Good mood :)
So I am actually pretty happy! I rode Duell and he was such an asshole. He was constantly pulling me or needed me to support him. Either way, he was so ridiculously hollow and with the amount of people that ride him that know what they're doing - he really shouldn't be like that!! These horses would be so much better with a little bit of turn out!
Anyway, I felt bad because at the canter he kept getting so on his forehand, grabbing the bit, and kept running, so I kept having to circle him whenever he got heavy (which was basically every three steps!)I felt bad because I had to keep tightening up my reins, but I had to to control him because of everything that was going on in the ring. I felt like such a crappy rider and Jess and a friend of hers decided to watch the lesson.
After we got to the apartment, Jess and I were talking about Duell, and she said how her and her friend were remarking on the riders and the horses in the class. She said her friend actually pointed me out and asked who I was. She continued to say that I was the best looking rider in the class and she said how my heel was down and how my leg didn't move at all. Which made me soo happy because I'm most paranoid about my legs!!
Anyway, Tim got pissed off at me today because I was talking sort of loudly when he was teaching to Jess about the ride situation. He criticized me the rest of the lesson and then didn't say anything positive to me at the end like he did to everyone else. He then continued to tell us that 30 - 50% of the next few lessons will be no stirrup, which he didn't say to any other riding class.....I think something was bothering him though because after our lesson the other lesson came in to warm up and he left for about five - ten minutes to do something...which he never does. Hopefully he'll be in a better mood on Thursday because I don't really want him to dislike me because I do really like him.
I want to keep Jude, but I also want a three year old warmblood to train. The major reason is because everyone does love my horse....and he really is a good boy. I'm hoping if I can get him more balanced he will be better going over fences and not be so much on his forehand at the canter. Hopefully, once we start going, we won't fall apart, but because I know more about horses and how they move I think I can micromanage him throughout the course and at least do better than I did last year. I think a three year old warmblood would be nice is because all of the warmbloods I see that are for sale today are either too made (which I don't want because I don't feel like they're mine), or too untalented. Like, if I sold Jude, I could afford an eight year old who jumps around 3 foot with auto changes and is always in the ribbons...but what fun is that? I think it's more rewarding to train, go into shows, and be successful with what I'VE taught the horse, not something someone else did and I paid for.
I've noticed when warmblood shopping there are a few different categories of warmbloods I see:
1. The 3 year olds & under
- They're not cheap, but also not expensive. A full breed and registered warmblood free jumping with nice form can usually be found right under 7 gran. Sometimes cheaper depending on the age. The lower the age, the lower the price. 2. The talented four year olds - seven year olds
- They're ridiculously expensive. More so than the eight year olds who jump around three foot with auto changes. I guess because you have more time to work with them and mold them into what you want.
3. The untalented four - seven year olds
- They're still expensive, too expensive for a horse who's going to hold his head up in the air and run around on his forehand incapable of bringing his head down for more than two strides. I would consider, depending on the horse, an untalented four year old...but I get paranoid training techniques people could use. "Draw reins are like a razor in a monkeys hand" And if they're older than five years old, they just go out the window for me. I'm picky :) Gotta be this time around.
4. The talented eight + horses & the untalented eight + horses
-Like I said, I just don't really wanted a made horse because they won't feel like they're completely mine. I mean, maybe if I was interested in a show career and travelling and going down to FL to show my brains out...but I'm really not. Too much stress. And I like the pleasure aspect of it.
So, I really think if I get a three year old and train them it will be so rewarding, and who knows, maybe if I'm good enough I can create a show career and travel to crazy places. And then HOW rewarding would that be! What an incredible feeling.... to train a horse from the ground up & then be able to compete in AA shows down in FL. Now that's MY dream!!!
The thing is I can't really afford an *amazing* trainer, but I think it's sort of a blessing Kim left Holly Tree and went to Jim's because he does sound like an amazing person... and I'm starting to respect jumpers and eventers from school. I mean, I get hunters - you sit there and look pretty! But I never understood HOW to ride. And I think that's part of the reason I'm so behind the other girls when it comes to riding. But, I have been working hard and trying to develop quick, so hopefully God gives me the wisdom and strength to understand and apply! And, since I've realized this, it doesn't make me feel AS bad... but still a little!
So, I think I will try and work with Jude and see how he develops, and hopefully Kimi and Jim can help me with my position and help me with my leg. And then after college, or maybe my senior year if I move on campus, I can get a young warmblood to work with and hopefully bond with.
On a side note -
1. I hate my practical class. I think I have an extremely low grade in that class and I really have to start doing better. Can't wait until the end of this semester when it will ALL BE OVER. No more Practical classes!
2. I think if I study, I can do well in my Fundamental and Farm Facil class. I got an A on my Business class test so I just really really have to study for the other two classes! Then hopefully it can all even out.
3. If Jude doesn't get better over fences and away from home showing throughout the summer, he will probably go back up for sale. I have from May - July to work with him. Just a little change is all I need to keep him.
4. College is starting to give me confidence....let's hope it lasts throughout the summer when I try and train for eventing.
