tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post1254208192789166567..comments2024-01-05T06:13:39.755-05:00Comments on Dapple of My Eye: And now, for your weekend Snot Update:Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08558668876103778821noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-87983138703774545752010-10-05T12:18:50.965-04:002010-10-05T12:18:50.965-04:00I am glad that he's clear...and yet, so full o...I am glad that he's clear...and yet, so full of it in a diff location! Man, some firsts there...glad that TK is good with your passion.<br />KKallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-9736835793039409812010-09-30T04:29:13.250-04:002010-09-30T04:29:13.250-04:00Hey Rachel! I have been trying to catch up on Gran...Hey Rachel! I have been trying to catch up on Granite's progress and if you ever need to talk let me know! He looks great and I am glad to hear he is feeling better now!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02198560611386022072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-59228519331788425762010-09-22T16:34:31.702-04:002010-09-22T16:34:31.702-04:00I'm thrilled that Granite is back to his happy...I'm thrilled that Granite is back to his happy self!<br /><br />My mare isn't nearly as far along as I would like her to be, and she's 10! We have to account for each horse being an individual, though, and that they mature at different rates and might require more training than others. I'd rather have a happy, healthy horse that's a little behind than one who has had his brain fried from being pushed too fast. <br /><br />I think you guys have made great progress! :)in2paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721328264615241612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-18314639591793754792010-09-22T14:56:44.653-04:002010-09-22T14:56:44.653-04:00I am so pleased that Granite is feeling better and...I am so pleased that Granite is feeling better and that you were able to ride him!! Focusing on the positive aspects of your ride is healthy. Perfection takes time. Perhaps Granite is just pacing himself; he needs to ease into his stardom. :-)Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-4557985743812952552010-09-22T14:08:51.841-04:002010-09-22T14:08:51.841-04:00But you have to remember that these upper hunters ...But you have to remember that these upper hunters and dressage horses that you see in the big times already have had ridiculous amounts of money poured into them...the kind of money us recent college grads DONT have :)<br /><br />The progress you are making is such a good start! And it sounds like you have the right attitude. I like how you listed the things you are focusing on and not focusing on. Some of the things you are not focusing on are things that tend to piss Ella off too which creates a fabulous ride (hear the sarcasm). Especially putting them together- a collected canter- big deal for Ella :).Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984295912656964300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-1135010004115965202010-09-22T13:55:49.594-04:002010-09-22T13:55:49.594-04:00Sprinks: THANKS :) It was def a positive experienc...Sprinks: THANKS :) It was def a positive experience.<br /><br />Marissa: YES, I have the same experience. I rode for 15-20 on Monday and 20-30 yesterday. I try to keep the average around 20. I'm glad to know it was slow going for you and Tucker also. I see these dressage and upper hunters going so nicely as 3 and 4 year olds (competing in the big times) and at the rate we are going, he won't even be appearing at schooling shows until the end of his 4th summer :(Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558668876103778821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-1893173291230073042010-09-22T13:52:54.770-04:002010-09-22T13:52:54.770-04:00I think you're right on track. Doesn't so...I think you're right on track. Doesn't sound like you aren't far along enough at all. He's listening to your aids and for the most part, responding appropriately. By the way, how long do you usually ride him for? At that age, about 20 minutes of ring work was all Tucker could handle before his tiny little baby brain started melting down, or about 45 minutes if we were just walking on a trail ride. Just curious if you have the same experience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548551790797227801.post-5221641946335528692010-09-22T13:44:39.003-04:002010-09-22T13:44:39.003-04:00Sounds great!! These things take time, but you guy...Sounds great!! These things take time, but you guys sound like you're doing really well together.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381922004203479379noreply@blogger.com