
75 + 5 points
By Large I Don't Mean Dangerous by reiko
November 8th, 2007 5:03 PM
I've been training my horse again. He had a nice long break, and his behavior really deteriorated without regular training. It's my own fault, so he really can't be blamed for his behavior.
But it makes for a good show! Hopefully I can fix his bucking problem with daily exercise and training. For now, I'm in danger of becoming a quadriplegic every time I ride my horse.
-Edit-
Sorry, totally forgot to add this:
To conserve scale, every day I do something more difficult with him, like starting out with just a walk around the arena, and eventually progressing to things like trail courses.. When I push him too far, like asking him to do something he doesn't quite understand or is scared of, he gets upset and bucks (see photo).
But it makes for a good show! Hopefully I can fix his bucking problem with daily exercise and training. For now, I'm in danger of becoming a quadriplegic every time I ride my horse.
-Edit-
Sorry, totally forgot to add this:
To conserve scale, every day I do something more difficult with him, like starting out with just a walk around the arena, and eventually progressing to things like trail courses.. When I push him too far, like asking him to do something he doesn't quite understand or is scared of, he gets upset and bucks (see photo).
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posted by Spidere on November 8th, 2007 9:26 PM
That first picture is amazing! The horse in motion blur, and you the only thing in focus. :) I really like it.
posted by reiko on November 8th, 2007 9:56 PM
His name is Tuffy, and yeah, he moves way too sporadically for any camera :D
posted by Meta tron on November 9th, 2007 4:13 PM
I voted for:
adding real actual danger of death.
cool (dare I say it, somewhat sexy) photo
reading day-to-day literally rather than meaning ubiquitous.
posted by Fonne Tayne on November 9th, 2007 5:15 PM
how, may i ask, did you conserve scale?
posted by reiko on November 19th, 2007 11:32 PM
Progression is at a bit of a halt.. he got kicked in the chest pretty hard by one of the other horses right where the chestcollar goes, so I can't tack him up without hurting him. Will start up again as soon as he feels better. poor guy :c
What's your horse's name?