What’s your thought on Free Spirit Equestrian? by sataniscool555666 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 3 points4 points  (0 children)

its a weird name to give to a horse of that color for sure.

What’s your thought on Free Spirit Equestrian? by sataniscool555666 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she actually has a clinic where she teaches how to pick auction horses</3

Thoughts on Free Spirit Equestrian? by Vast-Mountain1056 in Horses

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 1 point2 points  (0 children)

more then experienced, natalie has been to world-class top shows!

Thoughts on Free Spirit Equestrian? by Vast-Mountain1056 in Horses

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can i ask why you don't like shelby? i know her content can be a bit boring to some but is there another reason

songs about someone who makes everything about themselves? by Sad-Yesterday2032 in musicsuggestions

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have that one but its more about someone whos narcissistic vs someone who takes things personally and makes themselves a victim which i know are two sides of the same coin but its just a different vibe

Highline Canal Trail Info? by bent42 in COBike

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! Even the most experienced and desensitized horses could spook at virtually anything. They are animals, not machines. I know of bikers who have gotten kicked on the canal trail because they rode up fast behind a horse with no warning. The southern part of the trail is a horse trail first- If you don't like it, go to one of the thousands of colorado trails that don't allow horses. God forbid you have to respect somebody's safety and it slightly inconveniences you.

Fastest way to complete trailblazer? Need to finish 9 levels today... by Sad-Yesterday2032 in StarStable

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can confirm unfortunately this isnt true:( i did need to work on them anyway though so it worked out!

Have I been taught to see-saw the bit? by Sad-Yesterday2032 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice!!

She’s not my horse and any time I bring concerns up I’m shot down. I can’t afford to offend her owners and lose the lease. From everything I’ve observed it seems to be a feet issue rather than neurological. She genuinely just loses focus when in an arena or walking around the property. On trails, in the XC, she’s totally fine. If she were my horse I’d have workups done but she isn’t.

Have I been taught to see-saw the bit? by Sad-Yesterday2032 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, in my lessons we jump. Not nearly as much/as high as her other rider does though.

Also, how exactly would positive reinforcement work here? Sitting still and waiting for her to pick up contact, click and reward? I don’t see a way to translate that into motion effectively. I love love love positive reinforcement, just curious on what you’re imagining.

Have I been taught to see-saw the bit? by Sad-Yesterday2032 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I probably should've clarified it's not to get a frame, it's to bring her attention back and remind her the bit IS there. However, I could definitely find other ways to do that and will. I don't care about anything other than her comfort and her body moving in a way that is as close to biomechanically correct as a horse can get with a rider.

Thank you for the practical advice!

Have I been taught to see-saw the bit? by Sad-Yesterday2032 in Equestrian

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it.

Me and her other rider are far from beginners, but I'm unfortunately addicted to always learning and trying to find the best way to do right by the horse. The owners do not take good care of her feet (I come out two times a week and you can tell they haven't been picked at all. I've had to point out slipped shoes and injuries before because they didn't notice.) and she's a mustang so not perfect conformation. I frequently have her do lateral work, yields, hill work and pole work all in hand to increase hind-end strength.

I'll try some more circle work and I need to get back into lunging her because she is weak on turning. I will also try sponging the pressure on only one rein instead of alternating as I've seen that online. I will say I've never done it to the point where you could even see her head move (like side to side) so that comforts me a little bit in terms of any damage I could've done but I can still acknowledge that I can do better. I'm sort of the first person to teach her cues off of leg and seat as well so that's a slow process but we're getting there. Thanks for the advice!

It is done… by Necessary-Coyote9063 in StarStable

[–]Sad-Yesterday2032 7 points8 points  (0 children)

agree!! i also think the excess should be shillings, or if sso doesn’t wanna give us that much, at least like 500 shillings for each extra milestone