tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post7932803831011922072..comments2023-04-15T03:58:45.461-07:00Comments on It's a Really Long Way Down: Yes! He wants to do what I want to do!verylargecolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18035418539530230889noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-19086824571322062502008-05-10T21:12:00.000-07:002008-05-10T21:12:00.000-07:00*yawn* Had a 12 hour day hauling horses around an...*yawn* Had a 12 hour day hauling horses around and realized I was way too tired to tack up and ride tonight...though I did get on my friend's Cute Spotted Stallion. It was the CSS's 5th ride and first time in the whole arena and not the round pen. Wow, he makes the VLC look positively jet fueled by comparison. He's Sonny Dee Bar bred. You stock breed folks know what I am talking about - I am convinced nothing with that bloodline has any motor at all. They are BORN WP horses. His favorite gait is whoa. I should have ridden my own but THAT one I would have had to tack up, as opposed to the already-tacked one being offered to me! <BR/><BR/>LOL yeah, yeah, I know. I'll ride tomorrow. I am going to sleep. I am beat.fuglyhorseofthedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748297520774828265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-3725170888628100222008-05-10T09:15:00.000-07:002008-05-10T09:15:00.000-07:00Well, here it is Saturday and where am I?? Sitting...Well, here it is Saturday and where am I?? Sitting at home trying to feel better, as I've been struck with some kind of spring flu that's been going around. Sick tummy, the whole nine yards. <BR/><BR/>So much for backing VLC #2 today. Worst then that, VLC #1 and my own gelding Pirate, are both going to be wondering "where the hell is that woman"! <BR/><BR/>I guess there's nothing to do but sulk. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like your VLC is fitting up and the work is becoming less stressful. My VLC #1 is also much more co-operative now that he's putting some muscle on that clunky big boned body of his. <BR/><BR/>I didn't ride him last Sunday and worked his brother instead. When I was coming back through his field after letting Pirate out, he stomped up to me and threw his big head in my chest. His liquid brown eyes said, "don't you love me anymore"? I didn't get to ride Thursday because of a friends B-day. I'm quite sure he's feeling very abandoned by now. <BR/><BR/>So I'm sick and feeling real guilty! Kfurnaceladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862310414932048639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-19839844883647029842008-05-10T07:06:00.000-07:002008-05-10T07:06:00.000-07:003catcrazy;It is a fine line indeed, which no amoun...3catcrazy;<BR/><BR/>It is a fine line indeed, which no amount of printers ink can trace. The horseman resorts to words like 'tact' to indicate an ineffable quality. And as Mugwump indicates, it only comes with thought and experience working with lots of horses. It can't be bought at a weekend NH style clinic, even though those clinicians have it in large measure- it is their stock and trade. But it is attainable by anyone, in varying degrees depending on their sensibilities and, what's more important, dedication.<BR/><BR/>Some years ago I attended a trade show for commercial art dealers and there was a fellow there that was selling hand held mat cutters. They were simple, about the size and shape of a computer mouse and had an xacto blade that poked out of the bottom of them. With just his cutter and a straight edge he was whipping out beautiful mats with no overcuts, and free-handing graceful French curves. "Yes folks, it's just that easy". They were selling like hot cakes. He sold out all his stock and his wife was busy taking back orders while he amazed the crowd. I almost bought one myself but I'd been cutting mats for a few months and had a sense how difficult it was to do good work even with a $10,000.00 machine at your disposal. But it was impressive to watch his skill and how effortless he made a hard job appear to be. I think of him when I watch (and enjoy) the NH clinicians at work.<BR/><BR/> SagebrushSagebrusheqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490175290841527388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-4472072391405025202008-05-10T01:15:00.000-07:002008-05-10T01:15:00.000-07:00Sagebrusheq said: 'As much as it takes, as often a...Sagebrusheq said:<BR/><I> 'As much as it takes, as often as it takes, and not one bit more.' </I><BR/><BR/>I think this is the problem a lot of people have. It's hard to walk that fine line, especially if you are frustrated. A whack or two to get their attention so they don't run over you or a touch/smack of a whip/stick to emphasize the aid works. Whaling on a horse who just doesn't understand your cues is not helpful or productive and leads to a horse with many issues. Believe me, my horse, an OTTB, is a product of that type of training and it's not pretty. It took him a year of patient, professional training to get him ridable again.