tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post6271898764209859812..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Plan of AttackSprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-66116586335248502472011-07-25T08:56:32.468-06:002011-07-25T08:56:32.468-06:00I'm prepping for no-stirrup work (I also need ...I'm prepping for no-stirrup work (I also need to tighten my lower leg) by riding in two point, really feeling my inner thighs taking my weight, and letting my feet lighten in the irons. Looking forward to seeing you back in the saddle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-70507328413388689412011-07-25T07:42:12.066-06:002011-07-25T07:42:12.066-06:00I've started dropping my stirrups for a few mi...I've started dropping my stirrups for a few minutes during my flat work every ride too... there is definitely nothing like it for getting your legs tight! Also, when you do go back to jumping, maybe try shortening your stirrups a hole or two. I found that really helped me get my legs underneath me where they belong, as I have a tendency to let it swing back (a lot like your position in the 3rd photo).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-24119909458686439742011-07-24T18:00:27.161-06:002011-07-24T18:00:27.161-06:00I like the word plotting... hehe :)
Not trirrups ...I like the word plotting... hehe :)<br /><br />Not trirrups is great. Gridwork is also great for you LEGS, yes, it's true (also good for you horse I might add) Lunge lessons are also terrific, if your horse is good on the line, or maybe find a very well schooled horse you don't need reins on, so you ONLY ride with your legs. <br /><br />I totally agree with the pilates, we actually have a 'horse pilates' class at college, helpe out alot, and was fun to! <br /><br />And remember, be flexable (everywhere) or your horse won't be. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-51977052612318065422011-07-24T11:20:05.466-06:002011-07-24T11:20:05.466-06:00No stirrups sounds like a great idea :) Also, your...No stirrups sounds like a great idea :) Also, your horse is SO CUTE.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-25504173088208710432011-07-23T20:47:35.503-06:002011-07-23T20:47:35.503-06:00Again, may I suggest you practice your jumping pos...Again, may I suggest you practice your jumping position on a barrel or something else you can straddle. You need to learn to close your upper body down with your leg forward, which means flexibility in your waist, hip area. Plant your feet on the ground and close your body down until the position becomes natural<br /><br />When you get back in the saddle, practice two point with your leg under you and then close down into jumping position at the walk. It's not easy, actually, without the momentum of the jump to help. You need to practice it until it becomes HABIT. <br /><br />I went off once and ended up breaking my wrist all because I let my leg to back like that. No seat when your leg is not under your body.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-24140586457584515912011-07-23T18:24:08.778-06:002011-07-23T18:24:08.778-06:00No stirrups is good. One thing that helped me was...No stirrups is good. One thing that helped me was to think of your heels as hitting the ground. Not stiff and rigid and shoved down, but flexible and reaching for the ground. 'Land in your heels' is not just an expression, think about your heels hitting the ground before the horse does when you land. Good to be making plans and getting back to work soon.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571711150060964222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-7388884353573924622011-07-23T18:11:42.643-06:002011-07-23T18:11:42.643-06:00I'll join you in the no stirrup work... I need...I'll join you in the no stirrup work... I need it too :)Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com