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Learning to Ride – First Lesson of 2012 at Thompsons Horse Centre (Lesson #24 overall), after 3 weeks off over Xmas/NY – feels good to get back into it!
And yeah, there are some moments when I completely suck but its been a while.
Lots of diagonals and figure-eights. I actually did my first walk-canter transition but didnt get it on video.. maybe next time

Me (wearing pink) riding Yooey
Mum (wearing white) riding Viking

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Dont own music tracks.

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In a rising trot, the rider moves with the horse’s two-beat rhythm. Learn the rising trot with tips from an experienced riding instructor in this free video series on horse gaits.

Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter
Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com
Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team.
Filmmaker: David Pakman

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Learning to ride at Thompsons Horse Centre
Lesson #16 – This is only my 2nd time jumping – everyone has to learn somehow so I dont get why people are disliking this video :S No one is a pro from the start and thats why I upload these videos. If you dislike the vid, then at least comment saying why!
Horse – Max

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Just a small video i put together of my girlfriend riding her horse Sid.
All i know is he is 16.2 hands tall.

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Learning to ride at Thompsons Horse Centre- 15th Lesson. My first time jumping
Warming up, and practicing two-point position. Then some trotting poles, and a small jump at trot and canter
Horse – Cookie

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Please read description BEFORE critiquing!

First time riding English on my horses! Woot! =D
I know my equitation sucks and I don’t have a clue what I’m doing. I haven’t sat in an English saddle in six+ years and even then my time riding English was brief. Ever since then I’ve always ridden western and bareback and that’s what my horses and I know. Dakota is my trail horse and Beauty is my project horse that I school in my homemade arena. So this is pretty much new to us and we have a lot to learn!

Also, I’m sorry the quality of this video is so poor. My camera really sucks at videoing and I have no one to film me when I ride, so I have to just set the camera on a barrel or one of the fence posts, lol.
Also, the timing is off. It got messed up when I uploaded it. Which is really annoying because the effects were so much better before.

Also, please don’t comment tell me my one horse is off. I appriciate your concern, but I am aware of it. And it’s a very long story. Thanks.

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Learning to ride as an adult beginner, Lesson #7 at Thompsons Horse Centre
Trotting Poles and my first time cantering
Horse – Cookie
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Keep calm & carry on.

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“To succeed you must first improve, to improve you must first practice, to practice you must first learn, and to learn you must first fail.”
-Wesley Woo

I can Identify with that quote! This trail ride was an experience! I took the boys out on pretty much Identical rides through the Brandwine Valley. I was hoping for a nice calm and peaceful ride, but Bay had other plans. He decided to argue over a puddle, of all things! I stood my ground, and he decided that I was right after all… I usually am Gam was awesome as always, Bay is just a little slower to catch on, but I love him just the same. Thumbs up for rescue horses!

Have you guys ever had to deal with something like this?! How did you overcome your obstacles? Let me know in the comments, I love to hear from you.

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Bridget and I took an awesome trail ride through Brandywine Valley. This is my backyard! We did a little bit of everything, including jumping, lots of galloping, and even some splashing in the water! Bridget rode Turner, and I was on Bay. Be sure to thumbs up / Comment / and subscribe for more killer videos! Be sure to like my facebook page for daily updates on me and my three boys!

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Thanks for watching!
-Jess

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