tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post4482873325539324054..comments2024-03-26T08:18:42.915-04:00Comments on Cob Jockey: Leg and Hand ContinuedJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-39769874791318853662013-07-24T09:49:05.064-04:002013-07-24T09:49:05.064-04:00I am enjoying these riding posts. :-)I am enjoying these riding posts. :-)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-28852113852023027412013-07-24T08:40:06.960-04:002013-07-24T08:40:06.960-04:00I thought a lot about this comment yesterday durin...I thought a lot about this comment yesterday during my ride and it helped lead me to my realization about what my legs have actually been doing all this time. Thank you so much! You are so insightful, both in your blog and in comments.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-42355547330230264392013-07-24T08:39:10.801-04:002013-07-24T08:39:10.801-04:00That's a really good thought. I rarely break ...That's a really good thought. I rarely break out the surcingle, but should.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-85192897085370407122013-07-24T08:38:55.062-04:002013-07-24T08:38:55.062-04:00Yes, fitness is really important. I do CrossFit f...Yes, fitness is really important. I do CrossFit five days a week in addition to riding, it really helps!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-63646382818056391522013-07-23T07:28:42.598-04:002013-07-23T07:28:42.598-04:00I am right-side dominant, so my right leg and hip ...I am right-side dominant, so my right leg and hip are tighter than my left. I have to purposefully swing my right leg forward to the girth for right bend or right canter. If I do not do this, I can block my horse and he cannot bend correctly. Likewise, my left side is weaker and although not generally blocking with tight muscles, I wnat to collapse left. The collapsing can also prevent correct bend and leads and definitely hinders balance in my horse. Analyze your own position. Seemingly small corrections can make a big and often instantaneous difference in your horse's way of going!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-62832864528015292442013-07-22T22:21:33.024-04:002013-07-22T22:21:33.024-04:00I agree about the ground work, sometimes it can be...I agree about the ground work, sometimes it can be a huge help!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748679550207078870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-77885066698434198882013-07-22T18:21:19.609-04:002013-07-22T18:21:19.609-04:00I think you are on the right lines. I have a weak ...I think you are on the right lines. I have a weak side after a bad riding accident and found that the more leg raises I did and stomach crunches really helped me when riding, don't know if you do this but thought it was worth a comment. Hope you don't mind! AmberRose- Girl With a Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985661554315096806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-31909214928497030582013-07-22T14:40:19.838-04:002013-07-22T14:40:19.838-04:00I would try to incorporate some ground work to hel...I would try to incorporate some ground work to help build strength on his weak side. Lunging with two lines is a great way to work bend and self carriage. He knows how to do that kind of work from his driving background. I have used this to help both Roscoe and Rosemary with their canter work.<br />Otherwise mounted it sounds like you are on the right track.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.com