tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post7051078230254232364..comments2024-03-15T14:01:26.246-07:00Comments on Where's My Effing Pony?: Hmm...English Riderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-47322508753967092122011-09-25T17:35:13.260-07:002011-09-25T17:35:13.260-07:00Jean,
Your progress in recovery is impressive. I&#...Jean,<br />Your progress in recovery is impressive. I'm sure you will be back to greatness in no time. I hope this home works out for Abbey.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-34950807173315637892011-09-25T14:38:04.965-07:002011-09-25T14:38:04.965-07:00Hope I do well when I get back in the saddle with ...Hope I do well when I get back in the saddle with my new knees. I am expecting remarkable results...well, at least results. Glad to hear you managed better the next time out.<br /><br />As for Abbey, all I can offer is admiration. I do love the fact that her potential future is so rewarding. Therapy animals are wonderful creatures and a treasure beyond worth. I have seen some amazing healing from these wonderful critters.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-34456062441373533042011-09-24T16:31:32.626-07:002011-09-24T16:31:32.626-07:00Wiola, an English fridge-magnet was the inspiratio...Wiola, an English fridge-magnet was the inspiration for this blog. I'm probably in infringement of someone's copyright. I hope they take it as flattery. Glad you're taking time out to be in places with coasters:)English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-2418324380715105022011-09-24T14:37:26.184-07:002011-09-24T14:37:26.184-07:00I saw a coaster with the "Where is my fucking...I saw a coaster with the "Where is my fucking pony" image on it yesterday and thought about you ;) Glad to read you've been back in the saddle!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036104794835542928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-49060338972252677892011-09-23T11:21:31.193-07:002011-09-23T11:21:31.193-07:00Lou, All my life people have said that I was patie...Lou, All my life people have said that I was patient. I'm not sure that I am. Maybe I'm just in control of my impatience, if that's likely to bring the best results.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-29313289802767370912011-09-22T14:02:20.981-07:002011-09-22T14:02:20.981-07:00Oh I enjoyed that. You must be jolly patient.
We ...Oh I enjoyed that. You must be jolly patient. <br />We have horse guests here at The Larches.... love the smell and the poo for my garden but I had a nasty fall a few years back so far prefer terra firma nowadays (unlike my 8yo)Lou Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349559305444036113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-9572698488398610052011-09-22T10:04:02.176-07:002011-09-22T10:04:02.176-07:00MJ, the match has to be right for this girl, so wo...MJ, the match has to be right for this girl, so worth waiting for. I'm trying not to count my chickens yet, but I have hopes.<br /><br />Argent, Credit to collie rescue for picking her up from the over-full pound on New Years Day. Abbey's not a purebred and she has her issues. She's already living longer and better than might have been the case.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-84307814433598347182011-09-21T07:33:11.283-07:002011-09-21T07:33:11.283-07:00Abbey's a lucky dog to have someone so attenti...Abbey's a lucky dog to have someone so attentive and perceptive working with her. Hope it all works out for her.Argenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532506690426639326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-87286655013325390442011-09-20T21:10:06.312-07:002011-09-20T21:10:06.312-07:00We will wish for the best.We will wish for the best.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-89249371953394970162011-09-20T15:39:38.703-07:002011-09-20T15:39:38.703-07:00Duta, a profound statement, with which I cannot di...Duta, a profound statement, with which I cannot disagree.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-84650034895002726432011-09-20T14:28:03.074-07:002011-09-20T14:28:03.074-07:00I think it's easier to change behavior of dogs...I think it's easier to change behavior of dogs and horses than that of humans.<br />You seem to be the perfect type for working with animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-70693907943630589902011-09-20T12:01:35.544-07:002011-09-20T12:01:35.544-07:00TechnoBabe, this deserves an in-depth answer, more...TechnoBabe, this deserves an in-depth answer, more than I have time for right now. The basic skill set of sitting on a horse, steering where I want to go and adjusting the speed never leaves me. However, a horse has a personality, preferences, aches and pains or suppleness, as it is a living thing. They also have different levels of education/training. Take into account that we upset or enhance their balance with every move we make and are trying to communicate clearly what it is that we want of them and you start to delve into the science and art that is a complete passion for equestrians. The only time I really forget about anything and everything else in my world is when I am immersed in that quest for the perfect moment with a horse.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-74301790319609559402011-09-20T11:51:10.828-07:002011-09-20T11:51:10.828-07:00Deborah, maybe that's why I have such a furry ...Deborah, maybe that's why I have such a furry face?<br /><br />Jenny, I refrained from mentioning the eye-candy aspect of this noble crew. Uniforms of just the right color blue, etc. As to my fur-child. I deal with whatever problems or inclinations my animals have. (People too). This transition needs careful guidance or it could be a disaster for everyone concerned. I try to set things up for a successful outcome and ask for help when I need it.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-40134608170365599192011-09-20T03:14:54.428-07:002011-09-20T03:14:54.428-07:00This is a jam packed post. You have so much going ...This is a jam packed post. You have so much going on here. Or there as it were.<br /><br />It was news to me that if you don't ride for many months, your skill level takes a dive. That shows me there are differences between riding a bike and riding a horse.<br /><br />I so enjoy reading about the progress of Abbey. I am so happy to read about the matching up of potential new owners and their willingness to do the work to fit the needs of the dog.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-86860537952788949972011-09-19T23:10:21.834-07:002011-09-19T23:10:21.834-07:00Your barn sounds very exciting... with those firem...Your barn sounds very exciting... with those firemen and all...<br />And your work with the foster dog & potential new owner seems really unique... dynamic & responsible on so many levels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652835323489468820.post-81858002418820089722011-09-19T22:25:53.736-07:002011-09-19T22:25:53.736-07:00ER, if everyone who ever thought of getting a dog ...ER, if everyone who ever thought of getting a dog took their responsibilities as seriously as you do, and recognized the importance of learning what dogs are all about, well, I guess you wouldn't be telling us stories of collie rescues. <br /><br />Not to be cheeky, but is it possible you were a canine in a previous life? Or a horse?Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.com