tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post7867738143629107762..comments2024-01-03T03:28:48.980-07:00Comments on mugwump Chronicles: 2014Mugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487540636265322556noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-41603836181749776222014-01-09T18:05:16.981-07:002014-01-09T18:05:16.981-07:00Interesting people always have things to say, in a...Interesting people always have things to say, in an interesting way. Ranging out a bit on topics you find intriguing are still great fun to discuss on here, even if not strictly horse (or dog) based.<br /><br />:)Bifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648037666735227722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-14066985518394252152014-01-09T18:04:33.731-07:002014-01-09T18:04:33.731-07:00Interesting people always have things to say, in a...Interesting people always have things to say, in an interesting way. Ranging out a bit on topics you find intriguing are still great fun to discuss on here, even if not strictly horse (or dog) based.<br /><br />:)Bifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648037666735227722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-81865223017372436592014-01-06T22:52:06.362-07:002014-01-06T22:52:06.362-07:00I don't always have a lot to say, but I love r...I don't always have a lot to say, but I love reading your stories. You're a great storyteller, and I'm glad you're still sharing them!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-10306383655516284072014-01-06T21:21:56.164-07:002014-01-06T21:21:56.164-07:00Your blog has taught me so much about thinking for...Your blog has taught me so much about thinking for myself and trusting my instincts. When something feels wrong, it IS wrong. Looking at what I was learning and from who I was learning it from. The guy down the street that can push his horse to jump big but never seems to stay sound (he assisted me in breaking my leg. When you and your horse is done, quit riding). Also there is so much more than winning. I have discovered the process is what I love, not the ribbons. You taught me that. I will listen to you knit toenails, train dogs or hear stories from past adventure. Thank you Mugwump.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673248016419731468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-14393958435033520742014-01-03T18:04:30.493-07:002014-01-03T18:04:30.493-07:00What everyone else said.
You write,I'll read a...What everyone else said.<br />You write,I'll read and learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-78182633517499446302014-01-03T13:01:11.135-07:002014-01-03T13:01:11.135-07:00I second everyone else. I'm terrible about lu...I second everyone else. I'm terrible about lurking and not commenting but you always make me stop and think about what I truly do and do not know. I thought I looked at things from as many angles as possible but you have really opened my eyes. Like everyone else has said, I don't care what you write about. You are always worth reading.CaitStClairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986236095577713549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-73507876112453277212014-01-03T09:51:33.335-07:002014-01-03T09:51:33.335-07:00Long time reader Mugs. Love your honesty and the ...Long time reader Mugs. Love your honesty and the way you put words down. See you tomorrow. KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090315020763586534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-75484376591446548532014-01-03T07:45:05.040-07:002014-01-03T07:45:05.040-07:00What everyone else said and more. Every day I go ...What everyone else said and more. Every day I go to your blog, hoping for more Mugs (ok, and see if there is more of the Tally story). I come here for YOU, your insights, just you. I'm here for the ride too!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610209406590158088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-22468811869183772572014-01-02T22:27:25.586-07:002014-01-02T22:27:25.586-07:00Your insight is valuable, Mugs, whether it's f...Your insight is valuable, Mugs, whether it's from horseback or from a recliner. Your writing is insightful and interesting, and I'd love to hear whatever you feel like sharing.Snipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691114613313099716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-45842715012732336172014-01-02T20:26:49.199-07:002014-01-02T20:26:49.199-07:00I'm with Heidi. Whatever you write I will glad...I'm with Heidi. Whatever you write I will gladly read. Your writing style entertains me no end and I don't give a rat's ass about the subject matter. <br /><br />MichelleLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-60842127952060748352014-01-02T20:01:20.044-07:002014-01-02T20:01:20.044-07:00Mugs, because of what you learned and what you hav...Mugs, because of what you learned and what you have shared, I learned how to think about my horses and how to teach them, how to understand them, and how to become a partner with them. I've said this before, but what you share has touched several horses in my life, and will always touch the horses that pass through my life. <br /><br />Please continue sharing - you would be surprised what each of us can learn from what you write, even if you may not think it valid at the time.<br /><br />And I ride alone a lot, and still flash back to your story with Pete, especially when both my mare and I are in a spooky mood on the trails :) You never know what story will touch us and when.HorsesAndTurboshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607758320356759231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-75838629902854040002014-01-02T19:17:25.252-07:002014-01-02T19:17:25.252-07:00I have known one of my good friends for 60 years. ...I have known one of my good friends for 60 years. We made and rode stick horses together. We rode in NATRC for several years, and were on the trail almost every weekend. We always rode on New Years Day.<br /><br />This year we hobbled into the local restaurant, hunched over our canes, and reminisced for 2 hours. I still have 2 ancient horses (I am one of those who keeps them for life). My friend's last horse died at 34 yrs a few years ago. We always thought we'd be riding in our 70s, like some of the ladies who used to ride with us. But health issues can throw you for a loop at a moment's notice.<br /><br />Your life doesn't end when your riding days are over, and what you learned is still valuable. You're right, there are just too many folks these days who don't have a clue about horses. That's why the things you write about are so valuable. Just because those people are ignorant doesn't mean they can't learn, and that will help their long-suffering horses as well as everyone else who has to put up with them.