tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post5458400518775052208..comments2024-03-28T03:28:50.712-04:00Comments on Starlight Lane Farm: Learning to Slow Down (and Reaping Rewards)Liz Stouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-80796504749885095602017-12-19T15:29:51.735-05:002017-12-19T15:29:51.735-05:00You just hit the nail on the head so hard.You just hit the nail on the head so hard.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-3743850577071886062017-12-19T14:06:27.158-05:002017-12-19T14:06:27.158-05:00I think when we are young (or at least me definite...I think when we are young (or at least me definitely) we learn to rush through and go fast, but the older I get the more I realize that slowing down and doing things a bit more methodically is the quickest way in the end (and also provides me with so much piece of mind)L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-86286462068086124932017-12-16T08:00:55.959-05:002017-12-16T08:00:55.959-05:00Great attitude during rehab! I'm returning to...Great attitude during rehab! I'm returning to dressage basics and the goal of riding bridleless on my girl's suspensory rehab. It is good to have something else to focus on, and having a better horse at the end is great! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164669450072544036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-7420259058646676512017-12-15T10:21:51.350-05:002017-12-15T10:21:51.350-05:00"Horses have a funny way of rendering timelin..."Horses have a funny way of rendering timelines and goal planning completely useless." So true!! And I absolutely second learning more about our horses when they are injured. Funny how that always seems to happen. It sounds like you have a great mindset despite all of the ups and downs. Your horse is lucky to have such a level-headed partner!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-81887592177833187382017-12-15T10:18:17.164-05:002017-12-15T10:18:17.164-05:00I hear you about multiple horses! It's definit...I hear you about multiple horses! It's definitely nice to be able to step away from the challenging character and still be able to enjoy riding. That's so cool that Robin still has a valuable place with you even if it isn't as a riding horse.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-51060330300139831222017-12-15T10:16:13.140-05:002017-12-15T10:16:13.140-05:00His happiness in his job is so evident in your rec...His happiness in his job is so evident in your recent posts, too! You two have such an incredible partnership.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-91189949279850208942017-12-15T10:12:27.088-05:002017-12-15T10:12:27.088-05:00My little snowflake.My little snowflake.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-85507088662205191032017-12-14T15:45:49.991-05:002017-12-14T15:45:49.991-05:00This is so relatable. When I got my horse, he thre...This is so relatable. When I got my horse, he threw every challenge he could at me. Over the past three years, every time we've made progress, he's injured himself and I feel like we backslide once again. The best thing this process has taught me is to go on my own timeline and adjust as curveballs are thrown. I am not going to feel guilty that he needs time off for this surgery and will probably get the winter off due to injury/surgery for the third year in a row. He can take the time he needs to heal. I am not going to feel ashamed for just doing a walk ride or getting off after a terrible 20 minutes of fighting with him in the saddle because he just can't counter canter today. I have no one to impress, and nothing but time. My goals are there, but they'll come with time. Horses have a funny way of rendering timelines and goal planning completely useless. I've learned more about my horse through his injuries than I ever have while he's been under saddle, and while it's often hard, finding that silver lining and learning from every situation makes all the difference. Moments like what you described above make it all worth it! (Also - Just started reading your blog and love it!)Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615588484441219137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-20798908646941838162017-12-14T13:06:57.082-05:002017-12-14T13:06:57.082-05:00A lot of this resonates with me...mostly because R...A lot of this resonates with me...mostly because Robin evades work in the exact same way. I'm not very sticky though and am a nervous rider, so the spooking has always been too much for me. I'm committed to the little red diva for life though, she just has a place as herd leader on the farm instead of riding horse. It helps that I have multiple horses so all my eggs aren't in that one basket. I have a feeling Griffin is allowing you a similar situation that keeps you from being too enthusiastic about competing Q. sarahczspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353554801201714511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-25392130199567685532017-12-14T12:28:13.957-05:002017-12-14T12:28:13.957-05:00I’m