Norbert Dolittle

I am beginning to think that "Wall of text" is the way I train people not to ask me questions.....

The mare got yesterday off - some grooming and love and a bit of lunge but no riding. She may have turned a foot on Thursday. She and I are old enough that it is better to err on the conservative side and permit more rest. Monday however the weather will be good #equestrian #eqsky

Arrested for attempting; if she had succeeded things would have been different.....

One hopes in that order. If you bought the horse before you found the glasses you might find that your halter and saddle don't fit the large dog you just bought..... Good luck

Following on the prior thought. Of course today I couldn't do as well as I could at the end of the prior lesson. That is normal. I know it is possible now. #equestrian

Part of a coach's job is to tell you it is possible. Then to encourage you when you accidentally succeed. I'm grateful for a good riding instructor. #equestrian

Where do I get this tea? I'm craving it now and cannot return to my normal routine until my craving is satisfied.....

re-reading that I realized that I failed my tone check; I didn't mean to sound confrontational. I'm just frustrated - not with you but with the situation.

Perhaps you could comment on how well that worked for China? Where the test devolved into the ability to quote the masters? Do you really want control of political power to be restricted to those who can memorize and regurgitate cannon?

I've updated my work on Fiore's mounted plays. I'm beginning to regret some of the web design choices I've made. But I like the video
#mysca
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SCA Equestrians are doing some very cool research. Papers I will want to read
#mysca
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I consulted with my expert who reminded me that Pivo 2nd gen is markedly superior to 1st gen. It is worth your while to verify which one you're buying. I hope it works for you; I don't mean to sound like I'm throwing shade

Tried it in the indoor, tried in the outdoor. Can't predict when it will work. I've been advised to try more colorful tack. If it is warm enough this weekend I'll give it another try. I _want_ Pivo to be awesome....

Much depends on the color of the horse. Pivo could track my old paint, but is having trouble tracking my bay. When it works, it is great. Very disappointing when I complete what I believe to be my final pattern only to discover that Pivo has just taken 6 minutes of the tack cabinet.

Curiously your post popped up in my feed at the same time as Scientific American's recommendation that if you don't know how to deal with a situation, imagine yourself giving advice to someone else. Serendipity?


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Celebrating #flumas

I have started to document my explorations of Fiore at Fiore's Mounted Plays; work in progress for now, but it is, in part, an effort to repay those who have shared video and encouragement with me.
#mysca
#equestrian

My current research into Fiore's lance plays. The assignment was to ride a specific pattern, in garb, and incorporate lance work. I think I've already spotted some room for improvement #mysca #equestrian

In my junior year, I dropped a course. Apparently the department never got the drop form, so the day before the final, the professor asked if I was going to attend the final. I was .... a bit surprised... I took the final and I think that was the highest grade I got that term....

Aha moment #2. Adaptive stirrups are necessary. We worked without them yesterday. I learned from the experience; removing the crutch/adaptive technology helps me to learn where I'm relying on it. But it is *very* frustrating to not be able to do what I am used to doing. Empathy for the disabled.

Aha moment #1: Bonnie asked "Can we speed up?". The feeling when the horse coils for power/speed is scary. But it is not a loss of control, it is a request to share control. And both partners have to be comfortable with "no"

Absolutely lovely ride yesterday filled with breakthroughs in skill/understanding. My mare is wonderful.
#equestrian

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Want to see more!

Thank you - we've been watching/waiting for Appolonia's elevation in the outlands. I think you're right about the west.

You guys are leading the society in building a Roßfechten practice (AFAIK). We did some this weekend and it was very well received by both fencers and equestrians. Is there anyone on your side capturing lessons learned for others who follow?

I think there is something important in what you say....
Thanks again

That's a very interesting question. Our team is exploring that this week. I feel like these questions should be in some kind of FAQ for how to prepare to practice Rossfechten. The standard advice seems to be travers, but that sets (IMHO) a fairly high bar to start. Thanks again.