tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post3229064398081244856..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Life after HorsesJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-28606919594389193712012-02-21T10:27:20.702-08:002012-02-21T10:27:20.702-08:00You're more disciplined than I am. It took two...You're more disciplined than I am. It took two months from retiring my old horse to buying a young mare from another country.White Horse Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256903307281225327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-31896327096852752772012-02-20T10:01:06.605-08:002012-02-20T10:01:06.605-08:00Jami--I know you took Gailey for a trail ride last...Jami--I know you took Gailey for a trail ride last fall. Is she not sound enough for that now--or is it just that trail riding doesn't interest you? I don't train or show any more and don't miss it, but I still enjoy riding a couple of times a week, and trail rides suit me very well. Its sort of like a low stress/low expense horse fix. And I really love contemplating the woods/beach from the back of my trusty little steed. <br /><br />In any case, I'm sure you are focusing on what brings you joy right now--and that's good.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-3724862292653715062012-02-20T08:12:56.915-08:002012-02-20T08:12:56.915-08:00Jami, I know that niggly "I'll just take ...Jami, I know that niggly "I'll just take a look at what's online" feeling. But seriously, it sounds like you're really focused on writing, and that's really good. I'm proud of you, and you're a good writer, so go for it. You can always fly over here and ride Qrac :)Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201599087106798500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-38556539415162080122012-02-20T08:11:55.805-08:002012-02-20T08:11:55.805-08:00I, too, have horses that I don't ride, althoug...I, too, have horses that I don't ride, although at least some of them can still be ridden. I supposed I could hop on my good old Quarter horse, but at 27, he deserves to enjoy life as a beloved lawn ornament. I haven't ridden much in the last three years, thanks to my poor judgment. My little Morgan dumped me when I failed to remind him that I was the herd leader and therefore entitled to set the pace. That resulted in 2 herniated discs which ended my riding for a while. <br /><br />Last June, I decided to hop on my 17H TB who hadn't been worked in a while and hadn't even been turned out that day. Gulp, what was I thinking? Oh that's right; I wasn't. Anyway, precious Beau has been known to rear and rear he did. I dropped like a box of rocks, cracking 2 ribs. Okay, more down time.<br />Now that spring is on the horizon, I do feel an urge to ride, but I think I'll sign up for some lessons on a tried and true schoolhorse to regain my courage, strength, and quick reflexes. After that, I'll probably throw caution to the winds and hop back on Beau and Trinity. Say a prayer for me!Nancy Di Fabbiohttp://www.nancydifabbio.comnoreply@blogger.com