tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post7837846049168555039..comments2023-10-05T06:59:00.960-05:00Comments on HorseCentric: Unraveling Horse TimeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-14809335761195538402009-10-23T10:01:28.399-05:002009-10-23T10:01:28.399-05:00I counted at least 4 crow hops from Cibolo in this...I counted at least 4 crow hops from Cibolo in this story. That's some serious misbehaving, in my opinion. And on a simple trail ride with just a few horses? And it sounds like he led the way and was his own boss most of the ride.<br /><br />I don't care how it's done, but SOMETHING needs to give with this horse. Get firmer, kick some ass (without beating - why does kicking ass always have to be associated with beating?, it doesn't), go to this clinic or that, WHATEVER! But this kind of behavior is just more of the same.<br /><br />I'd opt for some serious round pen work and RIDING in the round pen at all speeds, INCLUDING CANTER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, and with lots of changes in direction.<br /><br />HOWEVER you do it, this horse needs to respect you and you need to be able to ride him at all speeds. This horse is a more dominant horse, and I don't think that's going to change.Trailriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097842353439742750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-25205636247734951972009-10-21T18:32:04.551-05:002009-10-21T18:32:04.551-05:00Hmmmm, what a tangled web we weave...Be gentle wit...Hmmmm, what a tangled web we weave...Be gentle with yourself, ok?<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-69036310032887010782009-10-21T12:59:39.007-05:002009-10-21T12:59:39.007-05:00You know, I was watching Clinton Anderson on TV la...You know, I was watching Clinton Anderson on TV last night and he was advertising his "Signature Horses". He had a program in which he trains horses and then gets to know a buyer and helps match them up with the most appropriate horse. He then devotes a day to working with the buyer and the horse together, so that they are communicating clearly with each other. I thought that was brilliant. It sure beats buying a horse from a private owner who may or may not be honest, or even buying a young one from a breeder and having it trained your way. Some horses just take advantage of their riders, while others are kind enough to help them out. Horses do a good job of reflecting whatever is going on inside of us, that's for sure. I hope you get past this feeling of unease soon and can start enjoying your horse again.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-32236271372561888012009-10-21T07:23:39.261-05:002009-10-21T07:23:39.261-05:00I'll take a few days, when I hit the wall like...I'll take a few days, when I hit the wall like that, and do the minimum- feed and clean- and leave horses be. I had a mentor to fall back on too.<br /><br />Don't know what to offer, aside from hang tough and listen to your gut...Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-11114172640923383012009-10-21T06:05:41.553-05:002009-10-21T06:05:41.553-05:00Focus on the things you love, and spend time doin...Focus on the things you love, and spend time doing those - don't force the pace for yourself, either - be kind to yourself! If, and as, the comfort begins to come back - build out from there. (Pretend you're my Dawn, and that you're training yourself - I do that sometimes and realize that many of the issues our horses deal with are the same things we face.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6371458020564881376.post-79206479709838095732009-10-20T22:46:01.131-05:002009-10-20T22:46:01.131-05:00First, what's asadero? Never heard of it.
An...First, what's asadero? Never heard of it. <br />Anyway, so sorry to hear that you've hit a wall. I think many of us have moments where we feel a bit unraveled - very well put by the way. I hope that you find your center again and are able to resolve your frustration.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290776916085658669noreply@blogger.com