Obviously right now I am sidelined- but I am an avid lesson taker. I like to be productive and correct in my rides and need to keep jumping to stay on my game (we aren't allowed to jump outside of lessons). I typically take 2 lesson a week and love it.
After college there were about 3 years that I didn't ride with anyone, I took a few lessons here and there but didn't really like any of the trainers. I actually found my current trainer through L almost 5 years ago.
She's old school and tough but I like that. She comes from a great background of good horse people and great training. I've been riding for a long time and have ridden with some great trainers so I knew that I didn't want someone to sugar coat things or not hold me to a high standard. If I am paying for a lesson, I want you to give me a lesson!
L posted some great pictures so go check them out at her blog!
I love your comment of paying for a lesson and really wanting to receive a lesson. I don't like when trainer sugarcoat things. Positive reinforcement, yes. Sugarcoating, no thanks!
ReplyDeleteYep- I don't want to me told that looks good when really it can be better :)
DeleteI have heard of more than one trainer that does it that way, but no way is anyone telling me I can't jump my own horse unless its in a lesson. That just doesn't work for me. I can see for beginners, but otherwise, why not?
ReplyDeleteWell all of the jumps belong to the on site trainers and they don't want them used outside of lessons.
DeleteI agree if the rider is advanced (and the trainer feels capable of jumping, cause we all know some people think they are better then they are lol) and not doing anything big but since I don't own the jumps, I don't make the rules :) And I would probably be the biggest critique of who is allowed to jump along lol!
Since we often hear other trainers while our own is yelling at us, i love the contrast in teaching styles right smack next to each other. I think you and I both need someone who is honest and pushes us. The talk softly and sugar coat wouldn't get us past ourselves nearly as well.
ReplyDeleteBahahahaha yes :) Tho once I got over my im going to die, I was happy to push myself :)
DeleteShe sounds super.
ReplyDeleteShe is!! :)
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