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Post by Maes Seren on Apr 29, 2008 12:14:50 GMT
Tacking up she was a little cowbag as when i was about to do the girth up, she spun round dropping my new saddle right on the floor grrrr.
Anyway, got on her, little nap half way down to the school as there was two bags of nedzbedz by a door.
Got down to the arena and she was on her toes, but worked well, walk, trot and canter, little tantrum when i picked up the reins - cue rear, buck, canter, canter, halt, rear, buck, trot (finally)
But sucessfully managed the whole long side of the school, 60m, in walk doing shoulder in, then we did half the school in trot doing shoulder in! ;D
Yay! ;D
*ETA:: Reason why ive not been around much past couple of days is because ive either been in lectures or getting this damned assginment done, which i handed in earlier!!!!!*
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Post by ceej on Apr 29, 2008 13:18:58 GMT
well done! Both for the shoulders in and the assignment done!!! did you mark your new saddle?
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Post by Maes Seren on Apr 29, 2008 13:25:23 GMT
Fortunately not, my seat saver protected it ... got covered in hay and bedding though grrrr. Its already scratched to high heaven unfortunately thanks to my pony... will do an update on her leg actually later on if i get some pics of it later today. Its healing well. Now just looks like a gun shot wound ...
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Post by midori on May 2, 2008 18:01:35 GMT
Might be a thought to lunge her before riding, just to take the 'edge' off her. She mustn't forget her manners like that, or she won't be safe.
Cheers, Midori
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Post by Maes Seren on May 2, 2008 18:10:16 GMT
Might be a thought to lunge her before riding, just to take the 'edge' off her. She mustn't forget her manners like that, or she won't be safe. Cheers, Midori I can handle her? Ive been told 3 times in the space of 24hrs how much shes improved in the space of 2 months, let alone the 2 years ive owned her. She has manners, shes just still very green and shes only just getting used to picking up a contact seeing as the stupid person who had her before me never had her teeth done. And shes certainly not unsafe! Infact, it was only today that i had a conversation with fellow students about her and when i said did they think she was unsafe they said no! I can stick a complete wimp of a novice on her and she'll behave, and 99.99999% of the time she performs very well for me, not going to deny it. She also hadnt been ridden for 4 weeks as shes had time off to gain weight out in the field, on rich grass, then after being stabled for 48 hours, with two bucket feeds daily, can you blame her for being a little 'edgy'? In her bucket feed shes also on a fair amount of soya oil, which makes them have more energy too. Shes a good doer, but when shes refusing point blank to eat the hay shes going to drop weight!
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Post by midori on May 2, 2008 18:13:22 GMT
Ah, I see, Sorry, I got the wrong end of the stick. Apologies.
Cheers, Midori
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Post by Maes Seren on May 2, 2008 18:17:55 GMT
Most people on here are aware of her issues from the YH board etc, hence why i didnt go over them again.
Yes shes abit scatty, but nothing i cant handle. Shes a quick learner, my instructor said to me today during my lesson that ive acheived more in the 2 months shes been teaching me (3 lessons due to her having 5 weeks of that at home) than what shes achieved with her mare over 2 years...
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Post by racaille on May 2, 2008 19:18:13 GMT
Hey Mae, well done for all the progress 'the pain in the bum' is making with you. Bravo. But I think you were a little severe with Midori who took your post at face value and offered sensible advice (without knowing what went before, how could she?) Kiss and make up?
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Post by Maes Seren on May 2, 2008 19:26:32 GMT
Sorry, im just a little tense about things regarding her atm, esp with whats going off atm and her saying shes unsafe.
ETA:: The reason isnt open to the public until after june though im afraid, for legality.
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Post by Maes Seren on May 2, 2008 19:30:57 GMT
Also, having reread your post racaille, the first sentence seems a little sarcastic to me? I just wanted to tell someone as i felt so proud of her... sorry
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Post by shearer on May 2, 2008 19:43:50 GMT
You do a great job with her, i know what it's like lol. I always get defensive about Shearer and he IS unsafe, i've given up denying it! Keep at it
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Post by Blonde Donkey on May 2, 2008 19:52:08 GMT
Most people on here are aware of her issues from the YH board etc, hence why i didnt go over them again. Yes shes abit scatty, but nothing i cant handle. Shes a quick learner, my instructor said to me today during my lesson that ive acheived more in the 2 months shes been teaching me (3 lessons due to her having 5 weeks of that at home) than what shes achieved with her mare over 2 years... typical connemara, complete scatter brain but a lovely pony, i worked mine today and she was quiet as anything for 20 minutes then she went gaga. they are quick learners but savvy tends to learn the bad things quicker than the good things but then remembers she's not supposed to do that. Savvy is defo blonde for a reason
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Post by Maes Seren on May 2, 2008 19:59:09 GMT
Gem should be blonde, she did the exact same thing last night. Worked well for 20-30mins then got all spooky (in the new arena) but today she was amazing.