5. For owning a 5k mut of a horse, I'm proud I can ride him in a snaffle D ring bit when other girls use these gag bits with their expensive ass warmbloods :) Although, I'm not going around 5 foot courses. But still, nothing to really brag about :X
6. I can't think of anything else that's on my mind : ) See ya!
I didn't say this in fb or myspace to sound cocky, but I am so proud of my horses form in this :)
And Mark actually allowed me to take lots of pics of usssss! Which is so not his style ! He hates getting his picture taken! And he even smiled for the camera :)
Anyway, I felt bad because at the canter he kept getting so on his forehand, grabbing the bit, and kept running, so I kept having to circle him whenever he got heavy (which was basically every three steps!)I felt bad because I had to keep tightening up my reins, but I had to to control him because of everything that was going on in the ring. I felt like such a crappy rider and Jess and a friend of hers decided to watch the lesson.
After we got to the apartment, Jess and I were talking about Duell, and she said how her and her friend were remarking on the riders and the horses in the class. She said her friend actually pointed me out and asked who I was. She continued to say that I was the best looking rider in the class and she said how my heel was down and how my leg didn't move at all. Which made me soo happy because I'm most paranoid about my legs!!
Anyway, Tim got pissed off at me today because I was talking sort of loudly when he was teaching to Jess about the ride situation. He criticized me the rest of the lesson and then didn't say anything positive to me at the end like he did to everyone else. He then continued to tell us that 30 - 50% of the next few lessons will be no stirrup, which he didn't say to any other riding class.....I think something was bothering him though because after our lesson the other lesson came in to warm up and he left for about five - ten minutes to do something...which he never does. Hopefully he'll be in a better mood on Thursday because I don't really want him to dislike me because I do really like him.
I want to keep Jude, but I also want a three year old warmblood to train. The major reason is because everyone does love my horse....and he really is a good boy. I'm hoping if I can get him more balanced he will be better going over fences and not be so much on his forehand at the canter. Hopefully, once we start going, we won't fall apart, but because I know more about horses and how they move I think I can micromanage him throughout the course and at least do better than I did last year. I think a three year old warmblood would be nice is because all of the warmbloods I see that are for sale today are either too made (which I don't want because I don't feel like they're mine), or too untalented. Like, if I sold Jude, I could afford an eight year old who jumps around 3 foot with auto changes and is always in the ribbons...but what fun is that? I think it's more rewarding to train, go into shows, and be successful with what I'VE taught the horse, not something someone else did and I paid for.
I've noticed when warmblood shopping there are a few different categories of warmbloods I see:
1. The 3 year olds & under
- They're not cheap, but also not expensive. A full breed and registered warmblood free jumping with nice form can usually be found right under 7 gran. Sometimes cheaper depending on the age. The lower the age, the lower the price. 2. The talented four year olds - seven year olds
- They're ridiculously expensive. More so than the eight year olds who jump around three foot with auto changes. I guess because you have more time to work with them and mold them into what you want.
3. The untalented four - seven year olds
- They're still expensive, too expensive for a horse who's going to hold his head up in the air and run around on his forehand incapable of bringing his head down for more than two strides. I would consider, depending on the horse, an untalented four year old...but I get paranoid training techniques people could use. "Draw reins are like a razor in a monkeys hand" And if they're older than five years old, they just go out the window for me. I'm picky :) Gotta be this time around.
4. The talented eight + horses & the untalented eight + horses
-Like I said, I just don't really wanted a made horse because they won't feel like they're completely mine. I mean, maybe if I was interested in a show career and travelling and going down to FL to show my brains out...but I'm really not. Too much stress. And I like the pleasure aspect of it.
So, I really think if I get a three year old and train them it will be so rewarding, and who knows, maybe if I'm good enough I can create a show career and travel to crazy places. And then HOW rewarding would that be! What an incredible feeling.... to train a horse from the ground up & then be able to compete in AA shows down in FL. Now that's MY dream!!!
The thing is I can't really afford an *amazing* trainer, but I think it's sort of a blessing Kim left Holly Tree and went to Jim's because he does sound like an amazing person... and I'm starting to respect jumpers and eventers from school. I mean, I get hunters - you sit there and look pretty! But I never understood HOW to ride. And I think that's part of the reason I'm so behind the other girls when it comes to riding. But, I have been working hard and trying to develop quick, so hopefully God gives me the wisdom and strength to understand and apply! And, since I've realized this, it doesn't make me feel AS bad... but still a little!
So, I think I will try and work with Jude and see how he develops, and hopefully Kimi and Jim can help me with my position and help me with my leg. And then after college, or maybe my senior year if I move on campus, I can get a young warmblood to work with and hopefully bond with.
On a side note -
1. I hate my practical class. I think I have an extremely low grade in that class and I really have to start doing better. Can't wait until the end of this semester when it will ALL BE OVER. No more Practical classes!
2. I think if I study, I can do well in my Fundamental and Farm Facil class. I got an A on my Business class test so I just really really have to study for the other two classes! Then hopefully it can all even out.
3. If Jude doesn't get better over fences and away from home showing throughout the summer, he will probably go back up for sale. I have from May - July to work with him. Just a little change is all I need to keep him.
4. College is starting to give me confidence....let's hope it lasts throughout the summer when I try and train for eventing.
5. For owning a 5k mut of a horse, I'm proud I can ride him in a snaffle D ring bit when other girls use these gag bits with their expensive ass warmbloods :) Although, I'm not going around 5 foot courses. But still, nothing to really brag about :X
6. I can't think of anything else that's on my mind : ) See ya!
I didn't say this in fb or myspace to sound cocky, but I am so proud of my horses form in this :)
And Mark actually allowed me to take lots of pics of usssss! Which is so not his style ! He hates getting his picture taken! And he even smiled for the camera :)