tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post7189477476816112849..comments2024-03-27T20:42:03.076-03:00Comments on Journey with a Dancing Horse: The Next Good StepTeresaAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-90011269779513155272020-03-18T07:35:57.203-03:002020-03-18T07:35:57.203-03:00What a great concept, I think some thing similar f...What a great concept, I think some thing similar for myself when I find that I'm starting to get myself all worked up. Redheadlinshttp://www.redheadlins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-33378514681158197742020-03-14T22:22:00.815-03:002020-03-14T22:22:00.815-03:00I can so relate to that feeling of chickening out....I can so relate to that feeling of chickening out. I always have to evaluate if I don't want to ride because I'm being a weenie, or if I just don't feel like it. It's a fine line!<br />Glad you got on and had a nice ride!Stacie Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-80901167228613228392020-03-10T21:58:07.260-03:002020-03-10T21:58:07.260-03:00ooh i like that thought process!ooh i like that thought process!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-63559760515718548342020-03-10T19:46:15.045-03:002020-03-10T19:46:15.045-03:00Just a ride is a wonderful thing, especially when ...Just a ride is a wonderful thing, especially when your girl turns and nickers at you. Sure she was thanking you for saving her from the zombie leaves!Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-58433888344722020182020-03-10T11:00:03.326-03:002020-03-10T11:00:03.326-03:00I know! I've never had that happen with anothe...I know! I've never had that happen with another horse before. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-19644293507826337022020-03-10T10:59:44.709-03:002020-03-10T10:59:44.709-03:00Thank you. I also think she's lovely but I am ...Thank you. I also think she's lovely but I am not an objective person on this topic. :)TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-60605018901573109242020-03-10T10:59:11.006-03:002020-03-10T10:59:11.006-03:00It's about horses but also life. If that makes...It's about horses but also life. If that makes any sense. The principle are similar - it's just whether you apply it to horses or something else. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-38988393853063602422020-03-10T10:58:23.069-03:002020-03-10T10:58:23.069-03:00That is a good idea- the 5 minutes. I don't kn...That is a good idea- the 5 minutes. I don't know if I can stick to it. :D once the ice is gone taking Carmen for a walk sounds like a great idea. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-84853072979105103632020-03-10T10:57:09.022-03:002020-03-10T10:57:09.022-03:00Who knows. Maybe I'm more comfortable because ...Who knows. Maybe I'm more comfortable because there is someone to call 911? TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-18209499512674290772020-03-10T10:56:34.310-03:002020-03-10T10:56:34.310-03:00Horses are so interesting. Carmen doesn't even...Horses are so interesting. Carmen doesn't even care if the other horse is losing their mind. when she's feeling fine it doesn't matter but when she's a little more worried it can escalate things. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-22883017449240238212020-03-09T14:57:48.095-03:002020-03-09T14:57:48.095-03:00Aww, turning and nickering under saddle! My heart ...Aww, turning and nickering under saddle! My heart melted just now.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-7067513411520970472020-03-09T12:44:15.737-03:002020-03-09T12:44:15.737-03:00A lot of trust has been built between the two of y...A lot of trust has been built between the two of you. And how lovely she is, your Carmen.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-88817055009221970382020-03-09T11:43:00.647-03:002020-03-09T11:43:00.647-03:00Is the podcast about horses, or life in general? I...Is the podcast about horses, or life in general? It’s good advice in everything we do. I’m not surprised Carmen did so well. That foundation is solid now. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-43078762137810314102020-03-09T10:31:19.023-03:002020-03-09T10:31:19.023-03:00Oh boy! I totally get this. Obviously it is better...Oh boy! I totally get this. Obviously it is better for me, and my horse, when I just hurry up and ride many days in a row. Our connection is so important, and if I just think "tense thoughts" Q becomes very reactive. The more saddle time I have, the more positive experiences, the less "tense thoughts", which begets more positive experiences. <br /><br />Sometimes I use my barn buddies as crutches, especially when I haven't ridden in a while. And sometimes I just go for a walk in the woods, towing Q behind me. I find the "connection time" is the most important thing for us (far better than lunging), and when we achieve that goal it feels symbiotic. The groundwork exercises are also great. I use our aisle parking as a ground exercise in managing his hoof placement. He does it for 10-15 minutes while I groom and tack him up. He loves to test me by stealthily sliding a hoof or poking his nose at the nearby horse. I correct, and he appreciates the consistency.<br /><br />You might find it easier to do your simple step in repetition. Ride 5 minutes a day every day for a week. See how that feels?Nat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854754166891062563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-1567330850046626412020-03-09T10:10:18.179-03:002020-03-09T10:10:18.179-03:00I'm with Sara! Right now, I am SO MUCH HAPPIER...I'm with Sara! Right now, I am SO MUCH HAPPIER when there isn't anyone else in the ring. Nay Nay is so much more relaxed when he's alone vs when other horses are in there with him to the point that I NEED to learn to ride with other horses... But he's 1000% relaxed alone and tense/nervous-er with horses with him! Or maybe I'm the one who is nervous because sometimes he's nervous?Sarah (threechestnuts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17295039309380470750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8459505622378142466.post-3249948553651778462020-03-09T08:55:37.035-03:002020-03-09T08:55:37.035-03:00You and I have the opposite problems. Eeyore is mu...You and I have the opposite problems. Eeyore is much harder to ride when other horses are in the arena than by ourselves.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14327169584564761073noreply@blogger.com