Category: Lessons
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Belinda Trussell: Attention to Detail.
Today I watched Belinda ride Biasini.I have a new walker and he had to come over and give it a good look when I first came into the arena. I took my seat and watched while Belinda warmed him up. I know I have taken photos of the stretching trot but here is a short…
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“Amazing!” Belinda Trussell and Biasini.
At the end of the ride Belinda said :”He feels amazing.”
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Letting Go! Lynsey Rowan rides Biasini.
Self Carriage.!
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The corner is your friend.
What does it mean ‘ the corner is your friend’? When I was a teenager and riding in the jumpers my coach always said: “The corner is your friend” He meant that it was my chance to look ahead and get my horse prepared for whatever was coming next. Today I watched Lynsey Rowan have…
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Belinda Trussell Rides Biasini.
Is there a plus to having a fractured hip?
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Here’s the Upside!
I know that I am off with my hip fracture and that is not great but today I got to watch Lynsey Rowan ride Biasini in a lesson with my coach Belinda Trussell. That is the upside of the injury to my hip. What a treat it is to watch a talented professional ride my…
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Release!
This week the main emphasis in my lessons has been on releasing the aids as soon as Biasini responds. If I push with my ankle I must release that push the instant he moves forward. But if he does not respond I must maintain the aid,keep it on until he gives me the right answer.Then…
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Who am I anyway?
Who am I anyway? Am I my resume?
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The Sportscar Horse!
Lynsey Rowan rode Biasini and I was so proud of him!
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Learning how to be light and quick!
He loves to pull like a freight train.But what must I not do?
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The Gold Medal Olympian came to Wellington.
“I always like to keep the veil open. ”
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Muscle Memory…At Last
New muscle memories are becoming more automatic. At last!!