<BR/><BR/>Doofus Macgoofus got himself beat up in the pasture and is now on rest and bantamine so I haven't been able to do anything with him. So I'm cheering you all on. Great job Fugly - I think publishing your fears in such a public forum really helped. I can't wait to see how VLC turns out.3catcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481758681168353683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-87070279883017505732008-05-09T18:36:00.000-07:002008-05-09T18:36:00.000-07:00Mugwump; It's easy in black and white to sound ac...Mugwump;<BR/><BR/> It's easy in black and white to sound accusatory sometimes, but that was not my intent. If I did so I appologize. Amen to all you've said. <BR/> <BR/>I'm a rider of trails from the heart of cow country gone looking for answers wherever I can find them. Dressage is the latest, before that jumping games, endurance, military equitation. Gold is where you find it. <BR/><BR/>I recall some years ago that Rodney Jenkins, Buck Brannaman and George Morris all went touring giving clinics together around the country. I don't care for big venues but would have paid to see that one.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a great trainer but an amateur of moderate skill trying to produce young horses that can move into any discipline after 3 months (at a minimum), say, without the trainer having to back up and redirect or fix. My basic method is old and slow, but safe. To ride the horse forward on a loose rein gradually taking a feel until he starts to pick up the bit of his own accord and seek contact. Few flexions no collection lots of leg. Enough ring work to teach him the basic aids and then lots of walking and trotting over uneven ground and walking hills. Given that the main impediment to a young horses progress is his condition I see no reason to move along any faster than that will allow. That is the main point on which I differ with NH as I understand it. It's also the number one mistake made in dressage and jumping horses: moving them along too fast. And the more precocious the youngster the bigger the peril that way. I see the NH methods, while gimmicky, as having value; but, when applied by novice adherents, as the proverbial razor in a monkeys paw. Baucher's method was criticized and rejected on the same grounds, though he was an undoubted genius.<BR/><BR/>Regarding cow horse and dressage etc.. There are so many examples of great trainers moving almost effortlessly among different disciplines. Jimmy Williams started out with cow horses and followed the money into jumping, as did Gordon Wright who started out on the range and rodeo. In the other direction you have Monty Forman who received a forward seat education in military eq at Fort Riley and went on to influence the western world, as did John Richard Young whose approach to western horsemanship was classical. A horse is a horse. <BR/><BR/>As to whacking it needs no definition and I've nothing against it. It all depends. My first teacher used to say, 'As much as it takes, as often as it takes, and not one bit more.' and 'Your horse should never fear you, but he should respect you very, very, very, very much'. She was a sentimental softie but no push over with horses, or students.<BR/><BR/> Cheers S.<BR/><BR/>PS: Didn't ride today. Saw a mint used Stubben in the big nickel for $300.00 and ran and bought it. Yeehaw!Sagebrusheqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490175290841527388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-81396336655008387632008-05-09T12:05:00.000-07:002008-05-09T12:05:00.000-07:00I have never whacked, thumped, whumped or anything...I have never whacked, thumped, whumped or anything else on a horse that is trying, or scared. I will get after one that is being aggressive or trying to dominate in any way. If I can get through without punishment I do. Always. But I never let a horse jam me, step on me, run me over, kick or bite. I need them to know where I am all the time. Maybe we should define whacking, thumping, etc.?<BR/>My biggest concern about the NH training schools is that the customers own horse is used. One horse does not a trainer make.It takes lots, and in my opinion, lots of study of different methods and discipline.<BR/>I ride cowhorses, yet I study you dressage guys intensely. It helps.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-40653945645949358802008-05-09T09:40:00.000-07:002008-05-09T09:40:00.000-07:00Mugwump;I was surprised and wondering about that, ...Mugwump;<BR/>I was surprised and wondering about that, as it seemed to me that whacking a horse that is trying, even though it's not the reaction you want, is transgressing their sense of justice. Not that you couldn't get away with it with many. Nor am I referring to one that cuts in and tosses dirt in your face. but if he's been taught to face up and is following that expectation... well you get my point.