tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post5859639606549543663..comments2024-03-26T08:21:17.366-04:00Comments on Grey Horse Matters: Rosie’s TransformationGrey Horse Mattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-8945850031250183682018-06-20T07:30:19.509-04:002018-06-20T07:30:19.509-04:00Two weeks doesn’t sound like a long time but each ...Two weeks doesn’t sound like a long time but each horse is different. She sounds like a great horse.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-13415123150210115732018-06-05T08:08:19.687-04:002018-06-05T08:08:19.687-04:00Awesome! I had a horse who had to swap back and fo...Awesome! I had a horse who had to swap back and forth from Western to English in the Horseless Horse project, I didn't know what I was really doing, but she seemed to get it faster than I did. We only had two weeks to accomplish our goal. The gal's horse she was going to show died suddenly two weeks before the 4H show. We appealed for special consideration and got it.<br />I was lucky that we had such a laid back and willing horse.<br /><br />I love Rosie, she is doing so well.Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-54539195439329083882018-04-16T07:08:10.287-04:002018-04-16T07:08:10.287-04:00Thanks! Thanks! Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-975680800443019242018-04-15T20:23:52.176-04:002018-04-15T20:23:52.176-04:00I love a girl with a bit of chrome!I love a girl with a bit of chrome!Mrs Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636736944375337989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-30640274553168972962018-04-15T16:02:38.050-04:002018-04-15T16:02:38.050-04:00Hi Even Song,
I deleted your comment by hitting de...Hi Even Song,<br />I deleted your comment by hitting delete instead of publish on my ipad, sorry about that. <br /><br />I don't do Facebook but I'm sure Denny Emerson has some good points. Right now we are taking it very slow with Rosie. We've had her since November and did a lot of hand walking around the arenas and the farm to introduce her to everything slowly. She's just started back into work longeing for short periods. We want her to have a good experience with everything we do with her and set her up for success. I actually got on her yesterday for a short walk. She was very willing to do whatever I asked (which wasn't much). Since she has a tendency to counter bend to the right we did some bending circles in each direction then walked around on a loose rein. And that was it. She's got a great personality and is very smart. I did this same transitional training with Dusty and she took a long time to listen and comply. Rosie is not as opinionated and defiant as Dusty so I think we will have a lot of fun in the future. Thanks for the input. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-68997170040161242822018-04-15T15:55:00.378-04:002018-04-15T15:55:00.378-04:00EvenSong has left a new comment on your post "...EvenSong has left a new comment on your post "Rosie’s Transformation": <br /><br />Looking good! I don't know if you "do" FaceBook at all, but Olympic eventer Denny Emerson often does posts about transitioning horses between careers. Although he is mainly talking about young OTTBs going from track to the h/j or eventing field, a lot of what he says might apply here. Mostly: take it slow. :-) Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-46452686042329894652018-04-14T06:51:20.140-04:002018-04-14T06:51:20.140-04:00Hi Joy. Thanks the weather seems to be on the turn...Hi Joy. Thanks the weather seems to be on the turn finally! I’m heading out to ride her now. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-21714630291553077132018-04-14T06:47:01.286-04:002018-04-14T06:47:01.286-04:00That is a great quote! This is so fascinating, tha...That is a great quote! This is so fascinating, thanks for sharing and for the link. Rosie's looking fabulous, she's really blossoming under your care. I'm looking forward to reading about your actual riding adventures with her. And finally - decent weather!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-71068038657939352842018-04-14T06:40:46.068-04:002018-04-14T06:40:46.068-04:00Thanks Lori!Thanks Lori!Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-2819545315164328592018-04-14T06:32:36.560-04:002018-04-14T06:32:36.560-04:00Rosie is a beautiful girl. I'll bet she catch...Rosie is a beautiful girl. I'll bet she catches on quickly....enjoy!Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-90538078680860429052018-04-13T21:18:14.690-04:002018-04-13T21:18:14.690-04:00Thanks Billie. It’s been fun and going very well.Thanks Billie. It’s been fun and going very well.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-25640398209568739602018-04-13T21:00:32.451-04:002018-04-13T21:00:32.451-04:00She looks great! So excited to see her progress as...She looks great! So excited to see her progress as you continue. billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-78830860398256060002018-04-12T22:01:53.646-04:002018-04-12T22:01:53.646-04:00Thanks I can’t wait to get in the saddle. It’s bee...Thanks I can’t wait to get in the saddle. It’s been a long time and we’re actually going to have decent weather! Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-22256315986056746982018-04-12T21:53:22.388-04:002018-04-12T21:53:22.388-04:00I don't know much about transitional training....I don't know much about transitional training. Very interesting, your approach makes perfect sense. Sounds like Rosie is doing well. Such a pretty girl. Have fun with your girl this weekend!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-67524888103880932462018-04-12T20:35:01.216-04:002018-04-12T20:35:01.216-04:00Thanks! I’m working on it. Hope to get on this wee...Thanks! I’m working on it. Hope to get on this weekend for a walk around.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-46378038730190354242018-04-12T20:26:04.326-04:002018-04-12T20:26:04.326-04:00Agree with Linda - Rosie is really blooming under ...Agree with Linda - Rosie is really blooming under your care! :DCalm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-61576481111676396572018-04-12T14:15:55.162-04:002018-04-12T14:15:55.162-04:00Thanks I liked the quote too. I was browsing throu...Thanks I liked the quote too. I was browsing through my quotes and thought it went well with this post.<br /><br />I think ground work is invaluable before getting in the saddle. Even though Rosie is well trained she's sort of starting over in a new discipline she hasn't had any past experience with. She's picking it up quickly though. Good luck with Leah's training. Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367127003525577065.post-21170445804543822402018-04-12T13:24:20.415-04:002018-04-12T13:24:20.415-04:00That’s a good quote. I feel the same way and am cu...That’s a good quote. I feel the same way and am currently training Leah to carry herself at the lope with the aid of side reins. My trainer came out and helped me last night. Our plan is for me to continue on the ground and then she will ride her once a week to get it solid in saddle—then I’ll take over. I may do it myself earlier, but I feel like she has so much to learn, balancing me, should I get off balance from her imbalance, it would complicate it. <br /><br />Rosie looks gorgeous!! What a body on her! You have done well. 👍Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.com