Opus

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Last Activity: 01-13-2013 07:55 PM

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Um, I wasn't intending to buy a horse. I swear.

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Opus liked post by Speed Racer On thread : Adult "re-rider" issue - am I really that out of shape?

Welcome to middle age! You're older, your body is changing, and your stamina just isn't what it used to be. Contrary to what the non-riding general public thinks, riding properly is hard work. Fun...
Liked On: 12-26-2012, 08:35 PM
Posted On: 12-12-2012, 09:12 PM
Opus liked post by Golden Horse On thread : What takes more guts, english or western riding?

Guts, it's not about the saddle but the horse you are throwing it on. Skill, doesn't matter which saddle or what event, the basic skill set is the same and that is effective communication, and you...
Liked On: 06-17-2012, 12:29 AM
Posted On: 06-10-2012, 07:31 PM
Opus liked post by MyBoyPuck On thread : Horse Won't Quite Eating While Riding?

A couple of thoughts come to mind. As someone who lets her horse graze while in the bridle, I can say without a doubt that horse's know the difference between being allowed to do so and when they are...
Liked On: 06-17-2012, 12:16 AM
Posted On: 06-13-2012, 11:40 PM
Opus liked post by calicokatt On thread : Helmets - Do you wear one?

I make my children wear one, and as a parent who prefers that my children not think me a hypocrite, I wear one also. As does my mom. When my mom began riding, I told her that if she was going to...
Liked On: 06-16-2012, 11:27 PM
Posted On: 06-14-2012, 04:24 PM
Opus liked post by Speed Racer On thread : Helmets - Do you wear one?

No, it's about them feeling superior, and trying to impose their will on someone else. I wear a helmet 99% of the time. I'd be lying if I said I wore one 100%, because there are times I've simply...
Liked On: 06-16-2012, 11:24 PM
Posted On: 06-14-2012, 03:27 PM
Opus liked post by Skyseternalangel On thread : Help!! Need Advice

I would ask him to help with the basics. Go over basic ground work and then hop on and ask him to help you with improving your walk and asking your horse to trot. Ask him to help you through problems...
Liked On: 05-25-2012, 10:45 PM
Posted On: 05-21-2012, 12:40 AM
Opus liked post by chuckdee On thread : Lessons

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. It was a big help in my decision. I found a place I felt comfortable with the trainer and talked to some of the clients. Decent rates as well. She's doing...
Liked On: 05-15-2012, 11:05 PM
Posted On: 05-15-2012, 02:15 PM
Opus liked post by mildot On thread : How to canter?!

Fall enough times and you'll figure it out, like I did.
Liked On: 05-10-2012, 06:51 PM
Posted On: 05-08-2012, 08:27 PM
Opus liked post by tinyliny On thread : How to canter?!

Somebody on here said something that really stuck with me, and upon trying it out, I found it to be extrememly helpful. it's this: Think of the down portion of the canter, and really focus on...
Liked On: 05-10-2012, 06:51 PM
Posted On: 05-06-2012, 02:07 AM
Opus liked post by Allison Finch On thread : diagonals

The diagonals are a tool for helping bend your horse properly. For a horse to go in a circle, they must bend. That means the outside line of the horse is LONGER than the inside line. To help the...
Liked On: 05-02-2012, 05:34 PM
Posted On: 05-01-2012, 04:46 PM
Opus liked post by tinyliny On thread : How to say this to trainer ...

There actually is a time to yell. And that's really ONLY where safety is concerned. I f I were instructing someone who was doing something that is a habit that could end up getting them hurt, I might...
Liked On: 04-29-2012, 10:14 PM
Posted On: 04-28-2012, 01:38 AM
Opus liked post by maura On thread : Discussion of Hunt seat and forward seat

In the spirit of full disclosure, I should say that all my early riding training was in American hunter seat, and that what I pursued certification, it was with the ANRC (Affiliated National Riding...
Liked On: 02-24-2012, 08:10 PM
Posted On: 02-21-2012, 08:31 PM
Opus liked post by Barry Godden On thread : Discussion of Hunt seat and forward seat

Vladimir Littauer was born a Russian and served in a classy Russian cavalry regiment loyal to the Czar. He fought the Germans thru WW1 but lost out during the revolution. He escaped to the US and...
Liked On: 02-24-2012, 08:02 PM
Posted On: 02-20-2012, 05:55 PM
Opus liked post by Ink On thread : Western Pleasure...?

I'm sorry but nothing beats a good WP lope. IF you've got a naturally slow legged horse that can get into a nice cadenced lope, it actually makes for a really nice ride. Yes there are some out there...
Liked On: 02-07-2012, 07:16 PM
Posted On: 01-30-2012, 04:16 PM
Opus liked post by Kayty On thread : Multiple instructors

I think it depends on your experience and your ability to question and think for yourself. If you are still at the stage of relying on an instructor to tell you absolutely everything, and tell you...
Liked On: 02-07-2012, 06:47 PM
Posted On: 02-07-2012, 12:24 AM

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