by Chisholm » Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:13 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#One has to love the art of dressage. It has to be one of the most demanding sports much more in control then strength.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Yesterday I had a lesson which was so amazing but what I learned the most was how to work hard not to work hard, meaning not to push but allow the horse the freedom to do the work I was asking.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#As my coach said yesterday I am my own worst enemy when it comes to riding. It has alway been my downside that I over ride.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Chis has achieved self carriage, but his dear rider still keeps trying to push too much and now must learn to sit very quiet and let him carry himself. What a wonderful feeling to have full independance of hands, up body, seat and legs.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#This has ended up being such a successful summer considering how we started the year with a torn hamstring. It just proves to me that working diligently and having patience pays.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#