Mr. White comfortably drove along the Joban Expressway. It was a pleasant drive. Gradually, the days seem to be getting longer.
On the way back, the western sun on the Joban Expressway was quite blinding, too intense.
Well, today's lesson was with my usual instructor. I finished riding comfortably at the end of last year,
so I thought today's lesson would go smoothly too...
But it wasn't that simple.
I was pointed out that I wasn't properly gathering the horse. The horse I rode in the obstacle course this morning was very light,
so I mistakenly thought my dressage skills had greatly improved.
One seat, Two legs, Three reins, 'Do you understand what this means?' I was critiqued. It seems I only use my seat for propulsion at a walk, not realizing that it's necessary in all paces, including trot and canter.
This involves propelling with the seat and legs, and then catching with the reins.
To catch, you extend the reins forward, loosen them, or pull back.
So, the reins move back and forth, not up and down. I was told that my stiff elbows are the reason for this kind of riding.
You need to propel the horse, adjust the tension of the reins back and forth, and apply pressure with your legs.
But as a rider, when the horse starts to move faster, you must catch and control the movement in all directions.
If you don't do this, you can't achieve beautiful horsemanship.
When the horse moves up and down, you shouldn't move the same way; otherwise, it won't look elegant.
Indeed.
You need to keep your center of gravity low, sit firmly in the saddle, and transfer your strength into the armor.
That's probably what beautiful horsemanship is all about.
I think I understand it, but..."