tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post78828462900232154..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: One More Time/Lesson RecapThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-54603431277625583722015-05-04T15:42:09.181-07:002015-05-04T15:42:09.181-07:00I always prefer they act like pills when I've ...I always prefer they act like pills when I've educated eyes on the ground to talk me through options then trying to figure them out on my own all the time. Different approaches and tools.are always handy to have as well you know better than me.Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-14951833911016434132015-05-04T09:08:39.579-07:002015-05-04T09:08:39.579-07:00You're welcome, glad you enjoyed them!You're welcome, glad you enjoyed them!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-32269653365620535812015-05-04T09:08:13.113-07:002015-05-04T09:08:13.113-07:00Even though the regular audience is now convinced ...Even though the regular audience is now convinced she's a horrible little thing, it's been kind of neat that Bridget has showed up with the same angry mare face each time....neat to get so many different perspectives :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-15965695819107452332015-05-04T09:05:55.403-07:002015-05-04T09:05:55.403-07:00It's been great, but I think I'm going to ...It's been great, but I think I'm going to back off from the clinics for a bit...so much $$$ when I'm perfectly happy with S's weekly lessons :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-40426535366005921082015-05-04T06:08:04.177-07:002015-05-04T06:08:04.177-07:00Thanks for the links on fear/anxiety! I found thos...Thanks for the links on fear/anxiety! I found those helpful<3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-91738813968536034782015-05-03T23:43:58.109-07:002015-05-03T23:43:58.109-07:00Love how you've so many different approaches t...Love how you've so many different approaches to draw from and keep what works for you & file away the rest for whenever or never ;-)<br />Going to go back and read those earlier links now ☺Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-66092262479744715862015-05-03T20:26:10.379-07:002015-05-03T20:26:10.379-07:00I will be stealing that exercise! Sounds like you...I will be stealing that exercise! Sounds like you have a nice ying-yang coaching situation happening. :)KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-84950379556717982872015-05-03T19:06:46.818-07:002015-05-03T19:06:46.818-07:00Ha, I hadn't noticed the excess exclamation po...Ha, I hadn't noticed the excess exclamation points - although they perfectly match the parts of the ride where I have to be extra enthusiastic in order to keep Bridget motivated and thinking we're having fun. Go Bridget!!!!1!!!!! lolThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-34145965792758207522015-05-03T17:56:40.641-07:002015-05-03T17:56:40.641-07:00it's great that you're able to glean diffe...it's great that you're able to glean different tools from each trainer for situation-specific uses, very clever! i also love all the exclamation points in your course sketch :)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-42149174240860640092015-05-03T08:46:05.753-07:002015-05-03T08:46:05.753-07:00Yep, you've nailed it, a busy pony is a good p...Yep, you've nailed it, a busy pony is a good pony! Leg yields, circles, spirals, haunches in, shoulder in, squares, all part of our daily rides...I guess I should mention them but it gets so repetitive and boring to talk about it over and over. Thanks for the moral support and excellent suggestions :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-58870138727547587902015-05-03T08:43:04.219-07:002015-05-03T08:43:04.219-07:00I think it's so interesting they all are addre...I think it's so interesting they all are addressing the same pony in the same mood in the same general timeframe - proof as always there are many ways to get there...but also a reminder that I need to think about what suits us best as well and figure out what to take home and keep using.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-3166246676435515682015-05-02T15:57:50.259-07:002015-05-02T15:57:50.259-07:00You'll get there. Suzie was exactly the same w...You'll get there. Suzie was exactly the same way when I first got her - if you pick a fight with her she WILL get back at you. It took me a long time to figure out her buttons and how I can push her. <br /><br />I don't know if this will help you, but spending a lot more time on things like leg yielding, circles, serpentines, etc are where it was at with Suz. It was almost like if you gave her room to think, she'd be twelve steps ahead of you!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-53841534959595767042015-05-02T13:01:08.202-07:002015-05-02T13:01:08.202-07:00It's interesting how different each trainer is...It's interesting how different each trainer is, but what works all depends on the horse's personality. With some horses you have to get after them, but with others you have to use the cowboy's method, or a little bit of both. When I leased a hot chestnut Thoroughbred/Percheron last summer, I had to loosen the reins a bit when he got to frustrated and a little out of hand. He didn't have a whole lot of training(he wasn't green; he just wasn't trained to accept contact to well and go on the bit).Tight contact and using more would only irritate him.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169356458758529349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-26947471455964460252015-05-02T09:03:34.330-07:002015-05-02T09:03:34.330-07:00Exactly! The only time I get into trouble is when ...Exactly! The only time I get into trouble is when I let her pick a fight with me. Non confrontational, working against herself is where it's at. Circles and spirals are currently my friends...I suspect for a very long time lol :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-61146942233701155872015-05-02T08:51:27.945-07:002015-05-02T08:51:27.945-07:00It sounds like Bridget is a lot like Suzie - you c...It sounds like Bridget is a lot like Suzie - you can't *really* get after them. You have to make them work against THEMSELVES. Circles are a great exercise!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.com