tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post7634717768908028421..comments2023-10-26T08:22:08.041-07:00Comments on Dressage Training Journal: Rogo - Starting OutCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-38895154489596778722010-09-16T16:22:35.555-07:002010-09-16T16:22:35.555-07:00Carol,
What a wonderful story - I'm glad you ...Carol,<br /> What a wonderful story - I'm glad you shared it. What unending patience you have - and I applaud that! One of the most important qualities to have with horses, I think. And I think that I know what you mean by an indefinable way of being firm and creative with Rogo, to partially talk him through and partially reassure him through some spot of trouble. Buckshot is like that as well. Some Appaloosas have a reputation of being quite stubborn; with Buckshot, I have learned to build a partnership not with force, but with firmness, treats and praise, and being very consistent. It sometimes feels like we "discuss" things and then are able to make progress. It is a good relationship, like yours and Rogo's, but very hard to describe. I love the heartfelt love you have for him!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141033474195269489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-59924563794964414632010-09-14T18:17:25.039-07:002010-09-14T18:17:25.039-07:00Hi Carol !! There is nothing wrong with slow star...Hi Carol !! There is nothing wrong with slow starts with horses. <br /><br />Slow and Steady wins!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-55134456234061540802010-09-14T08:25:33.114-07:002010-09-14T08:25:33.114-07:00I did not keep a journal of my adventures with my ...I did not keep a journal of my adventures with my first horse, an AQHA gelding that could be classified as a school master in today's world, but I made enough wonderful memories of him that I'm sure if I took the time to write them down, they would fill volumes ;o) I enjoy reading about others' adventures in training the young horse, especially the OTTB. You're right in that they each present challenges in their own unique way. My gelding is 16 now and he never had a problem going forward, but he has talked me out of taking real contact with him and it's like starting from scratch. Now that I know what CONTACT means in dressage, he's having to readjust HIS definition. We have some very interesting discussions, but it's all part of the journey. Keep writing! Love your blog.TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-83356378699641738742010-09-14T08:05:26.601-07:002010-09-14T08:05:26.601-07:00Ahhh...forward progress, if slow, is always progre...Ahhh...forward progress, if slow, is always progress! <br /><br />Rogo sounds a lot like my Gabe when I first brought him home. Despite being an OTTB and being bred for FORWARD, he adamantly refused to go forward our first few rides. I think more out of feeling out of balance in a smaller, rounder space than the track than a lack of desire for forward. Backwards or up was his better option. We worked through that over a few months and he found his confidence and his forward button.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-11589164992917750332010-09-14T05:06:19.858-07:002010-09-14T05:06:19.858-07:00A training journal is a great tool - memory seems ...A training journal is a great tool - memory seems to slip a bit as the years carry on lol. <br /><br />I think our horses have some traits in common. I often find it challenging to get my guy to move forward, except sometimes on the lunge line when he feels the need for speed and to use the whole arena :)<br /><br />Glad we found each other's blogs - looking forward to reading about your progress.Valentinohttp://transitiontoharmony.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1528949271317164229.post-44274869803050219572010-09-13T19:25:15.759-07:002010-09-13T19:25:15.759-07:00Aww I loved reading this post. It wasn't bori...Aww I loved reading this post. It wasn't boring at all. I can tell how much you love him in your writing. It's funny when you say you have to stay one step ahead of him and try to outsmart him, because my trainer always said she'd prefer a dumb horse because they're much more willing and don't get bored as easily lol. :) It never made sense why she'd say that until I read this post lol! I'm glad you listened to him and did what you knew was best. Kudos!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.com