tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post8815497907538945578..comments2024-03-27T20:42:03.076-03:00Comments on Journey with a Dancing Horse: From the Ground UpTeresaAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-50690655128098396232017-04-11T12:49:54.513-03:002017-04-11T12:49:54.513-03:00Yes that is exactly the right way to say it. And y...Yes that is exactly the right way to say it. And you are right. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-12038067078172477932017-04-11T12:49:35.882-03:002017-04-11T12:49:35.882-03:00It has become essential to all of my work. It has become essential to all of my work. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-35859561800313666922017-04-11T12:15:13.451-03:002017-04-11T12:15:13.451-03:00ground work can work wonders and I am a fan of it ...ground work can work wonders and I am a fan of it myself! I am keeping these in mind!13ahamoments.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731065238896772681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-37073693600471494532017-04-07T14:27:05.985-03:002017-04-07T14:27:05.985-03:00This is awesome - she is starting to REACH for you...This is awesome - she is starting to REACH for your contact (not sure if that's the right way to say it, but that's how I understand it), how wonderful! Your partnership has really solidified in a tangible way.<br /><br />Plus, what a sweet running puppy pic!Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-52637055540432119962017-04-06T19:05:14.166-03:002017-04-06T19:05:14.166-03:00I like them. :)I like them. :)TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-46136345024406979072017-04-06T19:04:50.608-03:002017-04-06T19:04:50.608-03:00Thank you. I think so! Thank you. I think so! TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-74253658156068998602017-04-05T22:23:23.904-03:002017-04-05T22:23:23.904-03:00I love your 3 Cs! Stealing those for myself ;) I...I love your 3 Cs! Stealing those for myself ;) I need the calm C the most hahaKateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-48237548572978348202017-04-05T18:37:56.581-03:002017-04-05T18:37:56.581-03:00Sounds like you are on the right track with her. ...Sounds like you are on the right track with her. Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035210092855895218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-24393805895456930022017-04-04T17:59:34.591-03:002017-04-04T17:59:34.591-03:00Yes the good experiences are necessary to keep us ...Yes the good experiences are necessary to keep us on the path when it's all dark and scary. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-46326134449771256692017-04-04T17:58:46.988-03:002017-04-04T17:58:46.988-03:00You hit the nail right on the head! And yes, Guinn...You hit the nail right on the head! And yes, Guinness has a lovely canter. His trot is a bit floppy though ;-)TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-1490117067997831792017-04-04T17:57:53.220-03:002017-04-04T17:57:53.220-03:00Yes- but that only lasts for so long. It's lik...Yes- but that only lasts for so long. It's like the flowers in the California dessert because of the rain....TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-68200768439166864552017-04-04T16:47:08.279-03:002017-04-04T16:47:08.279-03:00Nicely done! And well explained. I've also bee...Nicely done! And well explained. I've also been schooling with the idea of riding forward and supporting rather than trying to be as light as possible. I think it's important with the youngins that they don't feel out of control. It seems that's when they lose confidence and spiral into a not great lesson/ride. And we all know that good experiences are the best way to overcome inevitable bad experiences. :)SpanishWalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003578056572686242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-23666958270378532382017-04-04T16:42:33.115-03:002017-04-04T16:42:33.115-03:00Two things. First, Guinness has a lovely uphill ca...Two things. First, Guinness has a lovely uphill canter. Second, I think that the whole riding forward when our horse is tense is difficult for us amateur riders, alone on our property without a trainer for confidence (I'm always braver in a lesson). The other day when Lucy was tense and started to buck, I sent her forward. She was on the lunge so it was easy for me to be firm and brave. And it worked, really well. I made a note to myself. I think that they appreciate direction rather than "its okay, relax" babying -- which is what I tend to do.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-15207016577132167952017-04-04T16:41:18.454-03:002017-04-04T16:41:18.454-03:00At least the snow makes for pretty pictures?At least the snow makes for pretty pictures?Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-58775742514045093422017-04-04T14:02:04.683-03:002017-04-04T14:02:04.683-03:00That is really excellent advice. Thank youThat is really excellent advice. Thank youTeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-44759134008517970082017-04-04T14:01:30.894-03:002017-04-04T14:01:30.894-03:00Thank you for that! Thank you for that! TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-46371488723743220732017-04-04T14:01:21.182-03:002017-04-04T14:01:21.182-03:00Yes- I used to think that the solution was in the ...Yes- I used to think that the solution was in the saddle. Now I know better and wish I had known it sooner! TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-26610193033936746542017-04-04T14:00:53.285-03:002017-04-04T14:00:53.285-03:00He's not always adorable. Like when he steals ...He's not always adorable. Like when he steals my clothes. Well that is sort of adorable. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-59207448702936219382017-04-04T14:00:21.101-03:002017-04-04T14:00:21.101-03:00The past two years we started well and then things...The past two years we started well and then things went down hill. I know that it's different this year but I still worry. 'Cause that's my thing. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-41990273898663095862017-04-04T13:59:47.651-03:002017-04-04T13:59:47.651-03:00I love Guinness too. :) I will have to keep remind...I love Guinness too. :) I will have to keep reminding myself of the 1 session at time thing. Frequently. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-51174512612834131712017-04-04T13:59:12.050-03:002017-04-04T13:59:12.050-03:00wow- that is high praise and makes me feel all war...wow- that is high praise and makes me feel all warm inside. I'm not sure I deserve it, but thank you! TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-3906914985698674372017-04-04T13:58:43.517-03:002017-04-04T13:58:43.517-03:00I agree- it helps to see things from the ground to...I agree- it helps to see things from the ground to know what we're feeling. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-85545985142840820762017-04-04T12:57:59.824-03:002017-04-04T12:57:59.824-03:00You have such a wide variety of techniques to appr...You have such a wide variety of techniques to approach her with now, and everyday is so different, you need them. It really does start on the ground. We often have our agendas, but if we're willing to accept each day for what it is, and not prescript it, there's so much more happiness and harmony. I will say, this isn't always easy, from my experience. I know people who have more of a "get 'er done" attitude and think this way is for the less adventurous person. I sometimes have felt subtly criticized, but as I get older and wiser I care less and less. I'm in for the long haul and I only want positive experiences for my horses and me. It is a subtle and individual dance. No two are alike. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-10442489378628162832017-04-04T11:33:07.379-03:002017-04-04T11:33:07.379-03:00You're going to be having good times come summ...You're going to be having good times come summer I'm sure. Not just with Guiness either lolCamrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696952736180900465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-38433551895998796862017-04-04T11:20:32.040-03:002017-04-04T11:20:32.040-03:00The ground work has been instrumental for Charlie ...The ground work has been instrumental for Charlie too. He's got a different set of issues from Carmen but the solution is the same. Glad she's doing well so far this season, now if only the weather would cooperate for you!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com