tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post7827434439220796554..comments2023-05-24T07:46:25.592-07:00Comments on Green n Green = Black n Blue: Wild PonyBrooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) http://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-41248552225196840842010-05-10T19:03:32.496-07:002010-05-10T19:03:32.496-07:00You will be fine. You both will. I am in a very si...You will be fine. You both will. I am in a very similar situation with Cheyenne... first time horse owner, & guaranteed more "green" in the horse world than you my friend! Cheyenne was nearly completely unhandled when I adopted her, could barely be touched, couldn't be haltered. It seems I'm constantly asking myself "WHAT did I get into!?" But something always happens that helps me to see that light at the end of the tunnel. It's a rewarding relationship because there's always something new to accomplish, I'm always seeing some sort of progress. Think how boring it'd be to have a deadhead horse who always did exactly what you asked! =P I've always loved a challenge. But Cheyenne is part of the family now, as Denali is for you. I know MANY horse people view it differently, but to me they're no different than children. You wouldn't sell your kid & get a new one when they're not working out the way you planned. :) You love her... you can get through this. You WILL.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725804934293810949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-9487518394035186512010-05-10T12:28:56.773-07:002010-05-10T12:28:56.773-07:00No I agree Jay, I don't want to sell her. I am...No I agree Jay, I don't want to sell her. I am just getting really frustarted with horseownership at the moment. <br /><br />September she hurt her left hind, no riding, October diagnosed with EPM, no riding, November trainer got hurt, I didn't ride because she hadn't been ridden in 2 months and I didn't want to be the first one back in the saddle of a green horse. December I got hurt, January she got a lessor, February I got hurt, March I didn't do much at all with her due to fear. Had lessons in April, less afraid and more confident, and now, May, she got hurt. It's been a year of cycles, over and over again! It's frustrating and annoying, but it's the world of owning a horse. <br /><br />The thing is she's not a "hot" horse and she's pretty quiet on the ground. Like all TB's she requires lots of consistency, but even without it she does a good job. <br /><br />I don't think I can sell her (emotionally or in reality.) Who wants a broken down horse!? I do!<br /><br />Kristen, I read your blog and think about you all the time I think we are one in the same!Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-13634457325967561262010-05-10T11:27:28.834-07:002010-05-10T11:27:28.834-07:00I’m going to be unpopular here… I’m just being hon...I’m going to be unpopular here… I’m just being honest.<br /><br />If you do sell D; what chances of a good life do you think she has? <br /><br />She’s injured, she doesn’t have much training and she has epm. Best-case scenario is she gets picked up as a brood mare. Being injured and her need of training; she’s not going to fetch more than $1500. People looking for a low priced horse in this economy are most likely going to be beginners, and probably not the best choice in the long run.<br /><br />You read fugly and have been to the auctions, you more than anyone should know the fate of most TB’s these days.<br /><br />If you’re really at this stage and ready to give up on her you should really consider calling SAFE or any of these other TB rescues in the area. They probably would have advice on get her to a place where she can be retrained and re-homed.<br /><br />If you’re not ready to give up on her yet, you might consider calling a TB rescue and talk to them about trainers. You might even reach out too fugly and see whom she recommends in the area.<br /><br />No offence; I know your friends with your trainer and all… but how long has it been and your still having issues and not progressing? Maybe it’s time to switch trainers and try someone new? And again please don’t take offence at this because I know you and your trainer are friends… but she’s not that good of a rider. I over heard some of what she was telling you at the show, and it’s wasn’t good (or even accurate) advice. <br /><br />I’m sorry; I don’t mean to be so cynical or a downer. I’m just pointing out what you maybe missing. Trust me I have been there; crazy horses, bad trainers, LODS of money flushed down the toilet. And I too am stuck with horses that will never be able to be placed in a normal home. And I too have my dilemmas with riding with instructors who are too much like friends and not being able to move on in fear of hurting there feelings… been there done that.Jay Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159278482063488370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-5879834423904232112010-05-10T10:24:16.544-07:002010-05-10T10:24:16.544-07:00If you are not ready to make that decision, then j...If you are not ready to make that decision, then just DON'T. Wait until you are sure or you will have regrets.Drillriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237598511944008927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-82803129061322575442010-05-10T10:08:24.415-07:002010-05-10T10:08:24.415-07:00Oh, I hate those thoughts. I have had them too..th...Oh, I hate those thoughts. I have had them too..they enter on days when the ponies are crazy. When they are good, I don't have those thoughts. I think it's totally normal. If you like the challenge of learning, then Denali is it. She will teach you a lot. A lot about riding, handling, care, etc. If you like the idea of being able to go to the barn and hop on a steady easy going pony, she probably isn't going to be that, either, ever, or for a long time. That is something I'm faced with too. It's not easy...Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-61839314790820454462010-05-10T03:49:55.494-07:002010-05-10T03:49:55.494-07:00There are no wrong answers to these questions. Ta...There are no wrong answers to these questions. Take your time and listen to your gut. You'll know what's right for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-40228999610245507692010-05-09T21:30:50.052-07:002010-05-09T21:30:50.052-07:00Trust me I feel your pain and understand your dile...Trust me I feel your pain and understand your dilemma. I have Kinsey and Abby. I am lucky enough that I have not bonded with Kinsey that strongly yet. I have her with a trainer right now to be evaluated to see if she will ever be what I need. Abby is another matter. I have bonded with her and I adore her, but I don't think I will ever be able to ride her again. I have hope that maybe I can drive her, but that leaves me without a horse to ride. Still part of me says I should sell her too.<br /><br />I read a post recently on a bb. It was advice on choosing a horse and one person said to get a horse that you can ride now. That is just so right on. There is so much heart ache other wise.<br /><br />I actually do like Kinsey. She is a sweetheart of a horse, but I have to find her a good home if I can not ride her. What really helped me come to that conclusion was taking lessons on a horse that I do feel comfortable with. I love to ride that horse. I am not fearful. Although my greatest wish is that my trainer will say, "you can get on Kinsey, she is a perfect for you." I am prepared for him to say, "nope, she just is not going to be a good match for you." <br /><br />Only time will tell huh?<br />http://www.fearlingriding.blogspot.comBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527462761708705266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52371353161094311.post-30870246626467387152010-05-09T21:23:31.318-07:002010-05-09T21:23:31.318-07:00Heart vs. Head. vs. Horse...you'll figure out ...Heart vs. Head. vs. Horse...you'll figure out what is right for you two, just give it some more time :)Nicku Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006911603623063201noreply@blogger.com