Duncan, 03/31-04/07/09

This is some footage from the end of March/beginning of April of Duncan, my 2001 APHA buckskin gelding. We did some schooling in the indoor on 3/31--we actually took a spill on March 27th on a trail ride. Yes, that's right, BOTH OF US took a spill--he spooked and slipped on some slick dirt beneath some leaves and went down. Fortunately, we were both okay, but I definitely had a tense muscle group in my right lower back from the accident. I made sure he was okay before I went back to riding, and obviously gave him a few days to recover just in case; the footage from 3/31 is our first ride following our spill.

On 04/04, I rode Duncan outside. It was our first ride outside and our first ride in the jumper ring this year...and it shows! It was a bit gusty, which is always conducive to a quiet ride (haha). He was very prancey and wound up even after we lunged out there, and you can see he made one good bolt/leap/rear for the gate. Spring has sprung. :)

The other footage is from the other day of us doing a little jumping--he was much quieter (almost too quiet!). As we come over the roll top that one time where he lands a bit frisky, that was because he saw some horses being brought in for dinner. I was planning on trying out the figure 8 bridle with him just for kicks, but of course I forgot my other bridle that had the pelham on it, so I had him back in his elevator. Luckily, he transitions just fine between the two bits. I think he looks pretty sharp in the figure 8. :)

I'm not looking for critiques on my riding. That's a one-way ticket to being blocked. I have a trainer and people who see me ride every time who know what to look for. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a perfectionist about my riding, and I know there is always, always, always stuff to work on and tweak. That's why I value the opinion of those whom I ASK for it. ;)

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• apha
• buckskin
• american
• paint
• horse
• gelding
• jumper
• flatwork
• rear
• leap
• bolt
• jump
• jumping
• canter
• walk
• trot

[rreventer]

Just some constructive criticism, shortening your stirrups and keeping your heels down will help out a lot! Your Horse is absolutely amazing and takes such good care of you, good luck!

[dragonfly1030]

Yes...my heels are always up, which is why I flew off to my demise when he decided to bolt and bounce around in the video at 1:05. ;) Sorry if I come off as crass, but I asked on my channel page, video descriptions, etc. for lack of critique...and this video is from 2009. -_- I really think that he and I mutually took care of each other--he needed a very confident ride over fences. I'm glad he gives the impression in the vid of being a quiet school horse. ;)

[SquidTheHorse95]

I love this little guy!

How old is he? I've got a 4 year old at home and I want him to be like your Dunc

And your yard is amazing! I'm seriously thinking about moving countries now haha!

I think you're amazing and you're my inspiration to riding and perceiving with my Squid.

Love your videos!

[dragonfly1030]

@SquidTheHorse95 Thank you! Dunc is a 2001 gelding. Best of luck with Squid! Remain positive and patient! :)

[2hearts1dreamForever]

he is the gorgeous horse i have ever seen!

your riding is amazing btw :)

[dragonfly1030]

@2hearts1dreamForever Thanks :)

[dragonfly1030]

@sprinter45621 Thanks, I appreciate that!

[sprinter45621]

oh my gosh ur accident sounds pretty bad! I'm glad u both were okay! u guys r sooo good together and Duncan is beautiful!!!!

[dragonfly1030]

Thank you! Sure; I appreciate you asking first. Let me know when it's done, I'd love to see it! :)

[xLearnToFly]

:) He is so beautiful... wow, you're so lucky.

I was wondering, do you mind if I used some of the clips from this video to put in a video? I'll upload the video and credit you and show you the link :) Thanks xx.