<BR/><BR/> One of the things that I find most off putting about the little I've seen of NH is their ridicule and denigration of any other way of doing things. And the implied promise that you can become a horseman in 3 months. I've never seen anything but the most elementary horsemanship covered, and more than a bit of sleight of hand as the clinician works with the horse unbeknownst to the fans while telling yarns to the audience, and then when the horse is ready, viola!, magic. You can hardly blame them for putting on a show for an audience that comes looking for miracles but...there's a bit of Barnum in it.<BR/><BR/>Well, if it inspires some to look for more that's a good thing but that money would be much better spent on private lessons.<BR/><BR/>SagebrushSagebrusheqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490175290841527388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-73098753441996273842008-05-09T08:38:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:38:00.000-07:00I owe you NH guys an apology. I should know better...I owe you NH guys an apology. I should know better than to write late at night when I'm tired.For me tired equals snappish, judgemental, and OK, bitchy.<BR/>I truly believe that any positive interaction with your horse is great.<BR/>Our responsibility lies in really learning how to get along with our horses. Treating them fairly, no matter what discipline, is all that matters....So,I'm sorry.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-69571853357751369842008-05-09T08:03:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:03:00.000-07:00Blech. I had a terrrrible ride yesterday. My Ver...Blech. I had a terrrrible ride yesterday. My Very Large Gelding had a month off, then I rode last Tuesday, went out of town, rode this Tuesday, and again yesterday.<BR/><BR/>The first ride after time off wasn't that bad. It usually isn't. Then, on Tuesday it started out really bad, so I trotted him around on a loose rein (and of course, he had an enormous, floaty, perky-eared trot!) for literally half an hour straight. I wasn't asking him to go forward at all. Eventually he came back to a walk on his own. Then we got some halfway decent trot, and little crazed gallopy, not-round canterwork which we eventually toned down into sane, somewhat round canterwork.<BR/><BR/>Then, yesterday, he was an absolute fart. He would NOT give to the bit. I tried all the tricks I know. And he was trotting around all hollow -- basically running, and occasionally breaking into a frenzied canter. I tried circles and transitions and lateral work. I tried letting him trot it out, but he'd just break into a gallop as soon as I trotted on a loose rein.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I just got off, put his reins through the throat latch, ran up the stirrups and chased him around until he was huffing and puffing and covered in sweat. After that, he was being so sweet to me: following me around, brushing his lips/nose against my cheek, standing perfectly still...<BR/><BR/>I'm riding tonight, and I hope to GOD it's better than yesterday. Blech.deanna mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098473297389272062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-50739361219936239902008-05-08T21:45:00.000-07:002008-05-08T21:45:00.000-07:00Equineholic said:"Thanks again, and most important...Equineholic said:<BR/>"Thanks again, and most importantly for being understanding that I have no idea how it works and accepting that I have no desire to... haha."<BR/><BR/>My pleasure! I hope it works out for you (and sorry about the abscess! My current NVLG has feet of steel, but my former OTTB was prone to foot injuries and once got three abscesses in the same foot. Needless to say he was on stall rest for eternity, but finally healed.)<BR/><BR/>I'm going to a clinic tomorrow and Saturday with the NVLG. Hopefully they'll be able to give me some good ideas to fix some of our riding issues. Namely, his inability to pick up the left lead, and his tendency to lean around turns like a barrel racer. I was able to get him over that on the ground, but it seems what happens on the ground doesn't transfer to the saddle. Hmm. Anyway, I hope it stops raining tonight and that the sun comes out tomorrow so I'm not up to my knees in mud - and NVLG won't be either.<BR/><BR/>Did I mention he's grey? Or, rather, mud coloured right now. At least his bottom half is. I went out tonight to scrub him off and get him somewhat presentable for tomorrow, but his corral is so gross that he'll probably be covered in mud tomorrow anyway. Fun.