>>>> --- In [email protected], "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He said some things that were hard to swallow, suggesting to one rider that she throw her bag of "tools" at her horse until she found something that worked. I certainly do not profess to ride at their level, but I can't imagine it not being confusing to a horse to have a whole "toolbox" (his description) of aids thrown at him.
Nancy, I have to remember to go on the group website periodically to read your posts since somehow I never get them. I'm really glad I did today. I'd agree with you, but then I tend to be a less-is-more kind of person. >>> He was amazing, however, in his urging a very giving sort of contact. He kept correcting the local instructor for the amount and type of contact she took and the fact that her mare immediately went into a "headset" (again, his description) when she was asked to trot. I was impressed because I had seen that every time I saw this woman ride, and she truly is a lovely lovely rider, but ... That's good to hear, from a highly competitive dressage rider. I hope you feel vindicated in your prior observations. I think even us waaay sub-Olympians can often SEE what's wrong with certain techniques, even if we can't alway produce beautiful results. Karen Thomas, NC
