Summer goals

pennyrain · 08-08-2008, 12:50 AM

What goals did you have for you and your horse(s) this summer? How is it going? Any successes out there?
I had 2 goals and succeeded with 1.
The first goal was to attend a Parelli clinic and establish a better relationship with one of my horses. I managed this in June and had a great time, the horse I took, Sasha, has started to see me as an interesting person and I have gained a lot of appreciation for her as well.
My second goal has been to go trail riding. I now have some Old Macs but really need an expensive saddle pad to make my saddle really comfortable for her, so that hasn't happened yet.
Anyone else care to share? Version, I know you've done some neat stuff in your limited amount of time!

Goldun Acres · 08-08-2008, 07:19 AM

I had a few, but I haven't met any of them...

Have Boots ready to show for the MnFQHC Show(show is the weekend of the 16th, we ain't ready).
Get to the HT trail ride, and a few others(haven't been out on ANY, because of Cutty's soundness issue).

So I beleive I have a goal set for myself for next year, already.

I think I'm going to send Boots out for some finishing with a trainer, because I've brought her as far as I can. She needs someone who really knows what they are doing.

Good job K, you atleast reached one of your goals and could definately reach the other - fall is the best time to trail ride anyway!!

pvf · 08-08-2008, 07:27 AM

Well here was a list of goals that I had..
1. get Misty going good under saddle have accomplished that..
2. Start riding Joe - have started doing that.
3. Get splash going under saddle have worked with her a few times but haven't accomplished it yet due to lack of time..

kindredspiritsia · 08-08-2008, 08:28 AM

Send Splash down here Belle is looking for a new project

pvf · 08-08-2008, 08:36 AM

If Bella really wants a project let me know.. I have one that would be perfect for her..

kindredspiritsia · 08-08-2008, 08:45 AM

She was telling me last night how she wanted a new project as Sonny is not cut out for barrels and woud be better suited for english pleasure I have to agree with her there

She as started 3 horses from ground up and people are always pleased with what she as done

version1955 · 08-22-2008, 01:44 PM

Sorry I'm so late to find this

Guess I'm not avoiding my data work in the right threads

Ya know, I don't have goals like that. Its not that I don't think about what I'd like to do, but controlling my emotions seems to be the thing that gets in the way the most. Its tough on my nerves to only go out once a week and then try to manage all of my hopes and dreams in a few hours, especially when I'm all by myself.

But with Pennyrain's help I bought Parelli Level 1 and so it seems to be helping because its a plan and it helps me understand my horses better. I'm also focusing on Peaches and worrying about working with all four. That was just too overwhelming.

Last weekend was such a super time with Peaches and she showed me that she is absolutely up for being trained. So I guess my goal is to manage my emotions so that I can open up my imagination to playing with Peaches instead of working with her. To make our lessons fun and not nerve wracking... for me

I think it will work out better for the both of us.

pippy · 08-25-2008, 12:53 PM

My goals:
Ride my 4 year old more, start my 2 year old...of that, I've done some but not as much as I would have liked...
but my biggest horse goal is not so much the working/riding of the horses but rather the building of facilities on 'our' side of the road (vs. where they were at my fil on 'the other side of the road' lol)..on that we are still on course w/ it..hoping to finish before the snow flies but it's slow going...

GottaRide · 08-28-2008, 09:47 AM

My goal this year was to show the APHA shows and win the Amateur Rookie of the Year belt buckle year end award.

I have far exceeded my expectations! Yes, I will be getting that belt buckle! I have been Novice Amateur high point winner at every show in my state except one. I am currently listed #6 on the national APHA list for Amateur Rookie of the Year, and #6 in Zone 5 for all Novice Amateurs. My horse & I earned an ROM in hunter under saddle and showmanship, plus points in western pleasure, equitation, horsemanship and trail. And we were even named Reserve Champion in halter several times.

I have expanded my goals to build on what we've already accomplished. I want to earn at least two more ROMs. And I want to finish the year as the number 1 Novice Amateur in my state. We'll see how it goes.......only one more show left!

SheriK · 08-28-2008, 10:35 AM

One of my goals was to find a nice trail horse for myself. Check that off my list

Another goal was to ride in Buck Brannaman clinic. I am so excited that I get to do this in about 2 weeks. It should be very good for me and my mare. I'm so pumped! The other goal, which isn't really horsey, was to get the new house done, some landscaping in and some grass. Well, the house is done, most of the landscaping is in, but the grass may take a little longer

version1955 · 08-29-2008, 10:21 AM

Congratulations and Good For You! To Gotta and SheriK! YAY! That's fun! Boy, now I'm pumped for myself! Thanks!

