tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post3051834367499567476..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: How Do You Keep Blogging?Mugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-5919743047168563272012-12-01T14:20:53.289-07:002012-12-01T14:20:53.289-07:00I am really late to this as I have not been checki...I am really late to this as I have not been checking your blog during your hiatus. Got out of the habit & remembered only today. <br />Your everyday courage is an inspiration. <br />I am glad you are back. I missed your writings.OldMorganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468535860419630648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-49964858981367598642012-12-01T14:19:59.069-07:002012-12-01T14:19:59.069-07:00I am really late to this as I had stopped checking...I am really late to this as I had stopped checking your blog during your hiatus. <br />Your everyday courage is inspiring. <br />I am glad you are back to writing. I missed your stories, training questions, and everything. OldMorganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468535860419630648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-39227462311767261532012-11-24T21:49:22.808-07:002012-11-24T21:49:22.808-07:00I started following your blog not long after you s...I started following your blog not long after you started it. I forget where I found it but I have always enjoyed your stories and your training suggestions.<br /><br />I've read many books on how to ride and had many coaches try to explain how to feel something. There have been several times since reading your blog that my horse does something and I have an "ah ha!" moment and a quick flash back to something you wrote about. There is something in the way that you write that just makes sense to me in a way that someone actually being there and watching me hasn't been able to do.<br /><br />I thank you. I thank you for your bravery in expressing yourself and the various issues that you deal with on a day-to-day basis. I thank you for what you do for the horses and for sharing your experience and point of view.RussianRoulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439625191979195030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-83436280599718095782012-11-06T17:19:04.668-07:002012-11-06T17:19:04.668-07:00Oh man.. I honestly got a tear in my eye. You are...Oh man.. I honestly got a tear in my eye. You are wonderful, beautiful and brave. I love this blog, and I hope you can continue with it for many moons yet. *SNIFF!* I WUV U MUGS!Cyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148167689810806914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-85538643550950065452012-10-30T19:50:37.635-06:002012-10-30T19:50:37.635-06:00People like you inspire the people like me so much...People like you inspire the people like me so much. <br /><br />I am a little no one in NC who is struggling from "could have been" syndrome... and "once was." Seeing people handle much bigger challenges with grace and incite is a pleasure!!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561439666358663664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-2591265087845514312012-10-28T12:50:19.726-06:002012-10-28T12:50:19.726-06:00Wow. I have loved your blog for over 2 years now. ...Wow. I have loved your blog for over 2 years now. I'm truly inspired! Kudos to you for putting yourself out there, you are very brave and I respect you even more as a fellow human and horse trainer. Arctic Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744979632722342203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-46940339389817451042012-10-28T12:49:14.297-06:002012-10-28T12:49:14.297-06:00Wow. I have loved your blog for over 2 years now. ...Wow. I have loved your blog for over 2 years now. I'm truly inspired! Kudos to you for putting yourself out there, you are very brave and I respect you even more as a fellow human and horse trainer. Arctic Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744979632722342203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-69693988031086051602012-10-25T04:34:25.395-06:002012-10-25T04:34:25.395-06:00I rarely read comments on any blog because I find ...I rarely read comments on any blog because I find the nature of many of the comments to be upsetting. I applaud your decision to allow us to understand more of your story, in spite of these people.<br />THank you for your stories from a reader who has been following you for a long time.Elphingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11375207005969392617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-31861780900915687072012-10-24T22:20:18.821-06:002012-10-24T22:20:18.821-06:00Sorry I'm late to the party, but I wanted to a...Sorry I'm late to the party, but I wanted to add my bid of support, because every little bit adds up to a mountain of goodness. Candy Mountain! Sugary goodness, Charlie!<br />Becky and her incessent dreaming about/plans to attend/whimpering over your upcoming clinic is how I found you, and I've been hooked ever since. Anything you choose to put out here for us to read is gold, and you are my inspiration for finding my way back into horses, anyway anyhow. So thank you, and I hope I can steal away with Becky to see you in 2013!Jamethielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013155307654693225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-27984707087052697602012-10-24T17:57:17.876-06:002012-10-24T17:57:17.876-06:00Karen, Pendleton is going to work one of these day...Karen, Pendleton is going to work one of these days!<br /><br />In the meantime...you better bring Colt!mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-77957272027947619292012-10-24T12:22:12.419-06:002012-10-24T12:22:12.419-06:00There are 169 comments before this one which I wil...There are 169 comments before this one which I will read...but want to write my comment without outside influence.<br /><br />I've always thought the world of you ever since I found your blog. I'm now even more amazed at your strengths.<br /><br />I took the summer off from blogging, and it felt good. FB is easier, but addicting...and your life can pass by you before you realize it!!!<br /><br />But, FB is where I saw the first photos of your arm...which raised a hundred questions in my mind. I'm glad you explained it all...yes, all...without too much detail as to leave us just knowing enough to squelch the curiosity.<br /><br />What I want to say most is "THIS IS YOUR BLOG"...and to hell with the rest of the nasty people who can't appreciate the efforts of another person. My guess is that the demanding jerks are people who don't write a blog...it's not easy to live your life and balance blogging with the other social media.<br /><br />I have no tolerance for that type of behavior and would have blocked them...and I don't allow anonymous comments either on my blog. But that's just me.<br /><br />You do what you can and want to do. Do what makes you feel good. I'm here to stand with you.<br /><br />Since we can't seem to make Pendleton work...guess I'll have to come to the Big K/Mugwump party. But, I'm bringin' Colt!!<br /><br />In friendship,<br /><br />Karengtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-70138187066074659452012-10-23T23:40:39.052-06:002012-10-23T23:40:39.052-06:00you are awesomeyou are awesomeDaisy Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754860876217741603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-68963690111599118052012-10-23T18:12:07.350-06:002012-10-23T18:12:07.350-06:00MUGS! YA GOTTA KEEP BLOGGING! OH, THE HUMANITY!
