tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post1282364050402005751..comments2024-03-18T07:31:01.404-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: jumpin' sharkemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-37208439348525531622017-05-22T17:53:23.576-07:002017-05-22T17:53:23.576-07:00He looks like his jumping is seriously improving! ...He looks like his jumping is seriously improving! I'm glad that things are progressing for you guys - even if it is a little hit or miss sometimes!kaityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389820971120741273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-65710968045967097612017-05-22T07:57:35.525-07:002017-05-22T07:57:35.525-07:00Poor Charlie and his leg. I feel like every time ...Poor Charlie and his leg. I feel like every time I make a plan, things go sideways. Which isn't to say having a plan isn't a bad idea, I just have to be better about accommodating changes to said plan. Which I suck at. :) roothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670446457829193892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-3165405181871184882017-05-20T08:59:00.357-07:002017-05-20T08:59:00.357-07:00It's a never ending proces huh? The body soren...It's a never ending proces huh? The body soreness is tough. As someone who decided to try long distance running again after a few years off, I know body stiffness lol. SOunds like he's on the right plan and I love how you have figured out a way to work through all his quirks!3dayadventureswithhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419952425147354177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-88168598762949877512017-05-20T00:35:05.356-07:002017-05-20T00:35:05.356-07:00OMGosh! so much progress! I follow your blog on an...OMGosh! so much progress! I follow your blog on and off. Last time I was over here, I watched video of Charlie stumbling over small jump in free jumping session. What a change! Well done you.<br />Your hard work really pays off. I wish you a great summer competing for fun.<br />Mu<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-61112566950578809112017-05-19T19:02:37.109-07:002017-05-19T19:02:37.109-07:00Scheduling is so tricky! I have a hard time getti...Scheduling is so tricky! I have a hard time getting a regular routine down. I'm always meaning to do more groundwork too... but mostly naw. I think Charlie is making great strides! Good for you for doing the body work to keep an eye on things, it makes sense to have little soreness here and there when you are learning new things!KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-26380996718338698052017-05-19T17:38:17.579-07:002017-05-19T17:38:17.579-07:00yea developing a routine is hard - esp when the re...yea developing a routine is hard - esp when the rest of life keeps changing haha. it was a lot easier for me to fit in relaxing trail rides at my last barn but i'm still holding out hope that maybe there might be more fun woods around charlie's barn that i just haven't discovered yet? the best we can do right now is like 35 minutes of kinda tight loops on not great ground - but if i can get him out on pleasant paths for like 1-2hrs that would be GRAND. maybe soon!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-4671985253142619602017-05-19T13:09:56.161-07:002017-05-19T13:09:56.161-07:00I think Charlie's right shoulder has really bu...I think Charlie's right shoulder has really bulked up according to those pictures.<br />I have a few horses that also lift their leg when they get grain/treats too! I love it.<br />I think decompressing rides are really important. I cannot wait to get Aria home to just let her chill on a trail ride. I also think this will be the best way for baby horse brain to learn how to fill in the gaps when someone *ahem* -me- isn't riding 100% of the time. lol<br />But on the flip side, long intense workout also build stamina and work ethic, so it's not all bad. :)<br />I don't currently have a routine, which is pretty not great but I am trying to ride 4-5 times a week.SpanishWalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003578056572686242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-39096637366529195722017-05-19T11:27:11.191-07:002017-05-19T11:27:11.191-07:00yea i feel ya on liking to mix it up - we definite...yea i feel ya on liking to mix it up - we definitely like variety too. charlie might be like annie in that he kinda just plugs on along too - tho he does the best schooling with regular work. hard to balance that with unforeseen hiccups too tho....emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-10220379470746953442017-05-19T11:16:59.336-07:002017-05-19T11:16:59.336-07:00I don't really have a schedule - I ride as muc...I don't really have a schedule - I ride as much as I can while I can and give days off where I feel are necessary. We mix things up a lot between "intense" schooling rides and just toodling around on a loose rein. I haven't found that balance yet with how much time is too much time off for Annie or how much is too much, but she seems fine as we plug along now anywaysCathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-13664311862977457142017-05-19T10:43:01.106-07:002017-05-19T10:43:01.106-07:00yea agreed on both counts - i like a routine and b...yea agreed on both counts - i like a routine and both charlie and isabel always seemed at their best with a fairly predictable routine. sometimes it's just hard to maintain. ugh. good luck with getting through this next big upheaval in your life too!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-6754999329207861172017-05-19T10:38:25.161-07:002017-05-19T10:38:25.161-07:00I like a routine, but my horse also is much more s...I like a routine, but my horse also is much more settled with a routine. But lately a routine has been non existent. I would imagine it is really hard to set a routine with your travel always changing.