Teddy Log: #167 - The Smith Family Curse is affecting my ridi...

Teddy Log: #167 - The Smith Family Curse is affecting my ridi...: Yes, the Smith Family head tilting curse is putting me off my game. As you can see from this old family photo we are all afflicted with th...

#167 - The Smith Family Curse is affecting my riding!

Yes, the Smith Family head tilting curse is putting me off my game. As you can see from this old family photo we are all afflicted with the uncontrollable need to  tilt our heads to the side. I don't know where it comes from but it's something that I don't even know that I'm doing it. Now I find myself riding and my instructor has to tell me to stop tilting my head as it slightly alters my balance.

Easier said than done! I have to concentrate extremely hard to stop doing it and I need to be told that I'm doing it as I'm not conscious of it.

I will keep plugging along and see how I go!

The things you learn about yourself huh!

Teddy Log: #166 -I'm going to be a shit hot rider...

Teddy Log: #166 -I'm going to be a shit hot rider...: ... when I learn to ride Teddy properly. What a work out today was at ARC. Once I've mastered this my arms will be muscley, by back will be ...

#166 -I'm going to be a shit hot rider...

... when I learn to ride Teddy properly. What a work out today was at ARC. Once I've mastered this my arms will be muscley, by back will be as strong as a wall and I'll have the balance of a ballarina.

I can only hope to get those things quick smart as its seeming a long way off right now. Teddy was a nuff nuff on the ground then let me on without a problem and worked beautifully until the head tossing started. It was still a good lesson I just wish I didn't have to concentrate so hard on not pitching forward all the time. When he gets passed it he's great though. I think we both worked up a sweat today. And we got caught in a hail storm on the way home. Thankfully it wasn't while I was riding.

I've officially joined another ARC so I can have twice the fun, so now I'm with Kyneton and Aurum. 

Teddy Log: #165 - The best lesson EVER!

Teddy Log: #165 - The best lesson EVER!: Teddy and I had a great lesson yesterday. He spent the day in the yard next to Princess while I was at work and I think he's in love. Appare...

#165 - The best lesson EVER!

Teddy and I had a great lesson yesterday. He spent the day in the yard next to Princess while I was at work and I think he's in love. Apparently they interact over the fence all day. He was so happy and content and I think the drugs are doing him wonders as we are riding so much better.  A lot of things have had to fall into place of course but he was consistent, this help me and my balance and visa versa, and there was very little head tossing. I rode with a big smile on my face.

Teddy is becoming a great horse, but I still think he needs a friend... in time Teddy... in time.

Teddy Log: #164 - Fell and Teddy was the perfect gentleman

Teddy Log: #164 - Fell and Teddy was the perfect gentleman: Yesterday I fell right in Teddy's path and as I hit the ground I was thinking to myself, "What body part is going to get broken, cut up or s...