Category: Lessons
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I am riding Biasini!
Today I rode Biasini and did some trot work. This is the first time in almost 7 months that I have done any trot! And interestingly enough I found it easier than the last time I did trotting. Why? I think that all those hours I spent walking in Florida with Lynsey Rowan walking beside…
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A thought for Thursday
“You don’t stop riding when you get old. You get old when you stop riding. ” Author unknown That is my inspiration for life at the moment. I may have Parkinson’s but I can still ride. June 2024 I will be 75!
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Still walking.
Today the vet came and did an ultrasound to see how Biasini’s tendon injury was healing. The good news is it’s filling in well. But the vet wants but us to be cautious and just continue with walking under saddle only until she does another ultrasound at the beginning of March. I think that is a good idea. If he…
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Winston Churchill was right!!
One of my favorite quotes is this: “The world is best viewed through the ears of a horse” Winston Churchill This week I have been able to get back on my horse and see that view. I am so happy to be able to do that. I think the Parkinson’s medication has helped my right leg…
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Some Good News!
Last Thursday, Dr.Manning, the vet who has been looking after Biasini came and did an ultrasound of his tendon injury. He showed me the result. “He’s ahead of schedule,” he said “it only been five months but you can start to do a tiny bit of trot.” This is the best news This means that…
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UP!UP!UP!
No I have not taken up jumping. The up refers to Biasini’s head and neck. I have to be be able to see the top piece of his bridle. If all I can see is his mane then I know he’s too low. Here is the desired head carriage.
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Dressage at the Walk!
Today I had another lesson with Lynsey Rowan. It may look like riding a horse at the walk is like sitting on an ambulatory armchair. But nothing could be farther from the truth! If I am riding in a lesson with Lynsey I am doing all the same things I would be doing at the…
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My favourite place to be.
I felt like I had come home!
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Just when I thought it was safe.
How often in life do we think that things are OK and we can relax about something that has been bothering us. I don’t know about you but I have it happen a lot that as soon as I think some issue is ok KABOOM. Something completely unexpected hits! This is what happened to me…
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Masterclass with Belinda Trussell.
Today I went to the barn to watch a Masterclass with Belinda Trussell . Lindsey Partridge of Harmony Horsemanship was also part of the Masterclass. Lindsey is someone who Belinda has gone to for help with some of her more sensitive horses. Veann Leps and Fiora Fiora and Veann were the first horse and rider.…
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Biasini Speaks: Ma Leueen is back!
Ma Leueen tells me she has already let you Humans know she is back riding me. Well, that’s all very well, but I think you should know what its like from my point of view. Here is a short video that shows Ma Leueen asking me to come to a halt. I halt and then…
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The rehab: a lot to think about.
Biasini and I are rehabbing together at the walk. You might think that there is not much that can be done while just sitting on a horse who is walking. Well , let me tell you there is plenty for me to be focusing on and doing. Here is a short video of my “walking…