tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post7935891933540264717..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Ponies: How can something so cute be so naughty?Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35806623430258337662014-04-24T18:21:44.991-04:002014-04-24T18:21:44.991-04:00I'd love to see pictures of this pony when he ...I'd love to see pictures of this pony when he is being perfect in the arena!<br /><br />Dbabski@yahoo.comDanielle Babskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-38795486695553892492011-10-26T22:17:50.316-04:002011-10-26T22:17:50.316-04:00haha, I have not been able to stop laughing at the...haha, I have not been able to stop laughing at these photos! that poor girl's expression! but what skills she is learning along the ride! sent them onto my mother!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215573219695094014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-54852530968222291222011-10-26T20:11:53.422-04:002011-10-26T20:11:53.422-04:00I love the set of the rider's jaw through all ...I love the set of the rider's jaw through all those hops and bucks. Glad she stayed on. That's one naughty, but beautiful Haffie.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-12521111480114827652011-10-26T17:54:21.018-04:002011-10-26T17:54:21.018-04:00What a naughty pony.!!Great riding from the rider....What a naughty pony.!!Great riding from the rider.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285687707142504098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-20377801802136148782011-10-26T16:47:55.607-04:002011-10-26T16:47:55.607-04:00Oh Dear, Anon! I hope no one ever passes judgement...Oh Dear, Anon! I hope no one ever passes judgement on my lower leg when my horse is doing airs above the ground! Her stirrups are quite long, and I think her poise and agility are pretty remarkable...Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-34714331945146158872011-10-26T15:46:46.117-04:002011-10-26T15:46:46.117-04:00I wonder if a steadier lower leg on the rider woul...I wonder if a steadier lower leg on the rider would make for a steaduer performance from the pony?<br /><br />LOL, WV: render<br /><br />well, lets hope not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-41305449022026589972011-10-26T14:56:57.761-04:002011-10-26T14:56:57.761-04:00I agree that naughty ponies make for talented youn...I agree that naughty ponies make for talented young riders...I have the later which spent 2 years on a very spunky POA. Once that POA came around for her though, it would do anything for my daughter!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-63681213613891097882011-10-26T10:49:33.826-04:002011-10-26T10:49:33.826-04:00This kind of post makes me so grateful for my ches...This kind of post makes me so grateful for my chestnut pony mutt mare. She defies all the stereotypes ...Friesianwelshxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559821379568055421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53687941203073165302011-10-26T09:28:25.243-04:002011-10-26T09:28:25.243-04:00What spunk... rider and Haffie!
May I share the pi...What spunk... rider and Haffie!<br />May I share the pictures on my blog, giving you credit?<br />I adore the comments!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-7920391475936195542011-10-26T05:48:15.689-04:002011-10-26T05:48:15.689-04:00Cute - YES
Naughty - YES
Smarter than a human - US...Cute - YES<br />Naughty - YES<br />Smarter than a human - USUALLY<br />HAFLINGER - YES<br /><br />I can say this as the owner of a Haflinger, these are smart little horses, although they think they are training you, not the other way around! Although in this case, the young rider is doing a great job. My Haffie always likes to throw in a few bucks for a little extra fun! Love her to pieces Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100302117132368596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-34177585980103551002011-10-26T05:43:55.073-04:002011-10-26T05:43:55.073-04:00Cute, yes
Naughty, yes
Smarter than a person, usua...Cute, yes<br />Naughty, yes<br />Smarter than a person, usually, Haflinger, yes! <br /><br />As the owner of a Haflinger, I know how smart they are. These little horses have lots of tricks in their pockets and they are not afraid to use them. Maybe they know just how "cute" they are and figures it will let them get away with more. <br />Gotta love those Haffies!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100302117132368596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-36471705063851703502011-10-26T04:15:43.728-04:002011-10-26T04:15:43.728-04:00There is nothing better than pictures of naughty d...There is nothing better than pictures of naughty dressage ponies!