One of the gems from the Jutta Schott clinic was for me to ride with my triceps, not my biceps.
**light-bulb**
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| Still camera-less, so still no photos from the new barn... |
So tonight out at the barn, I plunked my hands down on Tesla's withers and left them there, so my contact would be consistent, my wrists wouldn't be engaging my biceps, and that I mentally would stop thinking "steering wheel!"
We did some nice circles...with an eye on figure eights next time.
Tesla had one sassy moment of head-tossing,when we went in the corner where all the road work equipment is temporarily parked, and I verbally told her 'NO".
End of discussion.
;)
But really guys, she is loving the new paddock, and especially her stall + shavings
(That's what I get for naming her after a luxury vehicle - haha)
I'm happy to hear she's loving thew new home! Will have to think about triceps vs. biceps next time I ride :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm food for thought.
ReplyDeleteYay for verbal cues & happy horse in her new surroundings
I heard that same info at the clinic I was at in July. It really is a better way
ReplyDeleteInteresting tidbit!
ReplyDeleteI always try to hold with my shoulder when I feel myself holding with my hands too much!
ReplyDeleteOoooo! I'll keep that one in mind too!
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