S...MUGS! YA GOTTA KEEP BLOGGING! OH, THE HUMANITY!<br /><br />Seriously, a young lady I love like a daughter just received my buckskin AQHA reining mare as a wedding gift. Since she is now 600 miles away, I told her to read your blog for advice since I can't be there. My darling girl (the human, not the mare) has a tendency to not yet be able to discern the difference between when to discipline, when to cave in, when to teach. My darling mare will try her heart out under saddle, but has a ton of "alpha"... I referred her to the Tally, Cupcake, & Sonita stories to start with as all are examples of patience, discernment, and meeting the horse's need on the level they occur.<br /><br />Hang in there, Mugs. And on any given day, I'm more than happy to bitch slap a troll into another dimension. At your service :~)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-88177766720769353102012-10-23T11:52:09.354-06:002012-10-23T11:52:09.354-06:00Late to the party, but wanted to add my support. ...Late to the party, but wanted to add my support. I found you from Fugly way back when you used to comment on the posts. I read all your back posts and have been following religiously since, commenting occasionally. I'm with the "you write it, I'll read it" crowd. I love puzzling out your training posts, and the stories are fantastic. I was honored when you posted my story as one of your Monthy Monday's. Hugs all around, indeed!Stashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364644510535848617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-77186602165251376562012-10-23T08:07:14.503-06:002012-10-23T08:07:14.503-06:00I've been a long time reader and have loved yo...I've been a long time reader and have loved your posts, your story-telling style and your no-nonsense training advice for years. But I gotta say, this post has left me gobsmacked. I am in awe. :)<br /><br />The Fugly a$$wipes who hounded you are truly below contempt, you are an amazing woman. I thought that even before knowing the kinds of lemons life has thrown at you. Your strength is inspiring. Thank you - for everything. :)<br /><br /><br />Scamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236918959046980355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-1577299446959119742012-10-22T23:25:33.438-06:002012-10-22T23:25:33.438-06:00Hi Mugs, I'm leaving this comment as an "...Hi Mugs, I'm leaving this comment as an "Anon" until I can set up the proper identity, but just wanted to say I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Your blog has been such a learning experience for me, helping me understand my own wonderful trainer and what she is trying to teach me and teach my horses. So for that, I have to say THANK YOU!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your experiences and your life. When you don't write I miss you like an old friend, but understand everyone has their own things to attend to. Thank you again for everything and hope to hear more from you whenever that might be. :) Angie in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-78231420663660021772012-10-22T22:20:30.428-06:002012-10-22T22:20:30.428-06:00You have helped me quite a bit. I struggle with fe...You have helped me quite a bit. I struggle with fear issues that have severely affected my riding. I went from jumping 3 ft plus on a regular basis to being afraid of 2 ft. <br /><br />After reading your blog, I decided I needed to be more Horsaii and found a horse to lease. I even made it back up to 3 ft! I found that if I can make myself get over the jump the first time, it isn't so bad the second, third, fourth, etc.<br /><br />I had to sell my horse, then give up my lease, and now quit altogether due to financial roadblocks, but I'm not done for good. <br /><br />You are stronger than the trolls and the haters, they're just jealous of your awesomeness!<br /><br />Thank you, <br />LydiaSeeingSpotsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-32249113010136003032012-10-22T22:13:40.661-06:002012-10-22T22:13:40.661-06:00You're beautiful. And whole. Because whole doe...You're beautiful. And whole. Because whole doesn't refer to our bodies alone, it refers to <i>us</i>. Our spirits and how they fill (or don't) our entire being. <br /><br />I'm just so damn glad to finally have a little bit of the truth about what's been going on and what you're really doing.<br /><br />And I can't wait to hear the rest of the Tally and Mort stories. I'll never train my horse, I'll just ride him the way he is and sigh (but without blaming him :) ), but I LOVES a good horse story, so I always look forward to those. <br /><br />If you're having trouble getting it out, don't make it a story as such, just start writing what happened. Hell, make a bulleted list of chronological events. Then you'll look at it and not be able to stand not fleshing it out :)<br /><br />Looking forward to it...LadyFarriernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-47620050010427707962012-10-22T18:18:35.271-06:002012-10-22T18:18:35.271-06:00Mugs,
