tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post6434734332556153976..comments2023-11-30T04:11:25.341-05:00Comments on What was I thinking.....?: CourageWolfiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-43611308750187716802012-06-03T20:17:52.633-04:002012-06-03T20:17:52.633-04:00Thanks, Landers. :-)Thanks, Landers. :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-9918622676186179882012-05-31T11:59:05.833-04:002012-05-31T11:59:05.833-04:00You should give yourself more credit, that IS cour...You should give yourself more credit, that IS courage. I avoid horses with turns of speed because I am nervous despite my years in the saddle - or because of it? Who knows. I think you are finding your feet. Good for you Wolfie, stay strong my friend. xLandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613235363954103351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-25338512192724098432012-05-28T12:19:46.582-04:002012-05-28T12:19:46.582-04:00Thanks! Hope things settle down for you soon, Nin...Thanks! Hope things settle down for you soon, Nina!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-73567545583835370692012-05-28T12:19:08.408-04:002012-05-28T12:19:08.408-04:00We are getting there Detroit Dog! :-) Really.......We are getting there Detroit Dog! :-) Really.....who can't like Viggo!!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-17386997984516420252012-05-28T12:18:13.760-04:002012-05-28T12:18:13.760-04:00I agree with your trainer. Funny, I went out with...I agree with your trainer. Funny, I went out with a girlfriend for some alcoholic beverages on Friday and she said that she believes Gem came into my life at the right time and for a reason. I believe that, too.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-32523442101375349622012-05-28T12:16:13.189-04:002012-05-28T12:16:13.189-04:00My sister is a clever lady, for sure. :-) Ah, Vi...My sister is a clever lady, for sure. :-) Ah, Viggo....I have watched Hidalgo a ba-zillion times! xoWolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-46329761939612715362012-05-28T06:16:59.106-04:002012-05-28T06:16:59.106-04:00Good on you! Life throwing a lot at you, I can so ...Good on you! Life throwing a lot at you, I can so relate to that at the moment. If I could lock my front gate and nobody could come in I would be one very happy girl!<br />I am really happy that Gem fills your soul and helps replenish you. We definately need that at times!!!!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632143091614116055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-46460511291448584482012-05-26T14:50:44.744-04:002012-05-26T14:50:44.744-04:00It sounds like Gem is a real treasure and communic...It sounds like Gem is a real treasure and communicates with you very well. And Viggo...well, who cannot (ahem) like Viggo!detroit doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636798112379229385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-5946734531256444342012-05-26T10:13:14.784-04:002012-05-26T10:13:14.784-04:00Cowgirl up! ;)
My trainer always says you get the...Cowgirl up! ;)<br /><br />My trainer always says you get the horse that you need. The challenges they provide help us address our particular issues and grow, even though it's a struggle sometimes. You and Gem are doing so well together!Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-12310032309372540582012-05-25T14:26:32.374-04:002012-05-25T14:26:32.374-04:00Yee-haa cowgirl!!! Love this post, Wolfie & {H...Yee-haa cowgirl!!! Love this post, Wolfie & {HUGS} for the crappy time you've been having. That's a brilliant analogy about replenishing the well, your sister is a clever lady :D<br /><br />Your lessons sound great, and I'm so pleased that LA has pointed out how well you're doing, and to have a stranger (the dad who's been on cattle drives) say it as well -- you go, girl!<br /><br />Viggo (yum! you has good taste ;o)) in Hidalgo *sigh* -- I have watched that film soooo many times ...<br /><br />You look after yourself and have a great weekend xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-23147662217540986152012-05-25T10:47:00.070-04:002012-05-25T10:47:00.070-04:00Thanks, Marissa! I am glad that both my sister an...Thanks, Marissa! I am glad that both my sister and LA pointed it out to me. Hey, what about doing an Equestrian Heartthrob post on Viggo and Buck.... ;-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-20807440062521852172012-05-25T10:44:02.935-04:002012-05-25T10:44:02.935-04:00Nice to hear from you, Terry! My sister was absol...Nice to hear from you, Terry! My sister was absolutely right....and I am glad she pointed it out to me.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-71679564464972024442012-05-25T10:42:32.464-04:002012-05-25T10:42:32.464-04:00It was a breakthrough! I will be practicing, prac...It was a breakthrough! I will be practicing, practicing. Oh, yes....Buck. There's another one that looks hot on a horse. ;-) I think it's his (and Viggo's) quiet disposition that makes them even more attractive.