Flying Bee Farms

11/15/2024

11/09/2024

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🌟 Mastering the Art of Collecting Stirrups! 🌟

Did you know that collecting stirrups is an under-taught skill in riding? 🤔 Are you breaking down the What, Why, and How of this essential technique? If not, I encourage you to start!

There’s so much to learn when it comes to this skill:

🔹Flexion of the ankle
🔹Raising the knee
🔹Locating the iron
🔹Adjusting foot placement on the iron
🔹All while avoiding leaning over or kicking the horse!

Teaching this skill is incredibly valuable. Once my riders grasp it, I love to challenge them to enhance their practice! Here are some ways to progress their abilities:

🔹Start from a halt and then collect them while walking.
🔹Collect stirrups without looking.
🔹Increase the gait up through the trot or canter.
🔹Practice collecting each side independently, then both together.
🔹Race from no stirrups to a two-point position!

If you missed our latest blog post, “No Stirrup November - The Good, the Bad, and Finding the Balance,” make sure to check it out! It’s all about balancing the pros and cons of no stirrup work.

Let’s elevate our riding skills together! 🐴💪

11/08/2024

Great Weekend !

11/07/2024

Morning Supervisor!

11/07/2024

Join Unicorn Therapeutic Riding on December 7th for a USEF sponsored clinic with Grand Prix Dressage Rider and Trainer, Shannon Dueck. This clinic will focus on assisting athletes in their riding goals and their development as a para-dressage rider through the Centers of Excellence Pipeline. This clinic welcomes all para-riders, coaches, and support staff.

Free for para riders!

For more information and to register, contact Erin Hurley at [email protected]

11/05/2024

Benson / Domino ! Hanging outdoor !

11/01/2024

Great Weekend ! New month ! Grateful!