tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post3210662905705517510..comments2024-03-14T08:07:15.045-05:00Comments on Equestrian Journey: Ride 50 - First (sort of) Solo Ride!!!!!!!Achieve1dreamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-8535536809445821072014-05-12T12:02:24.335-05:002014-05-12T12:02:24.335-05:00It's funny you mention singing!!! I used to d...It's funny you mention singing!!! I used to do that all the time when I was a kid and I remembered that last night when I couldn't sleep (I sing to myself when I can't sleep because it helps stop my brain from being overactive). I'm definitely going to try it next time. :D<br /><br />Appy, that's funny about the TWH. Chrome is naturally a confident horse, so I know he will get there. I think that's why I found his spookiness so funny on the ride. I don't think it will take long for him to enjoy going out even without someone on the ground. It's just different because ever since he was a weanling I've been on the ground leading him out on the roads. That's why I wish I'd had another horse I could have ponied him off of. Oh well, we will figure it out. :)<br /><br />NuzMuz, I know!!!! I've been staring at that picture every time I get on my computer because I can't believe how white he's gotten!!! Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-66021817404703560922014-05-12T09:11:57.137-05:002014-05-12T09:11:57.137-05:00Oh my gosh! When I saw that first picture, I thou...Oh my gosh! When I saw that first picture, I thought you were riding a different horse. Look at how white those ears and that poll are. You're losing your black pony. Congrats on the solo ride.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-80928136278219762932014-05-12T05:46:19.553-05:002014-05-12T05:46:19.553-05:00I am so happy you finally rode him out alone! It ...I am so happy you finally rode him out alone! It takes some time for him to learn to gain his confidence from you through your seat but it does happen, I have TWH to prove it. As you may know, TWH is a big shaking leaf and gets 100% of his confidence from his rider. I forget until I put an unconfident rider and he loses his marbles. Chrome will get there, just give him the experience!appydoesdressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247747981543003242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044831604914286008.post-34337542360085093152014-05-12T05:12:04.207-05:002014-05-12T05:12:04.207-05:00Oh good job! I love how supportive your husband i...Oh good job! I love how supportive your husband is.<br /><br />I don't know if this will help, but I sing when the horses are spooky - especially when we are out alone. For one, it helps me relax (it's hard to be tense when you are belting out "Back in the Saddle again") and it gives the horses something to focus on. It got Baron over some of his spookiness when I first took him out alone. <br /><br />Monty and HarlowHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.com