Btw, my instructor is a BHSI so its not like she cant ride (in regards to my comment about horses)
I ended up stressing out to one of my lecturers today, shes fab. I also managed to destress in the lecture previous as one, we had a guest lecturer and two, we got to do module reviews so i could tell the lecturer what i really thought of her (the one who usually takes that module). The whole things just stressing me out atm, what with exams and Gems thing.
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Post by flash7 on May 2, 2008 22:11:28 GMT
Well done maessern on your sucesses with Gem in the school.Sounds like you have a lot on your plate at the mo )))))))))HUG(((((((( Have a karma point you deserve one!
*hopes she gave you the positive karma point as she has never karma-ed another member before*
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Post by racaille on May 3, 2008 5:44:56 GMT
Also, having reread your post racaille, the first sentence seems a little sarcastic to me? I just wanted to tell someone as i felt so proud of her... sorry No no, Mae, it wasn't meant to be sarcastic at all! I'm sorry if it reads that way. I only meant to be lighthearted. Sincerely, I know it's been a tough job with her and I am full of admiration for the progress you've made with her. Have a karma for the sheer grit that keeps you going - despite the stress! ;D
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Post by midori on May 3, 2008 12:20:32 GMT
I'm not upset in the least, I shouldn't really have jumped in on a message I didn't have knowledge of. I wasn't on the other forum, so I didn't know the history. I deserved the comment.
Cheers, midori
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Post by brigadier on May 3, 2008 16:31:46 GMT
Mae- you are under a lot of pressure with all your exams and bound to be a little stressed- Id have surely decapitated someone by now. Keep at it, dont blow a fuse and think of all the good things to come your way when all your assignments are posted and your lovely horses are firing on all cylinders.
Midori- whats your background? Your advice is really succinct but accurate given the information on face value. Have a karma for being so forgiving! Brig
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Post by Maes Seren on May 3, 2008 19:46:52 GMT
Eugh, not been around all day, my ponys been out her box for 10 mins today unfortunately as its a 7-7 job at badders, so midori, might take your first post as advice for tomorrow!
Thank you to both who gave me karmas, ((((hugs))))
Midori, i really am sorry for jumping down your throat like i did, theres just things, inc exams, thats stressing me out and getting me down atm. (So much so i didnt mind doing badders today, giggling at stupid members of the public...)
And Racaille, sorry about the sarcasm thing, i was in one of them moods where i was bound to take anything the wrong way :$ ... im just tired tonight!
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Post by midori on May 3, 2008 23:22:38 GMT
Hi Brigadier, My background is I've ridden since 1956, worked in stables, helped school and back young and nervous horses, and am heavily into Horse Psychology. Have taken various courses with BHS and ABRS teachers, very interested in Monty Roberts' methods. No actual qualifications, (my father wouldn't let me become a professional Instructor), but bags of experience, especially in Sidesaddle. Have been out of the loop for some years, however, as I am now semi-disabled. Thanks for the karma point! Mae, Don't worry, I'm not in the slightest bit offended, I understand exam and other stress, my son is in the midst of his College exams too! ( and Secretly, I call my daughter a cowbag, too! ) Cheers, Midori
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Post by brigadier on May 4, 2008 17:38:20 GMT
HI Midori you cant beat experience like that! Qualifications arent always what they seem- just proves you can pass exams. Its walking the walk that really matters!
What do you think of the para dressage boom- I personally think its fantastic and if I had money I would buy some international horses and sponser riders- alas I do not but Ill keep buying the tickets!!! Brig
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Post by midori on May 4, 2008 21:47:17 GMT
I must admit that I have seen horses go sour because their riders concentrated so much on dressage, and too little on fun. I like to see a horse which can do something of everything.
I never got far with dressage, and I have been well out of the Horse scene that until recently I couldn't even bear to watch it on TV.
I'm so far out that I'm not sure what you mean by Para Dressage-- actually It brings some rather strange pictures to mind! (horses on Parachutes- not quite Pegasus!)
But This is hijacking Maes' thread.
Cheers, Midori
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Post by Maes Seren on May 4, 2008 21:54:23 GMT
Para dressage as in parallel dressage - not paralysed as people thought in my group lol! Para dressage in like what Lee Pearsons for one competes in, those without limbs, or unable to use the ones theyve got, inc hearing, sight, everything inc mental. All the way to those who cant even hold their own reins in their hands, so either have them attached to their feet or have them between their teeth. Its amazing to watch.
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Post by midori on May 5, 2008 12:00:39 GMT
Ah yes, Now I understand. I used to know of a young lady in the Ascot area who had no arms, due to Thalidomide, ans she was amazing, even grooming with her feet! She had the reins attached to her stirrups, and used to compete.
Don't remember her name, unfortunately, but I think it is amazing to watch challenged folk overcome their problems. At one time I was a leader with RDA and was interested in DDA as well.
Perhaps with my current limitations, I should look more closely at DDA. Though I can imagine a bit of a stir if I turned up at Tesco in a pony and trap!
Cheers, Midori
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