tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post3465409157751719453..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Season plans and "pull" musingsMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-45906301725923473932009-02-08T18:38:00.000-08:002009-02-08T18:38:00.000-08:00Oh, I have so been there! None of my ride seasons...Oh, I have so been there! None of my ride seasons have gone according to plan, and I especially have to smile at the mention of Tevis, because that was *supposed* to be the plan for 2008/2009. As pointed out, things never go according to plan. :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720090581233703530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-37553262166341478482009-02-07T07:42:00.000-08:002009-02-07T07:42:00.000-08:00Red girl - Also notice the cavarly boots in additi...Red girl - Also notice the cavarly boots in addition to the camel back in early pictures. I am much more comfortable now (see last riding picture with me on Farley at Del Valle)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-76356952369777699782009-02-07T07:40:00.000-08:002009-02-07T07:40:00.000-08:00Thank you E.G.!Sometimes I feel like I'm being "me...Thank you E.G.!<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I feel like I'm being "mean" at a ride. Someone will talk about hooking up with me the night before, and I will lay it out in no uncertain terms that although they are welcomed, I will to ride my own ride. But it's worth it for me to feel like I can do what I want. <BR/><BR/>About the ride pocket - I too try and get into a pocket as soon as possible. I have found (at least here out west), that there is usually a pocket in the middle of the pack. After the front runners head out, there's usually a pause before the rest of us get our act together. This is where I scoot in. I still have a handful of people that pass me, but very quickly (3-4 miles) I have my own space. I used to wait until EVERYONE had left, but that seemed to cause more problems because the energy level of everyone elses horses was HIGH, most of them were having problems with control, etc. If I leave before the craziness starts, I stay calmer and my horse stays calmer. Not sure if this would translate to your local rides though.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-44288942117598927862009-02-07T05:12:00.000-08:002009-02-07T05:12:00.000-08:00I really respect this post. One of the hardest th...I really respect this post. One of the hardest things in the world to do is to call it a day, when you've worked so darned hard and long towards a goal. My feeling is that a distance rider's mantra should be "Ride Your Own Ride". Hooking up with someone and riding is great for training, but when you are competing, each rider will and should have their own tactics and ride management strategy. My favorite place to ride, and Phebes favorite place to ride is an empty pocket of our own, with some horses way ahead, or way behind. I'm trying to figure out how I can accomplish that on an actual ride so she doesn't just flame out.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful blog post, thumbs UP. ~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-60448177865055592792009-02-07T00:33:00.000-08:002009-02-07T00:33:00.000-08:00haha...I love how with each successive ride, you g...haha...I love how with each successive ride, you gain more gear attached to your torso :)redgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467377107439876941noreply@blogger.com