tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post5154093015645322740..comments2023-10-05T09:16:40.934-06:00Comments on The Barb Wire: Beating the RushTamara Baysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-6545979680470372702009-03-25T10:26:00.000-06:002009-03-25T10:26:00.000-06:00I'm so glad Aaruba is doing better! I was getting ...I'm so glad Aaruba is doing better! I was getting worried for him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-27655920625979137002009-03-23T16:06:00.000-06:002009-03-23T16:06:00.000-06:00Love it! Great post. Those moments are so rare for...Love it! Great post. Those moments are so rare for me when I realize, after the fact, that I've handled a situation well and not felt the hot surge of fear. <BR/><BR/>The last time was when a startled fawn bolted out of the underbrush almost under our noses with a chuff, and Maria, being only four, was terrified. She moved forward so fast I found myself lying against her hindquarters. Somehow I righted myself and stopped her all within a few strides. Still don't know how I did it. <BR/><BR/>I didn't realize that I should have been pleased with our performance until we got back to the barn. <BR/>It's good for you to write things like this: we need to pat ourselves on the back more when things go right. I like how your friend characterizes exposure to fearful situations--desensitization works on humans, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-76155466472796891082009-03-23T08:38:00.000-06:002009-03-23T08:38:00.000-06:00Tamara - I enjoyed this post very much. It really ...Tamara - I enjoyed this post very much. It really spoke to me about some thoughts and feelings I have gone through and are experiencing.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your work with your horses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-19227155548331319702009-03-23T05:08:00.000-06:002009-03-23T05:08:00.000-06:00I had been thinking similarly when you first annou...I had been thinking similarly when you first announced Aaruba's recent hospitalization. I remembered you had posted his original purpose of helping you fine-tune your horsemanship before starting the Barbs. <BR/><BR/>I don't know your beliefs, but I have a feeling that God knew what horse you needed to get you to that point. I guess what I'm saying is that Aaruba is a godsend, in so many ways! <BR/><BR/>If he'd have been a calmer, seasoned trail horse, you may still not be prepared for the Barbs. It sounds like that bundle of nerves Aaruba was the best confidence-building horse you could have asked for, and that he has taught you many things. I am so glad that he has thus far survived and is improving. But maybe (maybe!) his hospitalization was a signal that you have "graduated" and a sort of a heavenly "push" towards working with the Barbs more. Yet another confidence builder, in a different form.<BR/><BR/>I hope Aaruba continues to improve. I didn't want to say this before when his health was still so uncertain, but I think it is worth mentioning, even though I think you already know it. Aaruba, although maybe not the "seasoned trail horse" you thought, was the EXACT horse you needed at the time, and he has faithfully conditioned your forced relaxation for you :-) I'd say he's prepared you well, that his job as a transition horse is complete! Now all that's left for you to do is enjoy time with your riding partner, Aaruba, and be thankful that he's done his job so well.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading your posts, and I am so happy that Aaruba appears to be on the road to recovery! I wish you many more happy miles to come!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-91693606509392982822009-03-22T17:57:00.000-06:002009-03-22T17:57:00.000-06:00Splash -- I'm sure she will. Seeing it already, i...Splash -- I'm sure she will. Seeing it already, in fact. <BR/><BR/>Jonna -- That's interesting that they all suffered disappearing-butt syndrome. Think it has to do with their extended time in the "wild?"<BR/><BR/>EG -- You inspire me to have confidence in myself. I hope you don't have to practice falling much more!<BR/><BR/>Lori -- Thanks for asking. :-) Aaruba is doing pretty well; I should post an update on him. He's almost back up to full feed and seems comfortable most of the time. Poor guy misses his job, though.<BR/><BR/>The only way to get experience is by experiencing...Tamara Baysingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-41199979877310310242009-03-22T11:16:00.000-06:002009-03-22T11:16:00.000-06:00Tamara...how is Aaruba doing?With your experience ...Tamara...how is Aaruba doing?<BR/><BR/>With your experience and the reading you do, I have full confidence that your horse will end up the way you want her to be. Repeated exposure will eventually make things ho hum....Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-71688969836897059552009-03-22T11:12:00.000-06:002009-03-22T11:12:00.000-06:00As you know I've certainly had my fair share of th...As you know I've certainly had my fair share of these things...but you are right, the crisis situations are easily handled if a person can stay calm. In my mind adrenaline + adrenaline = disaster. Even when the worst happens and I come off, I try to just relax my body into the fall. It helps. <BR/><BR/>But Tamara, something tells me that you will mold it, shape it, and make that horse something spectacular :)<BR/><BR/>~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-14956581312966006092009-03-22T08:44:00.000-06:002009-03-22T08:44:00.000-06:00Hang in there , it gets better. Surefire, Sunrise...Hang in there , it gets better. Surefire, Sunrise and Double Star, all Barbs off the same ranch as your lady, all did the same thing when startled by something. Does it happen to feel like her butt disappears out from under you????Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-31120367088112133382009-03-21T20:18:00.000-06:002009-03-21T20:18:00.000-06:00Great job! Maybe she will mellow with timeGreat job! Maybe she will mellow with timeCactus Jack Splashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241651708232327588noreply@blogger.com