tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post5640620557376593801..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: Led astrayCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-22626584658739063612017-07-14T11:13:31.427-07:002017-07-14T11:13:31.427-07:00I sometimes run into the problem with my trainer w...I sometimes run into the problem with my trainer where, while she has tons of hunter experience and is excellent with making sure you're doing the basics correctly, she really doesn't have any dressage test riding experience. That can get a little frustrating sometimes. There's a trainer out there for you somewhere though! Hopefully your new one will be the right one.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-49405448027527881832017-07-14T10:01:33.185-07:002017-07-14T10:01:33.185-07:00I don't want to say anything bad about your tr...I don't want to say anything bad about your trainer because I don't know her. But, in my experience, my dressage teainer was aleays spot on. If she told me it was my best to date, my score always reflected it. If she said we did xyz wrong, that's exactly what my test comments said. I would have been just as heartbroken as you to feel so blindsided by the judge. I honestly feel that you are making the right choice the continue your journey with a new perspective from someone else. Good luck, and keep fighting! -Kelly @ Hunky HanoverianKelly the HnkyHanoverianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336047158009394408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-69758287963558665612017-07-14T09:31:19.507-07:002017-07-14T09:31:19.507-07:00Oh yeah. Sounds like new trainer time. My trainer ...Oh yeah. Sounds like new trainer time. My trainer is quite harsh, but I actually like that and sought that out. I want someone to make me fix things, not praise me as I ride around them for an hour. I've had trainers like that and it's not worth the $.Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-85079805679418315252017-07-14T08:02:17.515-07:002017-07-14T08:02:17.515-07:00Best of luck, I'm sure you'll find the rig...Best of luck, I'm sure you'll find the right coach for you! Your test looked so nice and soft and relaxed, I'd be excited about that part! Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-52048795189007363562017-07-13T07:47:58.481-07:002017-07-13T07:47:58.481-07:00There are trainers for each stage of the journey. ...There are trainers for each stage of the journey. Your current trainer has done good things for you, but there's no harm in being ready for the next thing. The next trainer. Glad you're already set to pursue that option. :-) SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-53241365607160252992017-07-13T07:03:51.798-07:002017-07-13T07:03:51.798-07:00I had a trainer who constantly told me that everyt...I had a trainer who constantly told me that everything I was doing was great and that we were more than ready for where we were. Then I realized she didn't have a clue what she was talking about. I moved on to a Trainer who is now 100% straight forward with me and let's me know when I'm ready and what level I am ready for. It's been a godsend, because, like you, I didn't understand what was going on and why my scores were so absolutely horrendous. Now, after hanging around a lot of people who ride at higher levels than me, and watching higher level classes, I'm able to better gauge where I think I am on the competitive scale. I always err on the side of caution (lower level), tbh, because I've also been to shows and seen judges be WAY too nice to people, which in turn lets them think they are ready to move up a level. In the end, it's ultimately what you think you and your horse are ready for, but I think in this case it might be best to sit down and have a serious conversation with your Trainer. Couldn't hurt!Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.com