tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post5714672878902948093..comments2023-10-05T06:59:00.960-05:00Comments on HorseCentric: Smokey, Spooks, and Riding Cold BackedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-74215852028164512382010-08-11T14:59:23.905-05:002010-08-11T14:59:23.905-05:00Standing Ovation. I am so happy for you. Happy f...Standing Ovation. I am so happy for you. Happy for Smokey (who is stunning). Looking forward to reading about your further adventures.restoration42https://www.blogger.com/profile/09225587029759842297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-85092750249535888372010-08-11T14:23:35.857-05:002010-08-11T14:23:35.857-05:00I had a feeling you and he had a connection when y...I had a feeling you and he had a connection when you kept on riding him. He should only improve with age and the right training. I hope he'll turn out to be "the one." Personally, I prefer geldings for their lack of mareishness. But take my opinion for what it's worth - nothing.ms martyrhttp://msmarter@blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-25075161492244235092010-08-11T13:58:10.658-05:002010-08-11T13:58:10.658-05:00Haha...that little jab was too funny!!! Smokey sou...Haha...that little jab was too funny!!! Smokey sounds like a great horse, because you should be able to get on a horse without working them on the ground first...especially if they are turned out vs. being stalled.<br /><br />Definitely keep taking lessons and riding other horses, as the knowledge and confidence you will gain in the saddle are priceless. : )<br /><br />But most importantly??? Have fun!!!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-18123716178325510992010-08-11T10:51:00.635-05:002010-08-11T10:51:00.635-05:00Holy crap! I don't check my blogs for a day a...Holy crap! I don't check my blogs for a day and look what happens. You are buying Smokey??? That was quick!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-31176107959102221582010-08-11T07:43:24.740-05:002010-08-11T07:43:24.740-05:00Congratulations! Woot-woot!Congratulations! Woot-woot!morningbrayfarmhttp://www.morningbrayfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-21726352940952540022010-08-11T01:55:26.965-05:002010-08-11T01:55:26.965-05:00Congrats!! I am so excited for you!! Can't wai...Congrats!! I am so excited for you!! Can't wait to hear more about Smokey!Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-22181839381530858352010-08-11T01:26:29.288-05:002010-08-11T01:26:29.288-05:00What a good boy, especially for a youngin'. Af...What a good boy, especially for a youngin'. After riding several lesson horses and a couple horses in my mentor's trail string, I realized that I didn't want a horse that needed to be worked every time before I rode. Sometimes you don't have much time and it's just nice to be able to get on and ride.<br />I can't ride 3 times a week either. I'm lucky if I can find the time to ride once a week. So a horse with a good, calm demeanor, no silly goofiness and spookiness was so important to me.<br /><br />With Apache, I usually try to do a few minutes of 'moving her feet' before I mount, just to see how respectful and receptive she is while showing her that I'm the leader, but I don't have a round pen and she seriously thinks I've flown the coop if I ask her to run in circles on a lunge rope. lol!<br /><br />She's not the type of horse that has to get the bucks and farts, spit and vinegar our anyway. But it's also a relief to be able to get on a horse that doesn't spend the first 10 minutes trying to test you to see if you're really in command.<br /><br />Sounds like Smokey might be a lot like this, too. I sure hope so. You'll have a lot of fun with him. It would be interesting to see how he does in a group trail ride or endurance ride before you paid fro him, though.<br /><br />If you remember, I didn't pay for Apache until I had taken her out on a group trail ride first. I didn't do that with Baby Doll and regretted it, because she was really not happy traveling in groups.....or even leaving the arena or round pen, for that matter. lol!<br /><br />Anyway, I'm excited for you and really hoping this horse works out well for you...and for him.<br /><br />~Lisa<br /><br />ps<br />I noticed the way you tie your halter and thought I'd share a photo/video tutorial on the correct way to tie a rope halter. I made the same mistake and it was brought to my attention by Shirley over at Ride a Good Horse that the incorrect way can be dangerous.<br /><br />http://rideagoodhorse.blogspot.com/2010/03/fastening-rope-halters.htmlLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-82338900295060375642010-08-10T23:38:22.116-05:002010-08-10T23:38:22.116-05:00Congratulations! It sounds like you are really doi...Congratulations! It sounds like you are really doing your homework with him. He looks and sounds really nice.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-72283890312746133092010-08-10T22:32:19.835-05:002010-08-10T22:32:19.835-05:00That's so cool that you're getting more co...That's so cool that you're getting more confidence. As a general rule it may be that a younger horse may not be right, but there are exceptions. I'm glad you decided to buy Smokey.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-1068503652114784972010-08-10T20:42:16.517-05:002010-08-10T20:42:16.517-05:00Lol! You got me! I was already saying "I knew...Lol! You got me! I was already saying "I knew it!"<br /><br />I pray it all works out. And it probably will if you stick to your plan.<br /><br />Congrats!Trailriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097842353439742750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-3697422943315861082010-08-10T18:56:01.537-05:002010-08-10T18:56:01.537-05:00He sure sounds like a winner -- great behavior for...He sure sounds like a winner -- great behavior for 4 years old! Looks like you got a good one...looking forward to hearing more about him.John and Regina Zdravichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750649450237309246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-54824607794884930142010-08-10T18:42:49.540-05:002010-08-10T18:42:49.540-05:00That's great! Congratulations to you and Smoke...That's great! Congratulations to you and Smokey.Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-2207775750824872112010-08-10T18:42:29.154-05:002010-08-10T18:42:29.154-05:00I like his reactions - or lack thereof! Good stuf...I like his reactions - or lack thereof! Good stuff, and with TR to advise, I don't think you'll go wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-36399269668355674372010-08-10T18:23:03.682-05:002010-08-10T18:23:03.682-05:00Well, Congratulations!!! He is adorable and sound...Well, Congratulations!!! He is adorable and sounds like you two are establishing a great foundation. More pictures of your beautiful new boy please:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-59117908834927294122010-08-10T18:18:49.915-05:002010-08-10T18:18:49.915-05:00Yeeha!!!!!!
Kinda definately~EXCITED FOR YOU& ...Yeeha!!!!!!<br />Kinda definately~EXCITED FOR YOU& SMOKEY!<br />KK :-))allhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-85118347875042685152010-08-10T18:17:22.339-05:002010-08-10T18:17:22.339-05:00Celebration time! Young horses need three things -...Celebration time! Young horses need three things - consistency, lots of miles and an owner who is not afraid to get help when needed!!. Smokey sounds like a great horse yeah for you!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-75925010951549641392010-08-10T18:11:23.369-05:002010-08-10T18:11:23.369-05:00Wow that sounds like he has a really good mind. Th...Wow that sounds like he has a really good mind. That if have the ticket right there. He will get even better with time. And he is such a cutie too!Bethhttp://www.fearlessriding.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com