tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post6842509111720922212..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: Feeling Like I'm Off TrackThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-2480885736213743152022-09-08T16:58:15.895-07:002022-09-08T16:58:15.895-07:00She really is quite a fan of that barn, I'm no...She really is quite a fan of that barn, I'm not convinced she'll want to sublet it to Sophie 😁 It's been about one second since I published this post and somehow the calendar says I'm replying to comments a week later, so your 3 second estimate to Oct 1st looks on target! Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-15409111097395769182022-09-08T16:55:31.049-07:002022-09-08T16:55:31.049-07:00I'll sleep better for sure knowing there's...I'll sleep better for sure knowing there's solid perimeter fencing in place for Ms Houdini! I hope you meet some horsey people there soon, I feel like as soon as I meet even one I'm set, because they'll know all the other horse crazy people in the area 😁I'd absolutely love to make the move out there one day too...it's so beautiful! Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-52312582172951528612022-09-08T16:52:27.058-07:002022-09-08T16:52:27.058-07:00So true! My timeline is definitely my own inventio...So true! My timeline is definitely my own invention. Thanks for the encouragement! ❤️Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-17571352539667995892022-09-08T16:50:17.272-07:002022-09-08T16:50:17.272-07:00Thank you for this. I do very much worry B should ...Thank you for this. I do very much worry B should have a friend, and Sophie does fill that role... but the whole situation is well worth evaluating from a more logical perspective (and despite what science would tell you B does seem happier and thriving on her own - I've had her pastured in a herd and while the other horses seem to like her, I notice she goes out of her way to find her own space to be left alone) Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-86264871526593785382022-09-08T16:44:10.086-07:002022-09-08T16:44:10.086-07:00Great point, and so true! I like to have a plan so...Great point, and so true! I like to have a plan so although change doesn't scare me per say, I do get rather attached to the path and there is a sense of loss/failure in abandoning it for a new plan, even if it's for the better.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-18445645923652249652022-09-06T12:06:59.082-07:002022-09-06T12:06:59.082-07:00October 1st will be here in like three seconds so ...October 1st will be here in like three seconds so enjoy B (and low drama) while you got it :) I love how nice everything is looking and I am in the doldrums a bit too. I think that we all suffer from ups and downs. you have done a lot this year and I am proud of you. (And B does look like she thinks that barn is hers only hers!!Martidollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615603986854526853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-49253501991593050462022-09-05T05:54:03.621-07:002022-09-05T05:54:03.621-07:00Our family moved from Ontario to PEI in July. Add ...Our family moved from Ontario to PEI in July. Add in a few bumps in the road and I feel like my summer disappeared in a blink of an eye. I haven't had a chance to meet any horsey people here and I feel adrift & unbalanced. So you aren't the only one feeling discombobulated. Your SO was smart on suggesting to board Sophie for another month. I suspect you will feel much more comfortable bringing her home when most of the work on the farm is completed.ERIKA.H. https://www.blogger.com/profile/09989487120949634108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-28240640845581302512022-09-02T16:13:35.513-07:002022-09-02T16:13:35.513-07:00You've made so much progress this year but I t...You've made so much progress this year but I totally get you. I feel like I'm 6 months behind with wet weather in the spring and waiting for my ring to be built. It can be a little discouraging but reality is no one has a timeline but me. Your barn looks great. And an all weather riding ring. Soon. Two nice ponies. Just hang in there and soon all the process stuff will be done and you will be able to focus on training and riding. Exploring Dressage Biomechanicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859580820686218207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-17811372747770361772022-09-02T05:57:05.036-07:002022-09-02T05:57:05.036-07:00You are lucky to have a lovely pony that doesnt mi...You are lucky to have a lovely pony that doesnt mind being alone. Some might feel “stuck” in keeping a second horse just to keep the first one company. You have had lingering doubts about Sophie for a long time.<br /><br />Its ok to say goodbye. Life is short, and you both might be better off in different circumstances.<br /><br />Best decision I ever made was to sell my mares foal that was not a good fit for me. Too small, too hot. I had other horses I preferred riding. I delayed my decision, but once done, it was a tremendous relief. Of course I was attached, and loved him dearly (I raised him, and taught him, and he was a sweetheart), but I found him the perfect home with trusted friends and I was able to focus my attentions on other aspects of my life.Nat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854754166891062563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-78568269174849642042022-09-01T18:05:57.883-07:002022-09-01T18:05:57.883-07:00Obviously may not be relevant to you at all, so fe...Obviously may not be relevant to you at all, so feel free to disregard! But I've found that even 'positive' changes tend to have some residual, hovering pockets of grief I have to dip in and out of as I navigate the in-between of 'a' and 'b'.<br />Hope the progress continues tho - B looks super comfy in the results of all your work so far! :)Liminal Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645343664339371495noreply@blogger.com