tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post4164313369866129947..comments2023-05-18T04:06:32.186-04:00Comments on Calm, Forward, Straight: In the Arena # 82 - Control issues From the Farmette # 2 - 24 hour news cycleCalm, Forward, Straighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-59132982498310390862011-07-06T14:08:39.946-04:002011-07-06T14:08:39.946-04:00Just came across you blog, and wow! Seems we had t...Just came across you blog, and wow! Seems we had the same idea in mind, to buy a farmette and someday build a house! Like you, we bought a trailer to use on site, however unfortunately it gets WAY too cold here to live in over the winter. So we still own the city house and drive out.<br /><br />But someday, like you, we hope to live there on the land, and grow some produce and ride our horses. Keep up the adventure!Sand.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04371583910189754998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-1208254944033230872011-07-05T00:16:35.890-04:002011-07-05T00:16:35.890-04:00I like the cookie vs. gunshot incentive. I've ...I like the cookie vs. gunshot incentive. I've used it for other things and have found it to be very effective. :) <br /><br />And I am with you on all of those personality "gifts" that do not contribute to calm rides. On the other hand, Bar has been one of the best therapists I've ever had precisely because he doesn't care how screwed up the health care industry is. "Just get on and ride," he says. "It will all be the same tomorrow."Jessica Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205857670509918766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-1046920159492452222011-06-29T13:36:36.409-04:002011-06-29T13:36:36.409-04:00Awww..Gabe does the same thing with the hose and w...Awww..Gabe does the same thing with the hose and wanting to drink from it. I'm just not quite talented enough to hold camera, hose and get pics all at the same time.<br /><br />I've made it a point to make sure my horses are all completely gun-proof. As redneck as this makes me sound, I regularly stand on the deck and fire a few rounds from the .12, .17 and .22 (they all sound different). At first the horses didn't know what to think but didn't freak out TOO much. A little bolting and snorting was about it. Now, they don't even flinch, even when I fire the biggest, loudest shotgun. <br /><br />Good luck on getting onto your property sooner rather than later! How exciting.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-71731649526541086752011-06-28T20:30:56.664-04:002011-06-28T20:30:56.664-04:00What a dynamic post! so many interesting things go...What a dynamic post! so many interesting things going on. I am always so glad to hear I am not the only one who can be emotional and at times unfocused on horseback. Whew.. Good to have some company there. And yegads, a water moccasin! And gunshots! Your post could daily be an episode in a John Wayne series!! I'm awfully curious about this trailer ! maybe you will post a picture!baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-200754574035353162011-06-28T00:02:20.879-04:002011-06-28T00:02:20.879-04:00Good job turning the shooting range into a trainin...Good job turning the shooting range into a training situation! :D<br /><br />The travel trailer sounds like it might be awesome. Downsizing your stuff sounds like a horrible chore with an awesome end result!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-69441423838987453992011-06-27T12:39:26.334-04:002011-06-27T12:39:26.334-04:00I really, really hope the trailer works out for yo...I really, really hope the trailer works out for you! That would be awesome.<br /><br />Regarding the beginning of your post: been there, done that at least 8,000 times. It's part of being human I think. I'm impressed that you were able to pull it together and salvage a nice ride out of the wreckage.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-77722972022447530162011-06-27T12:13:08.231-04:002011-06-27T12:13:08.231-04:00Great post. I had a ride like your initial one rec...Great post. I had a ride like your initial one recently and also had to re-group, do something simple and call it a day earlier than planned before the frustration undid both Rogo and I.<br />I love the idea of you being able to live on your land in a trailer. I once lived for 11 years in a tiny one bedroom log cabin with my dog and cats. My friends tease me about loving small spaces. Currently we're getting a travel trailer ready to put on our new land, as a palce to stay while we work on it. <br />Sorry about your dry weather. too bad I can't send you some of our rain. It's so wet here (Nova Scotia) that some farmers can't plant.<br />Can't wait to hear more news.