tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post6689718082826575880..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: lovely ride on the Big Bay (and a nice day at the horse complex)billiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-51838370231550360352008-07-15T06:09:00.000-05:002008-07-15T06:09:00.000-05:00Pony Girl, in addition to being a second generatio...Pony Girl, in addition to being a second generation saddler, he rides polocrosse, and I'm thinking that adds to his expertise. My daughter's eventing trainer was having an issue with her very young OTTB rushing fences, and she had done everything she could to fix it. She was thinking maybe it couldn't BE fixed. <BR/><BR/>By chance she scheduled a saddle fit check with this man and he asked - is he rushing the fences? And then he adjusted the saddle and had her mount up and jump. The rushing was gone. He's very much in demand around here for English riders.<BR/><BR/>In a neighboring town that has a huge equine population, there's a very old man who does saddle fitting and repair - you take your saddle to him when you want it checked, along with the pad you last rode with, not washed. He adjusts the saddle based on the pattern of sweat/dirt on the pad. People who use him swear by him. <BR/><BR/>I've ridden Keil Bay several more times with the saddle and checked his back to make sure he's not sore - so far, he's not. But I'm looking forward to making sure the fit is still good!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-45242042841695319082008-07-15T00:29:00.000-05:002008-07-15T00:29:00.000-05:00It was great to read about your ride. I am curious...It was great to read about your ride. I am curious to hear what your saddle fitter says. He sounds amazing! Imagine the experience he must have to make such quick and accurate assessments!<BR/>Sometimes those equine events are loud. Music has become such a part of everyday culture, it can really set a mood. There was a teen clothing store in our mall that blasted music so loud inside you couldn't even walk by oustide let alone go inside and shop. But that was part of the whole "image they wanted to portray. It can be distracting to many, as to horses I'm sure, too. Anyway, I'm babbling....Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-9058766074918250492008-07-14T17:27:00.000-05:002008-07-14T17:27:00.000-05:00The video really does reveal the truth. I didn't m...The video really does reveal the truth. I didn't mention that it also set me squarely back on the yoga/Pilates/gym path! Yikes!<BR/><BR/>I really think Keil Bay has been lucky to have several women adore the heck out of him, and for those that came before me, I'm grateful. He is both stoic and expressive, and forgives the riding faults but greatly enjoys being pampered. I'm lucky to have found him.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-11823247148710354202008-07-14T17:01:00.000-05:002008-07-14T17:01:00.000-05:00I always learn so much by watching myself ride on ...I always learn so much by watching myself ride on videotape. It's such a good way to really get what I'm doing and not doing. Keil Bay is a great horse. I love reading about how he reacts to you. You're obviously his favorite lady. I agree with you about the noise and the horses at those expos. Some are fine with it, but it's distressing to see the ones that aren't.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-22926619957202844502008-07-13T21:56:00.000-05:002008-07-13T21:56:00.000-05:00As you know, the hilarious thing is that she has a...As you know, the hilarious thing is that she has added her Breyer horse dressage rider to the bucking black pony and called it Mom On Salina.<BR/><BR/>Not funny!<BR/><BR/>:)billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-69451884289666077952008-07-13T21:48:00.000-05:002008-07-13T21:48:00.000-05:00The bucking pony is such a riot!Reminds me of the ...The bucking pony is such a riot!<BR/><BR/>Reminds me of the little man and Rafer during their "spunky episodes".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-15302636163017255162008-07-13T14:56:00.000-05:002008-07-13T14:56:00.000-05:00My daughter has informed me that technically the G...My daughter has informed me that technically the Gypsy Vanners are horses, not ponies, as I referred to them, so I stand corrected!<BR/><BR/>However, in my defense, we were looking at 18-hand Percherons and Belgians, so by the time I saw the Gypsies they seemed tiny.<BR/><BR/>But so very beautiful! <BR/><BR/>There was one VERY tiny painted mini who was just the color of our painted pony. I could not believe how tiny he was! So we saw the far extreme ends of the size spectrum yesterday.<BR/><BR/>I generally agree that items are overpriced at these things - the food certainly was - but this time, there were some very good deals. The halters and lead ropes I wanted were under $30 for both! Thankfully, the vendor is online so I can still get them if I decide to. (the price is a little more but I'd have to pay admission to get the sale price locally, so...)<BR/><BR/>Plus I could not stand the commotion a second day!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-30056759938836383022008-07-13T14:29:00.000-05:002008-07-13T14:29:00.000-05:00Your ride sounds like it was just wonderful. Isn't...Your ride sounds like it was just wonderful. Isn't that a great feeling when it all goes right. <BR/>The Equine Day sounds nice too, and I'm with you it is always too noisy and in my opinion only, the merchandise is usually way over-priced. I'm with your daughter, I would love a Gypsy horse, maybe someday...Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com