tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post921253290175227677..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: lessons in riding, 10billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-64501431665269185052011-10-11T15:39:26.537-05:002011-10-11T15:39:26.537-05:00Children are so good at sitting the trot if you te...Children are so good at sitting the trot if you teach them to put their bodies in the right position. I figured it's best to build on that and get them nice and secure and balanced. It's not a new idea but it's fairly unusual for beginner riding lessons, I think.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-73203449829042409022011-10-11T15:37:36.423-05:002011-10-11T15:37:36.423-05:00Matthew, I notice you have not asked for a second ...Matthew, I notice you have not asked for a second one though! :)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-37255870097521055432011-10-11T15:25:01.672-05:002011-10-11T15:25:01.672-05:00What a good idea to teach sitting trot first. I a...What a good idea to teach sitting trot first. I am sure the pony is enjoying a new sense of purpose with these lessons.<br /><br />Good luck teaching your husband! I am not sure I would dare to teach mine....Máirehttp://poniesathome.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-57881868491745812762011-10-10T14:43:16.410-05:002011-10-10T14:43:16.410-05:00Thank you for the lesson. I really do appreciate ...Thank you for the lesson. I really do appreciate it.Matthew C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-55094403958196507762011-10-08T12:35:38.460-05:002011-10-08T12:35:38.460-05:00Sheaffer! I would have thought donkeys might find ...Sheaffer! I would have thought donkeys might find a bird dwelling a sort of connoisseur's treat - what is it called in the French... an amuse bouche??? Is that right?<br /><br />I know it sounds serene when I write it, but believe me, the level of chaos here at times makes my head spin. This morning, for example, we had a minor circus act going on, which I will write about soon.<br /><br />Also we had a wild coyote party in the forest beyond our hill last night, which caused me huge distress but appeared to have no effect on equines. <br /><br />You know you are always welcome here if you need a break. I suspect you would soon discover that "grass is greener" statement to be a misnomer. We try valiantly to please but alas, I fall short on a daily basis. Just ask Keil Bay!!!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-46520203706531687122011-10-08T11:53:35.676-05:002011-10-08T11:53:35.676-05:00billie - you live in a world of calm and sensitivi...billie - you live in a world of calm and sensitivity to the other residents needs. I can only imagine the serenity of it all. Last night She gave me hay with a bird dwelling concealed in it. I refused to eat it and was consumed with violent hunger pangs all night. You would never do this sort of insensitive thing, I know.ponymaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996833096239732307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-16331267231250312542011-10-08T07:43:59.372-05:002011-10-08T07:43:59.372-05:00C, so good to see you here again - hope things are...C, so good to see you here again - hope things are picking up - decreased mosquitoes, move near its end, etc.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-53298587836287258172011-10-08T07:43:08.956-05:002011-10-08T07:43:08.956-05:00A, we did okay as husband/wife student/instructor ...A, we did okay as husband/wife student/instructor but I did note some ignoring of my requests! LOL!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-14098659443507673592011-10-06T19:31:17.778-05:002011-10-06T19:31:17.778-05:00Teaching a s.o. to ride sounds dangerously similar...Teaching a s.o. to ride sounds dangerously similar to teaching one how to drive a manual transmission - yikes!<br /><br />Lovely post about your happy horses. :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-60329227177403952902011-10-06T14:50:32.155-05:002011-10-06T14:50:32.155-05:00Cody sounds like a good match for your husband and...Cody sounds like a good match for your husband and his "dad" trail rides. All good ideas for getting him outfitted comfortably. A new trainer...not a bad idea. I guess giving lessons to a husband would be like a husband trying to teach a wife to drive a car. Not a good mix. Ha!<br /><br />Keil Bay sounds awesome as usual. Glad you had a nice ride.<br /><br />I'm sure Little Man misses your daughter but probably loves the attention from the little riders. It's good that you're making sure he's treated fairly and in turn teaching another generation how to ride and treat a horse properly. Good for you and them.<br /><br />No problem about the award. Just like your blog so much thought you deserved one. Have a great weekend.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com