tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post6975656383328059938..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: Sonita - Getting ReadyMugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-90460589358066226672010-12-30T15:55:15.392-07:002010-12-30T15:55:15.392-07:00I know my comment is just sooo late, but I have to...I know my comment is just sooo late, but I have to say this post made me LOL! I've been reading this blog, since finding it about a month ago, from the beginning -working my way up to present time. I ride primarily Morgan horses (not the Saddle Seat variety) and I am just soaking up so much of your advice and knowledge - I wish you lived closer to me so I could come learn a thing or two first hand :). Anyway, I often body clip my Morgans and I always put that neat little diamond right over their tails - HA HAAAA! I love it!!!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876732061083507317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-20914848213178491742009-06-19T23:17:04.405-06:002009-06-19T23:17:04.405-06:00Hey, Mugs! Good news, the lady said she would stay...Hey, Mugs! Good news, the lady said she would stay out of the arena, so now how do I handle this horse? Thanks so much! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-35383869388153122152009-06-19T10:37:43.905-06:002009-06-19T10:37:43.905-06:00Char - I'm going to have to look both of those...Char - I'm going to have to look both of those things up....Sonita liked the Morgan guy. She just stood there,in cross ties no less. She had never been cross tied or body clipped. She was used to having her ears and bridle path done though.<br />He left the legs for me to do though.So they were a little choppy.<br />You've also got to keep in mind, Sonita was very well mannered.I worked on her behavior constantly.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-66081004988140598782009-06-19T07:00:03.236-06:002009-06-19T07:00:03.236-06:00Hey Mugs,
On the dieting, 2 things that have helpe...Hey Mugs,<br />On the dieting, 2 things that have helped my husband and I are Catabolic Foods, and an Eliptical Machine. The Eliptical is very low impact, but it really works your ass off. My hubby has lost over 115lbs and I'm on my way to my 40lb mark.<br /><br />I was wondering, how did that guy get Sonita clipped without getting killed???Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08898020062632310130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-45923239077909926092009-06-18T18:50:02.870-06:002009-06-18T18:50:02.870-06:00Interesting. Your explanation makes more sense bec...Interesting. Your explanation makes more sense because this horse didn't come with a lot of buttons installed.<br /><br />Very handy to have an OFF button!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-67424137148368178462009-06-18T17:05:08.151-06:002009-06-18T17:05:08.151-06:00Still learning - It may not have been there before...Still learning - It may not have been there before...there is a nerve in there somewhere (Sydney knows the specifics I think) which makes a horse want to stop when you put pressure on it. It's really handy in colts.<br />I've found well trained horses grab onto this right away, I think the rhythm makes sense.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-71468440474985999272009-06-18T15:30:52.132-06:002009-06-18T15:30:52.132-06:00LOL, this Sonita story was soo funny! And how marv...LOL, this Sonita story was soo funny! And how marvellous that you got the three girls qualified too! Can't wait to hear how it went.HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-61384727496336372002009-06-18T14:48:44.426-06:002009-06-18T14:48:44.426-06:00Great story, mugs--thanks! Can't wait to see ...Great story, mugs--thanks! Can't wait to see how this all turns out.<br /><br />Fyyahchild: Way to go! You have inspired me to find an exercise that I actually like (besides riding). I may have to give jogging another look, you made it sound so good. Or maybe tai chi? Yoga would do me good, too. Hmm.<br /><br />Older topic, but today I started playing with installing the "push-stop" on my horse. Hadn't tried it yet since he has a very good Whoa already, but thought it might come in handy someday. Got him trotting forward on a loose rein, reached down to push on his withers and WOW it was like I'd hit the OFF button! Dead stop, calm, what-do-you-want-now attitude. Pretty cool. Works perfectly at the canter, too. LOL, didn't even know it was in there. Obviously installed by the person who broke him, thank you very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-10385053973039271062009-06-18T12:11:38.466-06:002009-06-18T12:11:38.466-06:00Fyyah, thanks! I'm especially proud of Matty,...Fyyah, thanks! I'm especially proud of Matty, age 23. The lady who had him as a lesson horse for 10 years took great care of him. I got him about 2 years ago.Redsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473393390441394419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-88507874363297252082009-06-18T12:08:19.794-06:002009-06-18T12:08:19.794-06:00WOOHOO! Another fantastic Sonita story! :) Thanks,...WOOHOO! Another fantastic Sonita story! :) Thanks, Mugs!lopinon4https://www.blogger.com/profile/00413859466329003832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-12196656545158983072009-06-18T12:03:55.522-06:002009-06-18T12:03:55.522-06:00Redsmom - I hadn't looked at your blog before....Redsmom - I hadn't looked at your blog before. Beautiful horses!