Equestrian Diaries

Dear Blog,

When I first started dressage lessons in late Febuary-begining of January I felt as if I knew nothing....as I said before it make you feel as if you're starting over.
We had been working on nothing but walking work in corners and circles, which sounds very "elementary" I know, but really isn't when you are not used to having good contact on the reigns and dressage reigning/steering tecniques. But once I got the tecnique better I was able to do the corner-curves better *too*!
Just two weeks ago, I had a really eye-opening lesson on a different horse(he is more resistent and less flexible than my usual mount, but knows a little more of the dressage aids...) I got my circles, which had once been maybe two feet wide, to grow larger and larger with good curve and more solid contact. It was a great feeling!
These are only the basics, but are first to come and probably the hardest to get down-for horse and rider. Nevertheless, once you have the small details nailed then you can go really far........even all the way to Grand Prix!

Nicole

Equestrian Diaries

Dear Blog,
Not long ago I started taking lessons in dressage at my new barn. If you have ever started riding in a different style and then later begin dressage, it is a bit of a difficult process. It feels almost as if you've started over.....and can't ride like you thought you could. Nevertheless, it has been a very beneficial and eye-opening experience for me so far.

Dressage is all about form balance, unity, impulsion from the horse, centered and quiet riding from the rider, the horse's athletic agility and ability, strong aids and contact from the rider, simply obedience from the horse, and an over-all oneness between horse and rider-it is the basis of all riding.

Dressage is a whole new game for me....but one I am determined to learn and win.

Article to be continued......

~Nicki

Also, this is my newest segment:"Equestirian Diaries"....I hope you'll enjoy reading.
Feel free to exert any thoughts or advice via comments :)

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

Just as a warning: If you see random changes in the appearance of my blog it is because it's kinda under construction right now...I've been trying to figure out just the right look for this blog for a while, and I've just about found it. But, please keep reading!!


Also, my new blog- which I've already told you about- is still being put together, too. Don't be surprised if there isn't anything on it yet! :)

New Blog!

I have just opened a new blog; 'Worth Far Above Rubies'.
Please visit soon!!

Things to see, Places to go...!

If you are a horse-lover and are ever in the kentucky area try stopping at The Kentucky Horse Park.

They have seasonal horse shows, and a breed show.(Although we were alittle dissapointed, because they claimed to have a show including 50 breeds, but there were only about 6 or 7 total when we were there!)
It was neat, but dissapointing...

They also have an all horse museum which takes you through many centuries of horses in various cultures, there various breeds and uses, and their impact on human life.



{side-saddle*}

Although it was a neat place I would recommend going there for the International Horse Games 2010 or after that has passed, because The Kentucky Horse Park was (and I imagine still is) under construction while we were there-which made it alittle harder to enjoy the grounds and to find things while walking around.

So, at a good time, it would be a interesting place to visit.*

Answer:

Well since both commenters guessed correctly, I shall tell you all that*yes* the answer is Louisa May Alcott....


(Of course, the librarian would get the answer right.....Cassie!)...:o)
-I'll have to pick some one much less well known, next time!

Name this Person

Name this famous person.....hint she's one of the greatest romantic writers of the 19th century...
-Just put your guess in a comment...and see if you know!-

Quote of the Day

"Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race."
~William Ewart Gladstone

Quote of the Day

"I want to do something spendid... something heroic or wonderful, that won't be forgotten after I'm dead...I think I shall write books."
~Louisa May Alcott

HEY ALL!

Just wanted to let you know that I will be adding a new segment to my blog, so watch for 'Horse Diaries' -coming soon!

Also, welcome any new readers! Hope you like blog!

Please do comment.

-Nicole