Just a little bit...

The energetic chestnut gelding, Skolli, who is the camera horse in my vids and the "therapy horse" for the starters even though his temperament is making this job a little difficult for him. But to be fair to him, here he is - with no competition to beat to the finish line, ridden with focus on relaxation and self-carriage (and not performance)...

I give you - Skolli and Ditte!

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Pets & Animals

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• horse

[getgorgeousnow]

these ponies are so dmn cute, or is it u thts cute??? hahhaha awesome job Dea

[theKillDeaGame]

Hehe, thanks Pam! They're cute and fun too, you should come take one for a test run :o)

[filly4billy2002]

Lovely new video, Dea. :~)

Great sense of humor... Hello, back at ya'.

LOL!

Looks like you're having too much FUN!

A+ and FIVE stars!

[theKillDeaGame]

Thank you so much, Julz! Glad you got my helloooo, hehe..

[icehorses]

Very cute ending!

I love seeing your videos of starting the horses very easily... riding them more naturally without shoes / boots to weight their legs, no sitting on the cantle, and no nosebands, heavy contact and whips. Such a good job you are doing!

If there was any constructive criticism to give, I would say to let this horse have a little more of his head at the trot. It is too hard for Icelandics to go on the vertical because of their conformation.

Nice job! I love no nosebands!

[theKillDeaGame]

Oh, and this particular horse is very forward moving and, if not helped with light aids, would quickly advance to a cheerful gallop at any time instead of trotting calmly...lol - thanks for your comment and general concern for horses.

[Mizzybelly]

Nice horse he looks a little bit like mine... I think it is beautiful there the trees and things... And ofcourse is the horse lovely! I like that eventing vd of you very much! 5*stars

[filly4billy2002]

Is Endo jealous over that one???

Look Mom, NO HANDS!

Serious talent there Dea... camera in the right hand... waving with the left hand, pony going straight down the road.

WOW!

:~)

[theKillDeaGame]

I agree that horse riding should be as comfortable as possible for the horse BUT in order to assure soundness, fitness, and durability, the horse must learn to carry himself in such a manner that he uses his back muscles sensibly enough to carry the extra weight of the rider. This too can be achieved without any heavy contact or artificial aids.

The horse in this video is actually trotting on a loose rein but the rider is using her seat and legs to suggest the desired speed and collection.

[theKillDeaGame]

Well, there's only one thing for it then, Aeron... C'mon over! ...lol

[AeronRiding]

well, let's see... the sum-total of my 'gaited' experience was many years ago, I taught the Peruvian paso of my best friend (who's paraplegic) to stand still next to the special mounting dock so she could get on him. I don't think I ever really even rode him! I'd better come over there and try it out...... : )