tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post8831553536073369607..comments2024-02-29T09:31:25.294-05:00Comments on camera-obscura: off to see the wizardbilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-77762200889002904472009-06-09T09:01:30.151-05:002009-06-09T09:01:30.151-05:00Thanks, Wendy.
It always surprises me that at the...Thanks, Wendy.<br /><br />It always surprises me that at these schooling shows you get to ride with professional riders on very fancy horses. I can't imagine doing this with the idea of wanting to compare my performance to theirs. But clearly people do. <br /><br />For the most part, the demeanor at this particular series is laid back and supportive, so it lends itself to focusing on the journey and the individual path with one's horse.<br /><br />We enjoy the ribbons, don't get me wrong, but it's more a sense of pride in the pony and enjoying it when he and daughter get a reward for a good ride.<br /><br />Still, the best part of Sunday was that last private ride when he overcame his fear. I'm so glad we were able to do that before heading home.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-79885372044759071062009-06-09T08:45:13.964-05:002009-06-09T08:45:13.964-05:00This is such a wonderful example of having goals w...This is such a wonderful example of having goals within goals, and working with what's presented. By approaching the whole event as a learning environment, rather than a competition against everyone else, you turned what another might see as a failure into a success for both your daughter and your pony. <br /><br />Dressage is so much more like track or gymnastics...the goal is to do better than the last time, and not worry about what everyone else is doing (or saying!).<br /><br />I enjoyed the juxtaposition with the Wizard of Oz, too - it's the journey, not the destination. :)<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-40552440332227273942009-06-09T08:19:36.989-05:002009-06-09T08:19:36.989-05:00He got lots of pats and praise, believe me!He got lots of pats and praise, believe me!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-21019678779683254722009-06-08T23:20:43.531-05:002009-06-08T23:20:43.531-05:00Yay!
Pony: 1, Fear: 0 !!!!Yay!<br />Pony: 1, Fear: 0 !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-47623368883232699012009-06-08T20:57:51.825-05:002009-06-08T20:57:51.825-05:00Sheaffer, I don't think Team R&R will be h...Sheaffer, I don't think Team R&R will be heading over any time soon, as Salina would go completely crazy if I packed them up and drove off!<br /><br />They did enjoy exploring the trailer when we got home, and I'm sure they would have a blast taking over the judge's gazebo. I have a feeling there would be even more horsey spooking if two donkeys were turned loose in that venue! <br /><br />I can see it now - big frantic warmblood comes down center line. Donkey wearing hat in gazebo brays instead of ringing the bell. Horse leaps 5 feet in air and departs the arena!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-87637185564908060142009-06-08T20:54:07.905-05:002009-06-08T20:54:07.905-05:00Arlene, we too are hoping he remembers his courage...Arlene, we too are hoping he remembers his courage! :)<br /><br />This arena would be a dream were it in our backyard and something the horses rode in daily, but to do it in a show setting was a bit intimidating.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-37667865292432356642009-06-08T19:33:50.894-05:002009-06-08T19:33:50.894-05:00Billie, what an exhausting and exhilarating day! W...Billie, what an exhausting and exhilarating day! Will team R&R be attending any of these events? I know for a fact they would very much enjoy standing in that judge's pen and viewing the proceedings. And you know how Redford loves to travel...The pony and your ofspring are to be commended for their systematic approach to de-spooking the very strange venue.ponymaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996833096239732307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31257856.post-40148031319796592192009-06-08T19:31:45.470-05:002009-06-08T19:31:45.470-05:00It sounds like an interesting arena. I can see why...It sounds like an interesting arena. I can see why the little man might spook. <br /><br />It's nice to see someone with your attitude towards winning scores and shows.Your daughters determination to improve her pony's experience by helping him get over his fears is wonderful. She and you are real horsewoman with the welfare of the horse in mind, instead of just wanting a ribbon, you are more interested in doing what is best for your horse.<br /><br />Good luck in August, I hope he doesn't forget all his new found courage after this show.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com