tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post9148140062569820397..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: Alfredo Hernandez, Day 1: "Oh, you CAN ride!"jenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-22150894975730099682016-04-13T14:50:02.123-05:002016-04-13T14:50:02.123-05:00Sometimes, it just takes hearing it from more than...Sometimes, it just takes hearing it from more than your normal one person (i.e. Your Lovely Trainer). I know that sometimes a piece of advice just doesn't stick until it comes from another person. ;-) And then it's like my brain reengages and "OH... RIGHT! I know this!" ;-)<br /><br />You do look a bit stiff in that last picture, but as someone else mentioned, that's part of both of you working on a tighter frame. ;-) Otherwise, you look great and I'm so happy the first day went like this! *hugs*Eohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377447970728194931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-33379691869252017442016-03-30T13:09:47.196-05:002016-03-30T13:09:47.196-05:00Alfredo definitely pushes right up to the line, bu...Alfredo definitely pushes right up to the line, but even with the highly strung horses he knew when to pressure and when to step back. He's very very very good about rewarding the horse for a job done right - and demanding of the rider to make it right. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-41559142123862635782016-03-30T13:04:32.751-05:002016-03-30T13:04:32.751-05:00It's so tempting to just stop riding and enjoy...It's so tempting to just stop riding and enjoy it when they're going well, isn't it??jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-31377827567958957842016-03-30T13:01:03.453-05:002016-03-30T13:01:03.453-05:00He is, but in a good way for me. I got so much out...He is, but in a good way for me. I got so much out of riding with him!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-27966707193502511272016-03-30T13:00:48.012-05:002016-03-30T13:00:48.012-05:00:):)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-32293595461532178682016-03-30T13:00:41.636-05:002016-03-30T13:00:41.636-05:00I wish my regular trainer could have been there, b...I wish my regular trainer could have been there, because she would have been facepalming the entire time. I guess I just needed the same thing yelled louder and with a fancy accent!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-3136523277952911542016-03-30T12:58:03.709-05:002016-03-30T12:58:03.709-05:00It was a great opportunity, and if he's anywhe...It was a great opportunity, and if he's anywhere near you I highly recommend auditing if not riding with him!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-32589429331779265172016-03-30T12:57:37.699-05:002016-03-30T12:57:37.699-05:00Taran definitely reached a whole new level of fanc...Taran definitely reached a whole new level of fanceh.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-22255393394887312672016-03-30T12:57:21.323-05:002016-03-30T12:57:21.323-05:00It was a great way to get things going!It was a great way to get things going!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-53153019804556093082016-03-30T12:56:53.959-05:002016-03-30T12:56:53.959-05:00I agree, he's very demanding but I also felt t...I agree, he's very demanding but I also felt that he knew right where the line was. He definitely wanted me to be stronger, better, faster, and Taran too. It was good to be pushed and to see what the next level would be, and to realize that I need to up my riding if I want to make progress. And yes, he's VERY entertaining!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-71704206984261905272016-03-30T12:54:38.202-05:002016-03-30T12:54:38.202-05:00OOOH so awesome! I can't wait to hear about yo...OOOH so awesome! I can't wait to hear about your experiences!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-87549761216044845882016-03-30T12:54:18.850-05:002016-03-30T12:54:18.850-05:00Sheesh, I'll get to him eventually. ;)Sheesh, I'll get to him eventually. ;)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-90556603732841847762016-03-30T12:53:59.693-05:002016-03-30T12:53:59.693-05:00Heh, I think my regular trainer and I have gotten ...Heh, I think my regular trainer and I have gotten a bit too used to each other. Alfredo is demanding in a whole different way, and it really worked well for me. :) jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-24729649199411394232016-03-30T12:52:30.762-05:002016-03-30T12:52:30.762-05:00I KNOW. It's not like any of this stuff is new...I KNOW. It's not like any of this stuff is new, but maybe when it's yelled with a Spanish accent, it sticks more?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-47083359592042721702016-03-30T12:51:59.330-05:002016-03-30T12:51:59.330-05:00Heh, I'll blog about him too. Alfredo loved th...Heh, I'll blog about him too. Alfredo loved the "dancing elephant"!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-62542974294579083582016-03-29T15:29:05.048-05:002016-03-29T15:29:05.048-05:00I haven't watched him teach yet, but it defini...I haven't watched him teach yet, but it definitely sounds like not a good fit for a certain bay princess. Thus, I will immensely enjoy your recaps. :-) SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-57762074903483657482016-03-29T14:23:31.652-05:002016-03-29T14:23:31.652-05:00It sounds like we had similar lessons this weekend...It sounds like we had similar lessons this weekend. I had to shorten my reins a ton this weekend as well and "create a barrier" to tell my horse where I wanted him, and then ride up into that without throwing him away as soon as it got nice. Now I'm really curious about the next two days!Heather - The Graduated Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681676187300620940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-37810588213603817052016-03-29T10:42:54.481-05:002016-03-29T10:42:54.481-05:00I heard he was pretty demanding! I heard he was pretty demanding! Micaylahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799043647759779897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-61820793883067470822016-03-28T23:39:49.790-05:002016-03-28T23:39:49.790-05:00Wow, so cool! Can't wait to hear more :)Wow, so cool! Can't wait to hear more :)KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-23257427303800706482016-03-28T15:31:20.565-05:002016-03-28T15:31:20.565-05:00still so jealous you got to ride with him!!! can&#...still so jealous you got to ride with him!!! can't wait to read the rest! also i definitely feel reassured when a clinician echos what i hear from my regular trainer. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-41705287604236980762016-03-28T13:42:47.534-05:002016-03-28T13:42:47.534-05:00What a killer opportunity!! I can't wait to re...What a killer opportunity!! I can't wait to read more!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-92102998563080158562016-03-28T12:49:57.702-05:002016-03-28T12:49:57.702-05:00Such a great opportunity. Can't wait to hear a...Such a great opportunity. Can't wait to hear about the rest of the clinic. I think you guys look very fancy in that left bend picture. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-9718770684613349602016-03-28T12:43:09.828-05:002016-03-28T12:43:09.828-05:00Sounds like an awesome first lesson, can't wai...Sounds like an awesome first lesson, can't wait to hear more! Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-60360929332822726592016-03-28T12:22:24.062-05:002016-03-28T12:22:24.062-05:00YAY! We talked a lot about this but I figured I...YAY! We talked a lot about this but I figured I'd reiterate it just for kicks. Alfredo is super demanding, which is great and I love to see how far he can really push the horses, you get to truly see where the horse is at in their training. But doing that every day is probably more detrimental than helpful for a lot of horses. Still, I always get a lot out of his lessons, whether I'm riding, watching, or having my students ride with him! <br /><br />He's such a character too, always entertaining! Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255900012774193536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-15231245660221904152016-03-28T12:13:08.188-05:002016-03-28T12:13:08.188-05:00He's coming to our barn for a clinic this week...He's coming to our barn for a clinic this weekend. I'm looking forward to auditing and can't wait to hear more about your rides!Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.com