Aging is not for the faint of heart...

 It should be pretty well understood that I am a very amature amature.  Yes, I have a lot of experience in horse care and grooming, but all my riding experience is pretty much stalled out at the - I used to be younger, fitter, and in MUCH better mental health.

I am working on the mental health, which should hopefully also follow over slowly to the physical, but dude being middle aged (ish) is hard.  I was looking through the videos and still of my dressage tests and my position is total shit.  I am up out of the saddle a lot, and my shoulders are pretty permanently forward.  

I do not have the funds for weekly lessons, nor do I have mirrors or cameras at home.  I mainly ride alone on the road or in fields. I have really been focusing on my posture and fitness out of the saddle.  I am trying to get more steps in each day, and keep my shoulders back and chest up at my desk.  But man this was easier when I was younger and less hurty.

How do you get better at something when 90% of the time - you are not practicing that thing? I know I have to give myself some grace here, but I also need to hold myself accountable to improve.  I also know that Uno HATES drills and repetition.  So finding a good balance between making me a better fitter rider and keeping us both sane is key.