My First Lesson

Dear James,

I just wanted to send you an e mail, after having a lesson with you the other week at Hamley hagg farm, (friend of Sues !)
I did not know quite what to expect but went into my lesson with and open mind.
I soon realised that my breathing was very random and I had no idea of when I was about to breath in and out, which I am starting to realize is AMAZINGLY important in riding.
The times I have ridden since I have to say I am starting to feel a difference all ready, I know it is very early days but when I first get on Apollo and walk him round practicing my breathing he starts taking relaxing breaths himself and I feel he is already working in a more relaxed way and maintaining it for longer, so I will try my best to keep practicing and do understand how you need to control the timing and length of your breaths for more relaxed transitions etc!
Anyway just wanted to let you know the results so far and hope you will see a difference in September.

Many thanks
Julie Gott (and Apollo!!!!!)