tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post424558810427801919..comments2023-06-30T06:19:17.125-07:00Comments on Panic and the Pony: Crazy?Mona Sterlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12077277801514781079noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-21320805393134171362013-08-02T04:40:13.904-07:002013-08-02T04:40:13.904-07:00I second the XC schoolings! There's nothing t...I second the XC schoolings! There's nothing that says you *absolutely must* jump at a XC schooling. It's just trail riding with stuff in the fields!<br /><br />I also second that it is incredibly liberating to have your own truck and trailer. As terrifying as it might be the first couple times, I think once you DO it, you'll get comfortable with it pretty fast. :)Equine Snobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763483900684638547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-67625985076375766162013-08-01T22:03:04.634-07:002013-08-01T22:03:04.634-07:00Didn't you take Tessa on a trail ride a week o...Didn't you take Tessa on a trail ride a week or so ago? Is there a rule against non-English tack in your arena? :) It seems like you can do all of those things you want to do at your current facility. If there aren't any proper trails, are you allowed to ride around the property or in a pasture? Do they ever go school XC away from the barn?<br /><br />I hope this doesn't come off as harsh, but it kind of seems like you're looking for a way to put off making your decision. Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546115210959552767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-17179982164854578802013-08-01T15:53:05.423-07:002013-08-01T15:53:05.423-07:00Is #3 the ONLY place you can move her to? It soun...Is #3 the ONLY place you can move her to? It sounds like you want an all rounder horse to do open/schooling shows on, and trail ride. From what I've read from your blog, you have neither the horse nor the facility to do that right now. Best of luck :/Lauren @ She Moved To Texashttp://www.shemovedtotexas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-80218161593230199102013-08-01T14:00:11.111-07:002013-08-01T14:00:11.111-07:00So it's not that I'm not confident in my c...So it's not that I'm not confident in my current situation. Riding in our arena, I feel pretty darn good. My problem is that there isn't any opportunity to do anything different because we don't have access to a truck and trailer. It's so hard because I LOVE my barn, but they only have a small indoor to ride in!Mona Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077277801514781079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-21259388259025879012013-08-01T13:48:08.900-07:002013-08-01T13:48:08.900-07:00I second the motion to get lessons on another hors...I second the motion to get lessons on another horse.<br /><br />I also think it's a good idea to have a plan like that, whatever you decide. A 'give it all you've got' plan with a definite time period at the end of which if you haven't reached certain goals, it's time to make some big changes.<br /><br />We did that with BCM last year, we put in the maximum possible effort over summer to fix her separation anxiety problems, or she was going to have to go because she wasn't the horse for us. Through expert help and lots of work we got it under control, and she stayed (yay!)<br /><br />BUT if it hadn't had worked out, with us putting in the maximum amount of effort, we would have definitely sold her to someone who was better placed to handle her. No question, much as we love her to bits.<br /><br />As for moving, is your current barn really limiting you that much? Because it sounds like you really like it!<br /><br />Also, buy a truck and trailer if possible. There's nothing like getting out and about in the world! Is there someone at your barn you could learn with?CThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454384973270742505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941830352879493498.post-3190584499318532102013-08-01T11:12:40.940-07:002013-08-01T11:12:40.940-07:00That is so hard to answer.
Here is my creative thi...That is so hard to answer.<br />Here is my creative thinking:<br />Go ahead and try the western saddle. See if your dressage trainer will teach you while you ride in your western tack. The basics are the same. Good position and good riding don't change with the style of saddle. Rider confidence, however, might change dramatically!<br /><br />Aside from that, I would just spend as much time in the saddle as you can! Go on short rides, go on long rides, hang out in the grass with her while she grazes... Whatever. Keep fostering that bond and that trust!<br /><br />Maybe take the occasional lesson on a tried and true schoolmaster or lesson horse that you can trust a little more!Equine Snobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763483900684638547noreply@blogger.com