We all have our own set of "true colours", and I think it's a shifting changeling coat we wear. The insides remain pretty much the same, though, don't they? I mean, when you get down to physical components and stuff. They stay the same.
I wonder what "not bad" truly signifies. Logically, it means "good". "Not bad, not bad at all" is often used for superlatives, I guess. So why does it make me laugh?
Well, just once in my life, I'd like someone to skip using the word "bad" in the same sentence as my creativity.
Calling creativity "bad" or "good" is kinda superfluous. It's really an individual thing, and the fact that we all have different ideas about it is part of the human equation. The human equation is still being solved;)
(Psycho-crazy bad isn't relevant here. You know who you are, and you don't read here anyway. I HOPE!!)
Creativity is part of breathing, really. Aren't you creative everytime you are alive? Heck, your body is busy creating stuff, your mind can't help itself. It's part of everyday, even if everyday seems boring.
I keep pointing out the obvious, and hopefully, someday, someone out there might get it better. That's mainly why I type, so that I can try to get it, only better.
Not bad, eh?
Oh, and weirder news of the day, Indonesia has voted to ban women riding motorbikes astride. They have to sit side-saddle. Ayup. Open legs bad, closed legs good. It's amazing, isn't it? Some things never change.
I found a way-cool link by an Irish trainer, and hey, just the word Irish gets me to post this:)
I'm tired of trying to explain the obvious. No, really, I am. That's part of my uniquely offensive charm:) And I bet this lass can explain it very, very well. This technique is ignored by many barrel girls/BOYS?? as they hit their barrel. Square up the turn, and voila. No shoulder smackage of the barrel. But what do I know, right? I am ancient, and everything has changed since 30 and 40 years ago. Except, ya know? It really hasn't. How much would GoLightly sell for today, do you wonder? I don't anymore. His price would be about the same.
http://www.getmyfix.org/6382/5-minute-clinic-30/
Anywho, sorry, this post is all over the place. Like me.
This video makes me sad.
But this video never, ever does:)
And, just to be fair, there is a commonality to the art of falling over a horses' head. Can you see the similarity in start position?
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shoulders hips heels, is what I learned and what I follow regardless of the tack,to be quite honest the way my back is I cannot sit in the "couch Position" it flat out hurts.
also just wondering what makes you sad about that video? I know what bothers me is that this horse is clearly unsettled and there were certainly better ways to back him esp in light of the fact he has not been ridden in some time. I don't really agree with the push him till he bucks stuff, I would rather see him long lined to longed first to help him re focus, but nothing. that i saw was terrible Essentially they got up, he got confused and they got off at speed. I don't believe either had spurs, and it was a fairly light (looked like a D ring snaffle ) Not the way I would have done things, but I have seen far worse. And it was not a green colt either
Oh, not saying it was awful. But it sure was typical. BOTH "riders" stuck their legs out in front. Such a sweet horse, nice face, he wouldn't have bucked at all if he'd been handled properly. But I guess, what can you expect?
The saddle slipped as the first guy got on, of course that set off the horse. The video didn't show the "cowboy" doing much, other than being an idiot.. And he assumed the "bronc" position, and guess what? The horse bucked...
OK fair enough was just wondering what specifically was upsetting to you about it, as I said, not how I would have done things
I loved that horses' face. You know I'm a sucker for a pretty face...
The trouble with the bronc position is that if you ain't over your centre, you is out the door.
And jamming your legs forward BEFORE you are centred is well, I had to watch:)
Front door, back door, makes no difference:)
Horse sure looked like he could use some work, be nice if he'd enjoyed the first "go-round"! Horse seemed to say, what, are you kidding me? I'm a nice guy!
No feed issues there! handsome bugger. Very well-fed;)
The jumper guy did basically the same thing, with his legs, before he came off....
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