A Proper Riding Lesson

Bjørn very kindly gave Flossie a proper riding lesson to teach her the essential basics of riding.  The foundations from which it all comes from.

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It has been a very long time since Floss has wanted a real riding lesson from a real instructor.

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Both Iacs and Flossie listened carefully to the instruction.

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And then carried it out to the best of their ability.

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The Olympic Games Selection Committee were busy so they sent a substitute to watch on their behalf.

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There was walking and trotting and Floss learned halt and half halts on both reins.

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They both looked very good and, more importantly. relaxed.

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And then Bjørn asked Floss to cross her stirrups – a slight panic but Floss acquiesced.

Floss said the first ten seconds were scary and then she got used to it.

This is her “Concentration” face.

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So off they went without stirrups to practice steering, halts and half halts.

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Again, there was listening.

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Concentration (both) ….

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And even a smile as Floss realised she could do this.

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The end of the lesson arrived and out came Iacs’ imaginary nose-wheel.

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So well done my Flossie – you were brilliant and thank you Iacs – you were a gentleman and thank you Bjørn for the “proper” lesson.

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❤ So proud – sniff – so proud ❤

6 thoughts on “A Proper Riding Lesson

  1. Karen burfoot

    How lovely. It can be foe some so much harder to learn when you are not a small child any longer. She looks lovely up there

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  2. Terri

    Lovely, lovely. And she accomplished it all in front of a camera. (For me that would have been nerve-wracking!) I’m pretty sure the Olympic Games Selection Committee’s rep was impressed….

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  3. Sam

    How proud you are to see your daughter enjoy the same activities as you! I do hope the Olympic Selection Committee took note of the good listening displayed by both parties! That is something to cluck about.
    (sorry, channeling my pun-loving step-dad)

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