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I really can't speak about sure footedness, as I have only ever ridden on trails through those silly companies.
But! I did want to, again, congratulate you on how well she is coming along! That, and these between the ear pictures are my favorite <3
I'm sure it says on the first page, but what are your long term goals? Are you planning to do anything competitive?
But! I did want to, again, congratulate you on how well she is coming along! That, and these between the ear pictures are my favorite <3
I'm sure it says on the first page, but what are your long term goals? Are you planning to do anything competitive?
Between the ear pics are my favorite
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I'll have to check out the thread about your trip; riding abroad is such a neat experience!
I'm sorry that Isabel is starting to show her age. That's something I can relate to--the time Gator has had off has aged him more than if I had been able to keep him in work, I think.
Enjoy and cherish the time you've got with her--she is a special horse with a special owner!
I'm sorry that Isabel is starting to show her age. That's something I can relate to--the time Gator has had off has aged him more than if I had been able to keep him in work, I think.
Enjoy and cherish the time you've got with her--she is a special horse with a special owner!
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^I'm in agreement with the campers, she's very stylish ;D
I can see how a comment like that can be hurtful--sometimes I wonder where people (kids? people? adults? iduno) get their manners. If you're gonna say something snarky (or something that could be perceived as snarky) at least make sure the individual in question, or owner their of, can't hear you >.>
I can see how a comment like that can be hurtful--sometimes I wonder where people (kids? people? adults? iduno) get their manners. If you're gonna say something snarky (or something that could be perceived as snarky) at least make sure the individual in question, or owner their of, can't hear you >.>
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^I totally hear you, it's a lot to think about!
I feel like we're in fairly similar situations, at least in terms of where our horses are in life. I see Gator losing muscle mass, and see him dropping weight as a result. But is it worth the stress of a move?
On top of that, I know that I'm not in the condition to do the type of riding to put on muscle and build his top line; I'm not in a position to ride period.
But one thing you do have going for you, I think, is what a concerned and contentious owner you are. You are putting so much thought into this and really appear to be considering the pros and cons of all your options. Izzy is so lucky to have you as an owner!
I like, too, how you say your barn is willing to make changes and hear out your concerns. That's a luxury so many don't have!
How do you feel about some more high calorie options? Do you think the staff would be willing to feed something outside of their program if it was provided?
I feel like we're in fairly similar situations, at least in terms of where our horses are in life. I see Gator losing muscle mass, and see him dropping weight as a result. But is it worth the stress of a move?
On top of that, I know that I'm not in the condition to do the type of riding to put on muscle and build his top line; I'm not in a position to ride period.
But one thing you do have going for you, I think, is what a concerned and contentious owner you are. You are putting so much thought into this and really appear to be considering the pros and cons of all your options. Izzy is so lucky to have you as an owner!
I like, too, how you say your barn is willing to make changes and hear out your concerns. That's a luxury so many don't have!
How do you feel about some more high calorie options? Do you think the staff would be willing to feed something outside of their program if it was provided?
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^Sounds like she did great with that gelding on the trail!
"All in all, I am so proud that she has answered the question that prompted this journal- she HAS become a trail horse, and a pretty good one! She is a brave leader, even with horses she doesn't know at all. She can handle scary, unexpected things out in the open. She can ride through the woods or through wide open fields. She can handle horses being rude without blowing up. She's not the greatest about being calm heading home, but I can work on that. Now I just need to get her weight in a good place so that we can keep up these fun rides and get more miles in as the weather gets nicer!"
^That makes me so, incredibly happy to read. There is nothing I love more than seeing positive progression in others, when I haven't gotten a whole lot of it myself the past couple years. I live vicariously through you all, and this absolutely made my day! Blaze many new trails <3<3
"All in all, I am so proud that she has answered the question that prompted this journal- she HAS become a trail horse, and a pretty good one! She is a brave leader, even with horses she doesn't know at all. She can handle scary, unexpected things out in the open. She can ride through the woods or through wide open fields. She can handle horses being rude without blowing up. She's not the greatest about being calm heading home, but I can work on that. Now I just need to get her weight in a good place so that we can keep up these fun rides and get more miles in as the weather gets nicer!"
^That makes me so, incredibly happy to read. There is nothing I love more than seeing positive progression in others, when I haven't gotten a whole lot of it myself the past couple years. I live vicariously through you all, and this absolutely made my day! Blaze many new trails <3<3
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^That's the way it should be <3<3!! I'm so happy for you both!
I realized I forgot to comment on one part of your post that I had meant to--I'm surprised at your riding buddy's etiquette! Was he the new boarder?
I always thought it was common courtesy to keep a little distance xD
I realized I forgot to comment on one part of your post that I had meant to--I'm surprised at your riding buddy's etiquette! Was he the new boarder?
I always thought it was common courtesy to keep a little distance xD
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