Such a great lesson, really interesting to see Olivia’s lesson, I’ve followed her for years but never seen her teach. You had Banksy going so nicely, all that lateral work will help you with show jumping. ❤
The mare that I ride at my equestrian centre used to be really spooky. She would spook all the time when I first rode her. I fell off twice but stayed on most of the time it happened, haha. But when I learned to ride and work her properly, she was no longer spooky. I used to get extremely nervous to jump her because I always thought she was rushing at the jump, but I guess I just wasn't used to the way she canters when jumping. My friend told me to switch the way I think about it, and to think of it like she's 'powering up' for the jump instead of rushing because even if I think she's going faster, her striding stays the same. But now I've jumped her up to 85cm and I'm delighted with how I've progressed. Everyone else at the riding centre doesn't like her but Matilda is definitely my favourite🥰
Love that you had a follow-up lesson with Olivia. I think she's good for both of you in terms of dressage. You both are doing so well in your growth - here's to hoping 2024 is your year.
Great lesson Tina! If I may offer a suggestion: since you stated a concern at dressage warmup in a big open field with no defined edges, I’d recommend when you school in an arena to stay well off the sides. Get yourself used to working without the security of the wall supporting you. Banksy really seemed to enjoy the mental challenges of the new exercises! That’s another way to keep his brain busy and not thinking about things to spook at.
I was hoping you would have another lesson with Olivia! I want to get on my pony to work on the same exercise!!! Thanks for taking us along! Great to see your Mom helping too!
Hi Tina ,that's looked like such amassing training, AND I liked the way the instructor expected the way to ride each exercise. Take care and keep up the good work. ALL the best for your next video. And a big thank you to your mum for GOING and filming .😊😊😊👍👍👍🐶💟💖
Thanks, Tina. A really interesting lesson with some valuable insights from Olivia. Looking forward to more lessons with the three of you once baby is here. All the best!
Thank you so much formsharong this. I really like Olivia's style and knowledge of how to get the horse feeling better/softer in its body so he doesn't feel the need to spook. Some really super work. Well done to both of you. Very much look forward to following your journey this season ❤
Yay, so glad you managed to get this vlog out, it was brilliant🤩 so many great tips and a different perspective, my mares really spooky like banks and over reacts so I will try some of these things too. I notice you’re using the Lemieux girth, would love to hear your thoughts as I’ve considered purchasing, love how soft the leather is🙌
Yeah it is gorgeous lovely and soft. I have a brown one for my jump saddle and a black one for my Dressage although my lovely new Saddle came with a free girth so spoilt for choice now 💚
@@LifeontheLeftRein Oh this is great to know thank you, I may have to to treat my girlie😍 I love devoucoux girths, I was using one from a friend for a while, excited to see your new dressage saddle🤩🧡
super excited to watch it Tina! Your one of my favourite horsey people everrrrr🐴 Where did you get Banksy’s name from? Is it related to The children’s dad in Mary Poppins (Mr Banks) or is it related to the artist Banksy? Xxx
I tend to agree with this method but I also think having a shoulder fore position for SOME horses can be beneficial. The trick is knowing who those horses are
@@LifeontheLeftRein Exactly. And a starteler (spelling) is very different than a spooker. The horses I ride tend to just startle at things and then be fine. A horse that is pretty sure there is a demon coming out of a corner is a whole different animal (literally and figuratively)
Thank you for sharing, really informative and useful. Please, where was that indoor school? Was that in Devon/Cornwall (as a Devon rider) or was that at Olivia’s?