<BR/><BR/>Getting butterflies about the clinic already. Need to go to bed. *deep breaths* Anyway, wish me luck!loneplainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872076354276714175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-3416194833853972392008-05-08T21:21:00.001-07:002008-05-08T21:21:00.001-07:00Well...I didn't have to MAKE myself do it, but..a ...Well...I didn't have to MAKE myself do it, but..a good friend and I went trail riding today. Best ride I've had on the Icepony to date!! My friend rode my TWH, as her Icey colt is too young to start. She did great w/ the TWH (who tends to be picky about strange riders) and the major issues I've had w/ my Icey have smoooothed out and he rode like an old-timer! <BR/> And when we started out from the trailhead, the trail goes along a road for a couple hundred feet and then crosses it before it continues out into the open space there. There was some major road construction going on right along that section--huge bulldozer, traffic stopped/one lane only, etc. I told the flagman that we'd be leading our horses past, and asked if there something he could do to make it easier for them. So he kept an eye on us at the trailhead, and when we were ready to head out, he stopped EVERYTHING. All the equipment engines were at idle, all the traffic was stopped, until we crossed the road and got onto the main trail. They were so nice about it!! And the horses did fine w/ all the scary-looking stuff, piles of dirt, etc. Kindof restored my faith in human kindness, and we hollered "thanks" to all the road crew members as we went past. =Drobynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001532366083423219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-76753447699376078942008-05-08T21:21:00.000-07:002008-05-08T21:21:00.000-07:00>Who else is riding during the week even though th...><BR/>Who else is riding during the week even though they are tired and have to kick themselves in the ass and make themselves do it?<BR/>><BR/><BR/>I finally gave 2 weeks notice at my night job. I like the job very much, but the pay wasn't good enough to be worth my perpetual state of exhaustion. I have two freelance web programming clients who keep me busy, along with all the other things I think of. I REALLY need to get several youngsters started on working for a living and I now look forward to having the time and the energy to do it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12504881036553377547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-424550764137473002008-05-08T21:10:00.000-07:002008-05-08T21:10:00.000-07:00>>PLUS has ANYONE ever longed a horse that was tra...>>PLUS has ANYONE ever longed a horse that was trained w/ this .... stuff? How do I make it clear in her head that the longe whip is not the "carrot stick" and that she doesn't need to pivot around?<<<BR/><BR/>I usually walk aggresively, you know, arms thrown up, nazi march stomp, growly, towards the hip every time they try to face up. This sends them out again.<BR/>Pretty soon we're down to me flipping a hand, and they stop and look instead of turning in to me.<BR/>Then I back a step, give them a ten second rest and repeat.<BR/>If my arm flapping mock bear impression isn't sending them on I'll back it up with the longe whip.<BR/>If nothing else it amuses the hell out of whoever is standing around watching.<BR/>I get a lot of NH horses in to fix.They are often my bread and butter. Just call me the anti-NH.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-29709076687185957032008-05-08T20:59:00.000-07:002008-05-08T20:59:00.000-07:00I definitely feel your pain (literally actually).....I definitely feel your pain (literally actually)...I work midnights so getting the motivation to get up and head to the barn during the day takes a LOT of effort on my part. But once I'm there, I'm good to go. However, yesterday Jager (4yo OTTB) decided to buck like a bronco yesterday and my back is killing me. Agghhh....but I did head out there this afternoon and longed and rode him. I know if I didn't go I would have felt bad about it later.Applepie33https://www.blogger.com/profile/07579156048644308746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-54912803996347993682008-05-08T20:14:00.000-07:002008-05-08T20:14:00.000-07:00Equineholic said:"Thanks again, and most important...Equineholic said:<BR/>"Thanks again, and most importantly for being understanding that I have no idea how it works and accepting that I have no desire to... haha. The neighbors must think I have lost it jumping around like a monkey on crack trying to get this horse forward."<BR/><BR/>Seconded, strongly. Especially the jumping around like a monkey part, lol!iceponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695036477598776443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-31934310915615971572008-05-08T19:42:00.000-07:002008-05-08T19:42:00.000-07:00Got on the CLG tonight, heart in throat, helmet se...Got on the CLG tonight, heart in throat, helmet securely clamped on head. <BR/><BR/>He was being a bit of a butthead on the ground, barging around and not listening, but I fixed that, put a halter w/mecate rein on him, and had my helper take me for a pony ride -- no prob. bob.