Comments for The Western Life

Comment on Dublin by Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:18:24 +0000

Enjoy your time in Ireland. I’m living vicariously through your adventures. I’d love to visit Europe some day just to soak in the history.

Comment on LP – Into the Wild by ameliamaslen

ameliamaslen — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:47:06 +0000

this. is a fantastic song. its got some Thelma and Louise goin on too, so fabby

Comment on Training by Carla

Carla — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:09:03 +0000

I think it is somewhat natural to go through periods of overconfident “I’m the best!!!” feelings as a rider. That’s generally when Old Dobbin decides to throw a hearty buck and bring you down a few pegs. At least in my experience, horses will keep you humble in the long run, no matter how fancy pants you think you are in the short term.

But also I think giving your horse the ride it needs is a fine line and a difficult one to walk. You might have goals for your horse that end up not working out. Or it’s just as easy to get distracted and try to focus on too many things when riding a not-so-perfect horse, and then not do well at any one particular thing. So don’t be so down on yourself…these are not easy things to impart if the person isn’t receptive to the idea.

Comment on Training by Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:08:00 +0000

could it be the nature of equitation riding that produces the mindset you are trying to overcome with your students? it seems that type of riding helps to create more of a “form over function” type of riding. We all know people who ride beautifully and get the most from their horse who would never pass for an eq rider. and conversely, the eq. riders who cannot ride a horse outside of an arena or falls apart if the horse acts up.

Comment on Training by futurechemist

futurechemist — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:00:28 +0000

Never fear if you do not succeed there will be some egg-beater gaited, fast paced spotted, wide eyed red haired spooking, up-hill rearing four legged animal who will “hit the point home” so to speak in one way or another. I personally can say every time I get a little big headed my yellow horse loves to put me in my place (which hopefully is on soft ground). A great horse can put a rider in their place. A good rider can accept this and thank the horse. A great rider can dust off their pants, get back on, and thank their horse.

Comment on Syracuse by Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:06:36 +0000

You paint pictures with your words, my dear. I could see all of this as I read it. Thanks for sharing with us!

Comment on Seasonal by Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:13:41 +0000

sunflowers – easy and impressive. Do you remember the sunflower bower we had one year? get chickens. I’d love to have chickens, so helpful in the garden. Swiss chard, a wonderful easy plant to grow and a super green

Comment on Seasonal by Eileen Kovatch

Eileen Kovatch — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:03:54 +0000

You a pioneer woman and a survivor. You remind me of your Aunt Marianne.

Comment on Rocky Mountain echoes by ameliamaslen

ameliamaslen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:24:34 +0000

Dearest Sassy Breeches, You are a beautiful writer, every one of your posts, like this one, brings me right to the place you are describing. I love hearing your stories, and reading them too <3

Comment on Rocky Mountain echoes by George Ericsson

George Ericsson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:59:39 +0000

Kristen,
I just wanted to be sure you know that I love the way you write. I hope you continue to write always and share it in what ever way will let me keep reading it.
George Ericsson