tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post586736809898918277..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: Trail Rides and MojoMugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-75877612131171438542010-08-25T11:55:38.981-06:002010-08-25T11:55:38.981-06:00I am so envious that you were able to go riding in...I am so envious that you were able to go riding in the Garden of the Gods! I've been hiking there a couple of times while visiting on vacation, but would really love to ride there! Next time you'll have to take and share pictures : )Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-904540156460258692010-08-25T09:15:26.542-06:002010-08-25T09:15:26.542-06:00Great story...I agree how friends can be a rock fo...Great story...I agree how friends can be a rock for each other to overcome fears...sure wish I was galloping up that canyon with you all!!<br /><br />If I could keep my working horses barefoot year-round I would. With the amount of rock out here on the desert, it's just not possible. I've spent up to 11 hours driving cows, and without shoes, he'd have never made it. Yes, I believe the shoes deaden their feel. I find them tripping more etc.<br /><br />I believe every horse needs to get out for R&R...whether it be trail riding, driving cows...whatever! It have a horse with a solid mind, they desperately need to get out.<br /><br />Thanks for the post...look forward to more!!gtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-75630919826655194602010-08-25T05:16:06.134-06:002010-08-25T05:16:06.134-06:00Confidence and trust - sure brings back the joy an...Confidence and trust - sure brings back the joy and the mojo.<br /><br />Having just barely gotten to this place, I'm still in a buzz with the energy of it.<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful post. (and have fun milking goats...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-40961470211791230342010-08-24T15:52:31.046-06:002010-08-24T15:52:31.046-06:00joycemocha- Madonna's boring. She's a swee...joycemocha- Madonna's boring. She's a sweet, well-bred horse. No training traumas, solid to ride, just not shown enough because of my own issues.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-41397920142311913062010-08-22T08:53:36.602-06:002010-08-22T08:53:36.602-06:00Great to hear about your ride Mugs-I need to teach...Great to hear about your ride Mugs-I need to teach my adopted horse how to be ridden. He's a lovely pasture pet but I want more. And trauma pony doesn't need all the time.<br /><br />Goat cheese is easy if it's unpasturized-just let it sit out and when it starts separating drain it through cloth. That's my lazy cheese. Hand milking will make you really aware of the muscles in your forearms-cause they'll burn at first! Have fun! It's a blast.rheatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106202307295596177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-61550119883170990712010-08-21T09:32:15.379-06:002010-08-21T09:32:15.379-06:00Whywudyabreedit - best wishes for the treatment :)...Whywudyabreedit - best wishes for the treatment :) I just learned yesterday that my own lump on my throid is still there so Im on the fence myself. Keep the ponies close it will help.<br /><br />Mugs - that sounded like a fun trail ride, and a confidence building ride. <br /><br />Remember my slightly abused HUS gelding? He earned his first 1/2 a halter point in Aug. :) (in preformance halter) And turning heads everywhere, noone can belive hes the same horse.<br /><br />Want to come on a trail ride in Nova Scotia? I could use some of that confidence beside me to atempt the trails around here on a show horse (there are animals in the woods!)Justaplainsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399124494395034612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-46447898695983541362010-08-20T16:11:57.118-06:002010-08-20T16:11:57.118-06:00Joycemocha...you should try bareback riding on the...Joycemocha...you should try bareback riding on the trails! Yup...Starlette had a nasty bug bite right at her girth, so we met with friends and rode for over an hour bareback! I loved it, she loved it...only thing was going down hills and sliding into her withers! I don't use a pad...you stick better that way!<br /><br />JackieHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-58855688197109359442010-08-20T15:01:50.817-06:002010-08-20T15:01:50.817-06:00ha ha ha mugs.
