tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post9090680255896478412..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: Tough LoveThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-78717282664737169632016-07-18T15:20:21.381-07:002016-07-18T15:20:21.381-07:00I'm sorry and am sending hugs (very belatedly)...I'm sorry and am sending hugs (very belatedly). That's really not a good feeling at all and I'm sorry the coach didn't have much constructive feedback to offer you personally, or reassurances that yes Bridget is in fact tough (of which I have no doubt). Hang in there tho - that house is closer in hand than you might think!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-28077621890246477482016-07-18T13:01:44.384-07:002016-07-18T13:01:44.384-07:00Onwards we go! The naysayers can stick it, we are ...Onwards we go! The naysayers can stick it, we are having fun with or without them :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-15405543449444946292016-07-18T13:00:50.527-07:002016-07-18T13:00:50.527-07:00She's so mature these days its easy to remembe...She's so mature these days its easy to remember she's still got a baby brain that can decide it's DONE. And there's no negotiating it. At least this time I was done also, and not interested in negotiating either, so at least we were of the same opinion? lol Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-13578495315553374202016-07-18T12:58:13.905-07:002016-07-18T12:58:13.905-07:00Especially when after all the drama she got on and...Especially when after all the drama she got on and was like 'Umm, OK...this is MAYBE not all you...", so I walked away from the clinic extra special confused! Is it me? Is it the pony? It is a weird negative human/pony mind meld? ;)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-18556477949061306392016-07-18T06:53:02.879-07:002016-07-18T06:53:02.879-07:00I'm so sorry you guys had such a negative expe...I'm so sorry you guys had such a negative experience. It's really disheartening when a trainer tell you that you are the problem but does not give you the insight and tools to correct the issue. You guys have come so far so don't let this beat you down! LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-44482347820056934472016-07-15T20:00:57.338-07:002016-07-15T20:00:57.338-07:00Sorry that you guys had a rough outing. I feel lik...Sorry that you guys had a rough outing. I feel like it's so up and down with these little guys and agree that once they decide they're done it's tough to really get things back on track right away. You guys are amazing though and I'm sure after some nice fun rides pony will be right back to behaving herself :)Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-56725139877187188862016-07-15T15:44:13.867-07:002016-07-15T15:44:13.867-07:00I agree with the previous posters here - it's ...I agree with the previous posters here - it's not beneficial to beat someone down and expect them to perform better. I've had a clinician try that on me, and I shut down too... It doesn't make me feel good and it doesn't make me want to try harder. <br /><br />I'm sorry it was a frustrating outing and that the stars didn't seem to align for either of you. Hugs - onwards and upwards.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-21036570922473238522016-07-15T09:36:28.352-07:002016-07-15T09:36:28.352-07:00Not a bad person! I feel a little bit the same abo...Not a bad person! I feel a little bit the same about reading your blog, LOL! ;) Feel free to shoot me an email any time you need a pony-related vent session! ponylovealk -at- gmail [dot] com :) Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-84556432041167521492016-07-15T08:02:51.960-07:002016-07-15T08:02:51.960-07:00Thank you. Trails on the agenda today and maybe so...Thank you. Trails on the agenda today and maybe some teeny jumps to finish our flat ride tomorrow, basically we're just going to have fun! I'm a bad person because when I read your blog there is a healthy dose of "thank goodness I am not alone in this!" :) As always, we are cheering for you, onwards and upwards!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-88761389365750005642016-07-15T06:38:16.314-07:002016-07-15T06:38:16.314-07:00Oh, you are my soul sister!! I so, SO understand w...Oh, you are my soul sister!! I so, SO understand what you are feeling, and am mired in it now. It is truly rotten. What is helping us right now is taking a step back to silly little fences that both of us can jump with our eyes closed so that we can rebuild confidence in each other. It sucks, and it feels like failure, but we are right along side you and Bridget in this thing!! Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-33453737268107152952016-07-14T18:30:14.252-07:002016-07-14T18:30:14.252-07:00Thank you! Teresa above described her perfectly. I...Thank you! Teresa above described her perfectly. It's a matter of convincing her things are fun, so I'm going to work hard to give her lots of fun outings....and no more mean coaching :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-82566985467847015002016-07-14T18:26:41.935-07:002016-07-14T18:26:41.935-07:00I've got so many feelings about the whole situ...I've got so many feelings about the whole situation. Mostly I'm angry that Bridget didn't get a positive outing when she totally should have...and at the end of the day, that's on me :( I'm going to do my best to remedy things, but at this point I won't blame her if she decides XC is not fun...because yesterday it really wasn't.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-71054242749979051832016-07-14T18:20:00.331-07:002016-07-14T18:20:00.331-07:00Awwwwww I'm so sorry it wasn't a good ride...Awwwwww I'm so sorry it wasn't a good ride. Don't give up though as you said before your pony is a lot of work and was also very stubborn for things she loves to do now. I'm guessing this will also be one of those things!! She definitely sounds like a challenging pony but looking back at all the obstacles you've faced - I'm sure one day this will be another of those!! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285687707142504098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-44852557829748736412016-07-14T17:40:14.161-07:002016-07-14T17:40:14.161-07:00So what the instructor did not okay- which you kno...So what the instructor did not okay- which you know. I refuse to call her a coach because she wasn't. There's a difference between a kick in the butt and a tear down. <br /><br />Sounds to me like she over faced the two of you and then blamed you rather then accept that she went too fast. <br /><br />Based on my interpretation from your blog, your pony is great but she's smart and she's not immediately 'yes this will be fun' but more wanting to think about it a be sure. Which is fine because many people are like that too. I am impressed with your sticking it out. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.com