tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post3371026733775845144..comments2024-03-26T17:31:58.290-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: HT summaryemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-56107107300423068652014-10-06T11:31:45.287-07:002014-10-06T11:31:45.287-07:00thank you!!! and the barn rats have already signed...thank you!!! and the barn rats have already signed up to accompany me to any future events - yes!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-64960986924056476012014-10-06T07:11:46.017-07:002014-10-06T07:11:46.017-07:00Congratulations on a successful trip! And barn rat...Congratulations on a successful trip! And barn rats are definitely an essential part of showing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-48265152190710063682014-10-03T17:49:43.430-07:002014-10-03T17:49:43.430-07:00thanks! and i LOVE barn rats - mostly bc i enjoy t...thanks! and i LOVE barn rats - mostly bc i enjoy treating them in the way that made *me* ecstatic when i was that age. i remember how special it felt when an adult let me handle their horsesemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-68910805309506617482014-10-03T16:33:24.009-07:002014-10-03T16:33:24.009-07:00Woohoo, congrats! It's always fantastic to ove...Woohoo, congrats! It's always fantastic to overcome stressful stuff and come out smiling at the end. Congrats on your ribbon, and +5 for barn rats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-68966213203455945112014-10-02T12:13:29.366-07:002014-10-02T12:13:29.366-07:00yea... i am with you on wanting to micromanage.. a...yea... i am with you on wanting to micromanage.. and i definitely don't want to worry about entertaining folks who aren't familiar with horses while i'm busy scrambling about. i think the trick will be just figuring out who that 'core crew' is. <br /><br />and the hauling thing is no big deal! sure the first few drives are done white-knuckled, but just turn the music up loud enough so that you can't hear your opinionated mare scream every time you hit a bump, and it's smooth sailing ;)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-32636122232607073032014-10-02T11:53:53.326-07:002014-10-02T11:53:53.326-07:00I can't imagine going to shows with a trainer ...I can't imagine going to shows with a trainer or a lot of friends--it's hard enough keeping my micromanaging bitchiness to myself with just poor old Hubby around who knows the routine as well as I do. But I will say the actual physical act of hauling by myself still gives me the heebie jeebies. Kudos to you!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-72135100723659925392014-10-02T10:14:22.968-07:002014-10-02T10:14:22.968-07:00thanks! idk if it's bravery, or just working r...thanks! idk if it's bravery, or just working really hard to make it feel routine. who knows - maybe when i go off-property to somewhere that's actually new to me, maybe it'll feel different? but yes - systems definitely help!! :)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-870030453476612432014-10-02T10:13:17.370-07:002014-10-02T10:13:17.370-07:00aw thanks! it wasn't as nerve-wracking as i ex...aw thanks! it wasn't as nerve-wracking as i expected actually (esp knowing that they were around in case i needed help). i mean, we go through all these years of lessons, we must have *something* figured out, right? emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-28973193811451371882014-10-02T10:10:45.591-07:002014-10-02T10:10:45.591-07:00You are so much braver than I! I've never trai...You are so much braver than I! I've never trailered out on my own anywhere. You seem like you've got a great system in place and were able to enjoy it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-78966556936310568272014-10-02T10:01:35.553-07:002014-10-02T10:01:35.553-07:00You are so badass. I would have been nervous witho...You are so badass. I would have been nervous without more support from a trainer at my first HT. Great job to you and ponykins for doing so well! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-160470362381019422014-10-02T08:28:27.912-07:002014-10-02T08:28:27.912-07:00thanks!! it's good for me to know what a cool ...thanks!! it's good for me to know what a cool customer isabel is now... who woulda thunk? <br /><br />and also - in my frantic preparations, can you believe i FORGOT the beer??? stupid maryland and its stupid blue laws: no buying packaged alcohol on sundays... next time i'll plan in advance lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-35534874503105266132014-10-02T08:25:56.358-07:002014-10-02T08:25:56.358-07:00The first show by yourself is pretty nerve-wrackin...The first show by yourself is pretty nerve-wracking. It's a lot of work, and it helps to have a horse that ties and is cool hanging out unattended (or having a stall for the day)... but, it's also great to know that you CAN DO IT! Plus, you don't have to share your beer with anyone if you don't want to. ;)jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-61707251576995865522014-10-02T08:25:42.058-07:002014-10-02T08:25:42.058-07:00haha i highly doubt anyone would have trusted my 1...haha i highly doubt anyone would have trusted my 16 yr old self with a rig lol... but seriously - idk what i would have done without the help - sooooo grateful!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-19917339946195474242014-10-02T08:19:35.521-07:002014-10-02T08:19:35.521-07:00Yay for a great time! It's hard going out by y...Yay for a great time! It's hard going out by yourself sometimes! My dad started teaching me to drive the truck and trailer before I got my drivers' license; he stopped hauling me to shows as soon as I turned 16 LOL! Having a crew of tiny barn people is SUPER awesome- they can be so useful!! Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140631127593549541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-20551183216561733362014-10-02T07:51:31.864-07:002014-10-02T07:51:31.864-07:00very cool! i never even really considered it to be...very cool! i never even really considered it to be possible before reading other bloggers who do it all the time like it aint no thang. turns out - it isn't!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-64595231330952059132014-10-02T07:41:34.139-07:002014-10-02T07:41:34.139-07:00I used to haul by myself to shows all the time. I...I used to haul by myself to shows all the time. It's hard work, but there are a lot of bonuses too!Lauren @ She Moved To Texashttp://www.shemovedtotexas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-16834793385542994422014-10-02T06:52:56.623-07:002014-10-02T06:52:56.623-07:00thanks! thanks! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-83182564786974605192014-10-02T06:44:07.550-07:002014-10-02T06:44:07.550-07:00That's fantastic! You and Isabel have a good t...That's fantastic! You and Isabel have a good thing going there. Congratulations on a successful trip out all by yourselves! Carol and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288416802087410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-21807964132766286462014-10-02T05:46:52.346-07:002014-10-02T05:46:52.346-07:00thanks! it turned out better than i could have hop...thanks! it turned out better than i could have hoped - and Izzy is nothing if not proud lol :)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-48259370788462656362014-10-02T05:41:56.404-07:002014-10-02T05:41:56.404-07:00Wow, sounds like a great trip. Wonderful confidenc...Wow, sounds like a great trip. Wonderful confidence builder. Iz looks pretty proud. Yay! Congrats on awesome dayLaur @FMHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978311855305167845noreply@blogger.com