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Sep 23, 2008 20:11

So was my lesson last night. I rode Étoile who has turned 4 recently. Chantal asked me if I had done 'capelli' -or caprelli- and it was a big no, so I found out what it was. It was a 'parcours ( Read more... )

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raven_feathers September 24 2008, 12:32:41 UTC
caprilli? here, it's a method to introduce jumping and the forward hunt seat rather than what sounds like an obstacle course. it's usually a series of wooden rails placed different distances from each other so that the rider can learn to time gaits and strides to the rail. i've never done it.

that's great about paula. i know what you mean about having someone your own age as a teammate. i couldn't imagine how little i'd have in common with young women as i got older, but it does get less and less daily!

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argyle105 September 24 2008, 20:20:51 UTC
interesting, thanks, then it was not really caprilli, but it was fun!

As for relating with younger people, I just finished my day asking myself what the heck I am doing in that classroom!

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