tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post2751293648781749888..comments2023-08-27T06:04:21.991-05:00Comments on Eventing Saddlebred Style: MistakesEventingSaddlebredStylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post-55730528008998354862018-02-27T23:39:09.229-06:002018-02-27T23:39:09.229-06:00It's such a complicated dynamic--we have to be...It's such a complicated dynamic--we have to be able to live through the present in order to get to a point where we don't need the extra aids. I rode C in draw reins for several months last year. Yeah they were flapping in the wind 99.9% of the time, but I still felt like a shitty person every single time I put them on. Given my physical issues and resources at that time, it was the best option for everyone, but to me it was also a red flag that I needed to re-evaluate some life choices for Courage. Ultimately, the horse was not happy and settled in his work and it was time for him to find something he could do happily without that level of coercion. <br /><br />Yes, they're a tool and tools are for a reason, but I also don't feel like my weekend warrior status puts in a great position to be qualified to use things like that on a regular basis. <br /><br />Which is to say, I think you've done the best you can with a difficult situation and I salute you for keeping after Stinker and getting to a place where he's able to be a productive equine citizen.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post-25322178618812077232018-02-22T22:30:54.283-06:002018-02-22T22:30:54.283-06:00Future horse will definitely benefit from Stinker’...Future horse will definitely benefit from Stinker’s lessons.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post-61303769047839397562018-02-22T16:11:08.582-06:002018-02-22T16:11:08.582-06:00Don't dwell too much on mistakes, learn their ...Don't dwell too much on mistakes, learn their lessons and forgive yourself. The lessons learned will be a boon to you and others in future applications.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post-61899615462026297452018-02-22T10:47:05.974-06:002018-02-22T10:47:05.974-06:00It’s definitely been a journey but he has been wor...It’s definitely been a journey but he has been worth it because he always puts a smile on my face. Even if he is a turkey.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318842770364105067.post-38998319166341661672018-02-22T05:46:06.451-06:002018-02-22T05:46:06.451-06:00It's really amazing when you look back at all ...It's really amazing when you look back at all the obstacles you overcame and how different he is now than he was when you started. I'm not sure there are many people out there with that kind of dedication and level of caring, so kudos to you! TrainwreckInTealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557554448624901955noreply@blogger.com