tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post3649690241126361197..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: Fun WeekendThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-52591253481752300052015-04-07T14:09:47.165-07:002015-04-07T14:09:47.165-07:00Those pole trail exercises sound pretty cool, I...Those pole trail exercises sound pretty cool, I'd love to see photos if you managed to snap some. I am so glad Midge was so good & know all about big feet making noise as they canter...i see your cob paws and raise you friesianX clodhoppers ☺Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-88901020924615622862015-04-07T07:47:45.459-07:002015-04-07T07:47:45.459-07:00i'm so happy to hear you're having so many...i'm so happy to hear you're having so many fun rides again!! and i agree about setting out actual cones or poles as a physical demarcation. the visuals really help me focus on geometry rather than just pick on the horse, and it makes it easier for both of us. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-56256004823300634392015-04-06T11:26:51.555-07:002015-04-06T11:26:51.555-07:00The trick is to find the slowest, most collected t...The trick is to find the slowest, most collected trot you can get and really move those shoulders. I found it easiest to ride a square right against the edges rather than a circle too - it gave us a tiny bit more room. I thought there was no way it could happen, but everyone got at least a U turn done in there!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-63905949610549399592015-04-06T11:23:39.280-07:002015-04-06T11:23:39.280-07:00The leaves are coming out which makes me very happ...The leaves are coming out which makes me very happy! It's crazy how many hours we spend out doing things - I completely lose track of time and Midge never complains. She gets plenty of rest breaks with her buddies, so that likely helps.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-79917132544073140232015-04-06T11:20:22.747-07:002015-04-06T11:20:22.747-07:00I forgot how applicable and useful they are to eve...I forgot how applicable and useful they are to every day riding and training - definitely not just a western thing!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-61063222220237593942015-04-06T11:19:25.566-07:002015-04-06T11:19:25.566-07:00We're quite lucky and have more trails than I ...We're quite lucky and have more trails than I can possibly ride! This is a very active mountain biking and ATV area, so we bonus out with shared trails.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-24928218339620194022015-04-06T11:17:17.655-07:002015-04-06T11:17:17.655-07:00We are really spoiled around here - I tend to reca...We are really spoiled around here - I tend to recap my lessons and arena rides rather than the trail rides, since trail riding is an everyday thing. One day I'll think and take some better pictures of our trail adventures :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-24862579325645010792015-04-06T10:51:16.145-07:002015-04-06T10:51:16.145-07:00A TEN FOOT BOX?! I don't even know if I can ci...A TEN FOOT BOX?! I don't even know if I can circle in ten feet, let alone on a horse! Way to go Midge. :DNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-12519867581465377402015-04-06T10:48:47.276-07:002015-04-06T10:48:47.276-07:004 hours in the saddle is awesome!!! That trail loo...4 hours in the saddle is awesome!!! That trail looks loooovely :)KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-57041271901089453972015-04-06T10:46:37.753-07:002015-04-06T10:46:37.753-07:00Riding trail obstacles is SO much fun!Riding trail obstacles is SO much fun!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-1659028446548043622015-04-06T09:44:09.094-07:002015-04-06T09:44:09.094-07:00Sounds like a great weekend and I am very jealous ...Sounds like a great weekend and I am very jealous that you have trails like that you can access! Laura @ Bit by Bithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833170047922667704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-8023919733396204672015-04-06T09:35:51.779-07:002015-04-06T09:35:51.779-07:00That trail ride sounds amazing!That trail ride sounds amazing!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.com