tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post8378539595277547565..comments2024-03-28T19:01:59.116-07:00Comments on One Bud Wiser: Honeymoon Overoutofasheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03117319496884845767noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-15468840689930655802021-09-02T11:32:16.083-07:002021-09-02T11:32:16.083-07:00Why so much so young?
The various horse industries...Why so much so young?<br />The various horse industries, like racing, are not likely to change the way they have operated for hundreds of years, racing 2 and 3 year olds hard, but that doesn't mean they have to be copied by sport disciplines.<br />I am a conservative about horse age.<br />A yearling is a baby, and ought to be running around in a field.<br />A 2 year old is a baby, and ought to be running around in a field.<br />A 3 year old is a baby, but now big enough to start getting more handling. No damn "futurities." No "young horse programs."<br /> If you can't stand not doing something, put tack on, maybe spend some summer time doing some long lining, maybe get on him enough times that he won't buck you off, and throw him back out in the field. <br /> If you do nothing with a 3 year old except the basic shots, feet, teeth, leading, the same thing as with yearlings and two year olds, I don't think you are putting yourself behind the game.<br />A 4 year old is a young adolescent. Like most adolescents, he needs a job, but not a hard, speed filled, spinning, wrenching, pounding job, so much as a slow, calm, body building job, lots of walking, the gradual acquisition of more musculature and body mass. You are still very much in a building mode.<br />Five is either the last baby year, or the first semi-mature year, depending upon the horse. Ride and train carefully, and try to avoid two things most of all. Injury and frantic stress. Never put a 5 year old into some "young horse" program with a performance based time limit, unless he is one of those early maturing types, and even then, be careful. And NEVER with a 4 year old.<br />Six, he is ready to start being a "normal" horse.<br />I realize I am in the minority with my time line. Many horses are used up and done for by 6, 7, or 8. Or even younger. They are fried mentally, and injured physically by greedy riders and trainers who had no issue grinding on them too young.<br />But if you can be patient, and give them time to grow up and get strong, you can still be riding those horses when they are late teenagers, into their early 20s, sometimes.<br />What is the rush? Seriously?<br /><br />By Denny Emerson https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154365409475947&id=109161715946ChicagoGrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158374211306308740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-44206854907303232102021-07-28T05:15:48.215-07:002021-07-28T05:15:48.215-07:00I agree with the other comments. You have found tr...I agree with the other comments. You have found trainers that work for both Cinder & yourself - ignore that cruel, toxic person and do not engage. <br />This is your blog, you sharing your experiences & your journey. Don't let a stranger change that. ERIKA.H. https://www.blogger.com/profile/09989487120949634108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-83698441236027538302021-07-26T20:14:14.025-07:002021-07-26T20:14:14.025-07:00Ugh, I'm sorry you had to deal with that child...Ugh, I'm sorry you had to deal with that childish comment! Agree with L, you should block that person and keep on with your progress. Cinder is a wonderful horse and you're doing great with her. <br />If it helps you feel any better, there are some days when 12 year old Eros will not go to the end of my ring either. Some days I push the issue and some days I choose my battles and let it be. And you know what? He's not ruined. And neither is Cinder. <br />Take your time and do what you are able to each day. Stacie Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421021003654717894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-74791544531111652372021-07-26T12:04:22.507-07:002021-07-26T12:04:22.507-07:00F that person. Seriously. F that person. You have ...F that person. Seriously. F that person. You have been nothing but factual and way kinder than I would have been if I brought my baby horse home to find out she knew nothing. And just because you don't like her, doesn't mean S won't work for that person. And that's such a BS argument. Oh I've had it way worse. I had to light myself on fire literally so you should allow someone to put tacks on your seat while you ride. My eyes are rolling so hard right now. <br /><br />Anxiety sucks and it lies. And if you go slower because of it? Horses don't care about "goals" or "potential". Just that you care about them and give them cookies. I'm definitely here supporting you from the great interwebs. You got this. Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742048852707463162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-80393712854072642872021-07-26T11:09:58.053-07:002021-07-26T11:09:58.053-07:00100/100 to the comment above 'How dare you be ...100/100 to the comment above 'How dare you be successful!' WTF is wrong with some people. You are doing amazing with Cinder, changing programs is always tough (as is dealing with the inevitable spooky end of the arena!) You two have come so far, you got this!melle ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252582830467018697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-72824425463375572672021-07-26T10:03:28.846-07:002021-07-26T10:03:28.846-07:00"You know, you talking about your positive ac..."You know, you talking about your positive accomplishments is really rude to people who do a shitty job, lie to clients, and spread rumors behind clients' backs! How dare you be successful!!!!!"Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-8742160958109021002021-07-26T09:33:31.331-07:002021-07-26T09:33:31.331-07:00That girl seriously needs a chewing out and blocki...That girl seriously needs a chewing out and blocking, seriously DO NOT ENGAGE with that person. You got this, Cinder is such a good girl, you have great trainers and people rooting for you!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-63138187156324269422021-07-26T08:46:11.015-07:002021-07-26T08:46:11.015-07:00horses are hard no matter what, but damn some hors...horses are hard no matter what, but damn some horse people are real *ssholes. sorry that person projected all their BS onto you, and glad you have such great trainers in your corner!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312223323789583711.post-43806879379097662962021-07-26T08:05:17.036-07:002021-07-26T08:05:17.036-07:00Wow, that student is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of line....Wow, that student is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of line. That's a very immature response to a situation that isn't any of her business anyway, although I get she probably feels like she's defending her trainer. I can see why it flustered you, but let it go, you're doing everything right. Glad you have J and A in your corner!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.com