By. Ainsleigh with her Pony Pals. Facebook. Unwritten - Dec 9, 2013. When they said that it made me feel like no one understands what it is really like to ride a horse. Dressage As A Healing Tool: Even at its most basic level (or perhaps, especially at the most basic levels), dressage holds a value to horses of all disciplines. Today, Ainsleigh shares her thoughts on the perceptions of horseback riding by the general public. No matter your status (junior, adult amateur, or professional) riding horses is hard work. Get all the best moments in pop culture & entertainment delivered to your inbox. Share the best GIFs now >>> The Truth About Balance: We all strive for balance – in our position, our seat, our movement with the horse. When we sit back to ponder for a moment, we make connections and come to new realizations that were perhaps not clearly evident before. Hi everyone! It’s Ainsleigh and I am still 10. Dark Room Doors and Dressage: A metaphor for the learning process. Also, it really wears out your body when you ride because the horse weighs a ton and so you really have to put leg on. June 23, 2012; Hi, ladies! When my friends ask me, “What did you do this weekend?”, I tell them about how I went to ride and they will brush it off and jump into a story about Sky Zone or a camping trip. Try wearing that shit while in a saddle lol Once, I even had two boys tell me that “all I knew how to do is ride stupid horses”. Let’s face it – all we want is for the horse to do what we want, when we want, where we want, with suppleness and strength! Although, my friends do listen if I have fallen off and have a big bruise to prove it! It’s All About Listening: Where it all began for this blog. Be a real cowgirl, or take care of cute horses! Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page. Do you know the difference, and in a pinch, would you be able to identify it in a moving horse? I wanted to know what my friends didn’t understand about riding so I talked to my cousin who recently came out to the barn to ride with me for the first time. How Do You Develop 'Feel' in Horseback Riding. The toughest thing is when your horse is fresh and they just want to take off and run away with you. That is a good rule – unless it happens to be the 1% of the time that you might be ‘un’-lucky! Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Twitter. In riding, nothing can be done in isolation. Linkedin. Or will they really? Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Frame, Round or Collection? A Question Of Imbalance: Can You Tell? On Enjoying the Path: I can hear you now – you’re groaning… the path?? Answer 'yes' to these questions and you are on your way! What Being On The Forehand Means to the Horse: The idea here isn’t to cause guilt and doom and gloom; instead, we should learn all we can and take steps to avoid known problems. Another thing that really gets me is that at recess I will ask my friends to stop or slow down because my legs are SO SORE from riding. How can “the path” be fulfilling? This question was being posed to me by a very respected and horse-wise mentor one day long ago, early in my riding development. Heeeyaa! For more information, see the TMP FAQ. Play horsetastic horse games. ), we find ourselves analyzing, critiquing, and elaborating on various topics ranging from the riding experience. I don't understand the trend behind 'cowgirl' fashion. Next, tell us where would you and your horsey pal live? ReddIt . Photo by Meghan Glenn. The women he knew were all saying that they wanted a nice guy, but they continued to date guys who weren’t even 10% as nice as he was. Perfecting Perfection in Horseback Riding: We will never really find the perfect horse, nor will we ever be a perfect rider. Horses just get it — even when people don’t. Back to the Horse, Foot and Guns Rules Board. And finally, tell us what you value above all else? In the Beginning (riding): Part I – What to expect when you first start riding. The best part was that she said when she was in the saddle she thought to herself “I wish I could do this every day”. Photo by Meghan Glenn. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! On the Use of Artificial Aids - The Method Behind the Madness: The list of artificial aids can be endless. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Get your dose of adorable insight with this new column featuring Ainsleigh, a young rider who dreams of jumps larger than a crossrail as she tackles her first show, a few falls, and much more. ), we find ourselves analyzing, critiquing, and elaborating on various topics ranging from the riding experience. They don’t understand how tough riding is and how hard it works your muscles. Photo by Meghan Glenn, Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. In the future, I hope that more people will learn about horseback riding just like my cousin did. Next, tell us what kind of adventures you would get up to? Although, my friends do listen if I have fallen off and have a big bruise to prove it! Obsessed with travel? When Do You Start Riding Your Horse? 3 Questions to Consider Before Riding Bareback and Bridleless: What should be in place before you take off the tack? I wish that my classmates understood how much muscle it takes. It's good to see you all here, and in your underwear, no less. Going on "autopilot" when riding horses can be a good thing... or not! Just when you think you know it all, you discover that there are new and improved “must-buy” pieces of equipment that will change the way you ride. All rights reserved. Blueprinting - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Blueprinting, in the riding sense, refers to the muscle memory that is developed in both the horse are rider. Understand The Why. Aug 19, 2018 - Right? It's like a rule of nature. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. After the ride her legs were super sore, but she said it was so worth it. Horseback riding takes just as much effort as other sports such as soccer or football. 13 Posts. Sometimes they will listen, but other times they will be too caught up in tag and I will have to take a timeout. Riding (with a capital R): Part II – When riding becomes more than just riding. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular I Don't Understand animated GIFs to your conversations. Top Ten Reasons To Ride A Horse: There must be as many reasons to ride horses are there are people who ride. In our quest for riding "perfection" (we all know there is no such thing! Pinterest. What Being On The Forehand Means to the Horse, 3 Questions to Consider Before Riding Bareback and Bridleless, On the Use of Artificial Aids - The Method Behind the Madness, The Dynamic Dependency of Horseback Riding, When "Good Enough" Just Isn't Good Enough In Horseback Riding, Blueprinting - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, How to Make Horseback Riding Particularly Difficult, Perfecting Perfection in Horseback Riding, What you Ought to Know About Instant Gratification in Horse Riding, 12 Riding Quick Tips - #1: Start At The Seat, Top 10 Ways to Reinforce Your Horse's Correct Responses, Dear Adult-With-Many-Responsibilities Horse Person. When "Good Enough" Just Isn't Good Enough In Horseback Riding: We come up with all sorts of excuses to explain why we don’t want to or can’t get past the problem. So, when Tom said to me, “I don’t understand women, ” he had every reason to feel confused. The Pinnacle of Horseback Riding: Riding toward the ultimate release – this is the stuff riders dream of. Next, tell us what kind of magic powers your horse possessed? In our quest for riding "perfection" (we all know there is no such thing! "Horse, Foot & Guns - I Don't Understand The Situation" Topic.