tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post8335265984033045205..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: mid-day ride on the Big Baybilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-73571284582214352602013-01-16T10:23:06.252-05:002013-01-16T10:23:06.252-05:00I think anything that reduces torquing the saddle ...I think anything that reduces torquing the saddle on the horse's back is a good thing for them. I have been noticing that I dread getting off at the end of the ride b/c it seems like such a leap down these days. This was easy and it was so obvious Keil Bay thought it was a grand idea.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-45606386307669280662013-01-16T10:19:55.542-05:002013-01-16T10:19:55.542-05:00"Best thing I've done lately: dismounted ..."Best thing I've done lately: dismounted onto the mounting block. Keil Bay loved it too."<br /><br />I would have never thought of doing this, but it sounds like a good idea.Matthew C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-4110421733354922962013-01-09T21:31:41.592-05:002013-01-09T21:31:41.592-05:00A, the interesting thing about dismounting onto th...A, the interesting thing about dismounting onto the block is that you then have total control over where you position the horse, which I think might carry over to the mounting part the next ride. And if there were stepping away issues you'd be in the best position to correct it before getting off.<br /><br />I'm fine with consistency as long as we are in the same frame - but when we go from long and low stretching to a more collected frame I can end up with floppy reins. Not sure how this has corrected, as I haven't been consciously focusing on it! <br /><br />billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-30476710012513480852013-01-09T21:26:02.075-05:002013-01-09T21:26:02.075-05:00C, I hadn't noticed him doing it until this ye...C, I hadn't noticed him doing it until this year - not sure if age is making him more cautious or if there is simply more activity back there these days with the foxes! <br /><br />LOL - Val says okay, here you go! <br /><br />I have had some left foot issues this fall and decided maybe leaping down from the Big Bay after riding is not helping it any. It feels like a longer drop to the ground than it used to!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-43134591185032492922013-01-09T21:17:38.548-05:002013-01-09T21:17:38.548-05:00Hmm, I don't think I've ever dismounted on...Hmm, I don't think I've ever dismounted onto the mounting block. I'll have to try that with Dusty sometime. Maybe then she'll equate the mounting block with getting off as well as on. Might help her issues with it.<br /><br />Sounds like your rides are going very nicely with the big bay. It's hard sometimes to remember the consistency with contact but I think you have mastered it. I haven't really with Blue but Dusty is so easy to keep a consistent contact with because her head is constantly in movement. I wish everyone could see how much she moves her head when she walks. She's taught me quite a bit about following. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-41999130563071917012013-01-09T20:50:54.768-05:002013-01-09T20:50:54.768-05:00I love your epiphany about Keil's counter-bend...I love your epiphany about Keil's counter-bending. The same thing happens here, and Val doesn't have a backup to take over the vigilance duties. I will cut him some slack in the future! <br /><br />I have sometimes dismounted onto the mounting block, but find that the next ride Val will hint about when the ride should end by marching over to the block unbidden, ;DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com