is if you like dressage. There was an S* (Pronounced “S one star”) going on in the afternoon. It is basically equivalent to the Prix St. Georges. Many of the horses were high quality with 3 beautiful gaits. Some were of more average quality. However, during the whole afternoon, there were almost no mistakes. These horses are trained! And these riders are riding their butts off! They have a high bar, and I hope to make it there.

Photos are of a grill at the horse show and Cid Rock, posing at the barn.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

CATEGORIES

TAGS

RELATED POSTS

1
Connect with Your Horse through Biomechanics
Article_5-Videos-to-Watch-for-Better-Balance-800-×-500-px
5 Videos to Watch for Better Balance
Article_5-Videos-to-Watch-Before-Your-First-Show-DTO
5 Videos to Watch Before Your First Show
pam stone lucas medium walk
A Not-So-Secret Key to Seamless Walk Transitions

TRENDING ARTICLES

Screenshot 2024-03-25 at 9.28
Infographic: What is Myofibrillar Myopathy?
Photo by Rhett Savoie
George Williams' Kindergarten Exercises to Learn the Aids
DT-04-george-williams-counter-canter
Exercises to Develop Your Horse’s Straightness and Collection with George Williams
hind legs 2
George Williams: How Horses' Hind Legs Work