The weather has been miserable for many of us for many months now. So much rain! Warmer temps and hopefully sunshine should be here soon. Trying to keep fit has been a challenge. I would love to hear what you do to keep fit when you're not getting to ride. |
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VIDEO/PHONE CONSULT Reminder that you can send me a short video of 5-10 minutes total (can be several clips) to give you an assessment of your progress. This is a great way to stay on track with your learning and growth. It isn't as good as an in person lesson, but it is an effective way to stay on the right path. I offered a $10 discount as a Christmas gift valid through February 28, 2019. Get a friend to video you one day and then return the favor for them. You can video specifics like canter departs or generals like posting trot on a circle. Whatever you think you are struggling with, or something we have worked on in the previous lessons. It can be used as a first lesson, even if I've never seen you ride in person. It isn't quite as effective but results are still worth it! Picture of my Mr B who I lost 2 years ago. The most fabulous horse I've ever owned. Critique of myself: not caught up enough, not pushing forward enough from my back, thus the reins are too long! Haha! Sound like something I might have said to you? This pic is from about 6 years ago. | | |
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MAGGIE AND COWBOY I don't have a before pic of this pair. I've worked with them a number of times over the past year and a half when I go to Fairhope AL. Maggie was a low toned rider, placing low demands on her horses as well. We are still working on some asymmetry issues, but overall I'm very proud of her progress. She is a much higher toned rider now. She carries herself supporting her own body weight rather than sitting heavily on Cowboy's back. He is happier, now moving more freely forward, reaching into the reins, using his hind end more actively. Not perfect yet, but so much promise happening! Getting riders to quit doing the relaxing and following thing that's been preached for so long can be one of my greatest challenges. Watch top riders like Laura Graves or Charlotte Dujardin. There is nothing "relaxed" about their riding! They are clearly "taking" those horses and using their own bodies positively to influence the horse's way of going. High tone like a dancer or martial artist is more how I want my riders to ride. The rider has to be in control of their own body and have body awareness in order to ride well. I teach riders how to get to the point of matching the horse, and then show them how to have a positive influence on the horse. I have many testimonials on my website. I always love to get more! So please send me YOUR testimonial of how lessons with me helped you and your horse. I can post them anonymously or with first name only if you wish. And love pics to go along with if possible! People love to see the changes. | | |
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Upcoming Schedule Come ride with me! I travel all over. I can work with riders of all levels on any breed of horse. I've been teaching RWYM/biomechanics for more than 20 years. I've actually been teaching for almost 35 years. If you don't see a location close to you, consider hosting a clinic. I'm always interested in finding new venues! January 26-27 Cottondale FL February 8-10 Auburn AL February 22-24 Mary Wanless in FL March 14-16 Lafayette, GA March 17 Hiram, GA March 29-31 Fairhope AL April 5-7 Huntersville NC April 26-28 Wausau WI | | |
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| | RODAN AND FIELDS SKIN CARE This is my "before" picture from April 2018. When I look at this picture, I am horrified at how bad my skin looked. A lifetime of being outdoors and poor skin care habits was reflected in my skin. I'm 52, that picture make me look 10 years older! I started with the Reverse Brightening Regimen. Then I added the Redefine Regimen. I still use one of those in the morning and one of those in the evening. I have begun using the Reverse Lightening instead of the Brightening. I should have started with that first but I was fooling myself on how bad my sun damage was. I promise these pictures are raw, straight off the phone. No photoshop. | | |
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| | TEN MONTHS LATER So happy I made the decision to take care of my skin by changing to Rodan & Fields! What a difference! My skin is brighter overall with fewer wrinkles and showing less sun damage. Contact me if you would like some samples or more information. The products are not cheap but they work. Depending upon what you want/need, guesstimate is $100/month. All products come with a 60 day money back guarantee. People who haven't seen me in a while notice how different my skin looks. The regimens take a few minutes AM and PM but if I can do it, so can you! My confidence is up, I love my skin now. Very glad I made the decision to become a consultant with the #1 Skin Care organization in the world. | | |
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