tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post6373009835020420643..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Chasing Bronze: Meet First Level! SprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-16347857527116312192016-02-24T09:36:47.892-07:002016-02-24T09:36:47.892-07:00I am going back and reading your old posts cause I...I am going back and reading your old posts cause I'm on a boring call right now... When you start working on the shallow serpentine at the canter and the zig-zag leg yield, I have tricks for you that my trainer taught me that will make them easier. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-61529506897731927542016-01-27T12:11:08.860-07:002016-01-27T12:11:08.860-07:00Ooh, I'm going to have to try this one!Ooh, I'm going to have to try this one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309741021554882459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-66144426757050658822016-01-27T10:53:49.743-07:002016-01-27T10:53:49.743-07:00For leg yielding, I suggest practicing your change...For leg yielding, I suggest practicing your change over. So, once you have Courage all warmed up and moving along, leg yield a few steps off the wall, then ask for a few steps back. Add a few more steps every day. You'll be to the centerline before you know it. One thing that helps is to reevaluate your position and aids after three steps, to make sure you aren't leaning off the side or otherwise contorting yourself. If you are, just ask Courage to move straight while you fix yourself. Then try again (either on that side, or the next). I like the zig zags, because they help the horse stay straight and not lean on your aids, anticipate, or fall in.<br /><br />Counter canter isn't so scary. It's really just a drunken weave. Think about those times when your horse has wandered off the wall at the canter, and put him back. Then try to be a little more specific with where and how.<br /><br />One note: Judges will NAIL YOUR ASS for not going ALL THE WAY to X. They will also nail you for going too far past. That said. Too far past is usually going to get you better points than baaaaarely getting there.<br /><br />You got this. A little at a time.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-14643185277721231102016-01-26T16:57:05.869-07:002016-01-26T16:57:05.869-07:00You can do it!!You can do it!!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-86507497345906369432016-01-26T15:56:15.304-07:002016-01-26T15:56:15.304-07:00It's not a counter canter, just a canter loop....It's not a counter canter, just a canter loop. If my Standardbred can do it and place above 60%, your OTTB can do it! LOL! ;-) Though, you might want to think about confirming all the movements THIS year and trying First level next year (at least 1-3). I was always taught to be schooling a level beyond where you show. That might be a more realistic and less heart attack inducing idea for you?Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-83728308278931389192016-01-26T10:11:19.773-07:002016-01-26T10:11:19.773-07:00Why do I feel like 1st is a HUGE step from trainin...Why do I feel like 1st is a HUGE step from training?Micaylahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799043647759779897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-9897478737055467342016-01-26T09:19:10.778-07:002016-01-26T09:19:10.778-07:00If you are thinking of showing First, then you rea...If you are thinking of showing First, then you really should be starting to school some Second level, no? :) Squeee!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609268980526224486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-80352894679496939182016-01-26T07:20:29.621-07:002016-01-26T07:20:29.621-07:00You totally got this!! I about freaked when I saw ...You totally got this!! I about freaked when I saw the movements too, but then actually riding the test together was reassuring bc the test itself helped keep the horse packaged and attentive rather than me having to fuss.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-6375429440628016732016-01-25T21:26:42.034-07:002016-01-25T21:26:42.034-07:00I KNOW you can do it! Marissa is BOSS, she's ...I KNOW you can do it! Marissa is BOSS, she's an inspiration! Just remember though a good horse takes time to train so keep plugging along and put the fancy buttons on one at a time in a manner that keeps C-rage enjoying his job. You got this!Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-54778015567880439892016-01-25T21:02:49.833-07:002016-01-25T21:02:49.833-07:00Sure I can, but then everyone will know. Sure I can, but then everyone will know. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-50066220224641028432016-01-25T18:58:17.957-07:002016-01-25T18:58:17.957-07:00You and Courage can do it! On the other hand I'...You and Courage can do it! On the other hand I'm crying in the corner about training level because walking is a struggle and stretching typically means his head drops even with his withers...<br /><br />I think if you start playing with the movements you will be surprised (in a good way) with what you can do.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-577097794884375652016-01-25T18:12:48.615-07:002016-01-25T18:12:48.615-07:00I peed myself a little looking at those for you. B...I peed myself a little looking at those for you. But you got this! You can't pee yourself in white breeches. HolyBullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938188769695663261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-7431061960559580532016-01-25T17:55:27.284-07:002016-01-25T17:55:27.284-07:00Just to clarify on an above comment, 2-1 does have...Just to clarify on an above comment, 2-1 does have some counter canter, all of the 2nd level tests do so it is pretty much un-avoidable moving forward after 1-3. I was once leery of 1-3 but the following year it seemed so much easier, sometimes you just need some time to work up to it. (Just wait until <br />2-3 there is an entire counter canter serpentine in the collected canter!) Have fun & good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-33409686269312977982016-01-25T17:36:45.306-07:002016-01-25T17:36:45.306-07:00The canter blues are a real thing. The canter blues are a real thing. