tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post1924684075048186941..comments2023-05-11T07:06:21.467-07:00Comments on Super Ponies: Sometimes the Peanut Gallery Knows BestAdventures of the Super Ponieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-34493896519308090392013-11-13T18:59:57.590-08:002013-11-13T18:59:57.590-08:00Thank you for the compliment! You're sweet. ...Thank you for the compliment! You're sweet. :D I have started three year olds under saddle (western) before as a teenager for other people so that part is easy. It's the dressage part that isn't so easy. I didn't start riding dressage until I was in my early twenties and I only took a year of formal lessons and it has been over six years since I took those lessons (or rode at all consistently) so I'm terrified of totally screwing him up lol. If I just wanted him to be a trail horse and didn't care how he used his body (like when I was a kid and didn't know better) it would be so easy, but I do want him to use himself correctly and to know basic dressage. I'm hoping once we recover from the financial strain of building this house that I will get to take lessons again. Keeping my fingers crossed!<br /><br />P.S. I think you're doing a great job with Dickie! I can't wait until your first show. It's so exciting!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-81354216247896329802013-11-13T18:27:13.467-08:002013-11-13T18:27:13.467-08:00You have come further than I ever would have in th...You have come further than I ever would have in the same sitatuation. Chrome is doing great. You are installing all the buttons he will need. And you have had a crazy year!!! Your new place is better for you to ride but give yourself a chance to settle in. Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-57609630661926152292013-11-13T18:25:31.446-08:002013-11-13T18:25:31.446-08:00You are in a similar siutation. You have tons of h...You are in a similar siutation. You have tons of horse expireince but it is your first very own baby to start. Sometimes I feel like making mistakes is part of the process. Within reason I need to screw up and find out the hard way. That is part of the fun for me. I am not going to get us in an unsafe situation but it might take me a bit longer than a trainer. It sure feels good to do it yourself!!!Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-30554792825092806262013-11-13T11:55:37.339-08:002013-11-13T11:55:37.339-08:00LOL! Dickster is a trickster? Really? I never w...LOL! Dickster is a trickster? Really? I never would have guessed haha! I'm just playing. I love that. His new nickname. :D I'm glad his heart is fine and that you are feeling reassured. I'm also happy he is doing well with boot camp. I really need to get it in gear with Chrome too, but with no money for lessons, no arena and no one to ride with I'm having a hard time convincing myself I can do anything worthwhile with him. Anyway sorry to complain. I can't wait to see pictures and/or video of you and Dickie after boot camp! :)Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4500950316208997439.post-57901805541743021472013-11-13T10:18:08.537-08:002013-11-13T10:18:08.537-08:00Yah for progress! Although I can sympathize regard...Yah for progress! Although I can sympathize regarding bystanders and trying to do what's best for you and your horse. Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.com