tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post5239317254638711228..comments2024-01-26T02:26:49.997-08:00Comments on Mountain Music: Training NewsEvenSonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-72133664612690200702010-04-22T16:40:07.843-07:002010-04-22T16:40:07.843-07:00I don't blame you for wanting someone else to ...I don't blame you for wanting someone else to do the first rides and starting for an unbroke horse, especially if you recognize in Beth, a little too much sassiness and speed than you're willing to risk it all for. Just not worth getting hurt, imo. You've already done everything you possibly can in ground work and handling her, so at least she'll be ready to focus with Blake.<br />She sure is pretty and once she's broke you'll have no trouble selling her to a home looking for a well bred reining horse.<br /><br />All your photos were great. I really enjoyed seeing you and Beth working together and you riding Maddie, too.<br /><br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-66934562150851327112010-04-03T09:41:21.506-07:002010-04-03T09:41:21.506-07:00Love that first picture of Maddie bending so beaut...Love that first picture of Maddie bending so beautifully, and Beth's perky personality really comes through in these photos. Driving 30 miles and investigating whether someone's training methods are in line with your own philosophy, especially when you teach full time, really highlights the fact that horses are not for the weak spirited. I appreciate the time and energy you put into building a good life for your horses with their future humans. Wishing you the best with that back!Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-80158679778604862992010-03-31T19:18:54.586-07:002010-03-31T19:18:54.586-07:00Oh drat...blogger has eaten another rather lengthy...Oh drat...blogger has eaten another rather lengthy comment!<br />Okay...second try...<br /> I too have the same darned problem with the weather...it does not cooperate with my time off schedule! I am glad you had such a good "First ride" with your Maddie mare. And Beth is a nice looking mare too! Nice job with her and there was a committee standing behind you in the photo of your leaning into the saddle...cute!<br /><br />Holy cow...120 shrubs! I think that could have contributed to the back aches!( Never Hooves!) '~"<br />I am so glad that you are taking Beth too...sounds like a nice facility, having the outdoors lessons involved!<br />Cant' wait to hear and see your events!<br />KKallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-42700878062286691312010-03-31T07:57:59.128-07:002010-03-31T07:57:59.128-07:00Jean--the trouble is, some tasks can't wait! T...Jean--the trouble is, some tasks can't wait! The trees going in while they're still dormant, horses feet before they get too long, and so forth. You get my drift. I have stayed home from school now three days, and am trying to be careful. Really.<br /><br />Funder--it wasn't quite 1000, tho sometimes it felt like it! At this point I've gotten about 340 in, between last fall and last week. I've got about 60 left to go, but they're a slightly different project.<br />With my back issues, I suppose I should take a look at the gaited breeds. I rode one part-Walker back in the '70's who was really a nice guy. But the last Walker I had anything to do with (belong to the dad of my little Arab gelding boarder) was a jerk! Guess I shouldn't let that prejudice me.<br />I am not so much of a "go-fast-cat" so the typical western games (barrels, poles) don't appeal to me--reining maybe, for it's similar skill set to dressage. But Beth is certainly put together physically and mentally to be a speed horse. But slow and easy to start--we'll see ow she does with Blake.EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-43122778073886111092010-03-30T20:38:31.460-07:002010-03-30T20:38:31.460-07:00More shrubs - wow! I was amazed at the last 1,000...More shrubs - wow! I was amazed at the last 1,000 you planted. ;)<br /><br />You really do have such beautiful horses. Why don't you raise gaited horses? I would totally buy one if she did any extra gaits! (Alternatively, why don't I do western games? I would totally buy one if I were a reiner.)<br /><br />Your trainer friend sounds very promising. Keep us up to date on him!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824875335060501671.post-74141471156860623142010-03-30T09:43:56.664-07:002010-03-30T09:43:56.664-07:00Maddie is such a pretty girl - I love seeing her p...Maddie is such a pretty girl - I love seeing her pictures. <br />Take care of that back - it took me many years to take my own advice on that issue, but now that I have learned to listen to my body (even if it means that a task doesn't get done when I want to do it) I have far fewer "oops.....OUCH!" moments.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.com