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April 18, 2016

Struttin’ the Dressage

I went to a clinic at my dressage trainer’s this weekend, and before the clinic was a woman riding her beautiful horse. She getting a mini lesson from her, and making me wish I was more diligent about taking dressage lessons…or even practicing dressage. Of course, I took tons of photos so I could photoshop my face over hers dream about what it would be like to be this good.

Is this a stalling post while I write up the clinic post, Courtney? Yes, it is, other Courtney. So here are some photos.

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This could almost be like a selfie, because you can see me in the mirror, playing the part of the creepy photographer.

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Her expression is, “Why is that woman watching me?”

Despite looking like I took these with my cell phone, I actually did not. I just haven’t figured out indoor photography at all

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The mirror pic below is not me though. As though I’d wear a red shirt. Hah!

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She’s glowing!

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Afterward, I was talking to her, and it turns out she just had a baby three weeks ago! She had hopped back in the saddle as soon as she possibly could. Her newborn son had already been to the barn a few times with her. I can only hope if I have a baby, I’d be back in the saddle that quickly.

About 30 minutes later, she was being the demo rider for the clinic. I also admire her stamina! More on that tomorrow.

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  • Emma
    April 18, 2016

    Wow just three weeks?!? That’s impressive!! Looking forward to reading more about the clinic!

    Reply
    • Courtney
      Emma
      April 19, 2016

      I know!! So crazy!

      Reply
  • Lunging and Long Lining Clinic: Rider Position - An Equestrian Life
    April 19, 2016

    […] bunch of exercises to work on, all to be done at walk, trot, and canter. The amazing rider from yesterday’s post was the demonstration […]

    Reply
  • Erin
    April 19, 2016

    Three weeks!! That’s crazy. I wonder how far into her pregnancy she continued to ride.

    Reply
    • Courtney
      Erin
      April 21, 2016

      Oh man, I wish I’d asked her! I’ll remember it for next time I see her.

      Reply
  • Micaylah
    April 21, 2016

    Omg I want to be on her level

    Reply
    • Courtney
      Micaylah
      April 21, 2016

      Me too… maybe one day for us both!

      Reply

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