Posting the trot

Please read through the Q & A on the site linked to this article at about.com. It will help you to understand the 'diagonal'.

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Question: What are diagonals? Answer: The trot is a two beat gait. When a horse trots it reaches forward with its left foreleg, and right hind leg, and then reaches forward with its right foreleg and left hind leg—the diagonal legs are synchronized. With a trot there are always two hoofs on the ground and two in suspension. The footfall pattern remains the same whether the horse is turning left or right. At a trot it is the rider that needs to be aware of what diagonal pair to rise or sit on to help the horse balance and flex. Back to Diagonals Demystified FAQ Index Read more at horses.about.com

 

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Being hyper vigilant about safety

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he "99% Lucky" Rule Posted by Kathy on September 5, 2011 at 9:53pm Send Message   View Blog Originally posted at: http://frwdnrnd.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/the-99-lucky-rule/   The 99% Lucky rule is very simple – when you’re around horses, and particularly in dangerous situations, you are lucky 99% of the time. That is a good rule – unless it happens to be the 1% of the time that you might be ‘un’-lucky! Then, it’s no fun at all. Let me explain… When you are around horses, safety must come first before anything else – your safety first, then the horse’s safety. Regardless of the horse-related activity you participate in, once the horse is involved, your safety ‘barometer’ has to be turned on and stay active the whole time. Awareness of your positioning in relation to the horse (even if you are on the ground), of the surroundings and the possible reactions of the horse, and knowing when to stop an activity are all key components of maintaining safety for both yourself and your horse, and staying within that 99% lucky time zone. Most of the time, your luck will hold out in dangerous situations. Some of the craziest, most dangerous events go by unnoticed because just out of luck, your horse refrained from reacting as violently he could have, or the situation just didn’t present in the worst-case scenario. People then go along as usual, completely unaware that the reason they were not injured was purely thanks to luck…. One example: wrapping a lead rope around your hand while you walk the horse into the barn. Now, we all know that you should never wrap a lead rope around a hand, don’t we? And still we do it from time to time. And ‘most’ of the time, nothing happens at all. The horse obliges nicely and walks beside us as we walk in. 99 times out of 100, the scene proceeds as planned. However, once, there might be something that jumps out of the bush, or your horse sees something out of the corner of his eye, and he lunges forward/backward/sideways (take your pick) and very unfortunately, your hand must follow! Work diligently to prevent that 1% unlucky! Make every effort to remain in the “safe zone” of whatever you do with the horse. You’ll be glad you did.   Like 0 members like this Share! Twitter Views: 25 Tags: blog, blogs, equestrian, equestrian blog, equine, horse, horse back, horse back riding, horse blog, horseback riding, More…rider blog, riding < Previous Post Comment Read more at www.barnmice.com

 

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Subject: News from 20/20 Horsemanship Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in 20/20 Horsemanship. Don't forget to add loretta@2020horsemanship.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. In This Issue Scheduling Info More Scheduling... Openings Quick Links Hello!  I realize you may have just heard from me, but this is a busy time and there's lots to go over!  Please read on, and enjoy your day. Sincerely, Loretta Arey 20/20 Horsemanship Scheduling Info To ensure that things run as smoothly as possible, please visit the calendar page often.  This is where you will see if your class is canceled due to weather, for example. If you need to schedule a lesson, the best thing to do is go to the calendar.  I can not remember what 50 different students want or what will or won't work for them.  If you do not have a Google calendar, I request that you set one up.  When you have created it, all you need to do is go here: Lesson Calendar .   You can enter in BOOKED and your first initial, last name.  It will sync with your calendar and with mine. If you cannot use this feature, then go to my calendar via my website or blog, pick a day/time that works for you and email me.  I realize I am difficult to reach by phone.  I am working about 70 hours each week teaching and training.  Then maintaining and caring for 8 horses and my family leaves little time for returning calls. However, since I am always updating my calendar, I have to be online anyway, so emailing is much easier. And More on Scheduling! I am struggling to fit in all the new students with those returning from extended vacations. I am doing my best and feel that something about 'holding' spots needs to be said here.  If you go away for the entire summer, or, are a new student who cannot start right away, or any other scenario you can think of that includes you not being here for several weeks at a time or more...your lesson time/day can ONLY be held for you if you have PREPAID.   I believe all of my clients have good intentions, however, what is going on in a client's  life does not always include letting me know they will NOT be back.  If you have PREPAID a month of lessons, I know you will be back and you can have that space.  Otherwise, I end up with prime after school openings not filled, and a waiting list of people that could be in one of them.  End result: I lose money trying to be helpful by holding a spot. Same applies if you ASK me what is available. My response may be," Thursdays at 3pm & 4pm."  But guess what, by the time you get home from that lesson I have 2 emails asking for those time slots.  I have a large internet presence and people are constantly contacting me for lessons.  I do not have the time to tell the askers they have to wait to see if this other person wants it. FIRST ONE THAT COMMITS to a spot gets it. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes anyone.  We are constantly changing and growing with our business and previously this was not an issue because I was not this busy.   Thank you in advance for your understanding. Available Openings Mon. 9/12 @10am Tues. 9/13@10am Wed. 9/14 @10am & 11:30am Thurs. 9/15 @3pm & 5:15pm  NEW   opening is for 8 weeks or more ONLY.  (No one time lessons.) Fri. 9/16 @1:30pm & 3pm Upcoming Events Please make sure to keep watch out for information on the local schooling show at Turner Farm, right here in Great Falls!  If you are interested, please contact me ASAP. There are only a few classes available that students and my ponies can enter. We are also planning our own little student show and maybe even.......a wedding for Gem and Apollo!  There are also fun activities for all of my NSHP students.  Get ready for your new books, new helmet covers and events.  It's going to be a busy, but fun fall! Forward email This email was sent to loretta@2020horsemanship.com by loretta@2020horsemanship.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. 20/20 Horsemanship | 231 Seneca Rd. | P.O.Box 397 | Great Falls | VA | 22066

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