tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post28035979226557159..comments2023-05-27T11:53:06.487-04:00Comments on Memoirs of a Horse Girl: Riding Reflection: All ThumbsValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-82777421769167558982012-03-10T09:00:29.511-05:002012-03-10T09:00:29.511-05:00I noticed that too. All of the sudden, bending m...I noticed that too. All of the sudden, bending my elbows made more sense, if that is possible, and felt more effective. Great! Off to read your post now... <br />:)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-86170066023938564862012-03-10T08:59:07.144-05:002012-03-10T08:59:07.144-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-83447145736822174382012-03-10T08:58:54.038-05:002012-03-10T08:58:54.038-05:00Sounds like you had a similar discovery to mine. ...Sounds like you had a similar discovery to mine. You are very welcome. :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-43059679719386910312012-03-10T08:41:43.777-05:002012-03-10T08:41:43.777-05:00I tried it, Val, and I love the difference it make...I tried it, Val, and I love the difference it makes. I even had to blog about it http://www.bakersfielddressage.com/1/post/2012/03/one-two-three-four-i-declare-a-thumb-war.html You get full credit for the idea.<br /><br />I loved how the aids seemed to come from my elbows and shoulders. I can't wait to practice it more. Definitely another change to my position. Who knew thumbs could be so important!<br /><br />KarenBakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-5199751786830541332012-03-10T00:44:11.872-05:002012-03-10T00:44:11.872-05:00Fantastic post - really got me thinking... I disco...Fantastic post - really got me thinking... I discovered that I rotate my right thumb outwards, ever so slightly and nearly automatically, when I ask for canter. With different results on different horses - thank you for making me notice.Margaret merrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127153433845261590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-70521481691774713492012-03-09T19:43:34.554-05:002012-03-09T19:43:34.554-05:00It's true that little things make big changes....It's true that little things make big changes. Sounds like it worked for you and Harley. Interesting post.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-1906392524513995242012-03-09T15:12:24.272-05:002012-03-09T15:12:24.272-05:00You know how it is in riding. Small changes have ...You know how it is in riding. Small changes have a big impact, although visually, it may not have even been that noticeable to a random onlooker. I am sure that my teacher could have seen a difference. I could certainly feel one.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-20849241859091215702012-03-09T15:10:22.537-05:002012-03-09T15:10:22.537-05:00I think Sydney and Speedy will like it lots!I think Sydney and Speedy will like it lots!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-24388764111733720222012-03-09T15:09:55.277-05:002012-03-09T15:09:55.277-05:00Just a little "haha". Thanks!Just a little "haha". Thanks!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-58567896007811073312012-03-09T15:09:34.075-05:002012-03-09T15:09:34.075-05:00I remember reading your post! And I totally agree...I remember reading your post! And I totally agree.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-46362253201544985412012-03-09T15:09:03.830-05:002012-03-09T15:09:03.830-05:00The small difference in angle was very noticeable....The small difference in angle was very noticeable. I even felt like I could detect the contact in my elbows and found it easier to maintain the bend.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-53057507770196303702012-03-09T15:07:48.521-05:002012-03-09T15:07:48.521-05:00Thanks for reading, Emmi!Thanks for reading, Emmi!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-26602198050101479062012-03-09T15:07:36.441-05:002012-03-09T15:07:36.441-05:00I bet you will notice a difference!I bet you will notice a difference!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-88587126019030533132012-03-09T12:50:02.708-05:002012-03-09T12:50:02.708-05:00Can it really be this easy? Must try this as well....Can it really be this easy? Must try this as well...smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-12288956892455500442012-03-09T11:26:36.601-05:002012-03-09T11:26:36.601-05:00Interesting!Interesting!Emmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449719746034488461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-25905397810093299392012-03-09T10:55:02.008-05:002012-03-09T10:55:02.008-05:00I read the article and it made a lot of sense. I&...I read the article and it made a lot of sense. I've been keeping my thumbs on top of the reins but my wrists also straight...not forward, creating a "kink" in the reins. I can't wait to try this and see how it works for us!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11233954417930056246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-5864240953420715002012-03-09T07:54:09.930-05:002012-03-09T07:54:09.930-05:00I recently posted about this too. :) It is an easy...I recently posted about this too. :) It is an easy way to visualize + accomplish something that is hard to do. And the cool thing is it positively affects your whole arm position, not just wrists. ;)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-90013388235257528392012-03-09T00:36:57.230-05:002012-03-09T00:36:57.230-05:00I think that is a pretty neat breakthrough for you...I think that is a pretty neat breakthrough for you both. "I second the "Three Cheers For Two thumbs"! (that's funny)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-80631204486322561152012-03-08T23:25:14.047-05:002012-03-08T23:25:14.047-05:00I read that post about the thumbs too. I tried it...I read that post about the thumbs too. I tried it last time I rode Winston and it did seem to make him happier in the contact although the difference wasn't as big as you experienced. That could be just because Winston is lacking experience in general. Anyway, that was an excellent post and I'm glad it made a difference for you guys too.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603946585821420123.post-77962736306145366172012-03-08T22:00:07.733-05:002012-03-08T22:00:07.733-05:00I can't to try this!!!!!!!I can't to try this!!!!!!!Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.com