tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post8396452775717612527..comments2023-10-22T09:46:11.928-05:00Comments on Swamp Suburbia: Finished and FrustrationAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-49629033632274089192008-09-21T20:28:00.000-05:002008-09-21T20:28:00.000-05:00I think you're at that point with Ozzie where the ...I think you're at that point with Ozzie where the guy I work with would say " stop worrying about what you're doing and just RIDE the horse" basically, just ride...don't worry about making him do what you want right now, let him settle in. It sounds like you aren't doing ANYTHING but it's really wierd how it works. <BR/><BR/>It sound like that's what Browneyed Cowgirls are telling you. If he's not quiet along the fence, work him off it and bring him back to it so he knows that's a comfortable spot..and then just RIDE him! Don't get down on yourself - he'll come along! And then you need to take a break and come to Vegas ;)Danielle Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637508490808890254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-26710026101443739382008-09-20T20:38:00.000-05:002008-09-20T20:38:00.000-05:00You poor thing! Poor little guy too-I hate the fee...You poor thing! Poor little guy too-I hate the feeling you get right before you get sick.<BR/><BR/>Don't fret about Ozzie. He's a baby-just take him out and lope him some. Sounds like he just needs to move out and get comfortable carrying himself-of course, it could be he is getting more energy from the extra feed...and that isn't a bad thing.<BR/>I am sure that you know this, but a really good exercise to help teach a horse to rate is working them on and off the rail. When they start getting strung out-roll them off the fence and jog or lope off in the other direction. When they get fast again-repeat. This teaches lots of things-how to roll over their hocks, how to push off, how to rate their speed and jog or lope transitions. Babies like Ozzie get tired pretty quick, so don't overdo it. The headset will come later.:)BrownEyed Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610547057139295854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-35817241716586365052008-09-20T12:59:00.000-05:002008-09-20T12:59:00.000-05:00I am inspired by the guy in the grocery store. It ...I am inspired by the guy in the grocery store. It is hard enough cleaning your own child's vomit and poo, but someone else's child takes a tough stomach. What a great attitude he has and you have as well. All those things happening in one day and you seemed to keep your head above the water with a good perspective. Way to go. Keep your patience with Ozzie, he will be fine. I have found that one day will be like that, and I will second guess my methods. Then the next day they will do really well. Everyone has bad days, ya know.TjandMark/AKA PearlandHawkeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477324406425990084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-27102448935049531382008-09-20T09:02:00.000-05:002008-09-20T09:02:00.000-05:00Yeah, when Jake puked all over the McDonalds lobby...Yeah, when Jake puked all over the McDonalds lobby, I didn't feel bad either. I actually kind of rolled my eyes in a "here we go again" sort of way. But I was so very very happy they said, "Don't worry about it--we'll get it." Yea for McDonalds!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249175259701829464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-6887279921947290782008-09-20T01:15:00.000-05:002008-09-20T01:15:00.000-05:00You have had more than your fair share of vomiting...You have had more than your fair share of vomiting!!! Enough already! <BR/><BR/>I wish I were closer--I'd take that nice guy a plate of cookies for his great attitude--the world needs more people like him!The Wadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805015528223049604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-41717465075036390672008-09-20T00:29:00.000-05:002008-09-20T00:29:00.000-05:00The guy in the grocery store is awesome! Doesn't ...The guy in the grocery store is awesome! Doesn't it seem to take forever to get a horse past being "green"? It's a full-time job. Those of us who can only spare a few hours now and then have to be especially patient.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-84770991135833812822008-09-19T23:46:00.000-05:002008-09-19T23:46:00.000-05:00Hey Andrea,Sorry about the downer of a day.Sounds ...Hey Andrea,<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the downer of a day.<BR/>Sounds like you just need to let Ozzie enjoy being home for a while,<BR/>and you just enjoy Ozzie.<BR/>There is plenty of time for training, so don't feel so much pressure, k?<BR/><BR/>Ozzie is a great horse. It'll all work out.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you are just missing your hubby, especially after all the hurricane drama.<BR/>You probably just need some downtime and normalness.<BR/>Or as much as you can get of normalness! haha<BR/><BR/>Hang in there.<BR/><BR/>That guy at the grocery store was an angel. wow. To say that cleaning up some stranger's kid's vomit is adding some interest to his day is quite admirable.<BR/>If only there were more people like that in this world.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Lisa<BR/>Laughing Orca Ranch<BR/>New MexicoLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-60656228611293553672008-09-19T22:51:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:51:00.000-05:00OMG!!! I once helped a totally random couple in th...OMG!!! I once helped a totally random couple in the airport, who's 18 month old had a high fever and was projectile vomiting all over the floor and wall...it was an ugly job, but I felt sorry for them (they were Spanish speaking only, and NOBODY would help them).<BR/><BR/>Glad that Ozzie is back with you, and that you have time to ride/train him! :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772447720984602729.post-56419126413974071812008-09-19T22:35:00.000-05:002008-09-19T22:35:00.000-05:00My daughter was about 18 months when she vomited i...My daughter was about 18 months when she vomited in a K-Mart all over a rack of clothes..no warning at all.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of vomit..hey a lead in. I had posted about turkey vultures and you had said they were big...The poor turkey vulture has no means of defending itself other than vomiting. It doesn't bite, claw or really many sounds. It just vomits...<BR/>LOLRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.com