tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390416239155466954.post1750626568547590440..comments2018-06-19T00:50:27.377-07:00Comments on El Rancho Garza: Patience...where do I buy some?Trailriderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16097842353439742750noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390416239155466954.post-54647270918673136462009-06-24T01:42:17.533-07:002009-06-24T01:42:17.533-07:00I just popped over here to say THANK YOU for what ...I just popped over here to say THANK YOU for what you said over at Horse Centric's blog. You spoke to me and gave me confidance in my decision to find a new home for my horse.<br /><br />I've received a bit of flack and cold shoulders about my consideration to sell my mare and find a horse better suited to my abilities, after two serious injuries caused by her.<br /><br />But I'm not going to let strangers give me guilt trips about me 'failing to take care of my horse, because I'm afraid of her and want to sell her'. <br /><br />That comment came from someone who just got her first horse a couple years ago, and only started riding this year.<br /><br />How can anyone truly understand what you're going through if they aren't walking in your own shoes?<br /><br />Some people treat their horses as pets and believe that only they are able to provide the best home for their horse. Those same thoughts are what cause hoarders to keep so many animals and not find homes for them.<br /><br />I've waited over 30 years to own my first horse and to fulfill my dreams. I don't see why a mistake I made due to an unethical horse dealer's dishonesty should destroy my dreams, even though that mistake has already cost me much pain, frustration and agony...and disappointment.<br /><br />And it's not just about me, it's about my family and kids. I want then to enjoy horses, too. But I can't even trust my horse around my family. Like others have told me, there are willing, gentle, baby-sitter type horses out there. Horses that are patient, calm, non-spooky teachers. <br /><br />You sound like someone who knows what they're talking about from years spent around horses, and I just wanted to say thanks for speaking up on 'Breathe's' blog and making me feel better and more confidant about what I know in my heart and mind, that I need to do.<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390416239155466954.post-82379933277816633932009-05-21T20:27:31.913-07:002009-05-21T20:27:31.913-07:00After having worked with such balanced horses as W...After having worked with such balanced horses as Woody and Spirit I think it's not a bad thing to have a more difficult horse to challenge you.<br /><br />That's not to say you'll choose to keep Vaquero, but the lessons you learn from dealing with him wil serve you well. At least that's what I feel after my time with Canyon. I've learned to work through issues most people would bail on.<br /><br />At the end of the day I may decide he's not going to work, but as of now, I can honestly say i've made real progress with him. He no longer goes to 10 when spooked, he's gaining confidence. He's no Spirit, but he's come a long way.<br /><br />And it took a YEAR and a HALF.<br /><br />The most important thing I had to learn to do was to be the calm center of the universe. No anger. No fear. Calm.<br /><br />It's a decent lesson to learn.<br /><br />Time for some meditation. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.com