tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post5980278751107176775..comments2024-03-06T06:33:18.841-05:00Comments on Guinness on Tap: Sensitive Horses, Contact, and George MorrisAustenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-77402145144300705192015-02-03T07:29:06.975-05:002015-02-03T07:29:06.975-05:00Super cool! I love watching GM work!Super cool! I love watching GM work!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-13232851193346681672015-02-03T07:28:50.801-05:002015-02-03T07:28:50.801-05:00Aw thanks! Hope you enjoyed the video! :)Aw thanks! Hope you enjoyed the video! :)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-51423372049036042782015-02-02T16:28:51.957-05:002015-02-02T16:28:51.957-05:00I realized I hasn't even commented because I&#...I realized I hasn't even commented because I'd immediately zoomed off to watch the video! Great post!Wilbur, Ellie, and Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620148609694352994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-9534432729024932272015-01-16T20:38:21.517-05:002015-01-16T20:38:21.517-05:00This is an awesome video, thanks so much for linki...This is an awesome video, thanks so much for linking to it and pointing it out! I watched that mare go from completely hollow to really working over her back and in such a short amount of time... It really was super cool see. I will definitely be referring back to this video, and now I wish I had a horse to ride to try this on. :D <br /><br />bonita of <a href="http://www.aridinghabit.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">A Riding Habit</a> <br /> Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-7969177140867561842015-01-16T08:22:18.224-05:002015-01-16T08:22:18.224-05:00Even if your horse is pretty good in contact, ther...Even if your horse is pretty good in contact, there are plenty of things to pick up to make that communication more seamless. Obviously he's not going to have a lot to say to riders working at an advanced level, but his grasp of the basics is stunningly on-point and always a welcome refresher!!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-73487312189399651272015-01-16T08:21:08.503-05:002015-01-16T08:21:08.503-05:00Sassy comments are the best! "You! Don't ...Sassy comments are the best! "You! Don't lean on that fence! I'm riding your horse!" :)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-59763360520083597132015-01-15T21:39:21.571-05:002015-01-15T21:39:21.571-05:00I watched George for the first time this year and ...I watched George for the first time this year and found him extremely entertaining and fun to watch. I will definitely need to rewatch this mare's transformation. I am lucky that my pony is sensitive and submits to the contact quite happily, but we are still working on being properly through.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-74202796710265464052015-01-15T13:40:08.495-05:002015-01-15T13:40:08.495-05:00George is a master! I learn so much from him and e...George is a master! I learn so much from him and especially enjoy his sassy comments lol!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609268980526224486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-41772143643753492072015-01-15T12:59:10.171-05:002015-01-15T12:59:10.171-05:00Bookmark for later! :)Bookmark for later! :)Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-78656951447414323782015-01-15T12:58:58.271-05:002015-01-15T12:58:58.271-05:00I'm still watching some of the jumping ones. S...I'm still watching some of the jumping ones. Sometimes I just watch for the crotchety old man comments, not going to lie.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-38955863380995095932015-01-15T12:58:22.131-05:002015-01-15T12:58:22.131-05:00Haha! You're welcome!Haha! You're welcome!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-65848163964426412232015-01-15T12:58:14.670-05:002015-01-15T12:58:14.670-05:00I should, too! At the very least he always gets me...I should, too! At the very least he always gets me thinking with my "trainer brain."Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-55258896819247397442015-01-15T12:57:54.450-05:002015-01-15T12:57:54.450-05:00You're welcome! Let me know what you think. I ...You're welcome! Let me know what you think. I think contact is the most frustrating part of dressage. There's so much subtlety to it!Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-90373758544480683932015-01-15T12:23:13.749-05:002015-01-15T12:23:13.749-05:00I want to watch! No sound (plus working) right now...I want to watch! No sound (plus working) right now, but I'll catch it later. Thanks for the heads up.