tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post3920660744645136856..comments2024-03-26T17:31:58.290-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: cold wet day = first lesson indoors! emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-2067538026151432032014-11-07T17:54:27.834-08:002014-11-07T17:54:27.834-08:00this will be my first winter with isabel where we ...this will be my first winter with isabel where we have access - i'm pretty excited about it honestly!! last year we went 3 months with no riding :(emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-74745275154064717892014-11-07T16:40:01.028-08:002014-11-07T16:40:01.028-08:00I wish I had access to an indoor arena! I wish I had access to an indoor arena! TheHorseNextDoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424870484677486751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-44395647985387747642014-11-04T13:07:45.315-08:002014-11-04T13:07:45.315-08:00great - that's kinda the impression i got from...great - that's kinda the impression i got from a few others (who recommended i stick with the wintec since it's adjustable). just looked up the no-bow pads on SP and they're quite affordable, so will probably just order 'em. thanks!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17420397529360273792014-11-04T13:02:53.855-08:002014-11-04T13:02:53.855-08:00I have a custom built saddle for my one horse, but...I have a custom built saddle for my one horse, but because it's custom built and horses change shape as their training advances, it requires adjustment periodically. The saddler who built it and adjusts it always reccomends putting a no-bow pad under the pommel during those awkward phases when the horse's back is changing shape too quickly to adjust the saddle properly. A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-18948192249477526872014-11-04T06:16:24.812-08:002014-11-04T06:16:24.812-08:00oh interesting - yea the front of my saddle is a t...oh interesting - yea the front of my saddle is a touch wide, so a little extra padding is needed. that system looks like it could fit the bill, so perhaps it'll get added to the xmas wish list lol... thanks for the info! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-16414667501080965232014-11-04T05:58:42.073-08:002014-11-04T05:58:42.073-08:00Not sure what you need the extra padding for on yo...Not sure what you need the extra padding for on your saddle- but I used this pad before I got my custom saddle and it worked really well for my horse.<br /><br />https://ecogold.ca/shop/withercare-risers-front-765-set-of-2/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-46974061455964784562014-11-03T13:24:43.466-08:002014-11-03T13:24:43.466-08:00yea... that sounds pretty much the opposite of our...yea... that sounds pretty much the opposite of our issues... arabs with little to no withers, widely sprung rib cages and short backs = tricky saddle fit lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-80048182889222250662014-11-03T13:16:26.043-08:002014-11-03T13:16:26.043-08:00I hear you on the saddle woes, LOL! Be thankful sh...I hear you on the saddle woes, LOL! Be thankful she doesn't have shark fin withers and a saggy back. ;)Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-73987814443815244142014-11-03T12:35:02.649-08:002014-11-03T12:35:02.649-08:00it was fun, even if it's a little simplistic. ...it was fun, even if it's a little simplistic. i'm thinking this might be my chance to ask for more grids, given that there isn't really room for actual coursesemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-3056978244622531152014-11-03T12:27:07.071-08:002014-11-03T12:27:07.071-08:00looks like a fun exercise in the lesson!looks like a fun exercise in the lesson!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-42436125014130613612014-11-03T11:32:32.176-08:002014-11-03T11:32:32.176-08:00i'm definitely excited about the indoor - it w...i'm definitely excited about the indoor - it was isabel's first time in there actually. hopefully we'll be able to stick with the lessons so long as the roads are safe for driving! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-45002118320120745162014-11-03T11:20:35.380-08:002014-11-03T11:20:35.380-08:00I hear ya about curling the neck in vs stretching ...I hear ya about curling the neck in vs stretching it out. Nice to have an indoor to work in when things are yucky outside - those jumps look fun!Carol and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288416802087410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-71364801021300869482014-11-03T10:07:32.539-08:002014-11-03T10:07:32.539-08:00i agree completely - i kinda hate it when the less...i agree completely - i kinda hate it when the lesson is all puppies and rainbows, and then the in-between schooling rides are craptastic. better to hash out the problems with a trainer on hand :)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-74069190520511851142014-11-03T10:06:31.931-08:002014-11-03T10:06:31.931-08:00she LOVES adoring herself - and being adored by ev...she LOVES adoring herself - and being adored by everyone else lol. it's her favorite pastime emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-53096971929107560472014-11-03T10:06:08.735-08:002014-11-03T10:06:08.735-08:00thanks! and i'm definitely not looking forward...thanks! and i'm definitely not looking forward to freezing temps... booemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-29673102380136636602014-11-03T09:20:31.826-08:002014-11-03T09:20:31.826-08:00Yay for starting well & ending well, bits in b...Yay for starting well & ending well, bits in between were just your eye getting your money's worth from the lessons - if everything was perfect all the time trainers wouldn't earn their keep right?! ;-)Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-88160204263835104042014-11-03T09:17:41.461-08:002014-11-03T09:17:41.461-08:00Does she like adoring herself in mirror? So cute.
...Does she like adoring herself in mirror? So cute.<br /><br />Indoor lesson was a success! <br />Laur @FMHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978311855305167845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-81720896049806732792014-11-03T08:50:39.379-08:002014-11-03T08:50:39.379-08:00Brrrr! Wet and cold is an awful combo! I'm g...Brrrr! Wet and cold is an awful combo! I'm glad you still had a great lesson though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com