EASY dressage exercise for a tense horse ~ Eventing prep vlog

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
  • I'll admit it, I've let the flatwork schooling slip slightly... BUT I have been concentrating on improving other areas of our work (like the fun cantering bits while we're hacking 😅) Anyway, I'm back to the old grind with my trainer Justine. Watch as she suggests a simple exercise to help rellllaaaaaaax my horse, (this really works) sadly she can't suggest an exercise yet to help my BRAIN remember the test!
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  • @horsingaround-medidaelaine
    @horsingaround-medidaelaine 10 днів тому +2

    I think you are spot on on the weight/tall rider issue. Us horsegirls are always so concerned about how tall we are and think we need horses that are huge. Male riders (the tall ones) don't even have the slightest chance of finding a horse that's taller than them - and for those we say nothing and think that's normal. (which it is) 🙂 Keep up the good work with your horses! /Your swedish followers. 🤠🤠

  • @sarahmiller9827
    @sarahmiller9827 13 днів тому +8

    We're very good at criticizing ourselves in the moment, without appreciating the journey for what it is. The minimized tension, the lovely relaxed frame and the even tempo compared to when I first saw Ember away back on SUKO 2 years ago is just immense! Be so proud! 🥰

  • @april5666
    @april5666 11 днів тому +2

    Lucy, honestly, you look perfectly proportionate on Ember in your dressage saddle, especially as you are sitting up much straighter than in your jump saddle. Seriously, take a look again at the footage and I think you might agree. You and Ember have come so far in the last year; it is really remarkable. I know it is easy to be critical of ourselves (I doubt you would say those things to other people). Also, it is a process which is difficult for us perfectionists to accept often. Your legs and whole body look really perfect up on Ember now :) I hope you will see this too. Thanks for taking us along on your journey -- always love to see Justine too :)

  • @suzannechance5876
    @suzannechance5876 14 днів тому +5

    Impressive how far he has come with you and Justine! Bless him, at first all he could do was throw his head and bolt around fearful and depressed. BTW...that's the story of many lives.😅

  • @user-en8ln8jq4q
    @user-en8ln8jq4q 13 днів тому +5

    Wonderful lesson. Wish Justine lived closer to me - or I could move to UK!!

  • @ShaneGilbert-cx4th
    @ShaneGilbert-cx4th 14 днів тому +5

    Well do for putting your dressage saddle on,SO you can get used to it before the EVENT. All your lessons with Justine are amassing. Take care and all the best. 😊😊👍👍💖💟 THANK YOU for exsplaning the exercise Justine ,AND all the best to YOU.

  • @margiesmith8912
    @margiesmith8912 14 днів тому +5

    Ember looks so good! He looked so balanced & collected for this ride. What a difference from last year ☺️ well done you!

  • @sarahcooper3378
    @sarahcooper3378 14 днів тому +3

    Always a good session with Justine. Your seat looked much better in the dressage saddle. I think with practice you will come to really like it, after all that's what it's made for!

  • @cavalloalto6631
    @cavalloalto6631 14 днів тому +6

    lol I was expecting to see your feet down past his elbows! It may feel strange, but you really don’t look mismatched at all.

  • @chalc8882
    @chalc8882 13 днів тому +3

    I think the dressage saddle was great to show some challenges with bend and him pushing you to the outside. When you were stepping down through your inside he was really starting to swing 🥰

  • @rebeccarapetti3747
    @rebeccarapetti3747 13 днів тому +3

    I love watching a Justine, Lucy and Ember lesson. Lucy you look great in your dressage saddle!!!! Ember looks like this is the saddle for him in your flat work. You are so not to long/ big for him. PS I wish I had your legs!!!

    • @footluceeventing
      @footluceeventing  13 днів тому +2

      Thank you, I was actually pleasantly surprised when putting it back on!! It was great to ride in 🙏

  • @annaabney1420
    @annaabney1420 13 днів тому +3

    I'm 5'10" and have ridden literal ponies and I always feel so awkward on them, like if the horse disappeared beneath me I would already be standing on the ground. But you're right, as long as you're not too heavy for the horse it's literally fine. They don't care that our legs are long.

  • @charlotteliversidge2606
    @charlotteliversidge2606 13 днів тому +3

    Ember looks brilliant!! It’s so hard to do and think less, I could certainly use this when I’m riding my Welsh mare 😬😄 usually the less you “do”, the better she goes in a test!!

