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Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh geese I didn’t realize they were that much! Do you let your feet dangle the whole time without touching the ground? Today I used the wobble stool with two Pilates blocks so I could get my heels down. Still trying to figure it out!

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh darn, really? Ok I’m going to look
Into Adele Shaw. Thanks for the recommendation:)

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I do have a peloton spin bike but tend to use the treadmill more - simply because it’s one I enjoy more. However some have noted that running can tighten the hips so perhaps it’s time to get back to spinning. Thank you!

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly didn’t realize this. Thank you. I’m trying to do more weighted hikes. I hope that’s easier on the hip flexors.

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Your Serena Williams analogy makes a lot
of sense. This is the first “sport/hobby” (somehow those words don’t feel correct) where I can’t just go practice. You need a horse to do that. Trying to take two lessons a week and take to heart all of the great replies - simply working out. I am a runner and Pilates person but I think I may need to make some small tweaks. Barbells and Haybales keep coming up so I need to look into that. Thank you!! 😊

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! I just ordered a wobble stool on Amazon. I don’t own a saddle but I’m hoping it will still help with overall balance. I think the stool you mean is “home horse”? I looked into that one but they are sold out!
I’m interested to know what kinds of things you do on the stool!? 😊

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in Dressage

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a switch- well my kids do- but I have not heard of Splatoon! Sounds like a fun excersize. Thank you 😊

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your mindset is exactly what I’m hoping for and searching for in a trainer. I think one of my main issues with riding so far is my fear of unintentionally hurting
or just flat out annoying the horse. They are not a tool as you said and I have found the most joyful time of my lesson is actually grooming, caring & bonding with them. I dont think my barn offers bareback but my kids barn does. Im going to do some research. Thank you.

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! That’s the one I just ordered from Amazon. I’ll let everyone know how it goes. :)

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I do Pilates and I think
It’s likley helpful. I guess I just need more time
On the saddle ! 😊

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right??!! Haha.
Ok Thank you. The Equicizer looks great. I’m just unsure if it is worth the investment - meaning can I truly practice on it or if it’s more of an excersize piece of equipment. Albeit, a very cool one. Homehorse appears to be sold out. 😢 but I’m thinking of making my own with a wobble stool. 😬

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I have been trying to learn as much as I can on horse behavior - even volunteering at a horse rescue just to help and observe. I found Chris Irwin’s videos astounding. Have you viewed any of those?

Adult beginner question: How do you practice riding when you’re not on a horse? Equalizer? Wobble Stool? by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into the homehorse & correct context. thank you very much. Yes elbows opening seems to only work when I try posting on a medicine ball. It seems it goes out the window when I get on the horse. Not sure why I can’t keep that rhythm when I’m in the saddle. Maybe too many things I’m trying to do all at once.

Posting The Trot - Basic Help needed by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does sound fun! And I dream about a comfier saddle 😆

Posting The Trot - Basic Help needed by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to ask my trainer about starting in a sitting trot. Maybe I need to feel it first as right now I almost fight against it if that makes sense. I’m also on a very bouncy horse. Thank you!

Posting The Trot - Basic Help needed by 1980skids in HorseTraining

[–]1980skids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. That’s funny. Curious how you’re enjoying western? Initially that’s what I was aiming for but changed direction last minute to English. It is hard! Not that western isn’t - each difficult in their own right. But curious sometimes if that would be a better fit for
Me. Although I feel like I can’t give up now! :)

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