tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post1292924279955762387..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: A Baby Boomer Dreams of Arabian Horses - Rhythm's Story - Part 4Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-53469179370920039062008-01-10T19:11:00.000-08:002008-01-10T19:11:00.000-08:00Someone told me once to seek "compliments" from yo...Someone told me once to seek "compliments" from your horse. I thought that was an interesting why to look at the way your horse reacts to you. Sounds like that is what you were seeking as you worked on your relationship with Rhythm. When those "compliments" happen...doesn't it feel great!photogchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822162590502709534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-16423747920378618702008-01-10T09:49:00.000-08:002008-01-10T09:49:00.000-08:00abraham, thank you for your positive comments. One...abraham, thank you for your positive comments. One of these days I'm going to get a "good" camera and really get a chance to work on my photography.<BR/><BR/>equinspirit, I know what you mean about their expression when they are praised. Mine do that too.<BR/><BR/>barn goddess, yes, John Lyons is great. I really have appreciated the time I spent with him at clinics and such.<BR/><BR/>lori, I love them in the snow too, but we rarely get it like in this picture.<BR/><BR/>ashpags, we don't get snow like this often either.<BR/><BR/>jackie, ditto on the head lowering. I used it for other things but just didn't realize how much help it was with the stallions.<BR/><BR/>hallie, nope, not jumping for me since that injury. But I always did want to do it a time or two.<BR/><BR/>jen, yes I understand about that critter love. <BR/><BR/>callie, I'm not good with the shades of red. As Arabians they only register basic colors so that makes this guy chestnut.<BR/><BR/>dj kirby, thank you and Rhythm would thank you he actually is quite vain. lolRising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-48028291824555667042008-01-09T22:18:00.000-08:002008-01-09T22:18:00.000-08:00That is one beautiful horse! And you write beauti...That is one beautiful horse! And you write beautifully about horses.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-9571214768525332842008-01-09T20:18:00.000-08:002008-01-09T20:18:00.000-08:00Pretty sorrel, or should I say handsome. Ground wo...Pretty sorrel, or should I say handsome. Ground work is so important. That first step. It's funny how every horse has his/her spot. I think my old gelding had the funniest spot. His was under is neck just above his chest. He looked like a giraffe when I scratched him there, of course probably, encouraging bad habits on my behalf. That's why I don't have any boys.Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704537697611988375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-32635493858565824772008-01-09T20:07:00.000-08:002008-01-09T20:07:00.000-08:00What a fabulous picture. My mom loves animals so ...What a fabulous picture. My mom loves animals so much that sometimes my husband thinks she loves her dachshund more than she loves her son-in-law.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809081257616119677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-37564610189184021952008-01-09T10:09:00.000-08:002008-01-09T10:09:00.000-08:00PLEASE do NOT jump out of a plane with double visi...PLEASE do NOT jump out of a plane with double vision. I don't think anything good can come of that.<BR/><BR/>Stay on the ground! :-)<BR/><BR/>HallieWonderful World of Weinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704174092907120103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-64507301144810188632008-01-09T08:34:00.000-08:002008-01-09T08:34:00.000-08:00That is an amazing picture of Rhythm in the snow ....That is an amazing picture of Rhythm in the snow ... it's so deep and sticking to all the trees and gorgeous. Of course, that good looking horse just makes the snow even better.<BR/><BR/>The idea of lowering a horse's head to get him to relax and respect you is interesting; I've always known it was a good thing, but never thought of it like that. I'll be keeping that in mind from now on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-25351706956310420642008-01-09T07:20:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:20:00.000-08:00Haha, fair enough. =) I can definitely admit that...Haha, fair enough. =) I can definitely admit that knitting podcasts would not help everyone stay awake! The ones I listen to are very lively, though, and my mind stays engaged thinking about all the projects and yarns they describe.<BR/><BR/>That's an incredible picture of Rhythm in the snow! I guess because I'm not around snow often, I don't think I've ever seen a horse in snow. I'm glad he likes playing in it. =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775160073840380085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-34297363619409454592008-01-09T07:06:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:06:00.000-08:00Ooooh horses and snow, you know they are my favori...Ooooh horses and snow, you know they are my favorite and he looks awesome, great photo!!<BR/><BR/>I am enjoying these posts because I have had similar things to deal with that were not started by me but that I inherited with the hores. I need to boot myself in the butt and spent the time with my horses individually, I am hoping that I am working slowly towards that and this summer will be all about enjoying them rather than them being a burden.<BR/><BR/>Hope you are feeling better today, (((Hugs)))<BR/><BR/>Lori<BR/>xxLori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-51532758517286501852008-01-09T07:03:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:03:00.000-08:00Rhythm does indeed LOVE the snow!What a gorgeous p...Rhythm does indeed LOVE the snow!<BR/><BR/>What a gorgeous photo!!!<BR/><BR/>Interesting how Rhythm is coming about in your posts. I learned a lot from 2 Lyon's seminars. The stuff he teaches is practical and easily to recall. Id love to go to another one of his seminars!BarnGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261723771424005816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-80220877695749170442008-01-09T05:51:00.000-08:002008-01-09T05:51:00.000-08:00Wonderful post! Loved reading it! Glad you were ...Wonderful post! Loved reading it! Glad you were able to fix your relationship with Rhythm! The head lowering was one of the first things Diago and I worked on for both relaxation and for ease of working with him (putting on the halter, brushing his mane, etc). It's not that he's really tall and I couldn't reach those places with his head up BUT it made it much easier if he'd have it at a more comfortable position. Besides that he quickly learned that if his head was down he'd get lots of head and neck scratches and that's something he loves. I'm quite glad to read that they need lots of praise. I get a lot of razzing from people about the amount of praise I give Diago. But in my experience with him it seems to really reinforce what we're working on. And goodness you should see the look on his face when he gets the praise. His eyes just light up and I swear he smiles with them! :DEquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-73001130554715470922008-01-09T03:30:00.000-08:002008-01-09T03:30:00.000-08:00That is a stunning photograph and the color agains...That is a stunning photograph and the color against the snow is brilliant.<BR/><BR/>Abraham LincolnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com