During the week at the South Oxford Pony Club Camp I asked my riders to give me a review of the weeks work and what they learned. The result was a complete surprise and it will be cherished for many years. Thanks girls.
Not yet a Sir Ernest Dillon;
Yes please, you to ride in a rhythm.
His patience we'd say is slim,
Can the same be said for him?
When you're a Dillon rider
He demands you to jump in control,
The fences can be taller and wider,
Maintain a serious flexion throughout the body and poll
The strength of your core is important,
But try not to shed any tears.
You'll soon get the basic idea
Ride the horse from the tail to the ears.
The one bit we try to fearfully grasp
Is Controlled Forward Impulsion...!
We might all think it's close to a death wish,
He thinks its better than watching paint dry.
He’s a big fan of Marcus Ehning,
By comparison watching us can be 'paining'.
We work to improve natural shape
Till the self carriage is nothing but great
Gaining confidence is like earning money
and dismounting without permission aint funny
Letting the horse learn is key,
As well as remembering Ernest’s coffee!
I'm going to ride my horse straight,
Using the perfect three beat gait,
I'll look up and out over the steps
And teach my horse to cross country like one of the best.
Release of the pressure is a just reward,
Ride many transitions until you are bored,
Avoid at all costs the bit wiggling club
Wiggling after all is just for the pub!
To train, jump fences from trot,
Its okay to do that a lot.
Make a great canter to get a good jump
Otherwise alas, you’re in for a bump.
Direct and lateral flexion..?
Once you know, it’s not a complication
Ensure your horse is on the aids,
And that the energy coming in never fades.
The wondering round aimlessly club?
You might just as well go to the pub.
A plan might not work,
So don't go berserk,
Just keep to the rules till it's done.
Not quite yet 'Sir Ernest Dillon'
You'll find he's not really a villain
Do it right and I'm sure we will win
Do it wrong, well just don't tell him!
Pony Club Senior members class of 2014.
Not yet a Sir Ernest Dillon;
Yes please, you to ride in a rhythm.
His patience we'd say is slim,
Can the same be said for him?
When you're a Dillon rider
He demands you to jump in control,
The fences can be taller and wider,
Maintain a serious flexion throughout the body and poll
The strength of your core is important,
But try not to shed any tears.
You'll soon get the basic idea
Ride the horse from the tail to the ears.
The one bit we try to fearfully grasp
Is Controlled Forward Impulsion...!
We might all think it's close to a death wish,
He thinks its better than watching paint dry.
He’s a big fan of Marcus Ehning,
By comparison watching us can be 'paining'.
We work to improve natural shape
Till the self carriage is nothing but great
Gaining confidence is like earning money
and dismounting without permission aint funny
Letting the horse learn is key,
As well as remembering Ernest’s coffee!
I'm going to ride my horse straight,
Using the perfect three beat gait,
I'll look up and out over the steps
And teach my horse to cross country like one of the best.
Release of the pressure is a just reward,
Ride many transitions until you are bored,
Avoid at all costs the bit wiggling club
Wiggling after all is just for the pub!
To train, jump fences from trot,
Its okay to do that a lot.
Make a great canter to get a good jump
Otherwise alas, you’re in for a bump.
Direct and lateral flexion..?
Once you know, it’s not a complication
Ensure your horse is on the aids,
And that the energy coming in never fades.
The wondering round aimlessly club?
You might just as well go to the pub.
A plan might not work,
So don't go berserk,
Just keep to the rules till it's done.
Not quite yet 'Sir Ernest Dillon'
You'll find he's not really a villain
Do it right and I'm sure we will win
Do it wrong, well just don't tell him!
Pony Club Senior members class of 2014.
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