tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post9073675610070187219..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: 1200 readers! A moment to thank the folks who drop byStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-58702430997561477822011-06-30T13:08:39.101-04:002011-06-30T13:08:39.101-04:00I LOVE LOVE LOVE BTB! There are great humorous pos...I LOVE LOVE LOVE BTB! There are great humorous posts, which I really enjoy, and then informational articles as well. I love seeing you and Riley's progress, and I love sneaking training tips from your posts and videos! I'm an eventer, and I love the advice I get here for the dressage portion. Also, I am a huge Peter Atkins and Henny fan (he is actually good friends with my best friend!) Madelyn Riehlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-15809292005382736402011-06-29T12:49:46.093-04:002011-06-29T12:49:46.093-04:00I have only recently subscribed to your blog, but ...I have only recently subscribed to your blog, but I would love to see more of you riding Ri!DressagePonyDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014689866371570142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57487935535313195762011-06-29T09:30:40.048-04:002011-06-29T09:30:40.048-04:00I agree with Val. More of you and Riley! I reall...I agree with Val. More of you and Riley! I really enjoy watching horses (and their people) change and progress. <br />I also love all of the neat little things that you post. Sometimes it's a product, sometimes it's a person, but it's always interesting.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197789181776030907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-46447657794923522402011-06-27T21:34:14.583-04:002011-06-27T21:34:14.583-04:00Love, love, love your birthday cake posts. Also n...Love, love, love your birthday cake posts. Also never get tired of seeing Quaterback babies.<br /><br />Congratulations on your readership milestone.TexasMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744163574592466999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-66295322193360580732011-06-27T16:22:49.570-04:002011-06-27T16:22:49.570-04:00I love your blog, mostly because you have many of ...I love your blog, mostly because you have many of the same pet peeves and neurosis that I have as a horse owner. =) And I love that T-Shirt - in fact, I bought one in Grey after seeing your initial post on it. =)Rossi2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/10652908463020900030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38199139706255413232011-06-27T13:51:48.161-04:002011-06-27T13:51:48.161-04:00Dear Stacey,
Your blog's appeal mystifies me....Dear Stacey,<br /><br />Your blog's appeal mystifies me. It's the first thing I look when I catch up on reading. You have a way of thinking about horses that just hits home. Your horse life and mine have almost nothing in common -- I don't own a horse, you own two. I ride hunter/jumper, you practice dressage; I began riding in midlife -- (my late 40's) and I have no idea when jmastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889046810484416819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3237415023044624862011-06-27T12:03:50.180-04:002011-06-27T12:03:50.180-04:00Well, I have enjoyed all your posts, but my favori...Well, I have enjoyed all your posts, but my favorites have been the personal touch, how the horse or event touched or affected your life.Shadow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015365019108553741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-68681763003408091792011-06-27T09:50:04.709-04:002011-06-27T09:50:04.709-04:00I really like your posts. The ones I like best ar...I really like your posts. The ones I like best are those where you share your problems and solutions. I also like that they are short and often have a Part II, keeps it interesting, waiting for ..the rest of the story. Congrats on 1200+!AnneWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-19151128757849080382011-06-26T22:23:40.669-04:002011-06-26T22:23:40.669-04:00I really like the the more personal posts/stories ...I really like the the more personal posts/stories about Riley/your riding. I particularly like when you frankly think through a training problem on the blog. <br /><br />I also enjoy the subtle humor you have about your own worrying nature--the post about Riley ripping the lunge line out of your hands and running around the farm is a favorite of mine.McFawnhttp://thistimedressage.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53519279808758918432011-06-26T22:03:04.736-04:002011-06-26T22:03:04.736-04:00Congrats! Like so many other readers, I love your ...Congrats! Like so many other readers, I love your posts on products and researched topics. Can't help but love the photos of you riding. And the recent post about Kenzo and what some riders do for their horses (and vice versa) was a personal fave! Thank you for doing what you do.absmith55https://www.blogger.com/profile/02647355050661889032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-27090399654579950932011-06-26T21:34:17.238-04:002011-06-26T21:34:17.238-04:00I am an 'at home and alone' rider and I lo...I am an 'at home and alone' rider and I love gaining insight into dressage training through you & Riley. I also love following Riley's progress and comparing my thoughts to other readers thoughts. I truly enjoy your blog, everything from the stars of the dressage world to Riley's bright future. Thanks for letting the world share in your experiences and knowledge!Marnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241962543917686722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28385851240627559352011-06-26T20:36:41.158-04:002011-06-26T20:36:41.158-04:00I love the photos and videos of you riding Riley! ...I love the photos and videos of you riding Riley! I would love to see one of you and Harv. Thanks for all the entertaining posts and congrats on 1207 readers! