tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post4252079914811849489..comments2023-09-20T02:40:17.614-05:00Comments on Dressage Mom: Hello, Dr. B? - Part 2Dressage Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-35536581900163947522008-01-22T15:51:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:51:00.000-05:00I just started recently reading your blog and this...I just started recently reading your blog and this post made me cry! I would be in the exact same boat you are, and admire you for your self-reflection and concern for your horse. You are doing EVERYTHING right, especially if you go with your gut and heart. I wish you all the best and send warm thoughts your way!Kim Ayarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885704319503022814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-40609137938764421652008-01-21T17:49:00.000-05:002008-01-21T17:49:00.000-05:00Time can heal many things. ;)Believe in Kaswyn, an...Time can heal many things. ;)<BR/><BR/>Believe in Kaswyn, and in your ability to help him heal as well. <BR/><BR/>Every event we go through with our horses has something to offer- just as we can learn from every person we meet- be it what TO do, or what NOT to do- we can also learn valuable lessons from our horses in events like this.<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up, listen to your gut, and go love that horse!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-29125482716409191752008-01-21T16:55:00.000-05:002008-01-21T16:55:00.000-05:00He's definitely worth fixing - as you say, you're ...He's definitely worth fixing - as you say, you're so close to doing this! <BR/>I can relate to the husband (boyfriend in my case) thinking that you don't get any enjoyment out of the horse any more. My boyfriend thinks that Echo just makes me tired and broke, and that all I do is worry about her. But they will never truly understand the relationship you get with your horse - no one will. It's absolutely a one on one feeling that other people will never understand. You've just got to do what you feel's right.Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404367535441835295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-48996718463191340432008-01-21T16:28:00.000-05:002008-01-21T16:28:00.000-05:00I completely 100% understand what you are going th...I completely 100% understand what you are going though. Simy is no longer rideable at all, yet I will never give up on him. He's my 'pony soul mate'. I trust him 100% and he trusts me. I doubt I'll ever have that kind of relationship with another horse as long as I live. I do everything I can to keep him comfortable. I don't want to poke him with more cortizone (not that he cares), but I know that if it will keep him happy, then that's what I will do. If I can keep him eating, pooping and getting up and down ok, I'll do what I need to do. It takes him forever and a day to shuffle out to the pasture, but he doesn't seem unhappy- just slow. Seeing his fuzzy ears prick when I come to the barn and hearing him whicker to me is all the validation I need to know I'm doing the right thing.<BR/><BR/>Give Kas-weinner an extra carrot for me and let him know he's one of the very special ponies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-37792441469541258522008-01-21T01:22:00.000-05:002008-01-21T01:22:00.000-05:00I so hope Kaswyn heals. I know what he means to yo...I so hope Kaswyn heals. I know what he means to you and I know what you mean to him. <BR/><BR/>I can understand you not wanting to stick another needle into him, I've hit that limit with Dandy too. But then things change and that never doesn't fit anymore, and we do what we have to to try. I can't help but think that this is going to turn out for the both of you. I guess I have to believe that and I hope you do too.<BR/><BR/>Next time you're at the barn, give the guy a nice scratch on the whither from me. <BR/><BR/>You just have to love these horses with this kind of heart!Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-22337916737272767352008-01-21T00:15:00.000-05:002008-01-21T00:15:00.000-05:00Kaswyn is definitely worth waiting for, he sounds ...Kaswyn is definitely worth waiting for, he sounds extremely special. And those horses you have a special bond with are the greatest thing. I'm sorry you have had this incredibly hard time with him lately and I hope it gets fixed soonBeckzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114970876099684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-73095807807490040192008-01-20T16:46:00.000-05:002008-01-20T16:46:00.000-05:00Oh dear, that made me feel really emotional :( I w...Oh dear, that made me feel really emotional :( <BR/>I was reading Part 2 and thinking: 'she deserves another horse so she can train and show him; she could just retire Kaswyn and have fun with another horse'...<BR/>But then I got to the bike story and the 'I can make more money but I can't make another Kaswyn' and I thought you are right: some horses are replacable as much as some people are...and we must do everything we can to mend them.<BR/><BR/>Kaswyn, if your mum passes the comments to you, please start mending man, as otherwise we are all going to be in tears!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14036104794835542928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-92004240586807125032008-01-20T15:47:00.000-05:002008-01-20T15:47:00.000-05:00Awwww...((HUGS!!)) I hope at the very least that ...Awwww...((HUGS!!)) I hope at the very least that you can trail ride with him. And I totally understand that bond you are talking about. It sure is a "one in a million" connection that doesn't come with every living being be it horse, cat, dog, or even human. Again...((HUGS!!))EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-32098506934032148692008-01-20T13:54:00.000-05:002008-01-20T13:54:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry about all of your boy's problems and ...I'm so sorry about all of your boy's problems and hope that they are resovled soon. I do get the relationship and understand completely how you can't give up on him! *hugs*<BR/>MargareteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-40904069220576141692008-01-20T13:16:00.000-05:002008-01-20T13:16:00.000-05:00I can completely understand about having a connect...I can completely understand about having a connection to your horse. I have a tremedous connection to my guy as well. People who have never ridden or loved horses have a hard time understanding this (and if they aren't animal lovers in general -- it's even harder). I applaud you for not giving up. As you said, there will never be another Kaswyn. A true horsewoman cares deeply for her horse above any discipline or event. I have also been told that I worry too much about my horse (who is a senior citizen with some mild arthritis) as well. How is that any fun?? (I've been told that too). I think my answer to that is that I try to focus on the good stuff, the fun stuff -- even if it's only a quiet walk down the road. Focusing on the good things doesn't make the bad stuff go away or the worry, but it makes you that much more determined to deal with it and make the best of it. Again, this is something only true horse lovers are going to understand -- and it's incredibly hard to explain. You and Kaswyn will be in my thoughts and I will keep my fingers crossed that you will have many more wonderful rides ahead of you!<BR/><BR/>Carol<BR/>(aka Campin Horseluvr)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338470216994991027noreply@blogger.com