tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post5700544634665286680..comments2023-06-05T05:17:54.438-04:00Comments on Tear Drop Winken: Back to Basics and Simple ChangesMadeline C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-71493446908595880952014-08-22T09:09:44.451-04:002014-08-22T09:09:44.451-04:00I thought you were insane to even mention that wit...I thought you were insane to even mention that with comic over the winter time ahahha it's a great tool to feeeeel your horse tooComic Book Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959851812320153531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-46905358782678699522014-08-21T16:52:56.839-04:002014-08-21T16:52:56.839-04:00When I was riding for the "Old" Cowboy a...When I was riding for the "Old" Cowboy and he put me on these "7-ish horses" as he called them, that's all I could do unless we're were doing some fence work. They had maybe 20 rides on them so they were pretty green. That's why we start with a walk, then a trot, then a canter or lope if you're lucky. It's worth a shot! One-rein stop! :)Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-26513570825962870162014-08-21T16:51:33.246-04:002014-08-21T16:51:33.246-04:00Those are a lot of fun... Unless your horse takes ...Those are a lot of fun... Unless your horse takes you straight into a pricker bush which Lucky loved to do. Sometimes you really just need to trust them and take the lead. I know it's crazy but when I used to ride in the indoor I'd close my eyes. Not always the best thing when you're alone, but if you can have someone put you on a lunge line (and your horse lunges well), drop your reins, ask for a gait, and just shut your eyes. It's crazy but your body finds an amazing balance.Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-78655717023345908492014-08-21T13:23:48.609-04:002014-08-21T13:23:48.609-04:00Unfortunately blogger is deleting all my replies t...Unfortunately blogger is deleting all my replies to people's comments... *annoyed* This exercise is really good for building up a horse to be comfortable with contact, or at least that's what I've found. I've used it for horses afraid of the bit who get behind it or those who pull and yank on the bit. My favorite thing for that is riding in a western saddle and hooking the reins around the horn so when they try to yank... They pull against something without any give. I know it sounds cruel but they learn quick!Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-4900196534269983882014-08-21T10:44:07.673-04:002014-08-21T10:44:07.673-04:00Thinking back, I used to do that a lot when I rode...Thinking back, I used to do that a lot when I rode western (and was younger and more trusting). It would totally be good for Beefs and Gunner. Indy is still a too green and froggy to try it with yet. Glad you had a good ride!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560432669562291616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-45715832969309760062014-08-21T09:24:04.477-04:002014-08-21T09:24:04.477-04:00I did go on a "choose your own adventure"...I did go on a "choose your own adventure" trail ride of the property once whereI put Carlos at the gait and legged him to walk and we went on this very strange zig zag all around the property. Ultimately we ended on the far side where they dump all the branches and trees and stuff for the burn pile, with his front feet in a ditch and his back feet out of the ditch and he lowered his head, and closed his eyes and proceeded to nap that way. I was really surprised!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-69171305217855505162014-08-21T05:50:37.145-04:002014-08-21T05:50:37.145-04:00Fun. Admittedly I've done very little cruising...Fun. Admittedly I've done very little cruising. Rarely is the arena empty enough, and Holly still needs to work more on contact, she is more than happy to stretch out of contact ;)Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.com