tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307278242381582298.post7469823261182819326..comments2023-05-30T02:01:44.900+10:00Comments on Adventures with Super Sam: Bad lesson, new instructor?Ninahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02632143091614116055noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307278242381582298.post-10255782203650103292010-08-09T09:01:22.780+10:002010-08-09T09:01:22.780+10:00Definitely agree with you too. Personally, I don&#...Definitely agree with you too. Personally, I don't think we should always stick to how the Training Scales goes as even German trainers will jump from one element to another as and when needed BUT I do think the approach you describe works fine for very laid back horses, or simply put- very lazy ones. If your horse responds with tension to this sort of education, then you are right changing tracks. <br /><br />Like said before, without relaxation and also trust and submission everything else have little quality.<br /><br />Also, you said that the moment your instructor walked in your horse tensed up...he probably read your state of mind and if your instructor's method makes you nervous/worried/tense then it's definitely worth trying someone else. <br />Hope all goes well for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036104794835542928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307278242381582298.post-81529654974680222012010-08-08T04:09:27.931+10:002010-08-08T04:09:27.931+10:00As Shannon, says, relaxation has to come before an...As Shannon, says, relaxation has to come before anything else - if you don't have that you've got nothing. I had a good lesson myself on that point today - hope the other instructor works out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307278242381582298.post-28549094371025053612010-08-07T23:47:38.109+10:002010-08-07T23:47:38.109+10:00You are absolutley correct, Sam needs to work on r...You are absolutley correct, Sam needs to work on relaxing first. The training scale is "rhythm/relaxation, contact, impulsion, straightness, collection..... it all begins with relaxation. I agree that the horse should be responsive, and the leg bumping is a good way to get that, but if the horse is tense he can't be forward. Good for you for recognizing that something isn't right and I hope you like the other instructor!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.com