tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post7781804343168682255..comments2024-03-18T07:31:01.404-07:00Comments on 'Fraidy Cat Eventing: amps + dampsemmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-31826153395056641962017-02-16T14:32:56.655-08:002017-02-16T14:32:56.655-08:00Ugh that ADT girth is so gorgeous, shame Charlie d...Ugh that ADT girth is so gorgeous, shame Charlie doesn't like itMicaylahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799043647759779897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-76951059886268537922017-02-16T06:59:48.484-08:002017-02-16T06:59:48.484-08:00So glad the spurs are working! It's interesti...So glad the spurs are working! It's interesting how with some you can eventually take away aid enhancers and still get the same effect (and for some you can't). I'm glad you're slowly figuring out what works for himroothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670446457829193892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-80256559000782984172017-02-15T19:48:31.234-08:002017-02-15T19:48:31.234-08:00MOUND OF DOOM!!!!
I like the way the saddle looks!...MOUND OF DOOM!!!!<br />I like the way the saddle looks!Keith W Matapourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645870028005448099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-2987581381169256842017-02-15T12:13:57.599-08:002017-02-15T12:13:57.599-08:00It's so nice when a little change fixes a big ...It's so nice when a little change fixes a big (ish) struggle or issue. That's my favorite kind of fix, although those are often the tricky ones to think of in my experience. You're so flexible and thoughtful about experimenting with changes to see what works and what doesn't! I definitely struggle with the fact that I've known Val a long time and a lot of things I don't even think to play with these days.Heather - The Graduated Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681676187300620940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-26547848415243774722017-02-15T09:37:33.066-08:002017-02-15T09:37:33.066-08:00ugh nagging is my #1 nasty no good dirty habit.......ugh nagging is my #1 nasty no good dirty habit.... but i can't help myself!!! my comfort zone definitely entails basically burying my heel into the side of the horse and never ever letting go.... which... well. that helps nobody lol. remembering to take my aid *OFF* and give the horse a chance to carry on himself is so so so hard for me! but so important for ponykins.... emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-45344953958837400212017-02-15T05:56:10.210-08:002017-02-15T05:56:10.210-08:00hmmm interesting that the girth helped. I just bou...hmmm interesting that the girth helped. I just bought new spurs for runkle... I've been avoiding them because they make him suck his nose behind the vertical never to be seen again. I find the dressage whip is much less offensive to him, but it's just NOT ENOUGh when we jump.<br /><br />i LOVED this line: More responsible for ensuring that every aid is purposeful, and has a beginning and end.<br /><br />so, so true. with these pokey sensitive ponies we run the risk of nagging them to death. no one likes to be nagged :PPurple Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179696153116063779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-81597832482217618542017-02-15T03:35:49.749-08:002017-02-15T03:35:49.749-08:00Ugh yea they get especially trashed crossing strea...Ugh yea they get especially trashed crossing streams on trails or when schooling water on xc. Oh well. At least they're machine washable too!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-85138118714237835902017-02-14T16:50:37.126-08:002017-02-14T16:50:37.126-08:00I've had a couple of horses prefer that fuzzy ...I've had a couple of horses prefer that fuzzy girth but man it just gets so narly looking pretty quickly. Good thing they are afordable--it allows me to keep a spare clean one for shows.LandofWOZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518323270325094244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-36767988853179168142017-02-14T15:36:49.589-08:002017-02-14T15:36:49.589-08:00ha yea omg plz no more taking any edges off charli...ha yea omg plz no more taking any edges off charlie - he needs every edge he's got lest he melts into a squishy gelatinous puddle of chuckles lol..... also that's funny that stinker said "no" to anything but tall boots!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-40259638413192157112017-02-14T15:35:50.977-08:002017-02-14T15:35:50.977-08:00thank goodness for finding a bit that works!! that...thank goodness for finding a bit that works!! that's something charlie hasn't seemed particularly picky about... but i also haven't experimented a ton. he's still got a lot to learn in that department anyway thoemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-46321815503837588112017-02-14T15:35:12.999-08:002017-02-14T15:35:12.999-08:00ha i love that he's so giant and so adorable s...ha i love that he's so giant and so adorable simultaneously too!!! ;Demmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-77621996040467975642017-02-14T15:34:52.921-08:002017-02-14T15:34:52.921-08:00ha i always like reading about what works and does...ha i always like reading about what works and doesn't for other horses too. esp bc so often i'll think something is "just the way the horse is" when in reality maybe the horse would go better with some modest modification... emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-29700935028722131272017-02-14T15:33:53.889-08:002017-02-14T15:33:53.889-08:00i'm totally a creature of habit... but i'm...i'm totally a creature of habit... but i'm also not particularly married to any one singular product or approach or whatever. i just like to find something that *works* and stick with it!