Do-hickey Generally refers to a roll-back, but can also refer to an item with a name she can't remember High-Ya Karate Chop To connect firmly with the horse's side using your heel Ka-Chunk To get a close distance Kazawompy When a horse is off-balanced and crooked Leaper To get a long distance Run like Seabiscuit! Gallop Treading Sand When a horse lacks impulsion Wonky Not quite right |
Laurie is famous for the words she makes up to explain concepts to her students. Read on for a list of her most humorous:
(Insert First Name) Suzanna! No, all of her students and horses don't have Suzanna for a middle name. Giving you the middle name Suzanna is Laurie's way of expressing displeasure at something you've done. You do not want to get Suzannaed. Amuckas Out of Control, crazy Bobble Onto It When a horse is counter-cantering and chooses to change to the inside lead without rider intervention. Cluck-spastic frenzied clucking to encourage a horse to go forward. Usually done in a fit of panic. |