Comments on: the dilemma of ‘do’ http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/ The horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its blood. ~ Johannes Jensen Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:08:56 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: GreyHorseMatters http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-72 GreyHorseMatters Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:34:09 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-72 I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on this. Many a time I was asked what I did with my horse. I used to show and take lessons, and couldn't care less about a ribbon, I was just happy to have completed the course and stayed on and not made a complete fool of myself. After I retired Erik, my answer to the question 'what do you do' usually was, whatever I feel like doing today. So we had fun mostly and I think that's what everyone should do, if it's not fun then why bother. I guess when you are older as I am the whole competition thing comes into perspective and enjoying yourself and your horse is more important than any ribbon. I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts on this. Many a time I was asked what I did with my horse. I used to show and take lessons, and couldn’t care less about a ribbon, I was just happy to have completed the course and stayed on and not made a complete fool of myself. After I retired Erik, my answer to the question ‘what do you do’ usually was, whatever I feel like doing today. So we had fun mostly and I think that’s what everyone should do, if it’s not fun then why bother. I guess when you are older as I am the whole competition thing comes into perspective and enjoying yourself and your horse is more important than any ribbon.

]]> By: jdp http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-58 jdp Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:18:02 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-58 MiKael - Thanks for reading! How do you manage to visit so many blogs AND keep up with all your lovely Arabians? The mind boggles! MiKael – Thanks for reading! How do you manage to visit so many blogs AND keep up with all your lovely Arabians? The mind boggles!

]]> By: risingrainbow http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-57 risingrainbow Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:51:35 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-57 I agree it shouldn't matter what a person does with their horse as long as they are taking good care of it and both the horse and person are happy. I agree it shouldn’t matter what a person does with their horse as long as they are taking good care of it and both the horse and person are happy.

]]> By: jdp http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-56 jdp Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:49:47 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-56 Beckz - Thanks for stopping by. I am really happy to see the horse community growing online, as well - I learn a lot from all the different perspectives and experiences. Mrs. Mom - I appreciate the kind words! I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more of your thoughts, also. Beckz – Thanks for stopping by. I am really happy to see the horse community growing online, as well – I learn a lot from all the different perspectives and experiences.

Mrs. Mom – I appreciate the kind words! I enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more of your thoughts, also.

]]> By: Mrs Mom http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-55 Mrs Mom Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:52:25 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-55 Excellent post with some very valid points. I have been the subject of a few of those "hairy eyeballs" when asked what my old Appy did.... at that point in his life, all he could do was be a handsome pasture puff. I have always wanted my horses be trail worthy before they went into the show ring... At least when we got tired of the politics of showing we could hit the trails and have some real FUN! Keep up the great work on your blog here. I look forward to seeing more of your thoughts in time! Excellent post with some very valid points. I have been the subject of a few of those “hairy eyeballs” when asked what my old Appy did…. at that point in his life, all he could do was be a handsome pasture puff.

I have always wanted my horses be trail worthy before they went into the show ring… At least when we got tired of the politics of showing we could hit the trails and have some real FUN!

Keep up the great work on your blog here. I look forward to seeing more of your thoughts in time!

]]> By: Beckz http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/the-dilemma-of-do/#comment-54 Beckz Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:07:31 +0000 http://equuspalaverous.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-54 Hey, Thanks for visiting my blog. I have enjoyed reading yours and am looking forward to reading more. I love the horse blog community that is growing, so many ideas and different inputs! Hey,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I have enjoyed reading yours and am looking forward to reading more. I love the horse blog community that is growing, so many ideas and different inputs!

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