Life and energy and occasional fireworks, definitely not beige.. . . I been taking lessons the last 18 mos. to improve my riding with an eventing trainer.I absolutely got to hate riding her horses, you have to post, kick, post, kick, post. . . all the time! Then I'd come ride Rascal and all it took was a slight squeeze. Now I am trying to get him used to the fact that all movements of my leg are not "go faster" cues. I did get to ride the one ex-show dressage horse there, the most forward of the bunch. But she always had everyone in draw reins(elastic ones) and the horses mouths were dead . I was always having to put 20-25 lb. of pressure on them. uuugghhh. (I know what the pull on a 35 lb. bow is, believe me it was 20-25 lbs.!) Then I'd come home to my light touch arabs, who anticipate my least desire,(then do what they want). Ah, at least it's not beige. Laurie and Rascal ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristene Smuts Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 12:51 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; karla@xxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] arabs >>When people talk about some of the personality traits of Arabs they always
talk about them as being negative traits. I guess I'm one to *prefer* their
hotness, attitude and ultra-sensitivity and all that rolled into a beautiful
package! They are just a blast to ride!>>
I once went to a western show with Ibn and in one of the classes I had to swop horses. I got given a QH with a western saddle but the stirrups were for a 6 ft tall guy, so my feet didn't even reach. Anyway, he got first prize for being able to stay on Ibn for one (very fast) lap around the arena and I got given second prize because I could make the QH WALK a few steps! My legs definitely knew they'd just sat on a wine barrel that wouldn't go anywhere! ;-))
To make Ibn go one gear faster, I sit up slightly straighter and go "hup" - no leg. When I ride any other breed, I use muscles I never knew I had.
So you're right - riding Arabs are a blast. I like that they're opinionated, faithful, intelligent (sometimes to their detriment), they're survivors, are sensitive, full of fun ...... do you have time for more? ;-)))
Smiles
Kristene
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