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Join me for a ride in the forest!

I have been cantering Biasini through the forest. NO! Not really. This was a virtual ride. My coach’s assistant Lynsey Rowan has been taking Biasini out on the forest trails and she sent me videos. This first one is walking toward the trails. Oakcrest Farm has many acres of forest trails that can be reached by walking up the hill from the barn.

Farther into the forest Lynsey gets Biasini to pick up a canter. I watch this and I feel like I am cantering along the trail on Biasini. I have watched this at least TEN times this week! Click and take a ride.

Lynsey Rowan is a multi tasker. She can ride Biasini, holding the reins in one hand and her phone in the other to video these rides. Thank you Lynsey!

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42 responses to “Join me for a ride in the forest!”

  1. Alli Farkas Avatar
    Alli Farkas

    What a lovely rhythmic canter! I’m so used to seeing phone clips of herky-jerky stuff that I almost thought it was impossible to record something this nice!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      He does have a nice canter and Lynsey has a very good balanced seat so her hand holding the phone can be independent. Thanks for commenting Alli!

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  2. Avery Avatar
    Avery

    What a lovely canter! Feels so nice from here!!!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is a very nice canter. For you it would be different than the lope . We must have a clear 3 beat with that moment of suspension . Biasini’s canter is very comfortable and I think you would like it. He’d be happy in one of your saddles too!😀

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      1. Avery Avatar
        Avery

        Yes! Lito as I say dances. He has a true canter and very uphill. I sill call it loping since I generally ride western.

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        1. anne leueen Avatar
          anne leueen

          The uphill part is what is most sought after in dressage. Maybe he would like to try some dressage moves?😄

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          1. Avery Avatar
            Avery

            He is indeed naturally inclined for it! I have actually had the most training in dressage and I have always wanted to take him to some schooling shows. It is just hard to do that when you’re mostly only riding on the weekends. We will get there one day!

          2. anne leueen Avatar
            anne leueen

            Good for you. Dressage can be a good training for any horse and any discipline. I understand though it tough with only weekend riding. I love your trail rides and photos though.

  3. Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram Avatar
    Subbashini Meenakshi Sundaram

    Good to watch this fantastic video, as it gives the wonderful feel. Lovely to see Biasini, hope to see both of you soon together as now some parts of the world is giving some good news believe it spreads all over the world soon.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Stay well and stay safe. 🙂

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  4. JD Avatar
    JD

    Thank you for sharing a ride with Biasini with us. What a joy!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

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  5. The Backyard Horse Blog Avatar
    The Backyard Horse Blog

    Cool videos! I will second that I am also impressed that the rider was able to multi-task from the saddle there. What a lovely path for riding too. And seems like Biasini has really nice gaits. I mean, I know he is a well-schooled dressage horse and all. I guess I was just struck at how clearly that came across in the video from the rider’s view point and with the sound of the foot falls. Probably as close as I will come to getting a ride like that so thank you! I can’t imagine how much you are looking forward to getting back in the saddle post lock down.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      He does have good gaits. He has a big trot but I can sit to it because he takes me with him and his canter is very comfortable. Thanks for watching g the videos and taking the time to comment.

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  6. MichaelStephenWills Avatar
    MichaelStephenWills

    What fun….I have trouble staying in the saddle with two hands in play.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I’m glad you enjoyed it.😀

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  7. aghisla Avatar
    aghisla

    Love his shiny mane and forward pointing ears 🙂 I hope you can ride him again soon. In the meanwhile, it is of great comfort to know he is being well cared for.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I just need to be patient. Thank you for your comment.

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  8. Sagittarius Viking Avatar
    Sagittarius Viking

    I bet is a great comfort to at least get these updates about your best friend when you can’t take him out yourself <3

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes it is wonderful!

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  9. kunstkitchen Avatar
    kunstkitchen

    Biasini’s ride! It is fun to ride along. I hope you’ll be back riding soon.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      I hope so too. Thanks for commenting.

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      1. kunstkitchen Avatar
        kunstkitchen

        Stay well! Be strong.

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  10. Joyful2bee Avatar
    Joyful2bee

    I haven’t ridden in half a century, literally. So I really enjoyed the feel and the sounds of her riding Biasini. Thanks!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Your are most welcome Joy!

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  11. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    How delightful! In the first video, I watched him notice the downed branch, and I remembered the welcomed challenge of working with an animal with a mind of his own. 🙂 Biasini did well.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes he is good. That makes it so nice to go out on the trails with him. And yes, horses are not like tennis rackets or golf clubs. Thanks for commenting Judy.

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  12. James J. Cudney IV (Jay) Avatar
    James J. Cudney IV (Jay)

    Great job!

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  13. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    It’s good to see Biasini again. I hope the two of you will be going for forest rides soon!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Thanks Sandy. I hope so too.

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      1. sandyjwhite Avatar
        sandyjwhite

        Till then, stay safe and be well.

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        1. anne leueen Avatar
          anne leueen

          You too!

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  14. Gavin and Wyatt Avatar
    Gavin and Wyatt

    Holding the phone and the horse at the same time must be hard. You all are very talented in so many ways. I enjoyed the ride through the forest green. It was a much needed time of relaxation. Good on you!

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Lynsey, who took the video while riding Biasini, is a very good rider. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos. I love watching them as I can feel like I’m out there riding! Have a good weekend!

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  15. dprastka Avatar
    dprastka

    AWE! I wish you could go to the barn!!! But I totally understand and Lynsey is very good but then so is your pony staying steady for her to use her camera in one hand while holding reins in the other! 😍 I watched it several times and am glad she is taking these videos for you. My heart goes out to you and others missing their horses at this time. ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Lynsey has a background as an eventer so she is a fearlessly intelligent rider. She knows when Biasini is cautious about something and she speaks to him and tells him it is ok. I do have to tell you however that there was a 3rd video. It was also cantering but Biasini was getting excited and strong and I can hear her saying :”Whoa,whoa!” and then there is a wriggle with the phone camera as she has to take hold of both reins for a stride or two. But he is very good out in the forest and I am looking forward to getting back out there with him. From what the Provincial government says here in Ontario we may be getting some restrictions released by the end of May.

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      1. dprastka Avatar
        dprastka

        Hehe, Biasini being a little silly out there! Lynsey is so great, and how great to have him getting out by such a good rider!! And praying for some restrictions lifted! And of course that we all do well with this happening. Thanks for sharing!

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        1. anne leueen Avatar
          anne leueen

          I am so lucky to have my coach Belinda and also Lynsey to ride Biasini and keep him going while this Covid lockdown is going on.

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  16. Linda Book Avatar
    Linda Book

    I hope you get back on board really soon. A forest canter is so curative.

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      Yes it is . Thanks for commenting Linda.

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  17. whippetwisdom Avatar
    whippetwisdom

    Aww it’s lovely to see him canter through the forest Anne and I can imagine the videos are a great comfort at this time. Hope you are keeping well and enjoy your weekend! 🤗🧡 xxx

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    1. anne leueen Avatar
      anne leueen

      It is wonderful for me to be able to ‘ride’ Biasini. Have a good weekend Xenia and stay safe!⚘

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