Riding: A lifelong pursuit

From the point-of-view of a 40 year veteran of dressage, I am amazed at how much I learn every single day! It’s fascinating how the qualities of a person’s character, physical strength, ability to isolate muscles, timing and intuition, all contribute to their ability to ride. So many times I say to myself, “wow, I can’t believe I didn’t know this before!” as some heretofore un-discovered tidbit of training unveils itself. So, what is the most important aspect of a rider’s success? Patience? Commitment to learning? Hard to say, but it’s definitely a lifelong pursuit.