Re: change diagonals frequently

[Annette Gordon <agordon@worldofwonder.net>]

I also have to stand for the extra beat to change diagonals my horse has
such an
active back that I thump about if I try to sit. My dressage instructor tells
me that it is also a good test of your own self-balance, don't know what
she'd say about my thumping about when I sit to change. 

My mare also has a favoured diagonal and will do all kinds of things to get
me off it - particularly spooking. However as she gets fitter and stronger
she does it less and less. Of course it could be too but I don't have this
problem with my other horse. 

Sorry just want to to add my thoughts too. 

Annette
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> From: CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com 
> To: flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu, rides2far@juno.com, ridecamp@endurance.net 
> Subject: Re: change diagonals frequently 
> Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:30:48 EDT 
> 
>In a message dated 98-08-04 16:40:52 EDT, flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu writes:
>
><< I don't see too many people changing diagonals by "standing" rather than
> "sitting" for a beat, but I feel like that's much easier on the horse's
> back.  It's what I've always done, too.
>  >>
>
>Always thought standing the extra beat took a lot less coordination than
>sitting the extra beat, personally--that's what I always do...
>
>Heidi
>