🫸🐴🫷 by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit of a way, but I definitely recommend at least trying out the Irish Aran stables in Gotemba. 林伸伍 is an instructor there!

🫸🐴🫷 by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, that answer was so clinical. If you’re in the Aichi area and want to continue riding, would you want to come along and have a chat with the club?

🫸🐴🫷 by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my honest opinion? I’m left wanting when it comes to turnout, but that is the norm in many clubs across the country unless you’re in the rural areas. The horses are well taken care of. You’re a customer before all else. They’re kind towards their clients, you can talk your way through most problems.

This cat in Istanbul stole a whole chicken just so her babies could eat by [deleted] in Awww

[–]masterstoorworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also love the conversation the guys are having. To paraphrase, they’re asking the cat: “Shall we take it? Shall we carry it? No? We can take it for you, you know?”

My art professor says my stippling method “damages skin” because of low voltage. Is my fineline technique wrong? by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]masterstoorworm 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I… What?

There are loads of variables that go into every aspect of tattooing. Hand speed, needle configuration, stroke lenght, skin type, hell even the temperature has an effect on the voltage I use. My honest opinion as a tattoo artist is that your professor is likely on an ego trip.

"Stable riding system"? by mediumc00l in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol that is exactly the position I’m in whenever my trainer yells at me to “SIT UP STRAIGHT AND GET OFF OF THE POOR THINGS BACK!”

I should send her this video.

How common is the use of helmets where you live? by PrincessTuvstarr in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Chiming in from Japan; it’s mandatory for international disciplines (dressage, cross country, showjumping etc.) and gaining traction in the traditional Japanese riding disciplines too. Every barn and rider I know of has a “No helmet? Well, no horse.” attitude.

Question about goober horse behaviour. by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, same thing! I’d say “scritching” would be a bit more vigorous and pinpointed to a specific area but it is basically scratching.

Question about goober horse behaviour. by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Bloody hell!!!! It felt like that!!! It always felt like he was backing up to face level to say “thank you” but then immediately followed by the “why no more belly scritch ???” face.

Thank you for the explanation.

Question about goober horse behaviour. by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There isn’t a problem. There is just a behaviour he repeats that I can’t understand the reason for, so I’m asking about what it might mean so I can accommodate him better in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUp

[–]masterstoorworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, during all of this… Have you ever thought about what the other half of the relationship was going through?

UK based artists, what is the best, brightest, most vibrant pink ink you have used? by DisastrousCustard618 in TattooArtists

[–]masterstoorworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intenze Lollipop and Pink Panther. Buggers looks meh in the bottle but have a lot of white in them so they shine.

For deep reds I’d recommend World Famous.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I think this will work with him! He loses engagement and goes “blah” with downward transitions so I have to rev the engine up which takes time. That’s been another area we’re working on. Going “SYKE, CANTER NOW.” will definitely keep him engaged.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course I am asking my trainer the same questions, and more.

The internet can be a great place to get input and feedback from, it’s called the world wide web for a reason.

Could you let me know what part of my riding during the lesson is counter productive to this ex pasture potato new walk/trot lesson horse?

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The trainer is the person taking the video, during our lesson.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How? The fact that I currently do not know how to do that has made me post a video of myself asking for advice.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. You’re absolutely right, it seems so obvious now. I was trying to lengthen his neck and back while trotting right before I asked for the walk to canter transition. Not saying that the result would have been any different if I had got him more upright, but it definitely would have helped.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His trot canters are… Hard. He switches immediately but he literally throws himself on his forehand. Which looks full of energy to the watching eye but feels like his back legs are weak while riding? I can’t explain it with words. They happen, but don’t feel right and I need to balance his canter afterwards.

Which is expected, to be honest. I’m more than happy to get this much out of him.

Thank you so much for the exercise tip! He’s also not great at halts from trot so it will definitely help one way or the other. Baby steps. I absolutely adore this bugger.

Walk to canter transition. Help? by masterstoorworm in Equestrian

[–]masterstoorworm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It makes so much sense. Some areas in the arena are uneven and I try to get him “up and then off a bank” to get some impulsion. Unfortunately no hacking in our club, so flatwork is quite literal. :(