<br /><br />I figured since so much of riding is about controlling your body that yoga would be a good. Plus I'm short and stubby so anything to lengthen out my muscles is Aok with me. My sister is long and lean and has also lost 30lbs since we started riding. She looks frickin amazing on a horse right now. I'm never going to have that but at least I can look a little less like a hobbit!Fyyahchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680300099730314108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-66892778891421493372009-06-18T11:45:46.781-06:002009-06-18T11:45:46.781-06:00+1 for yoga. It's like dressage for humans - y...+1 for yoga. It's like dressage for humans - you gain suppleness and balance and very precise control of your body, as well as muscle tone. I'm also told it's the best thing in the world for the random joint problems that show up as you age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-84305900505571473102009-06-18T11:40:17.158-06:002009-06-18T11:40:17.158-06:00Fryahchild! Congratulations! I know how hard it ...Fryahchild! Congratulations! I know how hard it is to take it off. You've inspired me to try tai chi again. I did it once before (and I mean literally once) and it opened some kind of door for me where I was able to stay on my diet. <br /><br />Mugs, I have new pics of my fat a## up on my horse (and pics of kidlet on the mare, too) from June 6. You'll have to copy and paste the link. I hate how fat I look, but Matty is just so Ky-oot! <br />http://dudethedramaqueen.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I have one foot that congenitally turns out like a duck, so I'm laying off the spurs except for pole bending.Redsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473393390441394419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-4475603772232973832009-06-18T11:21:56.496-06:002009-06-18T11:21:56.496-06:00So nice to be back! Mugs - just wanted to say han...So nice to be back! Mugs - just wanted to say hang in there. I have good days and bad. Yesterday I was feeling stressed and lazy and far too tired so I downed a large coke and fries from McDonalds at 9:00 on the way home from the barn. Then I felt like crap and I still kinda do. The only thing I can do is not beat myself up today and just get back to eating right. And finding something you love to do as far as exercise helps. I mean I think riding horses helps me but I started jogging and now that I'm more fit from riding jogging was super easy to start. What I discovered is that I LOVE jogging. Especially now that its not killing me. I get out early and I just shut my brain off and go. Almost like meditation. I run with my dog and just pretend to be something wild and free running through the field with her. Silly but it works for me.<br /><br />And I don't think it would have to be running either. I'm doing some Yoga too. It's really the mind/body connection I'm enjoying and re-learning to have control of my balance, strength and flexibility. I know its hard to make the time (especially now that you've joined us in the 9-5 world) but I know I'm glad I'm doing it.Fyyahchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680300099730314108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-71504395632944315242009-06-18T10:17:03.516-06:002009-06-18T10:17:03.516-06:00Fyyahchild - Congratulations! On the weight loss a...Fyyahchild - Congratulations! On the weight loss and the progress on your horses. It's nice to have you back.<br />I'm still fighting my weight tooth and nail. It drives me crazy.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-15179212294852453772009-06-18T10:08:01.592-06:002009-06-18T10:08:01.592-06:00Redsmom - I am famous for how bad I am with clippe...Redsmom - I am famous for how bad I am with clippers. My clients would fly to the barn to clip their own horses (and mine). I leave dents, draw blood, you name it.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-47821244071377570202009-06-18T10:07:23.316-06:002009-06-18T10:07:23.316-06:00I've been lurking but not posting. Great stor...I've been lurking but not posting. Great story Mugs! I'm SO glad to know I'm not the only one who turns pyscho when the heat is on. I can't even stand myself sometimes.<br /><br />Sorry but now I want to update because I feel out of touch and I love this blog and all of the support and advice. I've lost almost 30 pounds and at least 2 sizes since we made New Years Resolutions! Now, just 40 more to go...at least I'm almost half way there. Anyone else hate how sitting on a horse makes you look that much more pudgy?<br /><br />And, a quick update on my beasts too. After a vacation and loosing a shoe I didn't ride December for a couple of weeks. She totally lost it the first time I rode her. Something VERY scary in the corner of the arena. I should sign up for bronc riding...don't know how but I stayed on through her squealing spining and bucking fit. She was so mad she would buck every time I tried to move her. Got through it one step at a time. Since then we've been working at least every other day and she's been very nice to ride.<br /><br />And Tax, my six year old OTTB, just decided he knows how to canter. I mean, I know we've been working on it forever, but it was like it finally just clicked for him. Yay! So we have a solid w/t/c and he's really moving off my legs. We taught him how to do roll backs for fun. <br /><br />Mugs - I read your recent post where you talked about moving one leg at a time and getting them to back. That worked miracles. Both of them are backing like western horses these days!