tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post5884846881961160234..comments2013-08-31T06:50:21.527-05:00Comments on Adventures on Arabee: Arena WorkoutsNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-84619166911928790512009-02-14T07:41:00.000-06:002009-02-14T07:41:00.000-06:00My Mom has been out of the hospital for a few mont...My Mom has been out of the hospital for a few months, but this is an awful lot for her to take. I don't even know which hospital my brother is in, as his wife is not communicating which is maddening. I'm going to go out and ride Phebes today since I can't do anything about any of this except worry. I could stay here and set by the phone, but I'll likely not know anything until tonight or tomorrow and nothing I do will change anything.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-4448930475815472962009-02-14T06:07:00.000-06:002009-02-14T06:07:00.000-06:00E.G. - I hope it works for you to come! I also ho...E.G. - I hope it works for you to come! I also hope your brother gets well soon. Is your mom still in the hospital, too? What a tough time for your family! I'll keep you in my prayers.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-92166803541838195922009-02-14T04:43:00.000-06:002009-02-14T04:43:00.000-06:00Nicole,If all goes well in my life between now and...Nicole,<BR/><BR/>If all goes well in my life between now and then, I do still plan to ride up with you for the trade show Friday. A lot is up in the air here. My brother is very ill in a hospital in D.C. Shoot me an email about Wednesday, and we'll touch base. ~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-89011006441859081132009-02-13T11:21:00.000-06:002009-02-13T11:21:00.000-06:00No no no...definitely I am not braver than ANYONE....No no no...definitely I am not braver than ANYONE....sorry :-) This is some 80x100 ft arena, very big! and I like a nice, CONTROLLED, almost lope-like canter, if I get too close to the hand-gallop end, I get a little freaked..but it's been a while. <BR/><BR/>I do hope that the hackamore goes well for you and Farley! I know for Arabee it has made a HUGE difference - she's been much more relaxed and controllable (she can't evade me as cleverly w/ the dr. cooks as she can w/ the bit). And yesterday she was very excitable riding in the woods (it always gets windy AFTER I get on) but despite the butterflies I had she was quite under control. When I still rode my old gelding Jack, he went VERY VERY WELL in the old english hackamore I had. I plan to get a new noseband and curb strap for that, as a backup bridle just in case. but I doubt I'll have trouble w/ the dr. cooks, as it is beta. What kind of hackamore do you have?<BR/><BR/>Shopping list: <BR/>snugpax pommel pack w/ water bottles<BR/>helmet that fits PERFECTLY<BR/>closed loop reins, maybe w/ grip<BR/>new noseband/curb strap for eng. hack.<BR/>electrolytes for endurance<BR/>20-26" girth w/keepers and D-ring (>$40)<BR/>cheapy spare hoofpick<BR/><BR/>And I'll look for extra special prices on toklat or skito dressage pads if I can't find a used one before then - maybe they will have sales. <BR/><BR/>I may not buy all of that list at the trade show, I have a good handle on prices that I can get at various other tack shops and won't spend more than that on these things. I need to find a stethoscope, too, but I bet I can get one cheaper somewhere else maybe.<BR/><BR/>Are you traveling to the convention?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-42693342002574941702009-02-13T11:02:00.000-06:002009-02-13T11:02:00.000-06:00You are much braver than me! I hate arenas. I do...You are much braver than me! I hate arenas. I do fine at a walk or trot, but at a canter, the arena just seems too small. I canter on the trails all the time, but just cannot get my head on straight to do it in the arena. LOL. Good luck. <BR/><BR/>What's your shopping list for the convention?<BR/><BR/>You and Endurance Granny have inspired me to drag out my hackamores and try them out on Farley. I'm hoping to get a good conditioning ride in this weekend on the trails, even it it's raining (I have a place I can go that maintains trail integrity even when wet). I'm thinking about trying the hackamore out then. Even if it works out, I'm not sure I'm brave enough to use it at my ride in 2 weeks. Not enough riding time between then and now.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-30753923729138827502009-02-13T10:56:00.000-06:002009-02-13T10:56:00.000-06:00I am so looking forward to doing this!! The owner'...I am so looking forward to doing this!! <BR/><BR/>The owner's sister runs a therapeutic riding program, Reins To Recovery, at the farm, using the big arena - it's a great program I hear. <BR/><BR/>I have seen a mule, stock type horses, some pintos, and ponies turned out, but beyond seeing them in pasture I don't know what they have. I don't know whether they breed horses or not. <BR/><BR/>I have really never spoken with the owners before, other than to ask to use the arena, so I'm looking forward to getting to know them better when we meet tonight.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085705562122895787.post-36829006464174007182009-02-13T10:33:00.000-06:002009-02-13T10:33:00.000-06:00What a terrible farm name. But I guess it works fo...What a terrible farm name. But I guess it works for them. Hope everything goes well for you tonight. Try not to be nervous. It will all work out just fine I'm sure. <BR/><BR/>What kind of horses do they have there, a varitey or QH's or ??<BR/><BR/>Michelle DetmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com