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-91818599835174919392017-05-19T09:39:26.996-07:002017-05-19T09:39:26.996-07:00yea that's a lot like my idea schedule too. th...yea that's a lot like my idea schedule too. tho honestly for a green horse i care very little about fitness (esp for an ottb haha, i'm probably better off if they're a little under-fit actually)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-69676261215072310582017-05-19T09:28:28.905-07:002017-05-19T09:28:28.905-07:00I'm pretty strict about keeping to a schedule....I'm pretty strict about keeping to a schedule...but then I own the world's most difficult pony to get get fit - somehow I think this will not be the case with Mr Charlie! In a perfect world, I'd ride 5 or 6 times a week and at least 2 of those would be meandering trail rides :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-38868751508756910082017-05-19T08:58:18.244-07:002017-05-19T08:58:18.244-07:00yea definitely - there are many ways to optimize a...yea definitely - there are many ways to optimize a schedule for a horse. imo it's all about striking the right balance. some horses kinda need to sit and chill. some kinda need to keep moving in order to help their bodies improve. some can go either way. charlie's definitely 100% in the "really needs to keep moving" category.emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-43185998046057503712017-05-19T08:50:32.045-07:002017-05-19T08:50:32.045-07:00I had a busy schedule when I got Ramone, and where...I had a busy schedule when I got Ramone, and whereas yes, regular riding is really good for them and they would advance faster. I think there is something to be said for letting them stew on it for a bit and letting the muscles repair and get stronger after a ride. I never once thought me riding 2-3x a week was detrimental to Ramone's health. He always seemed to hold onto something.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-53432849836693674972017-05-19T07:44:35.028-07:002017-05-19T07:44:35.028-07:00that white squirrel was so cool - even hangin out ...that white squirrel was so cool - even hangin out posing while i scrambled to get my camera out. it must be used to that sort of thing lol. <br /><br />and yea i think you and i must be feelin the same thing right now about schedules. it's just so hard right now. i think as soon as spring rolls around everyone gets SO EXCITED to get out and do all the things and make all the plans and book all the stuff. but like, wow it really gums everything up haha. i'm looking forward to a quieter june tho!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-37750866179134603692017-05-19T07:39:36.762-07:002017-05-19T07:39:36.762-07:00#1 um LOOK AT YOU GUYS JUMPING THE BIG KID OXERS! ...#1 um LOOK AT YOU GUYS JUMPING THE BIG KID OXERS! Love! #2 I want to find that white squirrel and make it be my friend #3 I am also having a tough time finding a solid schedule now that we're fully in the swing of the season. It's mostly been my own travel - so many weddings and other things going on! Getting back to regular lessons the past 2 weeks has certainly helped give me more structure, though. Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87602752769378711952017-05-19T06:59:26.672-07:002017-05-19T06:59:26.672-07:00ha i think everyone missed that post - it's a ...ha i think everyone missed that post - it's a DENSE read, but i try to document literally every single thing to commit it to memory (and refer back for when i practice). <br /><br />actually my hope is to haul charlie over to see that same horsemanship pro at one of his regular clinics this summer. maybe in june or july? we're definitely ready to kick it up a notch with our ground workemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-11487522844607918902017-05-19T06:57:25.293-07:002017-05-19T06:57:25.293-07:00Sorry! I didn't mean to lecture- I missed that...Sorry! I didn't mean to lecture- I missed that post. :)TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-876415252941644162017-05-19T06:52:58.806-07:002017-05-19T06:52:58.806-07:00thanks - it's honestly still pretty incredible...thanks - it's honestly still pretty incredible to me. like. i occasionally go back through our videos even from just january and it's kinda astonishing how different he is now, and how different he FEELS. i like it!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-12460473609293047552017-05-19T06:49:56.906-07:002017-05-19T06:49:56.906-07:00I love watching him develop--he's jumping and ...I love watching him develop--he's jumping and moving like a totally different horse. It may feel piecemeal up close, but it's pretty cool from a distance.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17858215477840749162017-05-19T06:38:21.069-07:002017-05-19T06:38:21.069-07:00i have different practitioners for chiro and massa...i have different practitioners for chiro and massage (my chiro actually does acupuncture too). emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-43590079630413898312017-05-19T06:28:33.865-07:002017-05-19T06:28:33.865-07:00So not sure if you've done this but I've h...So not sure if you've done this but I've had some success combining my massage and chiro appts. They get the massage first, then get adjusted, then get more massage after. Seems to help hold the adjustment longer at least in my experience! Also, when I've had missing shoes or fat legs I've done short sessions of just handwalking with loose side reins over poles and whatnot. Low impact, gets them thinking and the side reins help with straightness and using the correct muscles.Meganhttp://phoebethefreebie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-79900624759838927742017-05-19T05:06:22.884-07:002017-05-19T05:06:22.884-07:00Yes that is a white squirrel!!! I had never seen o...Yes that is a white squirrel!!! I had never seen one before seeing that guy, in DC on my way to union station lol. Tho I've never heard anyone confuse DC with narnia ;) <br /><br />And thanks - we are thing to keep things moving despite this heat but blech it's nasty! Stay cool and hopefully it'll be a good weekend for everyone!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-41751878277661303872017-05-19T05:04:43.329-07:002017-05-19T05:04:43.329-07:00Yup we actually practice a ton of stuff. If you...Yup we actually practice a ton of stuff. If you're curious or want to learn more, much of it is written about here : http://fraidycateventing.blogspot.com/2017/01/shaping.html?m=1emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com