tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post6524300207379099694..comments2023-07-15T00:43:45.516-07:00Comments on A Day in the Life of Mrs. Cravitz: Update on PISSY SISSY!mrscravitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-3036055672964608472010-03-02T08:38:14.893-08:002010-03-02T08:38:14.893-08:00What a deal Karen is only 30 some minutes away. A ...What a deal Karen is only 30 some minutes away. A lot quicker than the old days that is for sure. You don't need to follow the big river anymore. Boy things have changed.<br /><br />You have good help just a short ways away. I'd listen to her. I always say a horse is a lot better for exercise than going to some old gym.<br /><br />Keep us posted<br />SkipReluctant Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696030241054531148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-75696241565481814622010-03-02T07:31:35.071-08:002010-03-02T07:31:35.071-08:00I think you said it best, "She's got your...I think you said it best, "She's got your number."<br /><br />She knows if she mis-behaves, you're going to sink into self-preservation mode and I don't blame you.<br /><br />From our talk yesterday, she KNOWS better. Today, climb on and ride in circles in the neighbor's pasture. If she starts getting pissy, bump her into a trot and circle her. Lift your inside reins to tip her nose in and bump with your outside leg to keep her moving. Turn the circle a couple times, then switch to the other way. And sit you butt DOWN! Then stop. Back. Forward. Work work work!<br /><br />Having said all that, I completely understand it's really hard to work a horse like that in the saddle and end up more tired than the horse!Karen Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905570178257490375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-57141155483832772322010-03-02T05:44:01.963-08:002010-03-02T05:44:01.963-08:00Good job with Sissy. She will get it. Just start...Good job with Sissy. She will get it. Just start back in the saddle and work at a walk for a bit. Contrary to popular belief a collected walk is more work for a horse than a collected trot.<br /><br />What kind of bit are you using? Does the saddle fit well? Does she need to see a dentist or have chiro work done? <br />Have a great dayCactus Jack Splashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241651708232327588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-37098127513916697892010-03-02T04:38:51.629-08:002010-03-02T04:38:51.629-08:00I know who the boss is! Great job!I know who the boss is! Great job!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284019363271881618.post-89968413155108529972010-03-02T02:56:05.270-08:002010-03-02T02:56:05.270-08:00Whew! What a work out! But you won, and she knows ...Whew! What a work out! But you won, and she knows it. Way to go!<br /><br />I had the same issues with Baby Doll. On the ground, she did what I asked, even if she was stand-offish and pissy sometimes. But I always won. In the saddle, somehow she became the alpha. She knew how to be intimidating and she knew she had the upperhand.<br />Forget pushing her around because she'd buck, spin, run backwards, bolt, crowhop, jig, pin her ears back flat....everything. And we went though that on almost every ride. Sometimes she'd 'let me' win and wouldn't let it go as far.<br /><br />When I'd try to make her trot when she didn't want to, she'd make it painful, by jamming her front feet into the ground and jumping forward. My neck and back and arms would be sore for days after.<br /><br />I never did figure out how to connect our groundwork and respect into the saddle. <br />I now realize we weren't a good match, as much as I still love her, I know her new owner is more compatible with her and is willing and able to be the alpha she needs in the saddle.<br /><br />Good luck and be careful,<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.com