tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post2558480750964002666..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: On Being Serious About This Riding ThingThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-55951607988682820082019-06-10T12:51:48.649-07:002019-06-10T12:51:48.649-07:00I hear you, I definitely still need to have some b...I hear you, I definitely still need to have some bigger picture goals to work towards! I can't really nail down precisely why I am less intense these days, but life is sure a lot easier and more enjoyable.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50831233998871728282019-06-10T05:14:35.114-07:002019-06-10T05:14:35.114-07:00Your shift over the past years seems to suit you w...Your shift over the past years seems to suit you well! You seem so much more relaxed and happy in every post. It's really inspiring, honestly.<br /><br />I've shifted a lot in recent years. I'm much more chill about things overall, though definitely do better when I have a "goal" to work towards. With a goal that has a date on it, I structure things better and with a bit more purpose. Without one, I'm really lackadaisical. Fortunately, even with structure, I'm much more relaxed than I once was. It's so much better for my headspace.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-67616474947922327852019-06-08T10:56:48.432-07:002019-06-08T10:56:48.432-07:00Right? My barnmates were/are exceptional, and I re...Right? My barnmates were/are exceptional, and I really got caught up in wanting to be a part of that and comparing myself. This quieter life self boarding at home and having a young horse really feel more like "me" tho. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-52060133089409847022019-06-08T10:53:40.878-07:002019-06-08T10:53:40.878-07:00I wish I could give some advice...It just kind of ...I wish I could give some advice...It just kind of evolved for me out of necessity.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-46515735777976375272019-06-08T10:52:16.573-07:002019-06-08T10:52:16.573-07:00I've noticed a huge difference in Bridget, and...I've noticed a huge difference in Bridget, and my partnership with her. We are both a lot happier together without all the big goals, and I think she was telling me all along being a sport pony is simply not what she wants to be.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-83393616696089612592019-06-08T10:50:27.338-07:002019-06-08T10:50:27.338-07:00There were definitely some judgey comments made la...There were definitely some judgey comments made last weekend that got me thinking. But yeah, I stand by my decisions - she's really immature, even for 3 and I think taking it slow now is what we both need.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-64624767340069487022019-06-08T10:48:20.646-07:002019-06-08T10:48:20.646-07:00I found that in the moment, I had all the momentum...I found that in the moment, I had all the momentum and motivation to keep at it and would have said I was happy, but I think I'm happier now with a more balanced life.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-70680642962618501942019-06-08T10:46:20.711-07:002019-06-08T10:46:20.711-07:00It's probably not as interesting without the g...It's probably not as interesting without the goals, lessons and shows, but honestly I'm happier.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-25607935720725446062019-06-07T14:47:23.151-07:002019-06-07T14:47:23.151-07:00As a reader I've definitely noticed a huge shi...As a reader I've definitely noticed a huge shift in your blog from over the years!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-64755474559601929112019-06-07T07:18:42.161-07:002019-06-07T07:18:42.161-07:00I’m really enjoying this post! I’ve realized, perh...I’m really enjoying this post! I’ve realized, perhaps belatedly, that I got pretty burnt out over the year where I was taking weekly lessons and taking dressage very seriously. I do want to ride and compete at Dressage but I also want to do other things and being tied to a weekly lesson schedule is just too much for me right now. It’s been good to take a step back but now I need to figure out how to actually spend time at the barn and do pony things without getting too serious and burning myself out.0Piccoloponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08275679567725425281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-38191814584069198162019-06-07T07:14:33.936-07:002019-06-07T07:14:33.936-07:00I think your mental approach is just perfect, cons...I think your mental approach is just perfect, considering you have a baby horse who doesn't nee to be rushed! It's hard when the human wants to do everything (like me), but the horse simply comes first. It's also really hard to watch everyone around you keep doing things while you're still back at basics (ask me how I know), but everything with horses ebbs and flows and you guys will be out there before you know it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-10908756822546668002019-06-07T04:38:25.664-07:002019-06-07T04:38:25.664-07:00great post! It is nice to be able to take your ti...great post! It is nice to be able to take your time with horses and work on a schedule that suits you and the horse... My personal experience has been that every time I set a concrete goal and get excited about it, life smacks me upside the head and something happens. Over the past 5 years, I've learned to just sit back and enjoy the smaller wins. It isn't always easy, but it is way less stressful! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940386405998853917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-43432430133271629432019-06-07T03:36:58.838-07:002019-06-07T03:36:58.838-07:00Ive been really trying to back up and chill about ...Ive been really trying to back up and chill about things. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-79186248358422210202019-06-06T12:31:15.554-07:002019-06-06T12:31:15.554-07:00that "quirky" picture is AMAZING OMG hah...that "quirky" picture is AMAZING OMG haha! <br /><br />and yea, i love this post. it's so so so critical to regularly take a step back and take our "temperature" as the case may be. i've had to work really really hard on my mentality and it isn't always easy, but it's definitely way harder than it has to be when i get too focused on those external pieces that aren't really speaking to my own feelings of happiness and fulfillment. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com