tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post6050505312498831121..comments2024-03-26T17:31:58.290-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: rehab rides: cruise ship styleemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-40955090973135404622017-11-14T09:22:15.116-08:002017-11-14T09:22:15.116-08:00omg i feel like "handicap gates" is a pe...omg i feel like "handicap gates" is a perfect euphemism for so much of how charlie and i have had to adapt lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-3458975468894965612017-11-14T09:21:05.664-08:002017-11-14T09:21:05.664-08:00I cannot fathom how difficult gate opening would b...I cannot fathom how difficult gate opening would be to do from his skyscraper-high back! It's like you need some "handicap gates" with a higher latch mechanism to trigger the opening. Otherwise I guess you'll just get really good and flexible as you learn to contort wwayyyyyy down lolLiz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-37460776996670310872017-11-14T04:54:53.739-08:002017-11-14T04:54:53.739-08:00Yea so far so good on things progressing nicely. I...Yea so far so good on things progressing nicely. It's started pretty slow with Charlie bc he just kinda needed a little time to remember how to trot and where his feet are... He's picking it up quickly tho! emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-76944534220664589162017-11-14T04:52:36.517-08:002017-11-14T04:52:36.517-08:00I'm the same way, tho I admit to occasionally ...I'm the same way, tho I admit to occasionally (often haha) being tempted to just keep pushing on to do stuff that is more "exciting" or whatever. There's a balance there, I think, tho. Sometimes ya gotta canter before you can walk. Sometimes it's good to go out and do big exciting challenging stuff to make the more gradual "every step matters" approach seem so valuable and worth it. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-66735409677502875682017-11-13T20:12:23.151-08:002017-11-13T20:12:23.151-08:00So excited for you and Charlie! So nice that you a...So excited for you and Charlie! So nice that you are getting to trot now- it'll go by fast! I know it did for me. I also started back with "mini lessons" and they were great for keeping things interesting! Kelly the HnkyHanoverianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336047158009394408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87807909802432190392017-11-13T18:29:08.401-08:002017-11-13T18:29:08.401-08:00I'm a very methodical person, so I love gradua...I'm a very methodical person, so I love gradual introductions like this and making every step matter and having a plan and allllll that stuff. :-) SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-32564435944383190622017-11-13T16:40:16.396-08:002017-11-13T16:40:16.396-08:00thanks! i'm definitely eager to keep on keepin...thanks! i'm definitely eager to keep on keepin on, that's for sure!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-4377335512525031272017-11-13T15:42:42.805-08:002017-11-13T15:42:42.805-08:00This riding photos of you guys look so great!! So ...This riding photos of you guys look so great!! So happy for you and Charles that things continue to move forward with his recovery :)Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-62782995580855679462017-11-13T15:03:31.055-08:002017-11-13T15:03:31.055-08:00thanks! i'm honestly SUPER HAPPY with his effo...thanks! i'm honestly SUPER HAPPY with his efforts during our rides, even if they're inconsistent or show areas that need work. that's basically the whole point, anyway, right? i especially love how this process is really reinforcing the work for charlie too - he legit seems to really understand more of what i'm asking for now. here's hoping!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-26041319061555026522017-11-13T14:53:20.446-08:002017-11-13T14:53:20.446-08:00The way you're taking it slow is going to make...The way you're taking it slow is going to make things SO MUCH BETTER, because hell, he might be struggling and taking small steps, but look at him!!!!!! There's so many nice moments! I kind of wish I had gone back sooner to my basics review, but whatever, we couldn't have gone horse showing with what's going on now. I'm *almost* to the other side (if you can ever get to the other side), and it's worth the trip!!!<br /><br />He looks so great, even with the bobbles and struggles!Codex Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736021620789376995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-32268931870216004972017-11-13T14:28:09.817-08:002017-11-13T14:28:09.817-08:00it's about time!!!!it's about time!!!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-8492658204366902592017-11-13T13:43:32.335-08:002017-11-13T13:43:32.335-08:00Yay free horse finally!!Yay free horse finally!!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-18319056132258705412017-11-13T10:55:57.987-08:002017-11-13T10:55:57.987-08:00ha yea he had been so eager to get back out to his...ha yea he had been so eager to get back out to his buddies ever since i dragged him away in the first place lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-5335190153427958042017-11-13T10:45:10.020-08:002017-11-13T10:45:10.020-08:00All great things! And there were some definite nic...All great things! And there were some definite nice moments in the video. He'll get there! Love the video of turnout, he was like, "HAIII FRENZ!!!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17525617386629978352017-11-13T10:44:04.666-08:002017-11-13T10:44:04.666-08:00definitely agreed. even just since getting back to...definitely agreed. even just since getting back to working on the bit (even just at a walk and little bits of trot) and since beginning paddock turnout last week, the horse is already looking way less saggy and hollow across his back. having the freedom to move around the big pasture should be a HUGE help!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-12076797204425591942017-11-13T10:37:50.356-08:002017-11-13T10:37:50.356-08:00Big turn out is a nice step forward. He will gain ...Big turn out is a nice step forward. He will gain that muscle back quicker than I ever could. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14327169584564761073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-85489320387616329912017-11-13T10:05:01.263-08:002017-11-13T10:05:01.263-08:00it's definitely awesome to have the opportunit...it's definitely awesome to have the opportunity to go back and revisit some of the basics and fundamental stuff, esp since i know we had a couple holes in there. mostly tho it's just good to be back!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-38595628286366931262017-11-13T10:04:14.911-08:002017-11-13T10:04:14.911-08:00thanks! that's exactly how i'm feelin too!...thanks! that's exactly how i'm feelin too!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-80208530628757104172017-11-13T10:03:41.573-08:002017-11-13T10:03:41.573-08:00omg haha -- maybe if we spent more time working on...omg haha -- maybe if we spent more time working on gates where beer is involved it would be easier for all parties!! lolemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-54008021991511063852017-11-13T09:54:08.020-08:002017-11-13T09:54:08.020-08:00ah! I see! Well since he has the ability to let yo...ah! I see! Well since he has the ability to let you put a drink (beer) on a standard, I'd say he's definitely got the important stuff down!!3dayadventureswithhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419952425147354177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-65618422774230070052017-11-13T09:52:11.814-08:002017-11-13T09:52:11.814-08:00Aww yay! So glad he's doing so well! And yeah ...Aww yay! So glad he's doing so well! And yeah in a way it's kinda nice to have the "restart". It's how I've felt going into eventing with Amber having a fun restart and learning new things. But I get to sort of redo a few things that maybe I should have done before or whatnot. Either way it's fun. Glad he's been enjoying his outside time! At least a little lololMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485570296592298816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-71580412764574026402017-11-13T09:36:52.550-08:002017-11-13T09:36:52.550-08:00Every step is a step forward! Yay Charlie :DEvery step is a step forward! Yay Charlie :DL.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87822451430076672002017-11-13T09:07:47.984-08:002017-11-13T09:07:47.984-08:00what a relief!!what a relief!!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-47003277817786435282017-11-13T09:04:18.797-08:002017-11-13T09:04:18.797-08:00I'm cheering for all your forward progress - e...I'm cheering for all your forward progress - even if it's slow. Oh and you were right - abscess! Whew!roothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670446457829193892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-63196909894473819782017-11-13T08:11:38.368-08:002017-11-13T08:11:38.368-08:00ha yea, i can only hope charlie takes my advice!!!...ha yea, i can only hope charlie takes my advice!!!! ;)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com