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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 21, 2006 18:30:57 GMT -1
Just spotted these dates on the Richard Maxwell site: www.richard-maxwell.com/demos.htmlQuite a few demo's around the country, including one at Myerscough and one at Doncaster. Anyone in Yorks/Lancs interested in going? I'm going to check my diary and think of going to one or both of those as they're not too far away from here, and he DOES do a good demo! Sarah |
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 21, 2006 18:37:08 GMT -1
ooh demo near me may well go
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jun 21, 2006 19:43:53 GMT -1
Oh rats nothing near me, I'll have to miss out on the pert Max posterior ;D
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Post by dalesvic on Jun 22, 2006 8:52:27 GMT -1
What kind of thing does he do in the demos Sarah? I would be interested in going if it fits in with uni etc.
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jun 22, 2006 11:27:43 GMT -1
Oooo now that's a thought Heather, I won't let on to Tom that I've been oggling it would just be for the horsmanship ;D ;D
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 22, 2006 11:49:15 GMT -1
I've seen him a few times over recent years at demo's, Vicky, so can give you an idea of the sort of thing he covered then. However, as he's been concentrating a bit more on competing more recently, I suspect his demo may be more geared to training the performance horse, and his experiences of that, rather than the general "problem horse" type things that are quite often covered.
But that's only a guess. I could be wrong! But whatever he covers it'll be good!
When I've seen him before, he's covered things like:
- ways of encouraging a horse to go forward more freely without bucking (and often using a "wipwop" to help with that)
- encouraging a horse to go forward freely without getting fussy in the head/mouth (quite often that seems to have been just a matter of trusting the horse enough to give them a bit more rein, and ride them forward until they are happy to maintain their own self carriage with little or no contact on the rein)
- problem loaders (which usually end up demanding to load themselves in next to no time! LOL. I have a feeling he may have stopped covering this though, as usually it is a matter of training the handler how to go about loading their horse to resolve the issue, and that is probably best covered on a 1:1 session rather than at a demo)
If he brings along his current event horse, which I understand is going to most of the demo's, then hopefully we'll see a whole range of the things he's been doing with that horse.
Don't know if he'll cover long lining, but that's one of his real fortes, so maybe he will?
Other than that, I guess it depends what horses are there on the night...... .but as I say, all this is a guess on my part!
Sarah
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Post by dalesvic on Jun 22, 2006 15:07:36 GMT -1
Thanks Sarah, I'm sure I'd find anything he does interestin but just wondered what sort of thing it would be. The ridden issues you mentioned would be good to see but as would the ground work. I have a lot to improve upon lol! I may have to wait until I get my timetable for next year before I can commit to going though  |
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Post by billbow on Jun 22, 2006 15:55:50 GMT -1
Thanks for the tips Sarah. I would love to go to one but will have to check half-term dates as they are all on week days. I'll let you know. Jill
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Post by charliedales on Jun 23, 2006 14:40:31 GMT -1
hmm think i might have to go to one of the scottish dates, long time since i saw one of his demos! his site's changed a fair bit since i last went on, forum and everything!
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Post by ang on Jun 26, 2006 19:46:35 GMT -1
;DOh yes I fancy doing one of those. I really enjoyed the last one I went to. He really seemed to have fun with his horse.
Which one do you think you will do Sarah, Vicky, Gill?
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Post by billbow on Jun 27, 2006 6:33:34 GMT -1
I'll fit in with you if you fancy going to one Ang - school permitting of course. Which do you fancy?
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jun 27, 2006 14:45:27 GMT -1
Ang, I think I'll do both Doncaster and Myerscough. I;ll get my ticket in any case, and then nearer the time maybe we can arrange to meet up at whichever you decide on.
Sarah
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2006 8:50:11 GMT -1
There's one in Gloucestershire (Harpbury college) which I'm hoping to go to.
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Post by lindab on Jun 30, 2006 18:44:27 GMT -1
I'd like to come to the Doncaster one Sarah - I'll probably get a ticket then organise it nearer the time, but a wee gang sounds fun. I'm sure Daddy can put Charlotte to bed for a night!
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Post by flintfootfilly on Jul 1, 2006 5:42:06 GMT -1
Hi Linda
I've sent off for my tickets so definitely planning to go. If you fancy travelling down together, let me know. We could either meet up at Boroughbridge and take one car from there, or you are welcome to come here, and also to stay over if that seems a good option though I'm sure Charlotte will be demanding her mum first thing in the morning!
Sarah
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