tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post7030728499146146042..comments2023-10-29T09:33:36.668-04:00Comments on Teachings of the Horse: What-If-nessVictoria Cummingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-17696822214842433242008-03-24T13:15:00.000-04:002008-03-24T13:15:00.000-04:00Yeah, I'm definitely a "what if" and it does drive...Yeah, I'm definitely a "what if" and it does drive my husband crazy. <BR/><BR/>I've done three clinics where I've ridden with Harry and I've watched several others he did out here (I've never been able to get to Arizona, unfortunately.) While not the point of the story (and I sure wouldn't do it myself), I'm sure Harry had worked with those horses long enough to know they could handle the experience. I've watched him load several of his horses into a trailer by pointing, and each one walked into his space and stood quietly while Harry secured each one. He's the most amazing clinician I've ever met.M. C. Valadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301675413866610210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-35531043244876027182008-03-24T10:49:00.000-04:002008-03-24T10:49:00.000-04:00I just wrote my own blog and then came here later ...I just wrote my own blog and then came here later and mine was also about 'what ifs'! :) It was about what ifs scaring you into paralysis, really. Funny that we should have the same ideas at the same time. :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, here's to healthy forethought but none of the fear-thought!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>VivJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778984447862051172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-68628298722238433472008-03-22T20:30:00.000-04:002008-03-22T20:30:00.000-04:00I agree with you what if's are necessary when deal...I agree with you what if's are necessary when dealing with horses, I say it is better to think what could happen instead of waiting for it to happen. On the other hand a matter of fact calm attitude is also needed so I guess as long as there is a balance and you know your own horses fairly well, these two trains of thought should get you through most situations that arise with the horses behavior.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-81158017930651143512008-03-22T18:03:00.000-04:002008-03-22T18:03:00.000-04:00Billie - I know what you mean. And even with the b...Billie - I know what you mean. And even with the best horses, there's always a chance that they'll surprise you - especially if you lose focus.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-76666682883592464182008-03-22T16:50:00.000-04:002008-03-22T16:50:00.000-04:00MiKael - Very wise and well said. I think you're a...MiKael - Very wise and well said. I think you're absolutely right. Thanks!Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-68849706587017513692008-03-22T16:46:00.000-04:002008-03-22T16:46:00.000-04:00I think there's room for both ways of thinking. I ...I think there's room for both ways of thinking. I tend to be a what-if person, but in certain situations, I am a definite matter-of-fact'er. What's hard for me is bringing the two ways of thinking into areas where I typically use opposite one!<BR/><BR/>I suspect some what-if-ness is precognition, too.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-63681935762341681912008-03-22T16:22:00.000-04:002008-03-22T16:22:00.000-04:00I think there is a difference between being prepar...I think there is a difference between being prepared and what-if-ness Moates was talking about. It's one thing to think ahead like you did about closing the door and another to worry when you take a hold of a horse that they are going to be naughty.<BR/><BR/>Even when I do something new with a horse, I expect that they will do it for me. Sometimes they don't and I deal with it. But I think more times they do it even though they are unsure because my confidence tells them it's ok. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure when you take on a movie you expect it's going to go well. You do what you can to see that it turns out that way trying to cover all the bases. But even if you did that preparation and felt unsure of yourself or the project, I think it might affect those working for you and could affect the project as well.<BR/><BR/>My guess is that doesn't happen because your confidence shows through. The same thing with the horses can make a big difference in how they behave.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-55733121305583153072008-03-22T13:20:00.000-04:002008-03-22T13:20:00.000-04:00I think it's important not to let "what-ifs" paral...I think it's important not to let "what-ifs" paralyze or scare you. Usually, awareness and some patience will get me through any tough spots with my horses. And trust your gut reactions. If you're feeling nervous or weird about doing something, the horses will know it.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3344836954494496679.post-27364210994455789812008-03-22T11:49:00.000-04:002008-03-22T11:49:00.000-04:00lol, I'm a what-if kinda girl too and it drives my...lol, I'm a what-if kinda girl too and it drives my husband crazy. I am a newbie to owning horses and I have a lot of what-ifs. When ever we are going to try something new with the horses I start. We just put up a new riding ring and the horses have never been it,, well what-if... what-if.....what-if. I'm glad I'm not aloneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com