tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post3503622761785571735..comments2024-03-26T17:31:58.290-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: news from the frontemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-39670334459701610302020-04-16T11:39:37.482-07:002020-04-16T11:39:37.482-07:00What a great solution to be able to still vicariou...What a great solution to be able to still vicariously pamper your horse while at the same time offering a great opportunity to someone else (I was a horseless teen & would have been thrilled with an offer like this). I also did read your letter & I admit that I did laugh because I thought wow, someone finally outdid me in my obsessively detailed horse notes! But it was a laugh from a friendly place!<br /><br />Fear & feeling out of control makes people do all kinds of crazy things -- and in my long experience people will always find some reason to be an asshole. I do ride my horses (when they aren't lame), but if anyone gets upset about it, they can rest assured that my phone service here is so bad & no one can see me, so if I fell off & got seriously hurt, no one would probably know & it's doubtful I could call anyone, so I definitely won't be "using up" any overtaxed medical services! eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-30488277827742102962020-04-15T23:59:26.583-07:002020-04-15T23:59:26.583-07:00Sounds like you have a wonderful kiddo helping you...Sounds like you have a wonderful kiddo helping you!! The video from her is so cute!!Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-82080426964256993682020-04-15T21:16:25.872-07:002020-04-15T21:16:25.872-07:00I was going to say hugs to you, but that's not...I was going to say hugs to you, but that's not social distance PC so you'll have to settle from a fist bump even virtually 6 feet away.Training Cupidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225857133948773885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-82627253760305457242020-04-14T08:39:37.856-07:002020-04-14T08:39:37.856-07:00lol i mean, i get it, but i also think it's si...lol i mean, i get it, but i also think it's silly ;) esp bc some of the ambiguity i've seen actually boarders on dishonesty. which... personally i really don't understand. but ya know, the internet is a weird place and we all have to protect ourselves in whatever way works, and only share what we're comfortable sharing. bc... yea, there are assholes out there. frankly tho, they're probably already judging you no matter what you do ;)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-42768648836876448472020-04-14T07:57:29.383-07:002020-04-14T07:57:29.383-07:00LOLOLOLLOLOLOLPurple Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179696153116063779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-77395662390138308022020-04-14T07:57:08.502-07:002020-04-14T07:57:08.502-07:00emma we have not been flamed but I've definite...emma we have not been flamed but I've definitely been trying to be ambiguous. At some point when all the trees are green you'll be able to tell the pictures were not taken in winter tho :P :PPurple Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179696153116063779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-66814057967853124272020-04-14T06:50:42.134-07:002020-04-14T06:50:42.134-07:00yea agreed completely. like.... when all this craz...yea agreed completely. like.... when all this craziness is over, people are still gonna remember if you behave like a complete and utter jackass, ya know? emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-50825671751843707952020-04-14T06:03:10.005-07:002020-04-14T06:03:10.005-07:00It is a really frustrating and scary time for sure...It is a really frustrating and scary time for sure. I'm glad that I don't have a horse at a big barn right now because I imagine they all have some level of drama surrounding obeying stay at home/social distancing orders and with all the other RL drama going on, it's nice to not also have barn drama on top of that. <br /><br />Hard to imagine what good will come of being rude to the people taking care of your horse, even if you do disagree with what they are doing.. the horses all look happy at least!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-59945655778404216442020-04-13T14:47:36.626-07:002020-04-13T14:47:36.626-07:00yea it's a crazy world right now. idk about re...yea it's a crazy world right now. idk about restrictions on going outside, per se, but generally speaking maryland was definitely an early adopter of a lot of these social distancing policies. i suspect bc gov hogan chairs the NGA and is probably on the phone all day long with governors of more recalcitrant states, and is probably trying to lead by example or whatever. idk, ya know? it is what it is. <br /><br />but yes, i'm extremely grateful that charlie's got J watching out for him, and have a reasonably good feeling that J's enjoying it too! small wins, right?emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-23861845733669997472020-04-13T13:55:40.392-07:002020-04-13T13:55:40.392-07:00The situation in Maryland is upsetting :( I didn&#...The situation in Maryland is upsetting :( I didn't even realize until yesterday that there were so many restrictions on just going outside. It's good to see that Charlie has a loving groom, though. The set up is likely as beneficial for her as it is for you.T. A. Eyo ¥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13753582203234478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-27116317827157142872020-04-13T12:42:50.375-07:002020-04-13T12:42:50.375-07:00ugh yea, for sure. there's just so much noise ...ugh yea, for sure. there's just so much noise and distrust and misinformation, it's honestly so hard to even come up with any sort of rational thought. much easier to just spew anger in any/every direction, i guess. and fwiw, i'm glad you're still riding. personally, i don't understand the anger toward that specific activity. like, my barn is closed bc it's a high traffic area with a lot of people in and out. high traffic = high spread risk. your home barn? it's an entirely different story. just, ya know, haha be careful and maybe don't take this time as an opportunity to learn how to do roman riding with carmen and irish ;) emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-54356936044021083192020-04-13T12:01:45.799-07:002020-04-13T12:01:45.799-07:00It's a really hard time, for sure. Not that we...It's a really hard time, for sure. Not that we didn't know that this could be a possibility - we've been warned that we were one plane ride away from a pandemic. People are scared and angry. I've read that some in the western provinces have been demonstrating against the government measures to protect us. Idiotic but there you have it. <br /><br />I have been able to ride and it's been a godsend. So far no one has blasted me for riding but I worry that it sounds like I'm gloating when I'm not. I'm glad that you have a teenager. