tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post3838485784317439372..comments2023-11-03T06:05:46.836-07:00Comments on The Reeling: An Unexpected Mareventure: "Warmblood Mare, Comes Complete With Issues."Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-89094146170432558052014-05-19T09:23:35.163-07:002014-05-19T09:23:35.163-07:00I do not tolerate being run over either!!! I try n...I do not tolerate being run over either!!! I try not to get rough with horses, but that's one situation where I will come unglued on them!! It sounds like a few hard lessons in leadership is what she needs because she's spent her whole life calling the shots. Or that's how it comes across reading this. I'm glad you spent the last year bonding, getting to know each other and trying new things, but it does sound like it's time to knock her down a peg or ten! Good job!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-59701498123995065832014-05-14T18:29:17.420-07:002014-05-14T18:29:17.420-07:00Your O reminds me so much of my own redheaded mare...Your O reminds me so much of my own redheaded mare that I leased for the last four years. Every description you write of her is just like my mare, except that mine was a touch hotter and tended to bolt easily. I wish you the best of luck with her! I ended up letting my lease go earlier this year when I realized it just wasn't fun any longer - even on the good days I still spent too much time waiting for the other shoe to drop. You've got much bigger balls than I do! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814256268994633384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-57520439134074438312014-05-14T18:23:09.827-07:002014-05-14T18:23:09.827-07:00I had to laugh at the first line- the sale ad. Re...I had to laugh at the first line- the sale ad. Reminded me of an ad I considered writing for my paint. "For sale, gorgeous Paint gelding, occasionally acts like the broke horse that he is."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617546413512282387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-6965620413844113272014-05-14T12:38:32.498-07:002014-05-14T12:38:32.498-07:00I feel like this is a good epiphany all around!I feel like this is a good epiphany all around!SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-11856739356291695082014-05-14T09:03:57.594-07:002014-05-14T09:03:57.594-07:00For the longe day, I agree that sometimes you just...For the longe day, I agree that sometimes you just gotta let them run. Hemie has those days every so often...especially after time off.<br /><br />While its certainly good that you're re-focusing on issues that have been lingering, I don't think that it was bad training to do other things (barrels, etc) because that built her confidence, deepened your relationship, gave her more adjustability, helped her and you enjoy life more, etc etc. But it sounds like you are drawing your line in the sand and she's figuring out that line!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925650148327532110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-26990675294931458422014-05-14T08:42:36.706-07:002014-05-14T08:42:36.706-07:00What a battle, way to stick with it and come out v...What a battle, way to stick with it and come out victorious! I hope O remembers who is in charge now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-9561876293676202182014-05-14T07:58:23.885-07:002014-05-14T07:58:23.885-07:00Why is it that we always end up with a horse that ...Why is it that we always end up with a horse that makes our own issues so perfectly transparent? I guess it says something about how tough you are when the horse is O, lol.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-13393220787398043212014-05-14T07:52:17.301-07:002014-05-14T07:52:17.301-07:00Wow. I think I would have started crying at the ca...Wow. I think I would have started crying at the cactus in my butt. <br />Way to stay rock solid and work through her illusions. I love that you sat back and thought about how the things you are doing with her are because she's comfortable with them/finds them to her liking - and that your riding isn't determined by what she prefers, what she wants - redheads are SO bossy and always think they know best. You are an inspiration lady!SarahWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182449850066338574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-11530136081046878032014-05-14T06:56:54.718-07:002014-05-14T06:56:54.718-07:00Sounds like a breakthrough, hopefully it sticks! ...Sounds like a breakthrough, hopefully it sticks! It is nice that she doesn't rear, buck, etc. at least!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-92085151367106280992014-05-14T04:48:33.095-07:002014-05-14T04:48:33.095-07:00What a pill. I would have erupted, too, if she'...What a pill. I would have erupted, too, if she'd plowed me over like that! My blood boiled a little just reading it! I guess this head mare just needs a bigger head mare figure in her life that she can respect and follow. It doesn't sound easy at all, but you've got the know-how to to win the mental battle of wills and respect with this lady horse! I bow down to your epiphany on her issues and your resolute to resolve them the best way you can.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-19666558630058159472014-05-14T04:31:21.606-07:002014-05-14T04:31:21.606-07:00Oh my god. What a showdown! You are totally right,...Oh my god. What a showdown! You are totally right, redheads are hardheaded dickfaces sometimes. Mine sure is. Ignoring my leg cues after about 20 minutes of warm up is pretty normal. So is freaking out if I don't ride EXACTLY PERFECT. It's so frustrating. He's actually a very lazy horse at heart, too. Wtf redhead?Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728532494108633757.post-26948719108282946222014-05-13T23:19:50.729-07:002014-05-13T23:19:50.729-07:00Kick ass and take names! In the battle of A vs O, ...Kick ass and take names! In the battle of A vs O, A wins! :DLindsay Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640109417621882634noreply@blogger.com