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-10603740351654435482012-05-25T10:40:48.638-04:002012-05-25T10:40:48.638-04:00I am telling you, it was like an "OMG" m...I am telling you, it was like an "OMG" moment. Thank you!!! When I think about it, I have been using direct and indirect reins, but I was unaware of the mechanics and when it should be used effectively. Your posts are very informative and easy to follow. Gem was trying to tell me something was wrong, and I just didn't understand him. I appreciate that you have helped open that door of communication.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-77513195052848240592012-05-25T10:35:25.573-04:002012-05-25T10:35:25.573-04:00Ah, Viggo...... he gets my heart fluttering. He ...Ah, Viggo...... he gets my heart fluttering. He did that scene bareback....hot, hot, hot!! :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-27221153552972825102012-05-25T10:33:37.433-04:002012-05-25T10:33:37.433-04:00I can totally relate to what you are saying (I'...I can totally relate to what you are saying (I'll supply the cheese for your whine!) It's difficult and it will take some time to get used to it, but I really have to start pushing back more often. I am starting to realize that if you don't take care of yourself first, you eventually won't be in any shape to help anyone else. Like you, I only get to spend time with Gem a couple of times a week.....but I sure make those visits count. :-) <br /><br />Thanks again for your help. Hope you get some good face time with your horses this weekend!!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-85115336191888415732012-05-25T10:22:22.752-04:002012-05-25T10:22:22.752-04:00So true!So true!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-26383974561914824772012-05-25T07:48:57.142-04:002012-05-25T07:48:57.142-04:00Such a great post Wolfie! I loved it. Horses def...Such a great post Wolfie! I loved it. Horses definitely help us replenish the well and teach us to be brave and believe in ourselves!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-68307994245831546742012-05-24T21:45:51.201-04:002012-05-24T21:45:51.201-04:00"She reminded me how lucky I am to have Gem a..."She reminded me how lucky I am to have Gem and if I didn't, the top of my head would have blown off long ago." I absolutely love that! It's so true for me too.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-71174931829015477832012-05-24T21:08:01.975-04:002012-05-24T21:08:01.975-04:00It sounds like you have had a breakthrough of sort...It sounds like you have had a breakthrough of sorts with cantering in circles. That must feel really good! I noticed how upright Buck was when he rode. He has such presence on his horse.<br />I do like your sister's analogy.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-61513376898432895592012-05-24T19:25:49.766-04:002012-05-24T19:25:49.766-04:00so glad it's working out for you! the indirec...so glad it's working out for you! the indirect rein of opposition behind the wither is one of the most useful and important reins in riding - once you master that one you'll see your riding improve dramatically :-) it sounds like you're on your way - good luck with it!jmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295140724737185132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-7773995780530547182012-05-24T19:10:50.463-04:002012-05-24T19:10:50.463-04:00I completely understand about horses replenishing ...I completely understand about horses replenishing you and having to learn to take time for yourself. I still work on that. And also, Viggo in Hidalgo is hot, hot, hot. Nothing like a hot guy on a pony, who can actually ride to get a girl revved up.Mona Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12077277801514781079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-54989022497778181732012-05-24T16:58:48.770-04:002012-05-24T16:58:48.770-04:00I sympathize with you about having so much to do f...I sympathize with you about having so much to do for everyone else. I'm sort of in the same boat. There are so many people that need me and I can't say no or I do feel guilty. There never seems to be enough time to do anything for myself (I guess I'll have some cheese with that whine). The bucket from the well is starting to come up with less and less water lately. My only regret is I don't get to spend enough time with my horses and only get to ride once or twice on the weekend. But it's better than nothing.<br /><br />So glad to hear you and Gem are having some good rides. Our horses really do make us feel better. What a great compliment from everyone about how courageous you are and what a wonderful rider. That's got to keep a smile on your face. The barrel exercises sound like a lot of fun. <br /><br />p.s. thanks for the mention that was very nice of you, have a great weekend.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-64162772566739968532012-05-24T15:19:29.224-04:002012-05-24T15:19:29.224-04:00Nothing like sometime with a horse to clear your h...Nothing like sometime with a horse to clear your head and blow away life's stressesJanLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010473291932572898noreply@blogger.com