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Re: [RC] falling off the horse-long - Roxanne CicconeElysa,
I have not quit falling off, it just doesn't happen as often. I have a
spooky horse named Spirit(name fits). I say he sees dead people. His biggest
spooks are when there is absolutely nothing there. I have owned him since he
was 3, I used to come off every time we competed and sometimes more than once.
My trainer said "You probably didn't have your heels down" I don't think it
would have mattered. I stay on many of the spooks but some are just impossible.
I have heard from friends behind me on the trail that I have had some great
saves.
I take dressage lessons once a week and Spirit is now 13 and has over 4000
miles. I won't say that he doesn't spook anymore, just not as big and not as
often. One reason is I have more confidence and I have become a better rider,
and he has matured and has more confidence.
I liked this horse too much to give up on him. Sometimes I think it might be a
vision thing, as he has big eyes with a very dishy head, and his eyes seem to
be more to the side than my other ARABS.
Anyway I don't know if this helps any, but I have learned to anticipate his
spookines and so I GROWL at him (Biggest Bear in the woods) and drive him on
with my leg and seat and voice. Also do serpentines on the trail to get his
mind focused on me not the boogey man in the woods.
Good Luck
Roxanne
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From: Elysa Braunstein <elysavmd@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sep 21, 2007 7:22 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] falling off the horse-long Hi, I've fallen off my horse - again. This time I cracked some ribs (upper left, beneath shoulder blade). It's not as bad as the last big spill I took, where I broke some ribs lower down and couldn't move (different horse!!), and I feel better than the time I fell off after someone was shooting near us and I got a concussion. Don't worry, I was wearing a helmet at all times. There have been many times he's spooked and I haven't fallen off, and a few times where I came off and didn't hurt myself. My problem is I can't stick his spook very well (obviously!). My non-riding friends think I'm insane to want to ride, and my endurance friends are also beginning to wonder about me. Splendor does not have a mean bone in his body, but he is excitable. Here are my questions: 1., how long before I can ride again (my other, non-spooky horse)? Do I just wait til it stops hurting too much? 2., anyone have any suggestions other than a velcro-butt graft? 3., how many times have you ridecampers fallen off a horse before you started questioning your sanity regarding that particular horse? 4., on average, how many times do you fall off per year? I probably fall off 2-3 times per year. I've probably ridden 2000 miles for my AERC 450 ;-) I had open abdominal surgery 3 months ago. I am built like a weeble (but I do fall down) (for people under 40, that means I'm short, fat, and have teeny-tiny legs and arms - ooooooh, pretty!). (I am trying to lose weight, and I exercise both on the horse and off). I think Splendor is a wonderful horse. I still take riding lessons, from an excellent rider and teacher. Any problems I have are my fault, not hers. Trust me, she's INCREDIBLY patient with me. I have had some fear issues, but those may be behind me. I ride in a Big Horn Endurance saddle, and a Specialized Trailmaster saddle. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Elysa _________________________________________________________________ Capture your memories in an online journal! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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