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332690619235688760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38922144402518548102011-06-26T20:10:22.117-04:002011-06-26T20:10:22.117-04:00I've been enjoying the blog for several years ...I've been enjoying the blog for several years now-- thanks for always posting something thought-provoking or entertaining!Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348573915822290776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-50232522757578540162011-06-26T17:29:56.147-04:002011-06-26T17:29:56.147-04:00On the face of it, as horsewomen we couldn't b...On the face of it, as horsewomen we couldn't be more different. I ride saddle seat and have no intention of showing. I plan to breed someday. The silliest cloths I ever put on for riding are my jeans and a t shirt. If they were clean I could wear my riding clothes to work. <br /><br />But I love your blog. We are both librarians (I do Children's and YA, hence the jeans and t shirts) weKaedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771580530132454160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-2609185760476107282011-06-26T15:14:43.628-04:002011-06-26T15:14:43.628-04:00Your blog is what got me started reading horse blo...Your blog is what got me started reading horse blogs and inspired me to start my own!<br /><br />I like when you post videos of lessons and clinics - I always take away an important thing or two.<br /><br />When I saw the post about the t-shirt the first time. I thought that sounds exactly like my 17 yr old daughter :) If I would be fortunate enought to win one, it would go to her.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-44186857524660437662011-06-26T14:29:29.862-04:002011-06-26T14:29:29.862-04:00I love the "dressage diva" posts: so hil...I love the "dressage diva" posts: so hilarious and well written -- I re-read them from time to time.Astahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10344801731184722162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-21936993116302458932011-06-26T11:13:38.136-04:002011-06-26T11:13:38.136-04:00My favorite posts were about your dedication to he...My favorite posts were about your dedication to healing Riley and then his successful recovery. Not sure what was best, but I think the first day he was declared officially sound again and able to go back to work was the payoff. <br /><br />I followed your ordeal with my heart and am so delighted at the good outcome.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-50430946694565811152011-06-26T10:08:48.472-04:002011-06-26T10:08:48.472-04:00I just recently stumbled upon your blog and enjoy ...I just recently stumbled upon your blog and enjoy it very much. Your pictures are beautiful and I enjoy your perspective. I feel like your blog allows me to keep a finger in the horse world as I no longer have horses myself.Kris H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-45207702670024267182011-06-26T09:03:02.616-04:002011-06-26T09:03:02.616-04:00That's a LOT of readers! Yours was one of the ...That's a LOT of readers! Yours was one of the first blogs I began reading...Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-32360034118710404782011-06-26T08:57:14.016-04:002011-06-26T08:57:14.016-04:00Love your blog. The videos and pictures are great....Love your blog. The videos and pictures are great. I have to say I thought the frenemy Christmas gift posts were fun:)Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127842562111344534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-21609215320101107362011-06-26T07:49:39.256-04:002011-06-26T07:49:39.256-04:00Love your blog. I read it everyday. It's gre...Love your blog. I read it everyday. It's great that you update it everyday, among other things as well.Gooddog_baddoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775332041804022911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63416342548854178992011-06-26T07:47:50.528-04:002011-06-26T07:47:50.528-04:00I read your blog everyday. Love people who update...I read your blog everyday. Love people who update their blogs frequently. Very informative as well.Gooddog_baddoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775332041804022911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5174291893498726762011-06-26T05:03:54.094-04:002011-06-26T05:03:54.094-04:00I know this is not a single post, but your series ...I know this is not a single post, but your series on Riley's foot was really interesting and informative. I have to say, though, that I am very thankful it's not information I actually need (but it was definitely good stuff ;o)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-50656235799623235372011-06-26T05:00:49.860-04:002011-06-26T05:00:49.860-04:00My favorite parts are when you talk about your own...My favorite parts are when you talk about your own experiences with shows, horses, or equipment because those are the kinds of things everyone can learn from~ and trust me. I need all the learning I can get. :D Congrats on 1200 subs!ThoughtfulYoungScientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487342725711954049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-29657079634304825462011-06-26T02:44:48.355-04:002011-06-26T02:44:48.355-04:00I have a TB so love hearing about Harv and in part...I have a TB so love hearing about Harv and in particular all the posts where you and Bob talk about Harv's views on the world and all the people in limos that work for him!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147639993763041026noreply@blogger.com