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In today’s video I’m going to share with you a LIVE stream video I did with my husband, German AKA “Mr. Scrambled Eggs”, and I did together.
We recalled some embarrassing stories from over the years, because no matter how experienced a rider is, we all have difficult days! From blown out britches, to navigating Trump’s (one of my horse's) antics in the show ring, we have had some memorable moments over the years that remind us of the adventures and learning experiences that come with riding horses!
We then delved into a concept that's as simple as scrambling an egg yet as profound as softening a horse. The premise is straightforward: if you can scramble an egg, you can soften a horse. It's all about keeping those forearm muscles soft, just like when you're whisking eggs.
Just as scrambling eggs requires a gentle, fluid motion without excessive force, suppling a horse involves maintaining softness in the rider's arms, particularly in the forearm muscles. By keeping these muscles soft and flexible, riders can communicate with their horses more effectively, encouraging them to soften their necks and accept contact with the bit.
Visualize seeing your fingernail while turning your wrist inward and forward, ensuring a supple connection. As I maintain contact with the reins, I focus on rotating my wrist subtly, I envision gently whisking eggs with a fork, ensuring my forearm remains soft and pliable.
Whether you're scrambling eggs or riding horses, it's about finesse, about feeling, about finding your flow. Take a listen to this video to hear exactly how German describes it!
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Bloopers
01:35 Preparing for sitting trot
05:54 Suppling the horse
07:57 Birdseye view of reins when suppling
19:39 Outro/End of video
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