tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post7748648319427695446..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: That Competitive SpiritThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-44474577231166348702016-05-11T17:21:14.331-07:002016-05-11T17:21:14.331-07:00I agree with Teresa!I agree with Teresa!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-28827714626473798892016-05-11T07:11:13.137-07:002016-05-11T07:11:13.137-07:00I think that if you truly weren't competitive ...I think that if you truly weren't competitive at all, you wouldn't show. But don't think that's a bad thing! You're really good at having fun 99% of the time, and being competitive will just drive you to become a better rider, which I know all horses appreciate :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567094702344719852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-31610815129034974362016-05-11T06:42:20.698-07:002016-05-11T06:42:20.698-07:00i feel similarly to you - and think it's somew...i feel similarly to you - and think it's somewhat of a function of all the time and energy and passion we pour into this sport. ultimately when i go to a competition, i want to demonstrate our skills to our current highest ability. when we can do that, and it's still not quite good enough to be competitive, that's ok. sorta like what Theresa said - if it was a solid effort that's usually enough to make me happy. if it's a solid effort and we win tho? that's a great feeling. somehow i suspect you and Bridget will find those awesome moments in the show ring sometime soon :)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-51210242018558962352016-05-10T14:57:54.743-07:002016-05-10T14:57:54.743-07:00Oh no, nothing wrong with being competitive! I adm...Oh no, nothing wrong with being competitive! I admire many qualities in those who are. It's just a bit of a new feeling for me to get used to (normally I am much more passive about such things) Lately along with wanting to improve myself and the pony I catch myself also wanting to show off how cool my little pony is by winning all the things :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-25355023113121783512016-05-10T14:51:22.107-07:002016-05-10T14:51:22.107-07:00Thank you! You're completely right, I would ha...Thank you! You're completely right, I would have been happy with a decent effort. Maybe my disappointment is more a reflection of higher expectations and bigger goals than I previously had.<br />Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-25318117985786287962016-05-10T14:26:12.042-07:002016-05-10T14:26:12.042-07:00Teresa has a point and I think there is also nothi...Teresa has a point and I think there is also nothing wrong with being a competitive person unless you let being competitive being at all costs which I don't think is you at all!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-76357869079640537192016-05-10T14:23:48.801-07:002016-05-10T14:23:48.801-07:00I read your previous post and then this one. I am ...I read your previous post and then this one. I am not convinced that it's all about being competitive. If Midge had given you her all you would have been happy with 6th place (or no place) but she didn't live up to her potential and that is disappointing. And totally understandable. I admire your work effort with her and you make me want a welsh cob....TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.com