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-35905012136608474572011-06-27T09:59:05.730-04:002011-06-27T09:59:05.730-04:00Love your stopping to reset and reframe things. I ...Love your stopping to reset and reframe things. I tend to get crazy on the ground as opposed to in the saddle, so usually I just make the call that it's a no riding day when I get wiggy. That you could do all that while hot and sweating is very impressive!<br /><br />I'm dying to know the news. How much more can there BE? So exciting - and I'm eager to hear what you decide and what else is going on!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-70131314261037795832011-06-27T09:09:18.251-04:002011-06-27T09:09:18.251-04:00I could (and should) read the first part of your p...I could (and should) read the first part of your post again and again. You caught so clearly that moment of recognizing where your own frustration was taking you and your horse and hitting the reset button. The great thing about doing that is how much is helps you, even when the focus may be directed more to helping the horse. Thanks for writing it.<br /><br />And I'm a CFS junkie, so I've got to hear the breaking news as it happens.Muddy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937615888562277779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-62069930733046145362011-06-27T08:17:27.491-04:002011-06-27T08:17:27.491-04:00I laughed my butt off at your first paragraph - no...I laughed my butt off at your first paragraph - not like I can relate to THAT or anything! ;) The news about your potential move is very, very exciting! Pretty awesome, in fact! Keep us posted, for sure.Michellehttp://www.fromthehorsesback.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-33592469186816276242011-06-26T21:50:56.828-04:002011-06-26T21:50:56.828-04:00Grr cliffhanger. Evil!
How exciting about the tr...Grr cliffhanger. Evil!<br /><br />How exciting about the trailer though. That would be fantastic for you to be at home and not paying rent. :D Good luck with the inspection and storage problems.<br /><br />Way to go using the gunshots as a short training session. :) It sounds like he did fantastic once he was calm again.Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-55921709815521214862011-06-26T20:21:35.408-04:002011-06-26T20:21:35.408-04:00Good luck with the decisions.Good luck with the decisions.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-11970662187807228102011-06-26T20:06:54.761-04:002011-06-26T20:06:54.761-04:00Wow! You have lots of stuff going on!! Very exci...Wow! You have lots of stuff going on!! Very exciting! Things are falling into place. :-) Loved those hose pictures!Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-29377324111816972402011-06-26T19:59:36.875-04:002011-06-26T19:59:36.875-04:00I'm with Vall up there. The closer to the hors...I'm with Vall up there. The closer to the horse the better. It soulnd like you could possibly save a lot of cash too!<br />I am sorry that you were so stressed out, but happy that you were able to pull it together and end on a positive note. We all have days like that. Looking forward to hearing about the new "news".Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-63531073125810995942011-06-26T18:09:39.379-04:002011-06-26T18:09:39.379-04:00Great post! I have been there - driven to tears w...Great post! I have been there - driven to tears when I was forcing the issue and shouldn't have been near a horse. So glad you got it together and had a good ride and hosing for Val. That neighbor story is funny - now - not so funny while you are waiting until the shots end. Great thinking with treats for training.<br /><br />Hooray for you getting to live on your land. Good luck - can't wait to hear more! Stay cool.juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-87239777084588359582011-06-26T17:07:38.355-04:002011-06-26T17:07:38.355-04:00Wow! That was one jam-packed post! I think livin...Wow! That was one jam-packed post! I think living on your land, even if it has to be in a small space for now, sounds fabulous. "More riding" is all the selling points that I need. Go for it!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-56037865957751714402011-06-26T16:22:23.574-04:002011-06-26T16:22:23.574-04:00Being with and riding our horses can usually put t...Being with and riding our horses can usually put things into perspective. I like that you got off and dealt with your emotions and then returned to the saddle and had a good ride. <br /><br />Seems like you've got a lot going on and I'm curious about even more news coming. Hope it all works out for you with the trailer. It seems like a good idea but only you'll know what's right for you and the dogs.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com