tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post2473344940806811920..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: Baby Boomer Dreams - Dandy's Story Chapter 2Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-543579364313494602008-03-09T09:12:00.000-07:002008-03-09T09:12:00.000-07:00That top picture is so cute!That top picture is so cute!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67752634825106475222008-03-09T00:00:00.000-08:002008-03-09T00:00:00.000-08:00I may not always comment, but I always read your w...I may not always comment, but I always read your wonderful blog.<BR/>I learn so much from your excellent 'hands-on' experienced writings. THANK YOU!<BR/><BR/>By the way, Dan must be a great man of patience and humor with all the horses getting in his business. haha!<BR/><BR/>I love that photo of you and Dandy as a colt.<BR/>You seem like a pair even then.Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-73975487411520337222008-03-08T18:00:00.000-08:002008-03-08T18:00:00.000-08:00holly, yes, I love those curious attitudes. lollad...holly, yes, I love those curious attitudes. lol<BR/><BR/>lady of chaos, I hope all goes well on your first ride and all of those after it. <BR/><BR/>haffiegirl, I'm glad that my blog is helping you remember what you already knew about Arabians. I think lots of times the myth gets perpetuated just because people get so used to hearing it they forget about the good ones they've seen.<BR/><BR/>inkeq, funny, my heart was beating faster too, just remembering that time. lol<BR/><BR/>dressagemom, I know a number of people who get on a horse in the stall for the first time. I'm afraid after the wreck I had with Reflection that's no longer something I'll try. I learned the hard way I had a false sense of security in there. That's where I really got hurt was in the stall.<BR/><BR/>midlife mom, I'm glad you have such a great memory. That's pretty cool.<BR/><BR/>kahless, I have so many pictures of me hugging that foal even I get bored with them. lol I guess he must have been irresistable to me. <BR/><BR/>barngoddess, I think he really likes being hugged. He always seems to find a way to hug me back.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-12348655813448001132008-03-08T16:20:00.000-08:002008-03-08T16:20:00.000-08:00he was such a beautiful foal!!! love the photo, he...he was such a beautiful foal!!! <BR/><BR/>love the photo, he looks like he is preening :)<BR/><BR/>Dandy sounds like the BEST horse ever to train...BarnGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261723771424005816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-8059015457090342112008-03-08T16:15:00.000-08:002008-03-08T16:15:00.000-08:00Dandy looks eminently huggableDandy looks eminently huggableKahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-88910650520677138192008-03-08T15:04:00.000-08:002008-03-08T15:04:00.000-08:00What a great story! I love it when the horses try ...What a great story! I love it when the horses try to participate in what's going on in the pasture. My old grade mare used to do that to my Dad when he would be out in the pasture working on something. Even cleaning out the septic tank she would be right on his elbow!! Thanks for the story and bringing back some fun memories!Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67369992986974849832008-03-08T14:41:00.000-08:002008-03-08T14:41:00.000-08:00I agree, there is always a nervous moment getting ...I agree, there is always a nervous moment getting on any horse the first time, no matter how much groundwork has been done. You never know what they are going to do! <BR/><BR/>I got on Kaswyn the first three times in an empty stall with no buckets. At first I just draped my body over the saddle, and when it was clear that he wasn't upset I swung my leg over. We walked in circles both directions and then I just sat there giving him lots of pats and praise. It worked out really well because I knew he couldn't get any speed up in the stall. We went from there to being lunged in the ring. He was a champ. :)Dressage Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-19184928634591568152008-03-08T12:32:00.000-08:002008-03-08T12:32:00.000-08:00That pic of you too is so sweet! As I was reading...That pic of you too is so sweet! <BR/><BR/>As I was reading I literally felt my heart start to beat faster lol. <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear what comes next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-63156111309126351962008-03-08T09:07:00.000-08:002008-03-08T09:07:00.000-08:00Wow MiKael, you are so brave! I'm really impressed...Wow MiKael, you are so brave! I'm really impressed. I dream of starting a horse by myself one day, but it will be awhile before I gain the confidence/competence to do it. <BR/><BR/>Dandy seems like a really nice horse. That's such a cute story about him "helping" to build the bridge and gate. It's also nice that you have a handy husband to help you with your equine addiction!