<br />You have a great ability to explain things in a way that is easy to apply.Fyyahchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09680300099730314108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-28490149839204934632009-06-18T10:05:57.094-06:002009-06-18T10:05:57.094-06:00Jonas - I am completely with you on needing to pay...Jonas - I am completely with you on needing to pay rent, but sticking to a situation where you end up hurt won't help you. Not only that, but trust me, the owner will feel free to talk smack about you and can really hurt a fledgling business.<br />I learned the hard way, I was willing to take on some pretty tough horses, but only if the owner stayed out of the pen and stayed quiet.<br />I would warn them once in a peaceful, but firm way, if the owner agreed I would try one time. The first time I heard a peep I left.<br />The other hard lesson I learned was you can't save all the horses. It was the toughest thing I had to learn.<br />If you can get the old lady out of the pen I'll try to help.<br />I am on your side here.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-89094494687999657222009-06-18T07:47:12.001-06:002009-06-18T07:47:12.001-06:00Oh, and Mugwump, my Dude is a sorrel hereford hair...Oh, and Mugwump, my Dude is a sorrel hereford hair grower as well. And every time I think he's fnished shedding, another 10 pounds of hair comes off. I could build a mini out of what I get off him every Saturday in Spring! I tried trace clipping Matty myself one time. When I got finished I had to lie and say my kid go ahold of the clippers when I wasn't looking!Redsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473393390441394419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-22128969166983306262009-06-18T07:44:44.787-06:002009-06-18T07:44:44.787-06:00"The NRCHA motto was "All Roads Lead to ..."The NRCHA motto was "All Roads Lead to Stephenville." I was sure I would have a heart attack long before I finished travelling that long road." That made me LOL! <br /><br />Also, I'm glad I'm not the only psycho-bitch around here! Fortunately, slamming the escape door on the trailer makes a satisfying clang and lets the world know I need a moment... LOL. <br /><br />Edited to say: Jonas, you've already found out its a no gain situation if you have to pay the ER. However, you should go and get looked at. I have this broken toe I never got looked at and it healed all crooked. Now sandals are right out!Redsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473393390441394419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-88602465919297260422009-06-18T07:38:22.340-06:002009-06-18T07:38:22.340-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Redsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473393390441394419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-86570515078680991732009-06-18T00:00:32.184-06:002009-06-18T00:00:32.184-06:00Thank you Mugs, I'll think about what to do, I...Thank you Mugs, I'll think about what to do, I'm strapped for cash and have rent to pay, which is why I'm training other people's horses to begin with. I enjoy training horses, but not the owners :(. I also would feel horrible for not helping her out, it's a little old lady. But I'm thinking if I do go back, I'm doing it completely my way, and if she doesn't like it, she can just fire me I guess. <br /><br />I told her (in a nice, friendly way) what she has to do to make the horse more respectful to her.. She says she works her.. But her idea of work is a couple of rounds in the round corral, which.. I'm not big on that as a cure all training aid, but that pudgy little horse needs some exercise, and not the kind where she is threatening the owner all the time with her ass, I know people love their horses... I just wish they would understand that horses aren't people and aren't going to love them back like that... Maybe a rare case, but every horse I have met, would gladly pass up it's owner for a pile of hay :P.<br /><br />So I don't know what to do. I guess getting rent money is pointless if I end up having to go to the hospital. I'm worried I might have to go if I can't walk properly by Monday :(. Which then ruins my appointments with other clients. Grr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-31781368816807321802009-06-17T22:52:59.364-06:002009-06-17T22:52:59.364-06:00Thanks for the advice Mugs, I'll let you know ...Thanks for the advice Mugs, I'll let you know how we go.Sezznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-55209066594290046582009-06-17T22:19:02.500-06:002009-06-17T22:19:02.500-06:00Sezz- I turn the head right, push with my right l...Sezz- I turn the head right, push with my right leg and leg yield past. <br />Jonas - The horse is spoiled. The owners are worse. If I was in your place I would quit them and train another horse. The owner is setting you up to be hurt. I'm deadly serious here. You can't train a spoiled horse when the person who spoiled her is telling you how to ride.<br />Laura Crum - Sonita and I were too much alike.<br />Everyonethinks - It was bitter cold when I clipped her. I just added another layer and felt like an idiot.mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-88343332158508193892009-06-17T21:39:34.031-06:002009-06-17T21:39:34.031-06:00I don't blame you for trying body clipping. I&...I don't blame you for trying body clipping. I've been to the world show (not as an exhibitor) and I have seen WHO'S THERE. <br /><br />I probably would have done the same, only to be just as pissed at the results.<br /><br />Great writing, great story...with more I hope.<br /><br />Did you get tempted to kick her outside in the dark minus a blanket in hopes of rapid hair growth?EveryoneThinksThey'reGoodDrivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12942588333982718335noreply@blogger.com