tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post3334682673960898082..comments2023-12-24T11:05:20.209-08:00Comments on C-ing Spots Appaloosas: troubled windsC-ingspotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-8905264470756137262016-08-25T07:42:29.715-07:002016-08-25T07:42:29.715-07:00
I think the humidity has been getting to EVERYON...<br /> I think the humidity has been getting to EVERYONE. Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-397540686263021862016-08-24T10:16:35.676-07:002016-08-24T10:16:35.676-07:00I haven't read that book Tina. But thanks for...I haven't read that book Tina. But thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out. C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-2475461924117864972016-08-23T19:45:49.266-07:002016-08-23T19:45:49.266-07:00What really sucks about being that crabby is that ...What really sucks about being that crabby is that everyone else can get out of your way but you can't get out of your own head and escape the crabbies yourself. :D<br /><br />I think hitting the trail with Eags is the perfect solution. You need those trail miles anyway, and some horses just don't like arena work. It always amazes me that any of them manage it really. For them it must make no sense at all, but some are biddable and maybe not so smart and they just keep on going round and round. Maybe as a mustang, Eagle sees the silliness of it, just as my Arab always did. Both are breeds meant to cover the miles and see new things every day. :) They can't know we are trying to work on our togetherness and horse yoga and all that.<br /><br />I think, looking at Eagle's face and that big, strong nose bone and quirk bump he has, he is always going to be fairly stubborn and opinionated. That's ok, it can be managed, and he has that lovely big eye to show he is a good guy too, but don't beat yourself up that it is something you are doing wrong. That is just how he is made to be. Have you ever read "Understand and Influence your horse's personality" by Linda Tellington-Jones? One of my all time fave horse books and is great fun looking at all the different features of your own horses and working up a personality profile for them then planning ways to work with that. I highly recommend it, maybe for when it is too hot to be riding, or too cold over winter! T.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-86753098064877566322016-08-21T22:18:57.126-07:002016-08-21T22:18:57.126-07:00hang in there my friend! I have been at odds the l...hang in there my friend! I have been at odds the last while as well ,must be something in the air Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-80782786132915905162016-08-21T08:37:20.010-07:002016-08-21T08:37:20.010-07:00It seems there is a lot of "that feeling"...It seems there is a lot of "that feeling" going around these days...hang tight, the winds are changing! Wishing a speedy recovery for your niece, tough when the little ones have surgery. She will surprise you, kids have an innate ability to take it all in stride. Your plan with Eagle sounds like a good one. He may simply be one of many horses that dislike arena work, and happiest out on the trail. Altho, Eagle is likely picking up on your feelings. Have you tried mixing some fun into your arena time (ex. equine ball)? There is nothing wrong (or easy) about moving on from trainers, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. You will carry lesson's learned (including the less desirable ones) and build from them. Sorry to hear about the lime/dirty air - sounds awful! Truly hope that changes sooner then later for everyones sake!!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-1905672889673100402016-08-19T21:44:23.146-07:002016-08-19T21:44:23.146-07:00My mother has been gone a long, long time, but I m...My mother has been gone a long, long time, but I miss her still. She was the person I always turned to when times were tough for me. If you have a great relationship with your mother, I think you always miss her. <br />I live in WNC in the mountains where it is supposed to be cool, but his summer has been awful! I don't go outside unless I have to, and it is too hot to sit on my deck in the afternoon. Hot weather is bad for people with auto immune diseases and I have a couple of them. So, I am with you all about hoping Fall comes soon. Glenda Beallhttp://www.profilesandpedigrees.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-16341719080418477552016-08-18T16:01:59.597-07:002016-08-18T16:01:59.597-07:00The heat and the medical stuff would make anyone c...The heat and the medical stuff would make anyone cranky. I know what you mean about missing your mom. I miss mine a lot, too. Like you said, there is something about that mother-daughter bond that is special and unique; and oh-so missed when they're gone.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-28017311157854140022016-08-18T10:01:29.160-07:002016-08-18T10:01:29.160-07:00My horses are hot and grumpy, too. There are more...My horses are hot and grumpy, too. There are more bugs--flies, bees, pests--and they've had it. I'm sick of summer, as well. I'm not a summer person. Never have been. Never will be. I feel like I'm swelling up all the time. I don't even wear my wedding ring anymore because when I do swell, it's hard to get off. It's also impossible to get trail rides in when it's so hot. We've been working here in the morning, but even that feels like a chore in the heat. I hope we get a break soon. I love fall and can't wait for it to get here. <br /><br />I think getting out on the trail will solve all or most of your problems. If the bonding occurs and teaching gets done on the trails, maybe he'd be more cooperative in the arena when you're stuck with only that option. <br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-78584127094601706622016-08-18T09:19:22.462-07:002016-08-18T09:19:22.462-07:00Oh thank you...it helps so much knowing there are ...Oh thank you...it helps so much knowing there are friends who understand. I do see my mom (and dad) in my dreams every once in a while. It's always nice. But I sure do miss them. Probably always will...<br />Yes Arlene - Ladde is doing well, in fact all the horses are and I'm so grateful for that. Even my dogs are good. For all our sakes I do hope this is the last heat wave of summer. Hope!C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-5854833047830256472016-08-18T05:46:12.170-07:002016-08-18T05:46:12.170-07:00We've been having high temps for weeks now and...We've been having high temps for weeks now and yeah I'm a little cranky too. Can't wait for Fall! Still miss my mom who's been gone for 18 years now. She was only 68 so I feel sometimes we were cheated of more time together. It's devastating to lose a best friend and a mother's love. You have a lot going on now that doesn't sound great but at least Ladde is doing well.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-27897752799496651662016-08-17T17:27:18.555-07:002016-08-17T17:27:18.555-07:00Heat does the same thing to me, but it seems like...Heat does the same thing to me, but it seems like you really do have a lot on your plate. And missing your mom? I know that one; she's been gone since 1993 but I still get visits from her every now and then in my dreams. This heat wave will probably be the last one for this summer... right? Sending you lots of happy thoughts. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-20537105036147942182016-08-17T15:15:00.861-07:002016-08-17T15:15:00.861-07:00Oh Ian, thank you for the reminder of that. I agr...Oh Ian, thank you for the reminder of that. I agree - I do need a holiday. A long holiday! I didn't mention any, but there is always good to be thankful for.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-57341322608433575122016-08-17T14:58:32.170-07:002016-08-17T14:58:32.170-07:00Somebody needs a holiday! You are forgetting all t...Somebody needs a holiday! You are forgetting all the good things going on around you. :-{IanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.com