tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post89464056215680193..comments2024-03-26T06:03:04.014-06:00Comments on The Well Groomed Horse: Students of the HorseCut-N-Jumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10355349642284506192noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-60739376968861950602010-02-05T10:16:18.775-07:002010-02-05T10:16:18.775-07:00Drat, I thought I commented here!
I think we forg...Drat, I thought I commented here!<br /><br />I think we forget, or do not realize, how everyone sees things differently.<br /><br />Colours and details are my job. I helped one customer realize, as we were trying to match a colour for her, that everyone sees colours a little differently.<br /><br />Same with watching horses and riders.<br /><br />What I see, may not be what you see.<br />Doesn't make either of us wrong.<br />Well, okay, it makes YOU wrong, not me;)<br />KIDDING!!!!!!GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-24651641534325034402010-02-04T13:06:35.117-07:002010-02-04T13:06:35.117-07:00I wondered but then thought that might have been a...I wondered but then thought that might have been a good horse to learn on,after all they are not all going to be easy . The fact that is was Jerry that hated it does make more sense ,and how too bad that he did hate it , obiously your willingness to learn paid offSherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-59440661812156884892010-02-04T12:14:58.898-07:002010-02-04T12:14:58.898-07:00Fern, I edited the post to read Jerry hated clippi...Fern, I edited the post to read Jerry hated clipping. I wondered about the clarity before posting it yesterday... <br /><br />Learning something from someone who hates the job and is looking for a way out of doing it, is not always the best route to take though. They aren't as likely to teach you the best methods to do something, simply because they have to do it in order to teach you. And since they hate it, they may not have put a lot into learning it in the first place, either.<br /><br />The horse Chewy was not so bad until it came to the ears. He was one of the 'sedate and restrain in as many ways possible, clip and get out!', kind of horses to work on when it came to his ears. That was when he was young and only showing halter. He taught me the true value and importance of your 'ground crew'. <br /><br />C3D- I will openly admit that while I may know a lot about some things, I do not know it all and certainly not about everything. Like you said, books and the web are my friends! As well as the many others here in "Horsey Blogger Land". We all bring a variety of backgrounds, breeds and knowledge to share which covers the variety of disciplines out there. Seems the horses come first in our world and common sense reigns like it should. <br /><br />Thanks to Tacky Tack recently posting about side saddles, it looks like we have grown by another person joining the group. Welcome aboard Julie. *waves* Did ya bring snacks? Just Kidding! <br /><br />Which reminds me we haven't had any exciting blogger *beer and popcorn* moments around here in a loooong time. (If ever?) Not that the drama is ever needed, but my foil hat is getting a bit dusty and shabby looking.<br /><br />Roses- the feeling of a horse burying their head in your chest for comfort, relief or compassion is one of the most awesome things in the world. The one horse who first granted me that feeling has long since passed, but it is one I will carry with me forever. Tearing up as I type this in rememberance of a bay gelding from my past named Fred. <br /><br />RIP- AA Firm Resolve.Cut-N-Jumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603347619547454296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-1444293890790660452010-02-04T10:26:09.904-07:002010-02-04T10:26:09.904-07:00Cool blog! Yeah - the last time I clipped my guy ...Cool blog! Yeah - the last time I clipped my guy ...I could have sent him to a nudest camp!<br /><br />Julie<br />www.ridingaside.blogspot.comJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068762965886417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-26966288807265172582010-02-04T01:26:33.949-07:002010-02-04T01:26:33.949-07:00off topic-but: I went for a ride today.
I have a...off topic-but: I went for a ride today. <br /><br />I have a great horse in Rosie. I know this, but sometimes maybe the knowledge of just how great recedes or dims somewhat. She reminded me of just how great she is today. Our ride was great, we took some roads and went through some hilly, thick timber, all with an eager stride, pricked ears and a willing attitude.<br /><br />We visited a neighbor a few miles away who is a horseman and a custom saddle maker. We were standing around chatting, discussing how nice a horse she is. We were standing a little ways from her, looking her over, when she turned to me, moseied on over and laid her head on my chest. My neighbor remarked that she was very bonded to me.<br /><br />It's great to have a nice horse, but it's even better to have a great one that you have that special bond with.<br /><br />She made my day today and she reminded me just how great a horse she is and how lucky I am to have her.rosesr4evrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603995174237814163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-53366634198523628712010-02-03T20:25:25.852-07:002010-02-03T20:25:25.852-07:00Interesting that you learned on a horse that hated...Interesting that you learned on a horse that hated being clipped, good incentive to get it right and fast! The love of learning is a lifeling thing , you either want to learn or need to learn.The ones that want to learn are truly the ones who are a joy to teachSherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852129912812812816.post-50254034887342300742010-02-03T15:37:36.068-07:002010-02-03T15:37:36.068-07:00I think human nature is both. I know when speakin...I think human nature is both. I know when speaking with certain folks, I can barely get past their voice, they have a wealth of knowledge but I just can't listen. Other I can sit and listen to ALLLLLLL day regardless of the topic. <br />I sat and had an hour long conversation about cleaning sheaths, the owner wanted to know and we talked about different approaches. <br />Other young adults have mocked myself and my age group b/c we are "know it alls". Um..excuse me for picking up a book or googling.<br />I love this blog b/c we have breeders, H/J, Eventers, WP, Reiners, etc...we all get along and talk and brain storm.Crazy3dayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020104628946056653noreply@blogger.com