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Posted on 01/02/2007 9:57:39 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
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Great picture Frog:)
Just in from riding...I'm know you all are going to be thrilled to hear that I am actually getting a bit hopeful that I've finally got Harley's problems fixed:) You wont' have to listen to me moan so much, maybe:)
He felt really supple, and smooth today. I even cantered, and trotted for a very very short distance, just to "feel" him. It was perfect.
Becky
Well Good! It's about time! Maybe now you can start to get in some serious conditioning. I know you're ready for it.
VERY GOOD NEWS! It'd be super if you can be back on track now with him.
Now don't get cocky and try to stand on him or anything, LOL :~)
Thanks:)
LOL...When I saw the title, of that thread, I knew you had posted it:)
OK, you all seemed to think adding 10 minutes a week was very conservative...now I'm wondering it's too conservative:), or am I already getting impatient:). If he was your's what would you do:)
I'm going to be riding, weather permitting about 4 X's a week. You think I could add 10 minutes after every 2 rides?
Becky
I think that's very conservative, but there's no harm in that. I think in addition to time, the type of riding is a factor... I think whether you're adding time or adding periods of trotting and loping, just be reasonable. I'm sure you will be :~)
Just thought I'd rouse a little rabble this morning :~D
You're raising a few hackles yourself :~)
LOL...those people over there are nuts....
Did I say you should not ride bareback...NO, did I say you can't tell when a horse prefers something or not, NO...
Lord...help me:)
Becky
Now y'all have got me curious and I've got to go look...
That is wonderful news! I am so happy, that the problems seemed to have been resolved. Now, you can get back on track with your conditioning program.
LOL!!! Y'all do like to stir $hit dontcha! You couldn't've stirred 'em up more if you'd gone and kicked sand in their dollhouse.
Eh, what else have I got to do on a rainy day? :~)
LOL...i swear I did not think my comment would be so controversial. I wasn't trying to stir. Some of those people over there are really strange, I had a discussion with a few of them last week, on the "Spiritual" forum...a real eye opener.
They are "pagans" believe in gods and goddesses, and there is wiccan among them. I've never dealt with anyone with such beliefs....I found it scary actually. Anyway, I think they think they can have these mystical relationships with animals and such...kind of nauseates me. But to each their own.
Becky
I thinkkkkkk it's working. I tried the new ringer and it worked with the AM off. I turned it on and same problem. I couldn't have that and have to listen to my husband who isn't here to fix it tell me "I told you it wouldn't work" so I switched ring times. I did right the opposite of the instructions and set the fax ringer to less than the AM. I think it's fixed.
I've clicked a couple of those threads you were on....
I'd rather have a root canal than post on them though :~)
I've lurked there. No way, I would even say good morning. I like my head right where it's at.
That's awesome, Becky. Tuffy is doing better, too. We put the glue on shoes back on and he's rarin' to go.
Beautiful picture.
Are you serious?! I guess I've lead a sheltered life because I haven't either. Heck, the biggest religious controversy we have around these parts is whether you're supposed to be baptized of if just a sprinkling will do. I'd be waaaay outta me league over there. I just figured that forum was for Born Again Christians trying to get people to be saved. Boy, was I wrong!
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