everyime I put you and you horse up...ha ha ha mugs.<br />everyime I put you and you horse up on a pedestal, you guys do a slide stop and throw dirt in my fool grinin face. Who knew you could be afraid. I had a bad fall in 2004. even on my steadiest of horses, i was afraid. Only the kindness of my friends got me out on the trail. over a period of times they started remarking how I looked like I was having a lot of fun. and less fear.<br /><br />Now I want to go and run (some) and be out in the parks. Good horses and good friends. what is better?deedeehttp://sonnyduo@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-55711076162529475692010-08-19T21:28:28.310-06:002010-08-19T21:28:28.310-06:00What a great story- from the name of the park to y...What a great story- from the name of the park to your last line. I'll bet you guys did look cool! <br />Fear is a funny thing isn't it? I had a ba wreck and it made me a little afraid for awhile too. But I gutted through it,especially after my friend and horseman extrordinare Charles Wilhelm said that being afraid was just one way of taking care of myself. <br />Hmm... I had never thought of it that way. Now sometimes I do get a 'thrill' when the ponies buck or rear, but I remember that I am a good rider, I know what I am doing and if I need to take care of myself- I can always get off and get on again later. <br />Boy I wish I could ride with y'all- you sound like my kind of 'babes'!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-88591146058584249772010-08-19T20:26:38.878-06:002010-08-19T20:26:38.878-06:00Oh, and this summer Mocha has settled down enough ...Oh, and this summer Mocha has settled down enough that we're doing the occasional bareback session. In fact, after two weeks away, I tossed on the bareback pad, the snaffle, and crawled up on her before wondering if it was such a wise idea....It went well.<br /><br />Bareback does wonderful things for your seat. And given that Miss Mocha has a bony spine, a pad is somewhat required to protect my menopausal rear end. I'm still doing walk and trot, though. Haven't worked up to loping, just because she <i>is</i> what she is, and lope often starts out with an energetic little leap or bound, especially once she gets wound up (like she was today, after doing changes, then rollbacks and that spin exercise where you lope, spin to the inside, lope again).<br /><br />But I'm getting there. Lope bareback, ride her rollbacks in the English saddle...those are current riding goals.joycemochanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-48068789164111801012010-08-19T20:22:03.554-06:002010-08-19T20:22:03.554-06:00So when do we get Madonna's story?
Grin.So when do we get Madonna's story?<br /><br />Grin.joycemochanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-62703181817248380432010-08-19T20:15:42.779-06:002010-08-19T20:15:42.779-06:00OMG...this is my summer! Starlette and I have bee...OMG...this is my summer! Starlette and I have been trail riding an average of 3 times a week. We've gone from tight walking to power trotting and cantering on the trails! Both of us are more confident, and Starlette is learning to open up and *go*!<br /><br />Hope it doesn't rain tomorrow...<br /><br />Jackie<br /><br />horsesandturbos.blogspot.com<br />whatsdrivingmissdaisy.blogspot.comHorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-19190435477709971372010-08-19T19:06:01.508-06:002010-08-19T19:06:01.508-06:00We call it "0-dark-thirty"--but you'...We call it "0-dark-thirty"--but you're right--getting out early is a good thing to beat the heat (or other adverse weather).<br /><br />Glad you girls had such a good ride. Altho I remember Kathy's issues, I don't remember any previous posts specific to you losing your mojo, either...<br /><br />Good to have you back!EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-61655611470014343832010-08-19T13:58:27.990-06:002010-08-19T13:58:27.990-06:00hehehe - we call it the "butt crack of dawn&...hehehe - we call it the "butt crack of dawn"<br /><br />Good to see you back on line. Hope everything is falling in place for you.KDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062208340163864225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-23353479097864509252010-08-19T12:20:04.347-06:002010-08-19T12:20:04.347-06:00Awesome story... AS ALWAYS. Thank you for sharing...Awesome story... AS ALWAYS. Thank you for sharing with us<br /><br />MarcieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-76875991542194108682010-08-19T09:35:54.678-06:002010-08-19T09:35:54.678-06:00I got a big grin on my face at the end! Awesome st...I got a big grin on my face at the end! Awesome story! I often think about stuff we did on horseback and I wished I could've watched it from afar, just to see how cool it would look... I'm sure horses going up a hill at full speed would be quite impressive! I loved your story, I was right there with you!OneDandyHorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355057635042941344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-43961365127227992652010-08-19T09:13:56.767-06:002010-08-19T09:13:56.767-06:00Wow, totally awesome story! :) I was SO THERE!
