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[RC] newbie, too! - Moriah NickersonHi!
I am a newbie too, and likewise read the ridecamp posts religiously for any good training tidbits. I am starting a 5 yo arab, who must be a throwback to a mule somewhere as he has a huge unrefined head! But, that just means there is more room for a brain in there (or so I hope!). He is really friendly, like a dog! I am also very afraid of making a mistake and souring him. He has a very willing and happy-go-lucky personality, which might not make him a winner, but so far he's been a lot of fun to ride. my biggest hurdles so far have been a saddle that fits, which I am working on, but he is mutton-whithered and rather barrel shaped, and secondly the new england weather, which has turned our trails into ice/mud slides!
if you come across any good training tips please let me know, and I would love to know how to started your training, and what tricks you found to keep them fresh and not bored. I would like to do a little dressage for cross-training, have you heard if this is beneficial or not? It might be the only way we can get into shape with the unpredictable weather here.
good luck to you!
Moriah and rubix
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