tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post5681644762468174888..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: Riding Reflection: Energizing, Flying Changes, and Shoulder-in to RenversValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-17219037524066527272011-12-08T20:58:31.461-05:002011-12-08T20:58:31.461-05:00Hi Mary- Renvers is basically haunches-out. If th...Hi Mary- Renvers is basically haunches-out. If the horse travels in shoulder-in along the track, then changing his bend to the outside without changing the location of his quarters and shoulders puts him in haunches-out. <br /><br />Harley does like to work, but he can have a little bit of laziness, too. I accept this happily, because he used to be too reactive and tense.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-79477780305789618592011-12-08T04:16:34.281-05:002011-12-08T04:16:34.281-05:00Hmmm, I am trying to visualize the way the shoulde...Hmmm, I am trying to visualize the way the shoulder in exercise is suppose to look like and I am having a difficult time of it. I don't remember learning about the renvers exercise. I took a limited amount of dressage lessons back in the day and this one has escaped me. I will do some research. I like the way Harley finally perked up and got down to business. To me, it sounds like once he gets into "work mode" I think he enjoys it. (don't tell Harley I said that)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-29549084929200751242011-12-06T15:54:58.082-05:002011-12-06T15:54:58.082-05:00It would have been the perfect picture!It would have been the perfect picture!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-65220462943277518622011-12-06T05:42:34.785-05:002011-12-06T05:42:34.785-05:00And where is our picture of this beautiful sunset?...And where is our picture of this beautiful sunset? I was all set to share there. *laugh* Sounds like you two had a great (and productive) week :o)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-55651817002587406922011-12-05T16:25:10.673-05:002011-12-05T16:25:10.673-05:00smaz- The laziest horse that I ever rode was a Per...smaz- The laziest horse that I ever rode was a Percheron/QH cross. I was able to energize him, but it took many weeks of consistent cause and effect. That horse had zero work ethic. Too bad, because he was a handsome black gelding.<br /><br />I much prefer the little tune-up version of energizing.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-65524497027723405912011-12-05T15:16:01.268-05:002011-12-05T15:16:01.268-05:00Note to self: Must remember what Val has to say ab...Note to self: Must remember what Val has to say about energizing. <br /><br />I saw those videos that KK was talking about too. I keep meaning to watch them at home sometime when I can take notes.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-78419778524747476012011-12-04T18:14:01.167-05:002011-12-04T18:14:01.167-05:00Thanks, Amy! And I know. Most week days, I canno...Thanks, Amy! And I know. Most week days, I cannot get to the barn until 4pm, which leaves barely enough time to groom before the sun goes down. We have lights, but the feeding schedule tends to follow the daylight.<br /><br />Thanks, Kate! And I enjoy yours.<br /><br />allhorsestuff- Actually, I learned this energizing technique from Jane Savoie. I audited one of her clinics (before Harley) and she taught this technique to every single rider, regardless of level. The clinic was seriously worth it just for that exercise. I will have to check out her new series!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-92198987782315823752011-12-04T14:33:43.847-05:002011-12-04T14:33:43.847-05:00Oh, this was very lovely to read today. You two ar...Oh, this was very lovely to read today. You two are a fabulous pair and the discipline of practice has rendered awesome results!<br /><br />Have you seen Jane Savioe's latest video series? I was very happy to see her do exactly what you described-energising- the free walk with her large Moshi. Not a surprise wallop(like taught at a event clinic I watched) but a rewarded effort after a series of cues.<br />I really liked the video of a getting a flexible poll. I have been over asking.<br /><br />I've had a few darkened rides of late too...can't start out for a quick hours jaunt <br />at 4pm anymore!! <br /><br />Harley is handsome in his wicking suit!<br />KKallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-77883076167906562032011-12-04T14:27:50.880-05:002011-12-04T14:27:50.880-05:00Very nice stuff - I love your detailed description...Very nice stuff - I love your detailed descriptions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-69279903010238088942011-12-04T13:27:14.944-05:002011-12-04T13:27:14.944-05:00Great exercises and sounds like a nice ride! I sy...Great exercises and sounds like a nice ride! I sympathize about the lack of riding time this time of year.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.com