Christian Schacht Clinic Re-Cap: Part 4

1/31/2013

After that marathon post from yesterday, I figured we could all use a break so this is just a looky-lou post. Okay, some reading might be necessary. Either hit the play button, or arrow through the pictures.

Angela

1/30/2013 11:59:33 pm

Great pictures! It's almost like being there. They help me visualize participating in such a clinic and they also help reduce some of the anxiety that comes with the 'unknown.' For a newbie like myself, that's1/4 of the battle...but like you said, we have to stretch ourselves (suck it up, feel the fear and do the Nike thing) if we really want to learn and grow.
(Thanks for the pep talk and for sharing)
Some how Stretch Armstrong just seems to stick in my mind...LOL
(You're probably too young. ;)

Karen

1/31/2013 10:47:37 am

Oh, I know who Stretch Armstrong is, never had him, but my friends and cousins did!

I love looking at pictures. One thing I've discovered is that for the most part, all these "fancy" barns are pretty much the same. They all have wheelbarrows and pitchforks lying around, hay is piled in some fashion, and manure is spread somewhere. Walking around the place did help me feel more comfortable. When you go to a clinic, just focus on the fact that a barn is a barn. That is something we are all familiar with!

Sarah link

1/31/2013 03:39:06 am

Any weirdness in the photos of you riding comes from your poorly skilled photographer (moi), not you! That photo with you coming down the rail was when he kept changing where he wanted you to put your hands ("on za knees") - remarkably you kept Speedy moving forward and freely while still figuring out what the heck he wanted/where to put your hands!! You are a very lovely rider and the pics I took do NOT do you justice ;)

Karen

1/31/2013 10:52:39 am

Sarah - seriously, your incredibly generous compliment made my eyes prick with tears. What a kind thing to say; thank you. When I had my lesson on Monday, I asked my trainer to be honest with me about my seat. I am so very self-concious about it as an endurance seat is HUGELY different. She isn't one to be overly effusive so when I heard that I looked solid and steady in my legs, core, and seat, I took it as a compliment. Even hearing her say that all is fine isn't quite enough to convince me. Always the critic ... :0)

Lauren link

1/31/2013 05:58:10 am

Yay pictures, they're my favorite! That looks like a really nice facility, and as always Speedy is adorable.

Karen

1/31/2013 10:54:15 am

I love pictures, too. I kind of want to get one of those "Hops" going. I want all of the bloggers out there to do a photo dump of their stalls, arenas, wash racks, and tack rooms. I am addicted to looking at that kind of thing. It fascinates me to no end!

Reagan link

1/31/2013 02:27:48 pm

Love the pics! What a lovely facility. The rings look like they both have great footing. Hope you had fun. Your guy is really cute :)

Karen

1/31/2013 09:23:52 pm

Hi Reagan - it was a nice place, and I did have fun. It's hard not to have fun when you're sleeping just a few feet from your horse. I think Speedy is a cutie, too. :0)

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend!

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