<BR/><BR/> He was a little reluctant to position himself by the mounting block, but we got through that. I had a 42" girth on him where a 38" (ordered and on its way) would be mo' better. The Tucker saddle fits him well enough I don't worry too much, but the girth was up to the last hole on both sides, so I didn't want to mount from the ground and precipitate a Scary Saddle Shift. He stood just fine for mounting, just a little shuffle to keep his balance, which I expected.<BR/><BR/>When Helper was leading him, he was being a little bargy and obnoxious but interestingly he responded better to me with the rein in the saddle than he did to her on the ground with the lead rope. Hmmmmm. Helper was probably more nervous than me, so that may account for it.<BR/><BR/>We did some circles, the water had come in the indoor on the open side and made some wet spots and puddles, so we kept him on the lead (horses falling on me is my biggest phobia). He was really pretty nonchalant about the whole thing.<BR/><BR/>We'll see what happens tomorrow.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762077847614621317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-13784682104179219022008-05-08T18:58:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:58:00.000-07:00abscess? ... Whatever, you get the point.... I thi...abscess? ... Whatever, you get the point.... I think.Equineaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593135975380084370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-33890739282307739992008-05-08T18:57:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:57:00.000-07:00FHOTD said : Loneplainsman - THANK YOU. That was a...FHOTD said : <BR/><BR/>Loneplainsman - THANK YOU. That was actually VERY helpful for those of us who aren't NH-trained.<BR/><BR/>Yes, thanks for the advice. I hope it goes well- I have visions of her just backing up as I kind of tried the shoulder thing the other day, I am not so sure she is trained in "real NH" I sense it is a phony poorly replicated knock off. BUT - I will try this as soon as I can. Thanks again, and most importantly for being understanding that I have no idea how it works and accepting that I have no desire to... haha. The neighbors must think I have lost it jumping around like a monkey on crack trying to get this horse forward. <BR/><BR/>But alas, the helpful tips will have to wait for a litte... VLFM 1/2 tore a shoe off today messing around in the field and managed to step on the clip. Sigh .... hoping she won't abcess....Equineaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593135975380084370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-82140856982764866492008-05-08T18:02:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:02:00.000-07:00Yes, it really was helpful...and it WORKED! I put...Yes, it really was helpful...and it WORKED! I put my gelding in the indoor and free lunged him tonight, and when he pulled the stop and spin at me manuever, I pointed at his shoulder with the whip...and he stared at me. So I popped him with it, and indeedy, he moved right off! Oh glorious day, forward movement! So thank you very much.<BR/><BR/>On a slightly more sour note, the farrier who came out tonight to work with my horse is dyed-in-the-wool NH. Grrr. However, I have to say that 1.) He had no trouble with the gelding's feet AT ALL and 2.) He worked with him for about 15 minutes, said his feet didn't need work (and they didn't, I was well aware of that), and refused to let me pay him for time and gas.<BR/><BR/>I've gotta go do some serious thinking now. While I hate the "wave the leadrope in his face to make him back up" concept, <I>something</I> was clearly working for him that is not working with me. I honestly think it's a confidence issue. Tommorrow I'm gonna wade right in like he's my old sweetie-pie gelding and I have nothing to fear...we'll see what happens.iceponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695036477598776443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-80084201457503468482008-05-08T17:08:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:08:00.000-07:00Loneplainsman - THANK YOU. That was actually VERY...Loneplainsman - THANK YOU. That was actually VERY helpful for those of us who aren't NH-trained.