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-64349557634421065902020-04-13T11:47:34.609-07:002020-04-13T11:47:34.609-07:00aw that's so awesome that Cosmo is getting tha...aw that's so awesome that Cosmo is getting that love tho! it's so so so so important. and good luck to you in figuring out some sort of stop gap occupation. honestly the only thing that has really worked for me is.... more horses haha. going to see those old retired geezers at my friend's private home barn has been such a balm. but ya know.... even that probably constitutes shades of gray...emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87166014918626538422020-04-13T11:46:04.419-07:002020-04-13T11:46:04.419-07:00oh geez.... it's amazing to me that people can...oh geez.... it's amazing to me that people can be so forgetful of the sheer size and public nature of comments on social media... and that just bc you feel outrage in the heat of this specific moment, doesn't mean you'll still want to stand by that comment down the line or in front of different audiences lol... sigh. <br /><br />anyway tho, yea in terms of grooming him outside it's basically fine. i want to be micro and controlling of the whole thing, but realistically i'm just not gonna get everything i want here, so i'll just roll with it. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-47358849144596272052020-04-13T11:30:04.683-07:002020-04-13T11:30:04.683-07:00Same to your entire post.
Cosmo's highs chool...Same to your entire post. <br />Cosmo's highs chool lesser is still going out and sending pics and hand walking him (riding when it's dry enough) and she LOVES him (she bought him a matching pad and bonnet before all this). And I love giving her a taste of owning her own horse. And Cosmo loves her too.<br />I'm having more grumpy days than usual, and I'm sure it's from a number of things, but not the least my lack of horse time. But, I'm trying not to take it out on anyone (poor hubby stuck inside with me, people who are still able to ride, my cooped up doggos, the guy at the store without a mask). I'll find something new this week to occupy my time and get me out of this funk.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624374504547832814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17004341454032858612020-04-13T11:27:41.493-07:002020-04-13T11:27:41.493-07:00People are getting crazy. My company actually had...People are getting crazy. My company actually had to remind people that comments and discussion on the company Facebook page need to be professional. <br /><br /> I am very allergic to horses (lol) so I used to groom outside all the time in the spring. It helped give me more clean air to breathe. If wouldn't worry too much. If she finds a wound, all she has to do is bring him in to treat it. Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-54820163043856867762020-04-13T11:07:05.458-07:002020-04-13T11:07:05.458-07:00i know, right??? it makes my day too every time sh...i know, right??? it makes my day too every time she sends me another <3 <3 <3emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-62580076519252264412020-04-13T10:33:23.161-07:002020-04-13T10:33:23.161-07:00the video made my day! the video made my day! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940386405998853917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-77602449679025794682020-04-13T09:26:36.898-07:002020-04-13T09:26:36.898-07:00yea i'm hopeful too. hopeful that we get there...yea i'm hopeful too. hopeful that we get there sooner rather than later.... but hopeful all the same... ugh. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-16432959320726750332020-04-13T09:25:28.344-07:002020-04-13T09:25:28.344-07:00agreed, L :(agreed, L :(emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-31316627010970438322020-04-13T08:42:19.550-07:002020-04-13T08:42:19.550-07:00Hang in there my friend! I hope we all come out of...Hang in there my friend! I hope we all come out of this global social disruption stronger than before! L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-31272652824379655402020-04-13T08:41:06.156-07:002020-04-13T08:41:06.156-07:00I've heard this sentiment from other friends t...I've heard this sentiment from other friends too who are still riding. "There is too much hate out there right now and I don't want to post a pic/status/post" and that makes me so very sad. :(L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-91067482216693501072020-04-13T08:10:26.038-07:002020-04-13T08:10:26.038-07:00UPDATE - i fixed the video haha <3UPDATE - i fixed the video haha <3emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-80167944886553677522020-04-13T07:41:06.000-07:002020-04-13T07:41:06.000-07:00honestly i'm convinced all our current day iss...honestly i'm convinced all our current day issues can be traced back to that original root sin of flacco leaving baltimore... womp. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-65640090586375233582020-04-13T07:37:55.900-07:002020-04-13T07:37:55.900-07:00All I'm gonna say is, you should have moved in...All I'm gonna say is, you should have moved in on Flacco when you had the chance. He could have bought you a giant private farm to keep Charles on, but noooo. AND NOW LOOK WHERE WE ARE.Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.com