<br />What a awesome rider to stick through all of that with such grace.Leeshhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504626914889252270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-60960873097555088922011-10-25T22:17:02.210-04:002011-10-25T22:17:02.210-04:00LOL! Those photos are great!LOL! Those photos are great!Clover Ledge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980479474173795906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-71583838765681266722011-10-25T21:20:08.185-04:002011-10-25T21:20:08.185-04:00What a good little rider on a very naughty pony in...What a good little rider on a very naughty pony indeed. <br /><br />I am sure these photos will be treasured in years to come. Pony is beautiful despite his talent for airs above the ground. *S*<br /><br />Love Appy's comments too!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-27059936905512767682011-10-25T21:14:38.829-04:002011-10-25T21:14:38.829-04:00I hope they are on a search to find out WHY the po...I hope they are on a search to find out WHY the pony is doing this kind of thing - there is almost always a reason. Our pony started running out on jumps and then refusing and after a month of hearing trainer talk about him being naughty we had the vet out - he had sore hocks which then turned out to be coming from sore hips. He looked sound in every way - but wasn't. After treatment he went billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-1469902903698110852011-10-25T19:51:22.876-04:002011-10-25T19:51:22.876-04:00How can it be so cute and naughty all at the same ...How can it be so cute and naughty all at the same time? Let me introduce you to my almost 3 year old son. LOL! We're constantly being told how cute he is when we take him places (even when he's covered in finger paint...) and he smirks and says "I know!" IF he's in a bashful mood he just says "Thanks!" But seriously, sometimes he is a total bugger.<br /><br /hammerhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144749417680923288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-69823596210319951502011-10-25T19:26:55.178-04:002011-10-25T19:26:55.178-04:00Love her determined expression throughout the pics...Love her determined expression throughout the pics....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-86044204820213233102011-10-25T19:18:18.322-04:002011-10-25T19:18:18.322-04:00BEAUTIFUL examples of the new USDF/USEF "Tric...BEAUTIFUL examples of the new USDF/USEF "Trick" Dressage tests to be implemented in 2012. BRAVO to that rider. She was definitely sticking it! @Appydoesdressage - LOVE your commentary!Heather in FLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-22850502437987785362011-10-25T18:57:19.880-04:002011-10-25T18:57:19.880-04:00Thank you for the chuckle! HThank you for the chuckle! Htriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233440504006949353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-24139207390609824282011-10-25T18:36:52.913-04:002011-10-25T18:36:52.913-04:00Some kids will learn to ride on a naughty pony lik...Some kids will learn to ride on a naughty pony like that and some kids will be scared off unfortunately. It looks like this young lady is one of the former - she's doing a great job<br /><br />My daughter had a pony (who had scared off her previous rider) who used to buck the entire way around a showjumping course while screaming her head off to her buddy in our truck. Four stride related Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496995504975297110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35166758703615116212011-10-25T17:50:42.755-04:002011-10-25T17:50:42.755-04:00My kingdom for a video tape! Wow.My kingdom for a video tape! Wow.shadowlake2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/04750706170718003186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-64116367152517912102011-10-25T16:44:04.014-04:002011-10-25T16:44:04.014-04:00What I image the dressage test did not say:
Pictur...What I image the dressage test did not say:<br />Picture 1 - Great engagement of the hocks, nicely reaching for contact on the bit<br />Picture 2 - Hind leg extention could be better, good rider balance<br />Picture 3 - Nice engagement of the hindquarters however canter is slightly downhill<br />Picture 4 - Nice elevation of shoulders through the corner<br />Picture 5 - Excellent extention of theappydoesdressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247747981543003242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-67277441926885640202011-10-25T15:27:07.033-04:002011-10-25T15:27:07.033-04:00Oh my, what a naughty pony, lol! The rider does do...Oh my, what a naughty pony, lol! The rider does do a good job.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574914465998507310noreply@blogger.com