tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post4817146530056694393..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: More (Unexpected) FirstsThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50566945374452359812019-10-01T09:44:37.128-07:002019-10-01T09:44:37.128-07:00So exciting!!!So exciting!!!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-53331970628937750012019-09-26T09:22:33.453-07:002019-09-26T09:22:33.453-07:00I took her for about a 2 hour hike yesterday while...I took her for about a 2 hour hike yesterday while others rode. She happily led most of the way, but was fine in the middle and behind. She's happy alone too. I have hopes she's going to be an excellent trail horse. The arena tho, that's the challenge right now...:DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-39235702654766547102019-09-25T21:37:52.685-07:002019-09-25T21:37:52.685-07:00You are a far braver woman than I to do such an ea...You are a far braver woman than I to do such an early trail ride! But such a good pony to make you feel that it would be no biggie.Gray Flannel Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798379736435785129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-60884233885267760792019-09-25T14:07:55.608-07:002019-09-25T14:07:55.608-07:00I love that everyone here gets why I am so excited...I love that everyone here gets why I am so excited this week!:DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-11680529504863238442019-09-25T14:04:48.405-07:002019-09-25T14:04:48.405-07:00I actually feel safer there. The trails are basica...I actually feel safer there. The trails are basically just a straight line towards home or away, and she's a lot more focused on where she's putting her feet, lol.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-70532308233971026492019-09-25T14:02:28.902-07:002019-09-25T14:02:28.902-07:00I'm really lucky!I'm really lucky!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-69306748509446211372019-09-25T12:16:43.793-07:002019-09-25T12:16:43.793-07:00so happy! I squealed with delight at your insta po...so happy! I squealed with delight at your insta post!! YAY SOPHIE she is adorable under saddle btw! what a good kid!! Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-38729989158533019002019-09-25T12:02:34.833-07:002019-09-25T12:02:34.833-07:00This is so cool and since she’s comfortable on the...This is so cool and since she’s comfortable on the trail it seems like the ideal place to start :)Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-65116458276036813502019-09-25T10:42:27.764-07:002019-09-25T10:42:27.764-07:00Yay, great teamwork!Yay, great teamwork!Training Cupidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225857133948773885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-72733836604415487502019-09-25T09:30:03.045-07:002019-09-25T09:30:03.045-07:00The way it should be done. Great picture!The way it should be done. Great picture!Exploring Dressage Biomechanicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859580820686218207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-89837260150598626462019-09-25T09:18:25.070-07:002019-09-25T09:18:25.070-07:00I wasn't sure Sophie was ready (like my steeri...I wasn't sure Sophie was ready (like my steering and brakes can be quite sketchy still, lol), but she was wonderful and I foresee a few more trail rides instead of arena rides before we give her a vacation this winter. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-1628096377280613772019-09-25T09:15:21.459-07:002019-09-25T09:15:21.459-07:00I kind of like it. I have an idea of recreating it...I kind of like it. I have an idea of recreating it next year so we can see the changes in us both!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-45460540244851857672019-09-25T09:14:07.819-07:002019-09-25T09:14:07.819-07:00Thank you. I still don't like posting pictures...Thank you. I still don't like posting pictures of myself, but it seemed like of all the blog posts this one needed to have at least a picture of me riding!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-42137217088670420982019-09-25T09:12:52.541-07:002019-09-25T09:12:52.541-07:00I'm very lucky!I'm very lucky!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-77882780021018569762019-09-25T09:12:24.997-07:002019-09-25T09:12:24.997-07:00It's funny, for the first time ever with a you...It's funny, for the first time ever with a youngster I don't feel nervous at all about the actual riding, but I am SO worried about messing the training up and giving her a bad experience!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-60719320561153888822019-09-25T09:07:12.415-07:002019-09-25T09:07:12.415-07:00He's amazing <3He's amazing <3Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-7609275559774379842019-09-25T08:55:57.011-07:002019-09-25T08:55:57.011-07:00Ahhh...that's so fun! I took Emi on a similar ...Ahhh...that's so fun! I took Emi on a similar trail ride for ride #3 and it was so cool to be riding her out on the trails. You two look great. ♥Alanna Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891497900025873342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-56064834621833978512019-09-25T08:38:57.935-07:002019-09-25T08:38:57.935-07:00This is awesome!! The last photo of you guys is so...This is awesome!! The last photo of you guys is so beautiful <3 Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-12354109293290466682019-09-25T06:59:46.548-07:002019-09-25T06:59:46.548-07:00Yes! How awesome! The last pic is lovely!Yes! How awesome! The last pic is lovely!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940386405998853917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-29659437772182442442019-09-25T05:43:48.947-07:002019-09-25T05:43:48.947-07:00This is so great! And G is fabulous!This is so great! And G is fabulous!Sarah (threechestnuts)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17295039309380470750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-48633627710219008652019-09-25T05:22:22.531-07:002019-09-25T05:22:22.531-07:00Woohoo! This is awesome. I totally agree with your...Woohoo! This is awesome. I totally agree with your philosophy of short/happy sessions. With all the groundwork you did, plus her own pleasing attitude, you will be able to make quick strides in these early days. Trusting yourself, and her, is the hardest step. Congrats!Nat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854754166891062563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50059512078117900712019-09-25T04:49:29.506-07:002019-09-25T04:49:29.506-07:00This is amazing and how it should be done. Your gu...This is amazing and how it should be done. Your guy is a treasure. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.com