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[RC] OK New Subject!!! (lessons) - Stagg_NewmanWe try to take an equitation lesson with one of another of our endurance horses once a week schedule permitting and have for many years. Our horses (and us) are usually trained by high level dressage instructors who have the patience and sense of humor to work with endurance horses and riders. Our horse, Jayel Super, after bucking me off twice in the first couple of weeks we started him under saddle, was sent to Gail Carmona's for training. Gail, I believe, was the first person in the U.S. to ride an Arab to Grand Prix level and is a Grand Prix level judge. I fondly remember the look the night we first went to Gail's with our furry unclipped endurance horses at a barn full of elegant dressage and other show horses. Our horses had their layers of winter dirt (two were greys of course). But Gail did not mind. And without Gail's training Jayel Super may not have been rideable, much less had the successful career he has had. We are now learing the techniquies of Jean Claude Racinet on the French school of lightness, which I believe is well suited for Arabs. Most of the top riders I know take lessons or go to clinics to improve their riding. If my memory is correct Becky Hart had significant back problems after winning her first world championship and was told to stop riding. Instead she took centered riding lessons and won two more world championships. (mb - please correct if my memory is wrong). Cheryl and Stagg Newman From: Wintersdwbob1@xxxxxxx Subject: [RC] OK New Subject!!! HOw manly riders ( LD et. al.) take Lessons??? Not just ride around in circles but can actually do a half halt? And feel the momentary loss of forward motion and suspension? )Obviously I have too much tilme on my hands not riding!!!!! +---------------------------------------------------------+ This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation. +---------------------------------------------------------+ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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