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We Are Flying Solo

March 20, 2013

The Becky Diaries: Day 9: Adjustability





Shoulders ow.



Teddy watches big bro Comet give Dad a lesson.



Solo demonstrates the barrel in 2010.



  1. Oooooh, a variation on the tricky barrel exercise. I like it.

  2. I REALLY like the sound pf that jumping exercise... but we're lucky if we even land in a canter after a jump. Forget tiny canters, if we're not galloping we're golden ;)

  3. Hey, Kate, I didn't say we pulled it off, LOL, just that that was the goal. Gotta start somewhere!

  4. Even though it's a simple exercies, that sounds VERY complicated! I can definitely see how it would be a major help while out on a course, though. I'll have to remember that for next decade when I start jumping Salem, lol. Enjoy the time you have left, and safe travels home!

  5. Thanks for sharing all these exercises! I can't wait to try some of them with my boy. He is super hard to hold together around a course, so practicing adjustability is something we can benefit from. This canter exercise seems like it will really keep hi, engaged and understanding his different speeds.

    Also, I'm incredibly envious of your amazing experience and so appreciate you sharing it with us! Thank you so much!

  6. It is indeed VERY hard, because it is very hard for the horse at first. And to not lean back, omg, be prepared to use every OTHER muscle in your body -- and I was still panting and thought my shoulders were done for. It did pay off, even the next day though, and Becky told us to work on it for the next six months, LOL.

  7. These canter walk exercises and shorten and lengthen will be great for my Archie..thank you!