I ...Wow, totally awesome story! :) I was SO THERE! <br />I am going to hit the hayfield today. I have you to thank for that. So, THANKS!lopinon4https://www.blogger.com/profile/00413859466329003832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-32149193551967913302010-08-19T08:14:43.510-06:002010-08-19T08:14:43.510-06:00What a wonderful post! And timely too. Sounds like...What a wonderful post! And timely too. Sounds like you guys had a fantastic time. I enjoy traveling to new places to go hacking and finding new forests but I just don't have access to the same type of land as you. Perhaps I will have to venture south one day.<br /><br />I have spent the spring/summer just hacking this year. Unfortunately I lost my riding buddy back in March (moved the horse over an hour away and I don't own a truck or trailer so going to see her costs about $300). This meant hacking alone. A lot. I learned a lot about my horse and myself. I used to get off if he started to really act up. Now I stay on. I guess it helps that he rarely acts up anymore. :D He is very accustomed to dogs, bikes, joggers, traffic, flags, gun shots, fireworks, etc. Nothing phases him anymore and I couldn't be prouder of him. The moment that really turned it all around for me was when I realized that he stays calm when I stay calm and that includes leaving him on a loose rein. If I tighten up, so does he - makes sense to me! I just had to experience it to realize how easily I affected him. <br /><br />Tonight he gets to show a couple of newbies how to play in the pond. :)RussianRoulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439625191979195030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-70478616105683382562010-08-19T04:28:41.997-06:002010-08-19T04:28:41.997-06:00You should totally learn to make cheese, Mugwump. ...You should totally learn to make cheese, Mugwump. There is so little decent cheese in the US. It's inexplicable to me given the enormous dairy industry you guys have over there and yet the only cheese appears to be Monterey Jack or tasteless cheddar. After visiting one time we seriously looked into the viability of setting up a European cheese shop in California just so it would be possible to get cheese with a flavour somewhere in the United States. Of course, seeing how the import system works for food made it pretty clear why nobody does...<br /><br />Also, good to have you back and sharing your horses with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-17749974633724287482010-08-19T02:01:59.092-06:002010-08-19T02:01:59.092-06:00Thanks Rockey Mouse, I am planning to give the tre...Thanks Rockey Mouse, I am planning to give the treatment my best shot. <br /><br />I have had two different friends offer to take on my two horses for me. I hope and plan to keep them near me, but it sure is nice to have options.Whywudyabreedithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069453160852561143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-54556690028104981772010-08-18T23:34:42.850-06:002010-08-18T23:34:42.850-06:00I never had a thought that you had any fear. You ...I never had a thought that you had any fear. You have always come across (to me) as fearless. I was kinda amazed to read that part.<br /><br />I'm so happy for you. What an awesome ride. I lost my riding buddy, not LOST her, but she moved and took her horse. My best friend. It's far enough that we don't get ride much anymore and that has really affected me. I miss her. Glad you got yours back.<br /><br />Me and hubby call it "o'dawn thirty" either way, it's early!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. (PS, I can see the garden of the gods in my mind's eye. I need to go back to CO and see/smell that place again.... hopefully sooner than later)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977898784588176802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-82325328583871664202010-08-18T21:27:41.569-06:002010-08-18T21:27:41.569-06:00What fun. I really wish Texas were as generous as ...What fun. I really wish Texas were as generous as Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and so forth when it comes to horse-friendly parks and public land. Phooee!<br />But I'm glad you had a great, easy-going ride. <br />Whywudya - my best thoughts toward your treatment!rockymousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099036313507359888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-32603030407067166342010-08-18T18:12:45.306-06:002010-08-18T18:12:45.306-06:00It is fun to have you back! Thanks for the story....It is fun to have you back! Thanks for the story. I am looking forward to getting back into the saddle. <br /><br />Turns out the sciatica and sacrum pain that I have been having is caused by lymphoma and it is unfortunately too painful to ride right now. <br /><br />The mouthy monday post was a good and timely one for me. I am looking to feeling better than I have in a long time, and especially getting back in the saddle once treatment is over, or at least under way enough to loosen the choke hold on my sciatic nerve.<br /><br />I am so glad that you are making the time to get out and ride, and that you found the time to write about it!Whywudyabreedithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069453160852561143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-84393284858268860602010-08-18T16:23:51.513-06:002010-08-18T16:23:51.513-06:00Shanster - I need to learn how..I write a food col...Shanster - I need to learn how..I write a food column...I could probaly get a lesson in milking too...mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-76768152159483870942010-08-18T15:49:00.243-06:002010-08-18T15:49:00.243-06:00Hello - Mugs (rolling of eyes)... sheesh. You wan...Hello - Mugs (rolling of eyes)... sheesh. You want goat cheese, I gots all the goat cheese you can eat. I got plenty o' goats... you want one? grin.Shansterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.com