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-41635090816831979842015-01-15T11:13:10.005-05:002015-01-15T11:13:10.005-05:00Love love love his approaches to things. I need t...Love love love his approaches to things. I need to watch this year's series of clinics still.SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-41616559227217543572015-01-15T10:48:59.300-05:002015-01-15T10:48:59.300-05:00yep - this is sooo relevant to my interests haha. ...yep - this is sooo relevant to my interests haha. thanks for sharing!! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-82408451633955980832015-01-15T10:21:54.066-05:002015-01-15T10:21:54.066-05:00I always feel like I ride better for a month or so...I always feel like I ride better for a month or so after I watch this clinic. I guess I should rewatch some of them every few months!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-29140235932035441262015-01-15T10:06:22.843-05:002015-01-15T10:06:22.843-05:00Going to make time to watch the video tonight! Ri...Going to make time to watch the video tonight! Riva and I are getting it together (finally) in trot and canter is starting to come together - but man can it be frustrating. Thanks for the link!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-47988977706216187472015-01-15T09:32:12.072-05:002015-01-15T09:32:12.072-05:00Yes! I completely understand! You're exactly r...Yes! I completely understand! You're exactly right when you describe it as conversation. Everything with the hands is about following, resisting at the right moment, and responding to your horse's input. Unfortunately, it's also mostly feel, so you really just have to get out there and learn it, mistakes and all.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-46408552260314740922015-01-15T09:28:11.279-05:002015-01-15T09:28:11.279-05:00All that following over big fences is what does it...All that following over big fences is what does it, I bet. A good auto release maintaining contact is legitimately hard to do. Plus, jumpers seem to be a more sensitive sort of horse.Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-40812104940870334732015-01-15T09:10:27.731-05:002015-01-15T09:10:27.731-05:00I've only ever heard North Americans use that ...I've only ever heard North Americans use that expression and have figured out what it means but am curious to know how it's use came about. Will nosey through that wiki link and see what i can learn.<br />Patience is always key with horses, K seems to have cracked the contact thing thanks to the Guru's help over the last few years. Now for me to learn how to get her working properly from behind in all here paces - but more Co sis tent muscle building required for that. Thanks for all the links. Here's hoping I can watch them soon ☺☺Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-8531804047657677092015-01-15T08:58:15.536-05:002015-01-15T08:58:15.536-05:00I honestly love a dressage lesson from a (good) ju...I honestly love a dressage lesson from a (good) jumper. The truly good jumpers have the best hands/contact IMO.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-34326512713601348672015-01-15T08:33:38.942-05:002015-01-15T08:33:38.942-05:00This is an awesome post! I am so, SO happy I start...This is an awesome post! I am so, SO happy I started reading your blog - your dressage journey with Guinness is so educational for the rest of us. :) I used to ride a very sensitive jumper TB that would get so upset when you touched his face that he would fling his head open, open his mouth like a carousel horse, and RUN. I eventually got him to stretch & accept contact at all 3 gaits, and the first day I got him round at the canter I nearly cried from happiness!! It's definitely a 'cajoling', playful conversation. Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-41349394286590395052015-01-15T08:00:00.744-05:002015-01-15T08:00:00.744-05:00Hahaha! I didn't even think about that phrase ...Hahaha! I didn't even think about that phrase not being understood! "Flipping the bird" is another way to say "giving the finger". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_finger ;)<br /><br />Check the video out for sure! Sensitive ponies can be so frustrating, but it's really lovely to see George work with this one with extreme tact and patience. It's a great lesson even if all you learn is to "stick with it, keep checking yourself, and don't hold the horse to a timeline." Remember, this took me 2 months to get with my horse. We'd get a little bit more every ride until finally we got it together and he started to understand and trust my hands and legs. Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5677504786349906999.post-74165796866529978032015-01-15T07:46:12.466-05:002015-01-15T07:46:12.466-05:00Will deff be checking these out as Miss Kika is a ...Will deff be checking these out as Miss Kika is a candidate for sensitive horse that I likes to flip her rider the bird (ot:but where does that saying come from?) - i kneed to learn about contact so hope to sponge up all the info available ☺Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.com