tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post3097845908515065986..comments2024-03-14T08:07:15.045-05:00Comments on Equestrian Journey: Weekend Warrior?Achieve1dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-829846095902145522018-04-01T18:51:34.920-05:002018-04-01T18:51:34.920-05:00I'm glad to know it works well for you! I'...I'm glad to know it works well for you! I'm definitely going to give it a shot and just be careful. Any kind of exercise has to be better than standing around in a pasture all day as long as I don't overdo it. Thank you!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-20234437425931720182018-04-01T18:50:41.507-05:002018-04-01T18:50:41.507-05:00Thank you! That makes me feel much better. I don...Thank you! That makes me feel much better. I don't know why my specific area views weekend riders as being a bad thing. Maybe there are just too many irresponsible people in my area... a lot of people ride them too young as well. I shouldn't let a stereotype prevent me from riding responsibly. Thank you!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-69364558157990109242018-04-01T18:49:06.099-05:002018-04-01T18:49:06.099-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-55072246475314460962018-04-01T18:48:47.678-05:002018-04-01T18:48:47.678-05:00You are so right. Thank you! I don't know wh...You are so right. Thank you! I don't know why I've let it bother me for so long... I guess because it was drilled into my head as a teenager I just took it and never really challenged the idea. Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping to make me feel more comfortable.Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-91866362686888346712018-04-01T18:46:54.324-05:002018-04-01T18:46:54.324-05:00I can't do fast food because of my Celiac dise...I can't do fast food because of my Celiac disease but I could definitely plan ahead for a leftovers night. That's a really good idea. I'm really worried about longeing him though because of his stifles. I could just walk or trot him in hand though. I need some exercise too lol. Thanks for the good ideas!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-30940398600176261162018-04-01T16:10:16.552-05:002018-04-01T16:10:16.552-05:00Well certainly if you came out, over-worked the ho...Well certainly if you came out, over-worked the horse for his conditioning for the weekend, sure. But that has nothing to do with being a "weekend warrior" and more with being a bad horse owner. I know a LOT of weekend warriors. Odds are good if they are kept in pasture they are still moving, stretching and not sedentary. You always seem to be mindful of where Chrome is at condition wise so I don't see you doing any damage. Maybe the occasional Weds night lunge? Quicker than riding, and more beneficial than toodling. 15 min would be plenty of time to get a little work in. Make it fast food/ left over night? Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-28306049939993007212018-03-20T09:54:57.512-05:002018-03-20T09:54:57.512-05:00Why is being a "weekend warrior" such a ...Why is being a "weekend warrior" such a bad thing? Sure if you are going for super long w/t/c rides that are really difficult it can be less than ideal, but there is nothing wrong with have a ride or two a week. You are going to pay attention to his vitals,right? Is he breathing too hard? Is he covered in sweat in a bad way? If he is, then you would likely stop. It is the people that don't pay attention to the horse's condition that makes for bad talk about weekend warriors. Ride your horse to the best of their ability if you want to, to not ride because of someone else's opinion is silly.appydoesdressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247747981543003242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-47467380956065250962018-03-18T18:14:18.537-05:002018-03-18T18:14:18.537-05:00I think that if you can ride only on the weekends ...I think that if you can ride only on the weekends that is fine. Just don't overdo it. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-19012556715555080532018-03-18T17:02:50.814-05:002018-03-18T17:02:50.814-05:00Never heard of weekend warrior being such a negati...Never heard of weekend warrior being such a negative thing before. 90% of the people I know in my home area trail ride every weekend. 3-6 hour-long predominantly walk-only rides are pretty common around here and I've never known horses to be any worse for the wear from it. To be completely honest, I didn't realize how common horse injuries were until social media became prevalent; other than the occasional abscess, the local folks never ever seem to have issues with their horses. I think you'd be just fine!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-56393995885947561302018-03-18T16:07:24.051-05:002018-03-18T16:07:24.051-05:00I see no reason why you couldn’t ride only once or...I see no reason why you couldn’t ride only once or twice a week! I ride my semi-retire mare no more than 3 days a week, and it’s not an issue. Now, she doesn’t show and we don’t jump over 2’ anymore, and I just always keep my rides to doing what she can, with her lower level of fitness Tracy - The Printable Ponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00990038444473790555noreply@blogger.com