<BR/><BR/>Kathy - woo hoo, good for you for riding through it!fuglyhorseofthedayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748297520774828265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-16624613339913045042008-05-08T16:13:00.000-07:002008-05-08T16:13:00.000-07:00Loneplainsman said:"My suggestion to you would be ...Loneplainsman said:<BR/>"My suggestion to you would be that every time he stops moving, point your whip at his NECK (not his butt) and if he doesn't move, pop him once or twice hard in the NECK. He should get going again and then you can move your whip back to the "right" position." <BR/><BR/>I'm game. I'll try anything at this point - I'm getting more exercise "lunging" than the horse is! I do have a nagging feeling that he will go straight up in the air, but I'll try it.<BR/><BR/>Teresa said:<BR/>"What you may find is that the horse charges over the top of you when he does go forward. This is the same as the horse that thinks he wants to come into your space when you stop him when longing, do what an alpha mare would do--drive him out of your space aggressively. This is for your own safety as much as for his training, so be as aggressive as you need to be to tell him, "Hey, this is MY space!!" <BR/><BR/>I'm not going to lie, this could get a little ugly at first and you may be using your whip pretty strongly at first, but what you'll find after a few sessions is that the horse will be relieved to have someone be the boss!"<BR/><BR/>Okay, I feel a little bit better now. That's exactly where we're at, but I was almost afraid to try lunging again, because it DID get ugly. I didn't quit him until I had a nice soft trot in a fairly consistant circle in one direction. <BR/><BR/>Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I find myself wearing a helmet to lunge. Ugh.iceponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695036477598776443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-4217023289667508282008-05-08T16:04:00.000-07:002008-05-08T16:04:00.000-07:00I told my husband that I was just going to go feed...I told my husband that I was just going to go feed real quick and be right back but it was such a nice day .... we had a great ride and we canterd for the first time ! she is just four and has NO get up and go (percheron) and she bucked four time real big so I was a little shocked but I rode her through it and she stoped . It's been a long time since I've been on a bucking horse , made me feel like a kid again .Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02055642076561316051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-43195397480498287082008-05-08T15:08:00.000-07:002008-05-08T15:08:00.000-07:00unfortunately, i have ap exams this week and next,...unfortunately, i have ap exams this week and next, so i decided to forgo riding my boy (the one i pay for, not even the project) so i could study. i'm pretty bummed to lose the ride, but i really need to do well on these testsa beautiful disasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167247967849716126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-77013084863291229442008-05-08T13:15:00.000-07:002008-05-08T13:15:00.000-07:00Well Well Well, so glad to hear I am not the only ...Well Well Well, so glad to hear I am not the only one! I have one horse of mine, and a horse BACK for soem refresher that I sold 2 years ago, ( long story), so I decide to work said mare. After 45 minutes of bucking bronc routine, I made her work Like she had never been worked, she thoght she was going to die. I had to whack her a couple of good ones when she decided to turn her butt to me and pin her ears. Her reward? ME getting on her back walking to cool off and a cool off shower and back in her room. Yes, I was wearing a helmet. The more I work with her, the more I love MY HORSE!<BR/>There is just something super special about Arabians and she is just a joy, sweet, compliant and tolerates my ever so often rider F** ups. All this and working two jobs, kids, and side business! I need a nap!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566471938434097210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476030038561997950.post-45183781779495814002008-05-08T13:14:00.000-07:002008-05-08T13:14:00.000-07:00Well Well Well, so glad to hear I am not the only ...Well Well Well, so glad to hear I am not the only one! I have one horse of mine, and a horse BACK for soem refresher that I sold 2 years ago, ( long story), so I decide to work said mare. After 45 minutes of bucking bronc routine, I made her work Like she had never been worked, she thoght she was going to die. I had to whack her a couple of good ones when she decided to turn her butt to me and pin her ears. Her reward? ME getting on her back walking to cool off and a cool off shower and back in her room. Yes, I was wearing a helmet. The more I work with her, the more I love MY HORSE!<BR/>There is just something super special about Arabians and she is just a joy, sweet, compliant and tolerates my ever so often rider F** ups. All this and working two jobs, kids, and side business! I need a nap!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566471938434097210noreply@blogger.com