<BR/><BR/>I really think your blog is helping people see that Arabian horses aren't as a breed necessarily hot or spooky. I'll admit that I kind of thought that before I started reading your blog last year. But now I remember all of the nice Arabian horses I've met over the years, and realize you're right! They aren't wild, snorting beasts. For every hot Arabian, there's also a quiet Arabian - just like any other breed. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing your blog - I enjoy reading it every day. Can't wait until tomorrow!haffiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532588014231107380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-59829002751463983572008-03-08T08:11:00.000-08:002008-03-08T08:11:00.000-08:00I love those pesky curious horses.I hope my stalli...I love those pesky curious horses.<BR/><BR/>I hope my stallion just stands around and takes his first ride like he's been doing it for years. There are some parelels here lol. I've spent the last two years just getting him healthy. Last summer I started putting the saddle on him, he could have cared less. This summer we ride. I'm scared to death, but I have faith in my boy. :)<BR/><BR/>He'll be 4, a little late for his first ride, but he's healthy and happy now, so we're gonna do it. I will have people on hand at the time though, just in case.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear more about Dandy. I've been waiting to hear his story.Lady Of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528836839856266688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-5315626938024782442008-03-08T07:27:00.000-08:002008-03-08T07:27:00.000-08:00You were writing about my mare and her "whatcha do...You were writing about my mare and her "whatcha doin?" curiosity last night! I was cleaning her stall but she had to be .right. there......I lost several sifters of manure because a shoulder, nose or chest was in the way!<BR/><BR/>The first time I got up on Paige she stood fine for mounting but then backed up over and over and over trying to "get where she belonged" as I was "behind her" somewhere. Poor baby had been so reinforced by seeing me next to her she needed help learning to listen when she couldn't see me.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685436243608973979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67839022862595849502008-03-08T06:27:00.000-08:002008-03-08T06:27:00.000-08:00kim, welcome and thanks for commenting. It's alway...kim, welcome and thanks for commenting. It's always nice to meet new folks.<BR/><BR/>mrs mom, who knew back then I would need pictures for a blog, so another Kodak moment missed. lol<BR/><BR/>The purpose of my trail course was to rehab the ring sour show horse I had bought. I wanted him to have something else to think about going around in the arena. It totally changed his attitude. There's a great story there as well. lol<BR/><BR/>beth, well I won't go so far as to say I did everything right by him. I kina stumbled into this because of his curiosity.<BR/><BR/>kathy c, nope, you're not alone. I don't shake nearly as much now but I still shake some. <BR/><BR/>Dandy is a special horse, that's for sure and quite a character.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-48347297296352599592008-03-08T06:19:00.000-08:002008-03-08T06:19:00.000-08:00LOL! Sounds like the first time I "rode" Diago! ...LOL! Sounds like the first time I "rode" Diago! I think...no...I know...Diago was MUCH more relaxed and calm than I was! :) Can't wait to read more about Dandy!!EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-70776663889592362992008-03-08T05:52:00.000-08:002008-03-08T05:52:00.000-08:00So, I'm not the only one who shakes like a leaf! ...So, I'm not the only one who shakes like a leaf! I went through the same thing with Gunner after he recovered from EPM.<BR/><BR/>I love the Rhythm story and now I'm in love with Dandy as well.Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057258440763363962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-1133916371243229042008-03-08T05:44:00.000-08:002008-03-08T05:44:00.000-08:00WOW! Dandy sounds like an amazing horse and that ...WOW! Dandy sounds like an amazing horse and that you did everything right by him!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312632830564156759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-41770027579841006092008-03-08T04:42:00.000-08:002008-03-08T04:42:00.000-08:00LOL MiKael-- Dandy sounds like a great guy! I gues...LOL MiKael-- Dandy sounds like a great guy! I guess it is really true what they say about Arabs being "pocket ponies". Poor Dave! Glad the "kids" left him SOME clothes on.... talk about a Kodak moment there...hehehe..<BR/><BR/>Your trial course is an excellent idea. I have been wondering what to do that would help Sonny (and other reahb horses) and that might just be THE perfect toy for us all!<BR/>Thanks for the inspiration!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-52311108100598851762008-03-08T00:45:00.000-08:002008-03-08T00:45:00.000-08:00I thought you might like to know that I have just ...I thought you might like to know that I have just spent the last 3 hours reading your blog! You are a fabulous writer. It's been so wonderful to read your story! Thank you so much for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com