tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post115392996001630413..comments2023-07-17T05:19:59.478-04:00Comments on Improving Communication Between Horse and Rider: Get the most out of your riding lessonDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-1157649833068309412006-09-07T13:23:00.000-04:002006-09-07T13:23:00.000-04:00Hi Ann,You have the progress to prove it! You've ...Hi Ann,<BR/><BR/>You have the progress to prove it! You've done extremely well in the amount of time that you have been riding. Not only do you maximize your lessons by coming up with fantastic ideas, you put in a lot of hard work too. Great Job!<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15095013.post-1156385838981299902006-08-23T22:17:00.000-04:002006-08-23T22:17:00.000-04:00Hi Deanna, As a fairly new rider, I've found the ...Hi Deanna,<BR/> As a fairly new rider, I've found the camcorder to be an irreplacable tool. As you know, I use it not only for demonstrations that you provide during lessons, but also occasionally for practice. I will review a "practice" session and sometimes think "what in the world was I doing?" as I find my arm placement totally incorrect or my reins too short. But equally at other times I'll think Dusty and I have had a poor session but when reviewing the tape I realize we both did a whole lot better than I thought! The lense does not lie! You'll see what you are doing wrong, and what you are doing correct. If you have a tripod, great. If you don't, a level and secure place to set the camera will suffice. And don't be concerned if you can't fit the entire practice arena in your visual field - you will still "catch" plenty of your riding to be usefull.<BR/>Another suggestion that I found helpfull ... I taped several of Deanna's demonstrations during my lessons, downloaded them onto my computer, organized the clips, and then downloaded that onto my I-Pod video. While waiting for a doctors appointment or waiting for a child to get out of practice, I can review my "lessons" on my IPod... "Portable Lesson Reviews" are great!<BR/><BR/>Ann<BR/>Swiftwater, PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com