in a forced slow-down with Dino right now, and...I’m in a forced slow-down with Dino right now, and while part of me is frustrated, I mostly feel relieved and at peace with it. He’s been so happy in his work and excited to go do things, and taking a break from hardcore training has been so good for our partnership. Alli + Dinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928482808436392040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-45301029948695960182017-12-14T10:50:47.878-05:002017-12-14T10:50:47.878-05:00i'm so glad things are going so well with Q ma...i'm so glad things are going so well with Q mare! she's a special sensitive soul - and will hopefully offer many rewards for your careful patience!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-4318411457539392592017-12-14T06:14:24.861-05:002017-12-14T06:14:24.861-05:00Do. They. Ever. My word. This damn mare has taught...Do. They. Ever. My word. This damn mare has taught me so freaking much about horses and myself. It's insane.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-75945690874291187432017-12-14T06:13:54.203-05:002017-12-14T06:13:54.203-05:00Me. Too. As much as I'm disappointed that the ...Me. Too. As much as I'm disappointed that the injury was what had to happen to get me to recognize what I should do, it's definitely been good.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-9951069602521204212017-12-14T06:12:38.242-05:002017-12-14T06:12:38.242-05:00Nilla is such a character and I don't doubt th...Nilla is such a character and I don't doubt that she makes legging up periods really frustrating. I wish you the best of luck - I'm sure you'll end up with some epic photos through the process?Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-44162982420914938402017-12-14T06:08:56.736-05:002017-12-14T06:08:56.736-05:00That's so awesome that you've got an instr...That's so awesome that you've got an instructor to you two move forward!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-13775720971137610872017-12-14T06:07:23.415-05:002017-12-14T06:07:23.415-05:00You've blown my mind with that thought! I wond...You've blown my mind with that thought! I wonder?!!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-7863241274405100642017-12-14T06:07:02.790-05:002017-12-14T06:07:02.790-05:00<3 It's the simple things that are so hard ...<3 It's the simple things that are so hard sometimes!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-71937634253027528762017-12-14T00:28:14.250-05:002017-12-14T00:28:14.250-05:00The difficult horses have so much to teach us. :-)...The difficult horses have so much to teach us. :-) SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-5901806946040671032017-12-13T20:31:44.639-05:002017-12-13T20:31:44.639-05:00Slowing down is so hard. While I’m not glad that a...Slowing down is so hard. While I’m not glad that an injury was what caused the slow down, I’m really happy that you two are forming a better relationship and understanding. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-82004118082165265872017-12-13T15:52:09.138-05:002017-12-13T15:52:09.138-05:00I am not good at the whole slowing down thing. I&#...I am not good at the whole slowing down thing. I've had to a bunch of times with Nilla, but they were always just when we started doing well. We do NOT come back from those down times doing better so I am not looking forward to the next leg up period. I'm glad Q is doing so much better for you. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-86667983347889803762017-12-13T14:46:36.050-05:002017-12-13T14:46:36.050-05:00That's where I am with Gwyn.She's young en...That's where I am with Gwyn.She's young enough that I don't feel rushed into my goals with her, so we've gone back to basics (which is, in reality, working on me) with an instructor and I'm so excited to already see results. I feel closer to my goals now than I did before I stopped to fix the little things.Amy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177528984549810273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-82498714623356427262017-12-13T12:37:11.015-05:002017-12-13T12:37:11.015-05:00I never regret any of the time I slowed down to bu...I never regret any of the time I slowed down to build a relationship with Pig, and I'm trying to remember that as I work with Bast. <br />You know, sometimes us falling of damages their confidence, too. I wonder if you staying on is helping her realize you're gonna (literally, lol) say with her and see her through?Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004088333430762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543945977774319437.post-10613351504162904952017-12-13T11:56:06.043-05:002017-12-13T11:56:06.043-05:00I love this post so much. I totally get you about ...I love this post so much. I totally get you about the slowing down and re-doing. Q and Carmen are so very very similar. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.com