tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post7902427528241205872..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: Show RecapThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-73107698053178619772016-05-11T16:59:45.472-07:002016-05-11T16:59:45.472-07:00I've been there before. I think that Midge has...I've been there before. I think that Midge has come a long way - chalk it up to a learning lesson and carry on :) Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-64456286011575685072016-05-10T16:11:01.456-07:002016-05-10T16:11:01.456-07:00Not sad! It's good to try new things! We'v...Not sad! It's good to try new things! We've probably only temporarily traded places and in time you'll be back jumping and I'll be back dressagin' :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-6129840792545940532016-05-10T16:08:54.227-07:002016-05-10T16:08:54.227-07:00That's super interesting! More often than not,...That's super interesting! More often than not, yes, her response to anything she's unsure of is to slow down and get sticky. She seems pretty relaxed at our shows, but you may be right, more miles and non stressful outings/confidence may be the key. She can be a bit of a worrier, which is something I maybe don't take as seriously as I should since it doesn't always show itself in dramatics.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-40210384379848285092016-05-10T15:59:21.371-07:002016-05-10T15:59:21.371-07:00I discovered some time ago that my Cobs stress res...I discovered some time ago that my Cobs stress response is to slow down, stick, not move. This is fantastic for an AA that doesn't want to fall off and priceless for carriage driving but can make new situations and shows challenging. I wonder if B's driving training encouraged this in her as well. We have attended shows where I couldn't get the pony out of a walk (cue much embarrassment) ship miles and heaps of positive reinforcement for coping with new situations plus early arrivals, hand walking and low steady warm ups help us.Delhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109029912059316119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-9383741346417209672016-05-10T13:08:50.427-07:002016-05-10T13:08:50.427-07:00Wow, good for you completing so many classes! My j...Wow, good for you completing so many classes! My jumping ambition is starting to slowly fizzle... sad:(Kaila Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467096350652276379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-68657471439195352902016-05-10T11:06:02.837-07:002016-05-10T11:06:02.837-07:00That is seriously good advice. I will do my best t...That is seriously good advice. I will do my best to remember.<br />I know people claim to not be competitive and only there for fun all the time, but that seriously WAS me. Like, zero competitive spirit. This current attitude of wanting to bring our best and move up, preferably NOW is new to me and I'm not feeling very experienced in handling it!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-22626445841079928782016-05-10T11:00:28.648-07:002016-05-10T11:00:28.648-07:00I think I want it bad enough for the both of us, s...I think I want it bad enough for the both of us, so no worries, we'll get there ;)<br />I have no idea where this crazy determination has come from over the past few months, but oh boy am I motivated!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-85689697044726077292016-05-10T10:27:21.134-07:002016-05-10T10:27:21.134-07:00Showing is hard! I remember an article I read one ...Showing is hard! I remember an article I read one time said that you should expect to perform at a show to the level we rode at 3 months prior. It takes that long for everything to really sink in and be accessible amongst the chaos and anxiety of a show setting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567094702344719852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-26702964962734090202016-05-09T16:27:27.882-07:002016-05-09T16:27:27.882-07:00I agree completely and know that I feel the same w...I agree completely and know that I feel the same way sometimes. I think part of it for me is when I'm excited to do something and the pony is not. That's worse than anything else. Hugs and I'm sure it will just keep getting better and better.Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-13631913181987042192016-05-09T16:16:28.571-07:002016-05-09T16:16:28.571-07:00Emma put it very well. Big hugs, mourn the disappo...Emma put it very well. Big hugs, mourn the disappointment and let it fuel you (as I read it already has :P)L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-71149614191516017172016-05-09T12:24:49.841-07:002016-05-09T12:24:49.841-07:00Ah, yes, someone who knows exactly what I'm ta...Ah, yes, someone who knows exactly what I'm talking about! Title for the movie: "Ponies: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" ? :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-68804561482320260012016-05-09T12:22:49.735-07:002016-05-09T12:22:49.735-07:00It's such a fine line between 'assertively...It's such a fine line between 'assertively' getting her over the fences and pissing her off lol. Fingers crossed the more ambitious Midge makes a comeback soon :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-42995099685863724382016-05-09T11:22:32.160-07:002016-05-09T11:22:32.160-07:00Oh girlfriend, join the club! For the first couple...Oh girlfriend, join the club! For the first couple years I showed Dino, I had to literally BEAT him through the in-gate to start our courses. Once he got rocking and rolling everything was fine, but getting him in the show ring was awful and embarrassing. It takes time to teach them that their jobs can be fun, especially when you ride a pony who thinks they know everything. ;) You're on the right track with B, and I'm glad your rotten experience at the show just made you more determined! Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-25149062008533600922016-05-09T09:53:39.240-07:002016-05-09T09:53:39.240-07:00we horse people hear again and again that riding a...we horse people hear again and again that riding and horses are a privilege and we should be grateful and appreciative of even the opportunity to smash and crash and otherwise flail around a 2'6" jump course. and i believe that. and am grateful and appreciative and blah blah blah the whole nine yards. but dammit, i also think it's completely reasonable (and healthy!) to be disappointed when things don't go to plan too. sorry the pony didn't show up ready to rock and roll. hopefully that feeling of riding more assertively at the end of your last course will commit itself to muscle memory for next time! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com