You are an amazing woman! I started reading ...Mugs,<br />You are an amazing woman! I started reading your Mort stories.I forget who told me about your blog, hell, I probably didn't really know what a blog was back then. You are one of the few who truly are and truly get what being "horsai" and all that goes with it. It's not always sunshine and unicorns! There are many very nasty people in this world who for some reason have a need to be negative, nasty, putrid, and jealous of those of us who have the "horsai" gift and abilities. Same goes for "dogai" people. Sadly those poor excuses for human beings are usually the ones committing the atrocities against the animals we love and feel so devoted to.They also do the same to their own children, family members and others who come in contact with them and are beyond help. Don't worry about them or waste one more moment of your life on sub humans like that.<br />You have many gifts and talents and have continued to see the good in your life despite some serious setbacks.I'm not deeply religous or spiritual but I do believe very strongly in "What goes around comes around" and that in the end "good always triumphs over evil." Please keep sharing with us and telling your stories. Keep facing life as you do with honesty, acceptance and greatfullness for the lessons you have learned and the stories you still have to share and tell others. "WOW, this got long!" I'll close by saying I am humbled that you train, ride and compete w/ a prostectic or 1 armed. I get a great image of you in my head in regards to the old reference to "a one legged man in an ass kicking contest",I have no doubts that you could dispatch trolls, varmints, or any other ner do wells with no worries. I remain as always a fan and better off for checking in to see things from your perspective.LuvMyTBshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535739190335276089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-87903246321994087222012-10-22T16:10:05.724-06:002012-10-22T16:10:05.724-06:00just stepping up as one of your fans to let you kn...just stepping up as one of your fans to let you know i really appreciate your blog. also found you from fugly, so i'm glad you tried them out for a while. you really do make a difference, how many people can say that? best of luck with your troubles and i'll quietly wait for the stories you have time to post. Monoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-51438842780238834702012-10-22T13:11:53.203-06:002012-10-22T13:11:53.203-06:00I LOVE your blogs, and the anonymity of your stori...I LOVE your blogs, and the anonymity of your stories made it even more fun for me... a mystery if you will.. i couldn't wait for more Tally stories, but LOVED the story of you and your daughter... i sent it to my mother (a non-horse woman) and said... "mom, this is a must read.. its us!" she agreed totally. And to read your story just now, you have over come so much adversity with what nature has dealt you.. but you perservere.... GO GIRL... YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!!! And i suggest you do what my dad always told me about the bullies at school (i was bullied all through lower and highschool)...."Fuck Em Megg, fuck em.." and it took some time, but i learned to do it, and i'm better for it. plus i'm better off than all of them now anyways :) Karma ALWAYS comes for them :) Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909396971888079657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-29863478393379495492012-10-22T12:32:48.881-06:002012-10-22T12:32:48.881-06:00haha mugs. You continue to be such a gift. I think...haha mugs. You continue to be such a gift. I think so highly of your writing and observations I recommend your blog to Asian professional friends who are wanting to improve their writing and use of the English language. They love your blog.<br /><br />As an aging and debilitating individual, any thing on horses as we age will be appreciated.<br />As for our girl Tally, I thought she went off with that newbie and lived happily ever after teaching him what you taught her, Love you!deedee sonnyduo@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-11525885107197166952012-10-22T10:45:23.153-06:002012-10-22T10:45:23.153-06:00Whatever you write, I will read. Thanks for provi...Whatever you write, I will read. Thanks for providing more background... I will worry less if you vanish for a while.quietannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710112022047395861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-61291822701421184412012-10-22T09:56:25.717-06:002012-10-22T09:56:25.717-06:00WUMP YOU ROCK BEYOND WORDSWUMP YOU ROCK BEYOND WORDSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-22327676126419922882012-10-22T08:20:34.685-06:002012-10-22T08:20:34.685-06:00Okay, I have to admit that this sentence "
I ...Okay, I have to admit that this sentence "<br />I have stories I want to write about some of the new and interesting horse people I've met lately, thoughts I've had about old time training methods vs. new, safety around our horses, where we go as riders as we age and become debilitated and how to balance our horse life with our family when it becomes overwhelming at home." just makes me go squeee! in a happy way. <br />More ideas from Mugs! I like the way you make me think about things.<br /><br />And as for finishing Tally's story-well, Cupcake's story got (sadly)finished in due time, Mort's not done yet, and there may(?) be more Fobby tales. Not to mention any others that might show up. I just like stories and your's rock.<br /><br />So thanks and blog about what you want 'cause we'll like it!<br />rheatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106202307295596177noreply@blogger.com