03/28/2024
“That lady has it so easy, her horse is push button!”
Ever hear this phrase? I’m not sure such a thing actually exists. And if it did, it would probably look more like this. A fully trained Grand Prix horse would feel like sitting down in the cockpit of a jet 😳 Just because a horse is trained to a high level does not make them “easy” to ride. Hopefully as you learn how to navigate and operate all these “buttons,” then a horse like this could allow to you feel some amazing things - upper level movements, yes. But mostly they should give you the feel for things like excellent balance, self carriage, suppleness, responsiveness. These are the “basics” you need to feel in order to do any of the fancy movements. If you sit on a “push button” horse and just hope to press the right button and feel an amazing passage or delightful tempi changes, you’re going to be sorely disappointed 😆
With great buttons comes great responsibility. 😂
Thanks to Susan DiFelice Design for this awesome illustration of her amazing “push button” wonder mare.
