tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post3816844865729708465..comments2024-03-28T20:38:29.447-04:00Comments on honeysuckle faire: August and everything afterjuliettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-43241908442361797682011-09-06T11:54:27.811-04:002011-09-06T11:54:27.811-04:00Juliette-very thoughtful post. I too, know what yo...Juliette-very thoughtful post. I too, know what you mean; riding without any reservations or negative 'what if' thoughts. It comes easier some days than others. The point is to ride most days/times for fun for both parties :) which you definitely do. Our OTTBS have lots of brain movements and constant thinking, so being ready as they are, is important too, but not actively anticipating.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-27211610994695948352011-09-01T21:09:48.050-04:002011-09-01T21:09:48.050-04:00Juliette, I know just what you mean! The term &quo...Juliette, I know just what you mean! The term "feigned oblivion" (from ToCatchAPony) says it well. I have occasionally thought "I know too much now. I know the many, many things that can go wrong and I'm worried about most of them." Like you, I have to sometimes consciously move them to the back of my mind and put a more relaxed perspective in the front of my mind. I confess sometimes I cling to a John Wayne image. I'm going to ride just like I'm John Wayne on a horse. What could go wrong when he's riding? <br /><br />Very insightful post!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141033474195269489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-47775195126510942742011-09-01T18:19:19.491-04:002011-09-01T18:19:19.491-04:00Feigned oblivion, heels down and a handful of hope...Feigned oblivion, heels down and a handful of hope (or mane!). Sometimes if my mouth gets dry I hunt around for the child in me too....she wouldn't have given it a thought. She'd never been to London.ToCatchAPonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622691942374216323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-88222198498061139272011-09-01T13:18:03.914-04:002011-09-01T13:18:03.914-04:00Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving...Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments. It was so sweet of Edward to give me a mention on his post. I am glad to have discovered your own blog and do agree with everything you have written. I often ride different friends horses, and as you say I try and relax and not over think my riding. Great post and I am glad to be a new follower too :)RDA Pony Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863790978890974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-68500564238940466942011-08-31T21:25:49.687-04:002011-08-31T21:25:49.687-04:00love your images- both drawn and by camera! (Espe...love your images- both drawn and by camera! (Especially your profile picture, adore! Going to go check out your etsy shop now!)<br /><br />take care, corinnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215573219695094014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-89172208508352936552011-08-31T19:39:02.124-04:002011-08-31T19:39:02.124-04:00I have just found your blog. Wise words on the way...I have just found your blog. Wise words on the way to ride when something unexpected may turn up.<br /><br />I love your photos taken from horseback. The best views in the world are between a horse`s ears!<br /><br />I hope to return soon and look at your older posts.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-84133052226476777252011-08-31T13:18:17.742-04:002011-08-31T13:18:17.742-04:00Oh yes, when I think of even my first rides with L...Oh yes, when I think of even my first rides with Lilly, all the things I didn;'t really know that could really happen. So naive and brave I was, doing all these things I might not do now without a littl equiver. Still, aren't rides in the late summer just the best??baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-19774493372259760872011-08-30T20:45:06.465-04:002011-08-30T20:45:06.465-04:00Your analogies or the rental horse and the actress...Your analogies or the rental horse and the actress are great. Sounds like you've had a nice summer with the boys. And your goldenrod trail looks lovely.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-79550710015843912962011-08-30T19:44:32.862-04:002011-08-30T19:44:32.862-04:00Jeni, we watch the Dog Whisperer because I think a...Jeni, we watch the Dog Whisperer because I think a lot of his principles with dogs translate well to horses. One of his principles is that dogs/horses live in the now. I know that horses can remember, but I also believe they live very much in the present. Even if my last ride on Sugar, my Rocky Mountain Horse, was an exercise in riding through spooks, I know that the next ride can be totally different - and it always is different. I get on her back assuming a good ride and most times that's what I get.<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />DanDan and Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528072506443312280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-556883915081405702011-08-30T19:20:52.475-04:002011-08-30T19:20:52.475-04:00Kate - Exactly - Wish I could too!Kate - Exactly - Wish I could too!juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-65484149526916069102011-08-30T19:03:46.457-04:002011-08-30T19:03:46.457-04:00Riding like the horse will be the horse you want -...Riding like the horse will be the horse you want - that's the way to do it - wish I could do it always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-56457828887817344192011-08-30T18:59:36.296-04:002011-08-30T18:59:36.296-04:00Sydney - I agree. I suppose the "rental hors...Sydney - I agree. I suppose the "rental horse" scenario I was going for was the ignorant bliss before anything happens. The post spook requires the balance and poise of a seasoned rider - one who never is in a horse's mouth/face - bitless or otherwise.juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-48772108694082523942011-08-30T18:34:43.667-04:002011-08-30T18:34:43.667-04:00I think when riding a rental horse the first thing...I think when riding a rental horse the first thing most riders do is grab the saddle/mane for stability. I believe from what I have seen/trained/fixed not grabbing the reins to stop a horse that spooks or bolts until the horse has gone a few steps gives both you guys time to think about whats happening and time to think over both of your reactions when you give it. Ride the horse, not their face.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-13336867656824867872011-08-30T17:47:25.324-04:002011-08-30T17:47:25.324-04:00How true--stay relaxed and don't anticipate th...How true--stay relaxed and don't anticipate the spook, something I always try to do, but like you, I'm ready to grab mane. Our horses are so sensitive to how we feel. Like you, I've found it works to ride like "fake it" on Harley.lmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517919157975053481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632474743706899336.post-86693792901863319662011-08-30T17:30:17.301-04:002011-08-30T17:30:17.301-04:00I have never rented a horse before, but this sound...I have never rented a horse before, but this sounds like an interesting riding tactic also sounds like its working pretty good for you. I don’t think I could do it myself I like to stay very focused and try to stop my horse misbehaving before he can really start but sadly as a result I find it hard to pretend I don’t know what’s coming. Good post.<br />Regards<br />EdwardEdwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147322172866367128noreply@blogger.com