Michael Barisone

[Manni01]

I am not sure whether this testimony really helps the OP (he probably doesnt need it anymore anyhow). Going from 1st level to PSG in a few month is not achievable with one clinic.

It does make a huge difference whether you ride with somebody for a weekend or on a regular basis…

I have 2 clinicians coming to my area who I ride with. One is coming every 3 months and one is coming every month or every other month.

Honestly my progress started only after I rode a couple of times with them. At that point they knew my horse and me and what we needed to work on. The first rides were nice but they would not have gotten me anywhere as a single clinic.

I think its really the continous instruction which helps the progress

[Dressurfrau]

Honestly, I would say find a good local trainer and get your basics down pat before spending a lot on a BNT. A good trainer won’t mind if you audit a lesson they are giving - with the student’s permission, of course.

And remember that some very good trainers don’t necessarily have a huge show record.

[La-LaPopRider]

@GraceLikeRain

The posters was asking for feedback 4 years ago so they likely made their decision a while ago. First level to being ready to show PSG in a few months. That may be a new record.

How so? I was kept at First level for a year by a totally different trainer. That doesn’t mean I didn’t know how to ride the other tests. Anyway, having a younger, solid I-1 horse rather than using my 20 yr old mare, despite her having competed the juniors, got me where I needed to be, quickly. I realized that it had much more to do with a great teacher (horse wise) than the actual trainer. MB is horrible person.

[alibi_18]

@La-LaPopRider

How so? I was kept at First level for a year by a totally different trainer. That doesn’t mean I didn’t know how to ride the other tests. Anyway, having a younger, solid I-1 horse rather than using my 20 yr old mare, despite her having competed the juniors, got me where I needed to be, quickly. I realized that it had much more to do with a great teacher (horse wise) than the actual trainer. MB is horrible person.

I think you need help.

Please consult with specialists.

[Joanne]

La-lapoprider: Do you really have a bronze medal?

[BigMama1]

Huh. In the midst of all the whining from the “I stand with George” crowd, and the hilarious battle of Robert Dover vs DH (with bonus points for incredibly asinine comments posted by Maestro Nicky P) I had totally forgotten about the LK-MB situation.

[initiate1987]

@BigMama1

Huh. In the midst of all the whining from the “I stand with George” crowd, and the hilarious battle of Robert Dover vs DH (with bonus points for incredibly asinine comments posted by Maestro Nicky P) I had totally forgotten about the LK-MB situation.

I have completely missed the RD vs. DH battle. What are they fighting about now?

[WildLittleWren]

Brings out the popcorn and boxed wine

:lol:

[Angela_Freda]

@BigMama1

Huh. In the midst of all the whining from the “I stand with George” crowd, and the hilarious battle of Robert Dover vs DH (with bonus points for incredibly asinine comments posted by Maestro Nicky P) I had totally forgotten about the LK-MB situation.

Don’t worry, she won’t allow that.

[Angela_Freda]

@La-LaPopRider

How so? I was kept at First level for a year by a totally different trainer. That doesn’t mean I didn’t know how to ride the other tests. Anyway, having a younger, solid I-1 horse rather than using my 20 yr old mare, despite her having competed the juniors, got me where I needed to be, quickly. I realized that it had much more to do with a great teacher (horse wise) than the actual trainer. MB is horrible person.

Oh honey,that’s so cute.

[Jealoushe]

@BigMama1

Huh. In the midst of all the whining from the “I stand with George” crowd, and the hilarious battle of Robert Dover vs DH (with bonus points for incredibly asinine comments posted by Maestro Nicky P) I had totally forgotten about the LK-MB situation.

omg peperoni is back? (start the car…!)

[BigMama1]

@initiate1987

I have completely missed the RD vs. DH battle. What are they fighting about now?

Robert is tired of her taking videos from his symposium, rebranding them with her own logo and intro, and posting them to her own channel and Patreon page, where she generates revenue from them. You can imagine how reasoned and mature her response was. And the comments from the Maestro (on SW’s personal page) are hilarious. Apparently he doesn’t believe that Robert has ever trained a horse up through the levels from scratch to GP - unlike himself of course lol

[Angela_Freda]

@BigMama1

Robert is tired of her taking videos from his symposium, rebranding them with her own logo and intro, and posting them to her own channel and Patreon page, where she generates revenue from them. You can imagine how reasoned and mature her response was. And the comments from the Maestro (on SW’s personal page) are hilarious. Apparently he doesn’t believe that Robert has ever trained a horse up through the levels from scratch to GP - unlike himself of course lol

Birds of a delusional feather… SW, NP, LK, etal

[Mara]

@BigMama1

Robert is tired of her taking videos from his symposium, rebranding them with her own logo and intro, and posting them to her own channel and Patreon page, where she generates revenue from them. You can imagine how reasoned and mature her response was. And the comments from the Maestro (on SW’s personal page) are hilarious. Apparently he doesn’t believe that Robert has ever trained a horse up through the levels from scratch to GP - unlike himself of course lol

Funny how NP was such a Dover fan (posting pics with him at Gladstone, etc. and gushing about “learning” from Dover). That is, until Robert called him out publicly for being a vile homophobe. Cue 180 degree turn.

[emipou]

Could Dressage stop being insane for just a few weeks please?

[Joanne]

@Mara

Funny how NP was such a Dover fan (posting pics with him at Gladstone, etc. and gushing about “learning” from Dover). That is, until Robert called him out publicly for being a vile homophobe. Cue 180 degree turn.

I agree, and now NP says “Zero of them (RD followers) know the behind the scenes Robert Dover. I won’t get into that, I’m not going to spread the drama.”

[smoofox]

NP knows ZERO personal “behind the scenes” stuff - but as per his political FB page, he loves to wallow in conspiracies and present himself as this sage who knows everything… not going to spread drama??!!! BWAHAHAHAHA! That is what that guy lives and breathes!

[Edre]

@emipou

Could Dressage stop being insane for just a few weeks please?

No. :lol:

[Mara]

@emipou

Could Dressage stop being insane for just a few weeks please?

I know, and to think that the general public thinks of dressage as the “boring” equine-related discipline!!!

[RatWrangler]

@La-LaPopRider

How so? I was kept at First level for a year by a totally different trainer. That doesn’t mean I didn’t know how to ride the other tests. Anyway, having a younger, solid I-1 horse rather than using my 20 yr old mare, despite her having competed the juniors, got me where I needed to be, quickly. I realized that it had much more to do with a great teacher (horse wise) than the actual trainer. MB is horrible person.

Wow, is there an award for most extreme backpedal?