tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post9117234836186711179..comments2023-11-30T04:11:25.341-05:00Comments on What was I thinking.....?: SAD, don't you know it......Wolfiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-59069624724801545522010-11-19T14:17:45.620-05:002010-11-19T14:17:45.620-05:00Hey..who doesn't HATE winter and the cold, gre...Hey..who doesn't HATE winter and the cold, grey day?! I would beg if you love it..that is a condition of sorts, lol! ;)<br />Getting outside and in the sun (when it's able to get thru clouds) with your horse is THE BEST way to get thru winter. :)<br />Also-does your sister have a recipe guide to follow for cooking for her dogs? I'd be so interested in it!! Thanks :) <br />Email-kristenshellenbarger@gmail.comKristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-42030141602759691172010-11-18T01:08:01.224-05:002010-11-18T01:08:01.224-05:00I admire you for getting out there and riding in t...I admire you for getting out there and riding in the winter and conquering SAD, not easy in my book! I love the winter weather, the challenges it brings, the warm cozy feeling I associate with it. But as I've gotten older I find I'm a fair-weather rider. When it gets below 35 or above 85 degrees I really don't like to be up on my horse. I still try to ride at least 3 times a week no matter what, to keep my confidence level high, but don't ride as long as I do when the temps are more comfortable. During my "off my horse" days I like to give my horse a good grooming, do some ground work and pretty much fuss over him. We both end the day fulfilled.50+ Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205713626334967847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-21376509368323940052010-11-17T09:13:54.221-05:002010-11-17T09:13:54.221-05:00I think you're right - the best prescription f...I think you're right - the best prescription for the blues, caused by SAD or for any other reason - is to go hang out with your horse. And on those black mornings where it feels like I just can't go on, I do because I know that Silk and Siete need their hay and will welcome me with those sweet little murmurs and nickers. I think that just being with Gem, without any agenda, sharing territory together is so good for your soul. You're lucky to have him.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-89904460248442470592010-11-15T16:32:03.874-05:002010-11-15T16:32:03.874-05:00Thanks everyone! I appreciate your support and ki...Thanks everyone! I appreciate your support and kind words. I am feeling much better after this weekend - the sun was out and I rode twice. :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-68206752083624637582010-11-13T22:56:55.254-05:002010-11-13T22:56:55.254-05:00I've always thought I have SAD, because I coul...I've always thought I have SAD, because I could never live somewhere where it was cloudy too often. I get absolutely exhausted without sunshine charging my batteries.<br /><br />You're right, horses just lift those gray day blues. Ride on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-10154801746488933372010-11-12T18:17:08.537-05:002010-11-12T18:17:08.537-05:00Having had to get out to go and see Sam and muck o...Having had to get out to go and see Sam and muck out, deal with him in all weathers,for the last month I have been surprised how despite dreading it before I get there, how much I have enjoyed being outside at this time of year, even when it is tipping with rain and freezing cold. I am sure it has helped my mood cos even without full blown SAD I think we all struggle a bit with being stuck in doors in the gloomy winter months and I think our bodies are just not designed to spend all day in buildings and we need the fresh air etc.JanLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03010473291932572898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-4423364718246158972010-11-12T15:43:41.318-05:002010-11-12T15:43:41.318-05:00I don't think what I have is severe enough to ...I don't think what I have is severe enough to be called SAD, but horses changed my winters. I hated them! Now they breeze by as I ride and play with our horses :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-36866819837758508552010-11-12T14:35:20.261-05:002010-11-12T14:35:20.261-05:00{HUGS} So sorry to hear you suffer from SAD. And s...{HUGS} So sorry to hear you suffer from SAD. And so glad to hear you've found the perfect remedy! My pet hate about winter, or more to the point when it even hints at getting cold is Reynaud's -- my fingers go white and numb & I can't even fasten my helmet. But it'll take more than that to keep me away from horses. They're just fantastic, aren't they?<br />Take care xxxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-14541769887467382602010-11-12T14:24:37.314-05:002010-11-12T14:24:37.314-05:00"There is something about the outside of a ho..."There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a (hu)man," truer words were never said.<br /><br />I feel your pain, I am chronically/clinically depressed anyway so winter hits me like a ton of bricks. Seeing my horses is the highlight of my day, every day, it's amazing how much better I feel after seeing them.<br /><br />Keep up the light therapy, get out to see your Gem as much as you can, and remember you aren't alone.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-32427264994668385922010-11-12T14:21:37.998-05:002010-11-12T14:21:37.998-05:00I'm just the opposite in some ways -- I mean I...I'm just the opposite in some ways -- I mean I love the grey days of winter but it's the hibernation I'm drawn to that can take a toll on me. How lucky we are to be able to count on this creature that is the horse to pull us out of ourselves. I hope you feel better soon, Wolfie!Muddy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937615888562277779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-49032177084709731932010-11-12T13:59:30.448-05:002010-11-12T13:59:30.448-05:00Horses and dogs are ridiculously good for my (mild...Horses and dogs are ridiculously good for my (mild, I admit) SAD. I HAVE to get up and walk the dogs in the early morning-after work, same thing-laying on the couch is so not relaxing when all those eyes are pleading with you to go outside:)<br /><br />Same with Miles-I hate skipping even one day at the barn (although it's occassionally necessary), let alone 2 in a row. Animals are the best:)<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! I always look forward to the Winter Solstice in December-just knowing the days get longer after that is good for the psyche:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766983761847636077.post-68379034081863973872010-11-12T13:33:12.018-05:002010-11-12T13:33:12.018-05:00I'm sorry to hear that you have SAD it must be...I'm sorry to hear that you have SAD it must be awful to deal with. But it's good that you've found a few ways to counteract the symptoms. The blue light (even with interesting make up applications) sounds good. Gem is the near perfect antidote I'm sure. It's amazing how the horses in our lives help us get through our darkest hours isn't it?Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com