Author Archives: Victoria Waters
Meet Twilight, My New Ride
Meet Twilight. She’s nineteen and I’m now leasing her. She’s from royalty as her grandfather was Secretariat which I think is pretty neat. Twilight is filling a hole in my heart and I in hers. Let me explain. Her rider has been away at college for the winter, and with the exception of an occasional more »
The Acorn Doesn’t Fall Far From theTree
Nothing makes me happier than horse time with my son or daughter. Bobby confirmed this evening that he will be my groom for the Prix. The thought of it makes me inexplicably happy for some reason. He should be plenty strong and capable by the time I’m ready for the prix, no doubt with years more »
Watch, Listen and Learn
Those who can’t compete, well – don’t. With my horse laid up for now, the jury is still out on exactly what is wrong with her, my mission is to train, train and then train some more this spring and summer. I recall my Army drill sergeant telling me, “Victoria, take the cotton out of your ears and more »
Riding Goals
In addition to focusing on daily riding goals, it is important to write down your longer term goals. Here are some of mine for 2012: I would like to achieve the following goals by August: To ride with hands quiet and heels down Canter a figure eight over a pole with smooth transitions while changing more »
So Far Away
Just when I thought I was well on my way to a Prix, in record time I might add, I realized this weekend just how far I have yet to go. The one thing I know for sure, besides my lack of skill, is that I am 100% committed to my goal. I am “in more »
Plan your Work — Work your Plan
It was suggested that I make a plan prior to my practice rides each day. I should think through and write down exactly what I need and or want to focus on during each of my training sessions. Obviously, this does not apply when I am in a lesson as that is what I am more »
Notes from My Lessons Last Week
As I work toward my goals and continue improving my riding, I find it sometimes helps to seriously focus on what I learned during my lessons. Taking the time to write down the important concepts helps even more! Here are a few notes from my lessons this past week. hope others can learn something too more »