[Sportsandrec] sound devices

[Nella Foster]

Julie I thought of wind chimes and might use them along with something else.
We don't always have wind, but if they are light it wouldn't take much to
move them.

I wonder if Cruiser the horse has a music preference. Lol

I've ridden horses that stay a good distance from the fence and others that
drift away and some don't mind raking your leg off on it.  I've never been
on one that tried to jump a high fence and hope that never happens. Lol

I have ridden with a dressage whip in my hand and flicked it out to the
side.  When I couldn't touch the fence I knew we were getting to far away.
This has worked well in the past, but Cruiser is very fearful of whips and
got very nervous when I tried it with him.  I guess this is some baggage
from his past.  Once we were riding with a group and the girl behind me
smacked her horse with a whip for some reason and Cruiser took off with me.
He calmed down quickly, but it was a surprise for everyone on the ride.

I think if I can keep him the right distance from the fence enough times he
will start doing it on his own.

Once we get that mastered I want to work on diagonal crossing and such.  We
have had a lot more experience on the trail than in an arena.  It will be a
learning experience for both of us.



-----Original Message-----
From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Julie Johnson via SportsandRec
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Cc: Julie Johnson
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] sound devices

How about wind chimes?  Assuming, of course, that wind is a part of your
normal weather.

If that wouldn't work, I think I'd go with something inexpensive like a very
basic portable am/fm radio.  You could tune them to different
stations...country is to the north, classic rock on the south...*smile*

Can you train the horse to stay a certain distance from the fence?  I don't
know much about horses and it's been forever since I've ridden.  
What would he do if you got too close to the fence? turn sharply? jump 
it? stop     ?

Julie
On 2/24/2017 8:26 AM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec wrote:
> Do any of you use sound devices when working out or participating in
sports?
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> I would like to put something on the fence where I ride.  I'm thinking 
> on the corners and maybe at the half way points on the long sides.
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> I want to use the sound to ride in a straight line.  Also I could give 
> the horse cues to make the corner when we are getting close.
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> I would feel a lot better about working him at faster gaits if I had a 
> better idea of where I am in the field.  It is all flat and there are 
> no trees or other obstacles; I just need to be able to stay oriented.
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> So if any of you know of any devices, apps or whatever please let me know.
> I'm not very tech savvy, so need help. Lol
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> Nella
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