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-53441366562421692902017-02-14T14:37:23.010-08:002017-02-14T14:37:23.010-08:00The smallest of changes can cause dramatic behavio...The smallest of changes can cause dramatic behavioral changes in Stinker's world. One of the more ridiculous ones was my attempt to ride in paddock boots and half chaps. He has a strong preference for tall boots. I don't know what it changed about my leg, but he did not like it.<br /><br />A more positive one was the addition of magnesium. It really helped settle him and take the edge off, but I don't think you have that problem with Charlie.<br /><br />PS Charlie is adorable and I am so glad that you are figuring out the keys to forward motion :) EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-86677959403305561592017-02-14T13:11:59.225-08:002017-02-14T13:11:59.225-08:00I love finding one simple thing that ends up chang...I love finding one simple thing that ends up changing everything! So funny how something seemingly unrelated can sometimes change their outlook on life!<br />For Charmer, it was a change of bit. As soon as I started using shaped mouthpieces, he became a way happier horse! Little to no bucking or bolting now that we have switched all our bits to shapedJannaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156268032357868460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-53159106794984359302017-02-14T11:01:25.472-08:002017-02-14T11:01:25.472-08:00Oh yes the trial and error is a constant for all o...Oh yes the trial and error is a constant for all our growing Cobs. Roscoe is really sensitive about saddle fit, so I am limited on what pads I can use. I love how a horse that big can be so cute :) Glad you are having good luck.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-51264491362628608822017-02-14T10:58:31.921-08:002017-02-14T10:58:31.921-08:00I've changed some little things... right now B...I've changed some little things... right now Bird's down a bit in weight (extra winter work more than usual and I've upped his feed but not before he dropped a little weight) and I've been using a nonslip pad under his saddle to improve fit until I get him buffed back up. Early on, his bit went from full cheek snaffle to french link snaffle fairly abruptly (there were Headflingings of Disapproval) but he seems fairly happy there now and is progressing with Stretch Down Over Topline and accept contact. Boots vs. paddock boots/half chaps vs. sneakers (I am going to Pony Club Hell, I'm sure) doesn't seem to matter much, so if it ain't broke...<br /><br />I like reading about what works, what doesn't, and the changes you make to suit Charlie better -- it's interesting seeing him change and develop, too.which_chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944558109074440312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-10345477151628108002017-02-14T09:55:23.513-08:002017-02-14T09:55:23.513-08:00It's really great you are flexible to change t...It's really great you are flexible to change things up so oftenL.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87655870411476665942017-02-14T09:35:06.481-08:002017-02-14T09:35:06.481-08:00nope, not possible! he's objectively beautiful...nope, not possible! he's objectively beautiful 100% of the time!! ;Pemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-87729985341440268042017-02-14T09:32:24.990-08:002017-02-14T09:32:24.990-08:00I agree - he has the cutest face. Is it possible t...I agree - he has the cutest face. Is it possible to take a bad picture of him? He looks so manly and regal in every shot!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-55666831039213772452017-02-14T08:43:00.780-08:002017-02-14T08:43:00.780-08:00i've gotten into the habit of wearing the boot...i've gotten into the habit of wearing the boots bc they're convenient and warm and i never care about getting them muddy or wet or snowy or whatever.... plus pull-on > zip-up in my lazy (lazy) world. but yea... the reality is that they're just not as effective. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-27872804283718957032017-02-14T08:41:19.807-08:002017-02-14T08:41:19.807-08:00I don't think I could ride in my river like bo...I don't think I could ride in my river like boots. And totally agree that it's probably easier to be more accurate with a regular tall boot so I see your trainers point and think it's funny to refer to them as sponges. <br /><br />Small accurate changes make big differences for Annie too and be better I am the better she can be too. :)Hillary (equestrian at hart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04096685013946390911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-72338692471852302252017-02-14T08:14:04.521-08:002017-02-14T08:14:04.521-08:00yea my trainer equates the river boots to 'spo...yea my trainer equates the river boots to 'sponges' on the horse's side haha. i love them for their convenience and comfort, but they're just plain old not great for nuanced riding i guess...emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-41615999389632146052017-02-14T08:13:28.761-08:002017-02-14T08:13:28.761-08:00so cute tho <3so cute tho <3emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-932439930694780998.post-17752885902685047682017-02-14T08:10:19.968-08:002017-02-14T08:10:19.968-08:00One thing my trainer pointed out to me recently wa...One thing my trainer pointed out to me recently was that I'm not nearly as effective with my leg/heel in my Dubarry boots vs. paddock boots/half chaps! I didn't realize that my leg was sort of dull in them! I second the baby, nubby spurs:)Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445287419135378606noreply@blogger.com