tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post5176613068183375949..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: Thomas Ritter book discussion, pgs. 58-95billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-10786424725134580842012-04-16T07:25:20.567-05:002012-04-16T07:25:20.567-05:00Kate, it definitely pushes one to create a bigger ...Kate, it definitely pushes one to create a bigger set of skills and tools on hand. And I think it also forces us to look at even the same horses with new eyes each ride b/c we're used to doing it with the different horses. Riding one horse all the time can lead one into a sort of tunnel vision - forgetting that even the same horse can and will have changing needs.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-21197460476955781512012-04-16T05:25:00.997-05:002012-04-16T05:25:00.997-05:00I really enjoy having my three very different hors...I really enjoy having my three very different horses to ride and work with. I think the "contrasts and compares" make me a more sensitive rider and handler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-80735825923072028642012-04-15T22:11:24.379-05:002012-04-15T22:11:24.379-05:00C, I love this book because of its focus on classi...C, I love this book because of its focus on classical dressage and how he manages to pull together so much from the masters into the present, in a way that is easily accessible.<br /><br />It strikes a good balance between art and science of motion, in my opinion. My head spins if things get too technical when it comes to riding - and yet some aspects are important and I am enjoying the way he presents the material.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-90932765072585427292012-04-15T22:08:43.913-05:002012-04-15T22:08:43.913-05:00A, it was recently published and getting good revi...A, it was recently published and getting good reviews thus far. The photos are beautiful, as are the illustrations.<br /><br />This herd keeps me busy - I am so grateful to each one of them.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-39434857671309724532012-04-15T20:22:07.105-05:002012-04-15T20:22:07.105-05:00Thanks for the book recommendation. I believe biom...Thanks for the book recommendation. I believe biomechanics are an aspect of my riding that need attention. <br /><br />Also thanks for the (re)introduction to the herd. They all have such big personalities... especially the smaller members. ;)<br /><br />I too realized the benefits of labeling after my blog was fairly far along. Going back and retro-labeling is very low on the priority list.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-51649215233528704872012-04-15T19:01:30.814-05:002012-04-15T19:01:30.814-05:00Thanks for the extra info on your herd. They are a...Thanks for the extra info on your herd. They are all unique and wonderful.<br /><br />I'm going to look into getting that book. I'll have to ask J. if she has it or not, she seems to have every book ever written. It sounds very interesting.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-57669021852244916412012-04-15T14:31:09.698-05:002012-04-15T14:31:09.698-05:00Thanks so much, Sharon! I regret not having labele...Thanks so much, Sharon! I regret not having labeled my early posts on here b/c it would be so much easier to read back about specific horses and subjects if I had done so - but it occurred to me when I sent this to the discussion group that it does intro each horse in a way that might be useful to folks reading now.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-88029133345899299832012-04-15T13:46:14.512-05:002012-04-15T13:46:14.512-05:00Thanks for the intro to your herd. I've been r...Thanks for the intro to your herd. I've been reading for a while but it's good to find out their history. I love the way you think!*Sharon*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16347161138429681231noreply@blogger.com