tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post3986816182778471469..comments2023-12-24T11:05:20.209-08:00Comments on C-ing Spots Appaloosas: Just remember to breatheC-ingspotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-49741265435158955762016-06-21T14:15:13.265-07:002016-06-21T14:15:13.265-07:00I like your **mean** trainer! LOL. That's aw...I like your **mean** trainer! LOL. That's awesome. Like all horses, there are good and bad days, good and bad moments, but you are developing that trust in one another little by little. And, she's right, you are riding a magnificent Mustang! How awesome is that? I really need to start working with Beautiful!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-45254961765585385822016-06-21T11:20:49.109-07:002016-06-21T11:20:49.109-07:00I'm proud of you for going through with the ri...I'm proud of you for going through with the ride in the orchard even though you were scared. You worked through it and came out the other side. Breathing and relaxation is definitely the key. I'm glad you had a great ride in the arena. I believe it is because you were relaxed and Eagle picked up on your mood. <br /><br />I had a horse (Erik) who was more comfortable in the arena even though he spooked quite a lot in there he was even more spooky out of it. My daughter actually took him hunting once and he gave her quite a ride. Luckily, she's a good enough rider to have stayed on while he was galloping off and jumping streams etc. I think you'll find where you and Eagle are the most comfortable as you go along. He may wind up being a great trail horse once he knows you're confident and relaxed and trust him on the trails. <br /><br />I've learned that when I'm nervous if I sing or hum it helps too, that way you don't have to remember to breathe you just do. Think of a song you like before you get on and belt out a tune. Keep up the good attitude and good rides!Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-71795731185473101842016-06-21T10:43:29.811-07:002016-06-21T10:43:29.811-07:00Bravo, all of it!! You are making steady progress....Bravo, all of it!! You are making steady progress. SO happy for you!! If your saddle is making your knees hurt, might be time to turn the stirrups. Nice that you & your hubby are getting more saddle time in. Isn't it funny, how we never know which horse is going to show up, the lovies keep us on our toes!! Your trainer sounds wonderful, breathing is always a good idea *^* aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-10575809149407053532016-06-21T09:59:53.927-07:002016-06-21T09:59:53.927-07:00Some horses and people are more comfortable workin...Some horses and people are more comfortable working in an arena and some prefer the wide-open spaces of the trail. I've had horses with definite preferences both ways and it sounds like Eagle may be an arena horse. I'm past the point where I feel compelled to "make" a horse like something that they just don't enjoy. Mostly, because it isn't enjoyable for me to force them and to feel their unhappiness/apprehension. Jackson was a joy on the trail, because he loved it. Tex loves it too. Neither of them do well in an arena. Lucy, on the other hand, loves the structure of an arena and can't handle the claustrophobia of riding under trees. So, I just ride her in the arena. Call me a wimp; but we are both happy there and in the end that is what matters to me. Mark Rashid said he believes horses are like people in that they have different strengths and interests; we need to work with our horses and not against them. He said it was fine to train a horse for the trail, that doesn't like it, but in his mind it was better to take an activity that the horse likes and build on it. Works for me!Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534808870944137638.post-47894979690124694982016-06-21T03:25:45.539-07:002016-06-21T03:25:45.539-07:00You are a very brave and dedicated horsewoman. I ...You are a very brave and dedicated horsewoman. I like your coming back into the corral to ride after being nervous riding out. That's the same technique we use with horses - having a safe area they're comfortable in and then pushing out a bit, then coming back to the safe area. Sounds like you're working with a good trainer and that will also help a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com