  • @pixie706
    @pixie706 13 днів тому +3

    Great work Lucy. Better and better😊

  • @alisontabernor6332
    @alisontabernor6332 13 днів тому +2

    Bonnie's little face at the beginning was adorable! Ember did really well too! 😊

  • @kippen64
    @kippen64 14 днів тому +4

    A lot of dressage riders are quite tall and have this issue too.

  • @hannesofie6071
    @hannesofie6071 14 днів тому +5

    Actually I think you looked better in your dressage saddle!!! Not curling up, trying to look shorter....... ❤❤ You are turning in to a really good looking couple!!! He's such a beautiful little horse!!! ❤❤

    • @footluceeventing
      @footluceeventing  13 днів тому

      I agree with you, I had got into a bad habit of scrunching up!!

  • @beeholtzclaw7935
    @beeholtzclaw7935 13 днів тому +2

    I do enjoy listening to your lessons, I'm able to gleam lots of tips to try! I too favor my jump saddle over my dressage saddle guess because it's like a the prefect fit I'm use too! Ember's improvements are a huge credit to you both! Looking forward to the show vlog! Good luck!

    • @footluceeventing
      @footluceeventing  13 днів тому

      I have to say my dressage saddle was a pleasant surprise! …until the day after… I’m still stiff 😂

  • @janeminwell4395
    @janeminwell4395 13 днів тому +2

    Ember looking good Lucy, definitely more length in the neck, and increased swing.
    He has filled out a lot since you first had him, so thumbs up for the dressage saddle!

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 14 днів тому +2

    Ember is looking amazing good you both did so well and keep up the fabulous job Lucy 🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🌺🪷🪻🌹🌹🌹💐💐🪷🪷🌼🪻🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🪻🪻🌈🪷🧡💛💖💖💛🧡💛❤️❤️💘💙💙💞💜🩵🩵💚

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 14 днів тому +2

    Such a wonderful exercise for ember and keep him fit and healthy and Justine is amazing support and friend 🌺🌺🐴💛💛🌺💛💛💛🐴💖🌼🍄🧡❤️❤️💞🌻🌷💘🌹🪻🪻🌻🌸🍄🍄💐🪷💐🌺🐴💛💖🌼🌼💐🌸💙💙💙🩵🩵🌻🌻💚💚

  • @helenlamb6560
    @helenlamb6560 14 днів тому +4

    Yay....an Ember Vlog 🧡🦄

  • @zaktheadventuredog4024
    @zaktheadventuredog4024 14 днів тому +3

    Ember is looking really good,Filled out really well! Enjoy your BBQ Lucy, its sounds amazing! xxxx

  • @diannemusson7988
    @diannemusson7988 13 днів тому +2

    You shouldn't feel deflated it was great, good luck with the test next week x

  • @juliecarmody6773
    @juliecarmody6773 14 днів тому +2

    Looking good 👍

  • @VIPEqTHud
    @VIPEqTHud 10 днів тому

    I think you both rock! I have a few cool dressage saddle tips but don’t want to be the annoying person who gives unsolicited advice 😂

  • @ano.theart3050
    @ano.theart3050 13 днів тому +1

    I also think you should try loose ring !

  • @JennaPitcherTHX1138
    @JennaPitcherTHX1138 13 днів тому +2

    1:26 Bonnie!

  • @thepansthisthatandtheother7766
    @thepansthisthatandtheother7766 14 днів тому +2

    Kerrits is US.

  • @Geeoorrggiiaa45
    @Geeoorrggiiaa45 13 днів тому +1

    Did you say Bonnie was in the trailer not Ember ?😂

  • @TammySaj-zm6kr
    @TammySaj-zm6kr 4 дні тому

    How is Laras injury?? Any updates???????

  • @colleenw8756
    @colleenw8756 13 днів тому +1

    Lucy. Are/Do you plan competing? Like Meg and Tina? Not at their level yet. Or are you thinking of something different? Regardless stay safe and well both of you. ❤️❤️

  • @user-pn5zs3fn9v
    @user-pn5zs3fn9v 14 днів тому +1

    Hi Bonnie.. 😘

  • @chloebirth3841
    @chloebirth3841 13 днів тому

    Where’s lara gone?? X

    • @footluceeventing
      @footluceeventing  13 днів тому +1

      Nowhere! She’s in the field 😊

    • @chloebirth3841
      @chloebirth3841 13 днів тому

      Thank god! I thought something was wrong as seen lots of ember and couldn’t remember how she was after her injury! ❤

  • @lottiedahlin6474
    @lottiedahlin6474 13 днів тому +2

    Mark Todd/Charisma.... tall rider, small horse.... just saying.....