tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post4563884893415758235..comments2023-11-02T06:22:44.102-04:00Comments on sweet horse's breath: The whipping boyKristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-34975375212373239292013-10-15T15:41:49.441-04:002013-10-15T15:41:49.441-04:00Trust me everyone has days like that. Try not to ...Trust me everyone has days like that. Try not to beat yourself up about it. It happens. He will be better next time!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-25459118654274611302013-09-17T13:33:25.615-04:002013-09-17T13:33:25.615-04:00It was fun despite the challenge--boy I was SWEATI...It was fun despite the challenge--boy I was SWEATING!! LOL. Thank god you coached me through the riding and the "BREATHE, BREATHE" :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-73663375178191370192013-09-17T13:32:45.869-04:002013-09-17T13:32:45.869-04:00Oh yes, LOTS of calling from his lover. But that i...Oh yes, LOTS of calling from his lover. But that is pretty typical as well and usually doesn't bother him. Of course I can't understand horse so maybe it was extra urgent this time with a new horse around? Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-49006046254690031992013-09-17T13:31:35.546-04:002013-09-17T13:31:35.546-04:00NOTHING has changed. Yes, we ride alone or with Ma...NOTHING has changed. Yes, we ride alone or with Mason all the time and that was what was killing me...he had no reason to act like that (that I figured out--so I'm sure he did) other than wanting to be with Pito, his herd mate and not with his new friend who visited. He also made ZERO attempts to bond with Kaspin, he fact he tried to kick him while I was in saddle. Lord. Maybe Laz and Lucy have swapped minds? ;)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-2894285871461465152013-09-17T13:29:57.121-04:002013-09-17T13:29:57.121-04:00I tried, I really did. I just was coming to the co...I tried, I really did. I just was coming to the conclusion of that he just wanted to be with Pito and not listen. I could be so wrong, but I really felt he was tuning me out with every choice/question I offered. The only answer was "PUT ME BACK" and I could have...but really, he lives a great life 24/7 that for one hour, he can be a partner..right?? UGH.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-1817040907312169842013-09-17T13:28:27.853-04:002013-09-17T13:28:27.853-04:00Can you believe it?! When it happened, we started ...Can you believe it?! When it happened, we started laughing too. Like he just blasted right into it like it was a feather.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-37617901697259418322013-09-17T13:27:49.924-04:002013-09-17T13:27:49.924-04:00I know..it's so hard NOT to be. I just always ...I know..it's so hard NOT to be. I just always want to do right for him/by him and I left feeling like I had to do things I wasn't happy about.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-80339606964650372732013-09-17T11:52:35.924-04:002013-09-17T11:52:35.924-04:00Yes, don't be hard on yourself:) You are amazi...Yes, don't be hard on yourself:) You are amazing with Laz!! Thanks again so much for having us and we will for sure be back! I too laughed hard about the mailbox(sorry). Really! it was funny, LOL. Silly boy!! Thanks for the super nice compliments about us!! You're the best!!! xoxoxoxoJaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526076493821209436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-23189285411193822082013-09-17T09:07:26.606-04:002013-09-17T09:07:26.606-04:00Was Pito calling for him back at the barn?
Ugh, ...Was Pito calling for him back at the barn? <br /><br />Ugh, unfortunately I am all too familiar with days like that. I can feel it in my chest just reading your frustration! This is why I sold Poppy - because I got to the point of not overcoming it and it was clear we were never going to be a correct match. So yes, I definitely know the feeling!!! <br /><br />You have such a great relationship with Laz so this was definitely just a one-off type of day. Dont be discouraged! And kudos to you for having a lesson set up this week. In my opinion its the best thing we can do for our minds! Trainers always seem to know how to make it better :) <br /><br />Keep us updated!<br /><br />In other words - he looks quite handsome all bowed up in those pictures! Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984295912656964300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-33230674895903711892013-09-17T08:39:55.043-04:002013-09-17T08:39:55.043-04:00Omg I am DYING at the thought of him running into ...Omg I am DYING at the thought of him running into the mailbox. Laz, what is going on in that head of yours? I hope this was just an "off" day and he wasn't feeling the whole trail ride thing. Don't you usually go out and about alone and he has no problems? Has his turnout situation changed at all (new buddy, lost a buddy, etc)?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-51291841998135928942013-09-17T07:21:15.647-04:002013-09-17T07:21:15.647-04:00Some days are so hard. I feel so bad for you both ...Some days are so hard. I feel so bad for you both because those kinds of rides leave everyone involved feeling down. Luckily, we have equally good days too! I'm sure your next one will be perfect! :)<br /><br />It helps me when Pie is acting like this to completely forget my own agenda. That sounds nuts, but it works for us. See it 100% from your horse's point of view. Don't let one thought of what you want creep into your mind. I am not saying to necessarily do what your horse wants, but the first step is to really understand what he is feeling. Figure out what is honestly going on with your horse. In other words, be your horse. Feel what your horse is feeling. Maybe his actions are warranted but you can only know if you put yourself in his shoes. That always helps me find a way to help Pie get through a tough spot because I am seeing it from his point of view. It changes the focus entirely - no comparisons to other horse's behaviors or to other rides you've had. It puts you right in your horse's head - right now.<br /><br />Hugs to you both!<br /><br />Hugs to you and sweet Laz. You two will work through this.juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-79304423316010619082013-09-16T22:27:32.259-04:002013-09-16T22:27:32.259-04:00It sounds like a particularly challenging ride, bu...It sounds like a particularly challenging ride, but you told the tale well. The mailbox incident cracked me up, in a with you, not at you way. Cause I've been there.<br /><br />I know for me, my worst moments with Val have come when I was riding with someone and I worried about what they thought. Maybe not consciously, but nonetheless. It made me feel more separate from him instead of together... and ramped up the unproductive energy. <br /><br />Next time will be better - everyone has those kind of days. :DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-38652684226105673242013-09-16T21:10:45.812-04:002013-09-16T21:10:45.812-04:00Sometimes things just fall apart - I know. You ju...Sometimes things just fall apart - I know. You just keep at it and work through it and soon you're past it and everything is just fine again. I know that too. Don't be too hard on yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com