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-24484360102244983952016-01-25T17:35:32.471-07:002016-01-25T17:35:32.471-07:00Your half ass method is tempting. Alas that I also...Your half ass method is tempting. Alas that I also what to be semi competent. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-62882518508435465152016-01-25T14:47:17.113-07:002016-01-25T14:47:17.113-07:00I'm on the same page as you here as far as rea...I'm on the same page as you here as far as reactions to those movements - but I still think you've got this! Your nose is to the grindstone and you've figured out what works for both you and your horse. That's awesome. And also, your contact now is everything that I'm wishing for at the moment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411599470246102708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-51256961390250813942016-01-25T13:50:49.330-07:002016-01-25T13:50:49.330-07:00Here's something to help you manage things. Br...Here's something to help you manage things. Break it down and work on one thing at a time. When you get this one right, move on to the next on a different day. You can always go back and hit the highlights on each movement, but don't drill the tests into your brain or your horse. <br /><br />It's much the same with any other sport. Try to work on the stuff the next level up, while showing the level below. When you can nail the upper stuff, the lower stuff will be a piece of cake in the ring. <br /><br />And remember to look for the double points. The extended walk is almost always worth double points. Take them! <br /><br />Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-75016018408737454942016-01-25T13:37:13.410-07:002016-01-25T13:37:13.410-07:00It's just a shallow loop of CC right? You'...It's just a shallow loop of CC right? You'll be fine! 2nd level is CC on a 3 loop serpentine but 1st is just a shallow loop from wall to X and back. The thing about 1st (and even 2nd really) is that you can pretty well still fake what your not great at yet. I mean, we didn't have solid leg yields OR lengthening a when we started 1st and still made it out just fine. Deep breaths!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697668284253060576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-43667402606965339282016-01-25T13:27:43.743-07:002016-01-25T13:27:43.743-07:00Technically you can get your bronze without ever c...Technically you can get your bronze without ever counter cantering (or leg yielding actually lol) because you could get two scores at 1-1 (no LY, no CC), two scores at 2-1 (no CC) and two scores at 3-1 (no CC). But like you say, it's good to go through each test because they all help to shape the horse's training. Except 4-3, that test is the devil!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255900012774193536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-68472602035891188332016-01-25T12:45:14.715-07:002016-01-25T12:45:14.715-07:00The 2015 1-2 doesn't have the leg yield to X a...The 2015 1-2 doesn't have the leg yield to X and back, it's a leg yield from D to the wall after a 10m half circle by A. So at least THAT is going to make 1-2 a little easier. Of course, 1-3 brings on both the X-CORE leg yield and the counter canter soooooo yeahhhNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-46573736762505768482016-01-25T12:31:56.713-07:002016-01-25T12:31:56.713-07:00I could skip 1-3, but then I'm still planning ...I could skip 1-3, but then I'm still planning to do second and third level. Unless there's consensus that's it's just a bad test, it behooves me to do them all. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-28854416801089376792016-01-25T11:34:21.932-07:002016-01-25T11:34:21.932-07:00For Bronze you need 2 tests at first level with sc...For Bronze you need 2 tests at first level with scores over 60 with different judges/shows/etc. You could do 1-1 and 1-2. You don't actually need to do 1-3. Although you'll need to do even more difficult counter canter work at 2nd level so you might as well practice, but I wouldn't worry about it that much.Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-55673079246578455392016-01-25T10:47:56.674-07:002016-01-25T10:47:56.674-07:00But then you'll get to 2-1 and take a deep bre...But then you'll get to 2-1 and take a deep breath because it's easier than 1-3! <br /><br />For the loop- break it down into halves. Ride from the rail to X and then just ride straight a few times. Then switch and canter down centerline to X, then ride to the rail. Once as you're good at those two halves, just put them together! I've never had a problem putting it on in a day using that technique. <br /><br />You guys are going to be awesome! Just keep plugging away. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255900012774193536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-53396412838719861262016-01-25T10:40:30.613-07:002016-01-25T10:40:30.613-07:00We got our First Level scores last year, and this ...We got our First Level scores last year, and this year I'm working on qualifying for regionals at 1st. The counter canter loop is a great intro to counter canter -my issue is that my jumper ready has his changes so he wants to swap. Every.Damn.Time. But we're getting there! The 10m circles are great yes-you-have-to-listen reminders. I find 1-3 tough because the flow isn't a little weird. 1-1 makes much more sense to me. Kristenhttp://www.ifthesaddlefits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-88126986323508387722016-01-25T10:26:19.998-07:002016-01-25T10:26:19.998-07:00YOU GOT THIS! Just start chipping away.. you have ...YOU GOT THIS! Just start chipping away.. you have all the pieces you need! Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.com