<br /><br />I haven't been able to ride for 10 years, but I still have my tack, my 1978 truck, and my horse trailer. Those things were so important to me for so much of my life, I will not give them up. They can put my coffin in the trailer when the time comes and avoid the rental fee for a hearse.<br />Jan Blawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697621979002856884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-41811658109851937672014-01-02T17:58:24.686-07:002014-01-02T17:58:24.686-07:00I'm still a youngster in anyone's book- al...I'm still a youngster in anyone's book- almost 24. But I've been following your blog since almost its beginning, and I can't count how many times you've made me sit and really think about what I'm doing, and (most importantly) the WHY behind it all. I have struggled with knowing who to trust when it comes to advice, and you've taught me to think for myself, find what works in my life, and choose that path. Even if it's not the cool/popular/accepted way. I've learned to trust my gut, and if that means getting after my horse for disrespecting my space while my "parelli" friends look on with disapproval, well then that's what I need to do. I love hearing your stories, as well- they're so vivid and well written. I'll take whatever you'd like to write about, and keep coming back for more :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731521274456530887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-81854812279897445442014-01-02T15:55:38.375-07:002014-01-02T15:55:38.375-07:00Still reading and still learning. I'd love an...Still reading and still learning. I'd love an article about bosals? Justaplainsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399124494395034612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-36289247295152951682014-01-02T13:04:56.202-07:002014-01-02T13:04:56.202-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. Please don't s...This brought tears to my eyes. Please don't stop writing. <br /><br />I want to hear your stories and your ideas. I want to hear from someone that keeps their horses for life (as much as possible), someone that questions the current training and show situations, someone that thinks about the horse itself.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing with us.Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241198497115465345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-67782072210705771362014-01-02T13:02:35.194-07:002014-01-02T13:02:35.194-07:00Your blog touches so many levels and is intelligen...Your blog touches so many levels and is intelligently and thoughtfully written. I, too, check in almost every day to see what might be coming along. If you are excited about a topic, we will be too. Guaranteed! :)bassgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637265423172890843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-32342073001604065822014-01-02T11:49:01.034-07:002014-01-02T11:49:01.034-07:00I third what everyone has said. So long as you dec...I third what everyone has said. So long as you decide to write I will be along for the ride.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-85765019190479791002014-01-02T09:42:03.703-07:002014-01-02T09:42:03.703-07:00Maudlin Mugs has no ring to it what so ever! Maudlin Mugs has no ring to it what so ever! For What It's Worthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06118428721627431667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-87486508518051578562014-01-02T08:36:01.800-07:002014-01-02T08:36:01.800-07:00I second what everyone has written so far. Anythin...I second what everyone has written so far. Anything you write, I'll read. You have one of the most honest blogs on my blogroll. I am constantly challenged by your questions - the ones you ask yourself and the ones you ask your readers. We need you to keep writing.SarahWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182449850066338574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-84927766547434985052014-01-02T06:27:41.781-07:002014-01-02T06:27:41.781-07:00Ditto ditto and ditto.. knitting toenails and all ...Ditto ditto and ditto.. knitting toenails and all that.. real life rarely has a happy ending to everything.. we all appreciate your style and thoughts or we wouldn't be here.. checking daily to see if you put out something new.. :)Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030821849160346167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-74949264133437495122014-01-01T23:57:54.030-07:002014-01-01T23:57:54.030-07:00Sounds like...You're writing a blog. ;D Seri...Sounds like...You're writing a blog. ;D Seriously, blogging is a mish mash of whatever you want it to be, it doesn't have to be 100% barrel racing, or jumping, or whatever. It's what's going through your mind, be it how past experiences influenced your way of thinking years down the road, anecdotes for the hell of it, or stuff that's bounced off your head lately to make you think. It's all quite entertaining, and I can't see you ever pulling the "woe is me" pity party card. Well, maybe for a paragraph, and then you'd shake it off. ;)Beatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908647005878694680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-27371128081938072762014-01-01T19:46:18.101-07:002014-01-01T19:46:18.101-07:00"I'd been training long enough for the sh..."I'd been training long enough for the shiny obsession of learning HOW to be a trainer to fade and was beginning to question WHY."<br /><br />Yes. <br /><br />Keep 'em coming, in whatever form they take. I love your posts, and I learn from them, and I get that 'aha, me too' jolt of recognition from them. Shared worlds. Keep'em coming. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-79151629042306464402014-01-01T19:45:06.407-07:002014-01-01T19:45:06.407-07:00"I'd been training long enough for the sh..."I'd been training long enough for the shiny obsession of learning HOW to be a trainer to fade and was beginning to question WHY."<br /><br />Yes. <br /><br />Keep 'em coming, in whatever form they take. I love your posts, and I learn from them, and I get that 'aha, me too' jolt of recognition from them. Shared worlds. Keep'em coming. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-10053688229368777072014-01-01T19:13:50.616-07:002014-01-01T19:13:50.616-07:00You write. I'll read. Deal?You write. I'll read. Deal?Heidi the Hickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639479864903922047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380534023229200743.post-37504615117123921772014-01-01T18:01:22.800-07:002014-01-01T18:01:22.800-07:00What Anonymous Amy from Ohio said & we all lov...What Anonymous Amy from Ohio said & we all love you Mugs and with your quick brain and experience you are a valuable resource for those of us strugglers out there. Keep the stories coming - there are grains for us to learn in every one of them. Take care & God Bless YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com