tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post9041162763349077477..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: A summer to show?Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-54496054322013799562014-04-10T13:22:58.749-04:002014-04-10T13:22:58.749-04:00Well, any horse will spook 1% of the time. Exposi...Well, any horse will spook 1% of the time. Exposing him to stuff with another rider won't help you deal with your own fear, since it isn't really an issue with him. Just use baby steps. My young horse has a big spook and can be hard to steer out in the open. I just use small steps to get my nerve up. A few circles at the walk after a hard ride in the indoor eventually translate to McFawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-15572645287535389032014-04-06T17:55:25.217-04:002014-04-06T17:55:25.217-04:00I agree with some of the other posters. If you hav...I agree with some of the other posters. If you have a young, brave (and tactful rider), let her be the one to at least start the rides outside. If you have a trainer nearby, it would ideal to have the trainer to work him outside and potentially warm-up for a few minutes at the show. Alternatively, would a few minutes lunging outdoors in sidereins be a viable option?<br /><br />I would also Linnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-8851101490815610022014-04-06T11:06:57.659-04:002014-04-06T11:06:57.659-04:00...and Stacey--He fits you so well! In that pictu......and Stacey--He fits you so well! In that picture, I would never guess that he is that big. Just right for you!Netherfieldmomhttp://underthegrowlight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-27207932516567051752014-04-06T11:02:29.000-04:002014-04-06T11:02:29.000-04:00I'd certainly pay the trainer to do the warm-u...I'd certainly pay the trainer to do the warm-up first. Also, have you consider any of the "calm" feeds. Have a friend who sent a young horse to trainer and he feeds the Calm Ultra, so she has just kept him on it. Doing great. I know what you mean about the fear. Amazing the power...Netherfieldmomhttp://underthegrowlight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-83620794064593567242014-04-05T15:58:45.704-04:002014-04-05T15:58:45.704-04:00Perhaps the trainer could take him out? or you cou...Perhaps the trainer could take him out? or you could have someone walk alongside you/lead him to practice? I really understand your concern, I feel the same. Safe gentle practice will help.<br />Good Luck, you CAN do this!<br />AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-112641962931264272014-04-04T18:34:09.377-04:002014-04-04T18:34:09.377-04:00Is there someone you trust to ride him outside and...Is there someone you trust to ride him outside and see how he reacts? It might be especially helpful if someone could ride him in warm-up for you. I'm a big advocate for caution over bravery. The horse I ride has spooked and dumped me both inside and outside so I just have to deal with it.Ms Martyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996078255731307805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-86207660725245604952014-04-04T17:59:33.649-04:002014-04-04T17:59:33.649-04:00I've had similar issues with the Wild Thorough...I've had similar issues with the Wild Thoroughbred. He gets spooky outside and has been known to unpredictably bolt or buck. I fell off of him for the first time this week due to a spook turned in to a buck outside. I am trying to keep from getting in the habit of riding in the indoor all the time, but it's just so easy since he's always great in there. A couple of things I do to makeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35838184536739813252014-04-04T16:50:01.472-04:002014-04-04T16:50:01.472-04:00Just take it one step at a time. Riley has a good ...Just take it one step at a time. Riley has a good head on his shoulders and some exposure and experience is probably all he needs. Chin up, keep smiling, and breathe!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-70757442061320585632014-04-04T16:40:20.370-04:002014-04-04T16:40:20.370-04:00What a great picture! I feel for you...I have nev...What a great picture! I feel for you...I have never came off my mare, but at 47 yrs of age, I know I will not bounce like my 20 yr old when it happens. I hope all goes smoothly with your plan and you get out showing this season!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.com