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08-08-2008, 12:50 AM
pennyrain Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: minnesota Posts: 673	Summer goals What goals did you have for you and your horse(s) this summer? How is it going? Any successes out there? I had 2 goals and succeeded with 1. The first goal was to attend a Parelli clinic and establish a better relationship with one of my horses. I managed this in June and had a great time, the horse I took, Sasha, has started to see me as an interesting person and I have gained a lot of appreciation for her as well. My second goal has been to go trail riding. I now have some Old Macs but really need an expensive saddle pad to make my saddle really comfortable for her, so that hasn't happened yet. Anyone else care to share? Version, I know you've done some neat stuff in your limited amount of time!

08-08-2008, 07:19 AM
Goldun Acres Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern MN Posts: 1,365	I had a few, but I haven't met any of them... Have Boots ready to show for the MnFQHC Show(show is the weekend of the 16th, we ain't ready). Get to the HT trail ride, and a few others(haven't been out on ANY, because of Cutty's soundness issue). So I beleive I have a goal set for myself for next year, already. I think I'm going to send Boots out for some finishing with a trainer, because I've brought her as far as I can. She needs someone who really knows what they are doing. Good job K, you atleast reached one of your goals and could definately reach the other - fall is the best time to trail ride anyway!! __________________ Lacey @ Goldun Acres R.I.P. Grandpa - Forever* and always in my heart!*

08-08-2008, 07:27 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,420	Well here was a list of goals that I had.. 1. get Misty going good under saddle have accomplished that.. 2. Start riding Joe - have started doing that. 3. Get splash going under saddle have worked with her a few times but haven't accomplished it yet due to lack of time.. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-08-2008, 08:28 AM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,298	Send Splash down here Belle is looking for a new project __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

08-08-2008, 08:36 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,420	If Bella really wants a project let me know.. I have one that would be perfect for her.. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-08-2008, 08:45 AM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,298	She was telling me last night how she wanted a new project as Sonny is not cut out for barrels and woud be better suited for english pleasure I have to agree with her there She as started 3 horses from ground up and people are always pleased with what she as done __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

08-22-2008, 01:44 PM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: out Posts: 6,491	Sorry I'm so late to find this Guess I'm not avoiding my data work in the right threads Ya know, I don't have goals like that. Its not that I don't think about what I'd like to do, but controlling my emotions seems to be the thing that gets in the way the most. Its tough on my nerves to only go out once a week and then try to manage all of my hopes and dreams in a few hours, especially when I'm all by myself. But with Pennyrain's help I bought Parelli Level 1 and so it seems to be helping because its a plan and it helps me understand my horses better. I'm also focusing on Peaches and worrying about working with all four. That was just too overwhelming. Last weekend was such a super time with Peaches and she showed me that she is absolutely up for being trained. So I guess my goal is to manage my emotions so that I can open up my imagination to playing with Peaches instead of working with her. To make our lessons fun and not nerve wracking... for me I think it will work out better for the both of us. __________________ If you can't master your emotions, how can you be the safe partner your horse needs you to be?

08-25-2008, 12:53 PM
pippy Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,055	My goals: Ride my 4 year old more, start my 2 year old...of that, I've done some but not as much as I would have liked... but my biggest horse goal is not so much the working/riding of the horses but rather the building of facilities on 'our' side of the road (vs. where they were at my fil on 'the other side of the road' lol)..on that we are still on course w/ it..hoping to finish before the snow flies but it's slow going... __________________ Put your heart, mind, intellect, and soul even to your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.\" â€“ Swami Sivananda Saraswati

08-28-2008, 09:47 AM
GottaRide Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WI Posts: 230	My goal this year was to show the APHA shows and win the Amateur Rookie of the Year belt buckle year end award. I have far exceeded my expectations! Yes, I will be getting that belt buckle! I have been Novice Amateur high point winner at every show in my state except one. I am currently listed #6 on the national APHA list for Amateur Rookie of the Year, and #6 in Zone 5 for all Novice Amateurs. My horse & I earned an ROM in hunter under saddle and showmanship, plus points in western pleasure, equitation, horsemanship and trail. And we were even named Reserve Champion in halter several times. I have expanded my goals to build on what we've already accomplished. I want to earn at least two more ROMs. And I want to finish the year as the number 1 Novice Amateur in my state. We'll see how it goes.......only one more show left! __________________ www.cedarviewpainthorses.blogspot.com Home of ~ Perfect Jin N Scotch - 2004 APHA Palomino Overo Gelding Hanks Rainy Sky - 1998 Black & White Tobiano Gelding

08-28-2008, 10:35 AM
SheriK Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 798	One of my goals was to find a nice trail horse for myself. Check that off my list Another goal was to ride in Buck Brannaman clinic. I am so excited that I get to do this in about 2 weeks. It should be very good for me and my mare. I'm so pumped! The other goal, which isn't really horsey, was to get the new house done, some landscaping in and some grass. Well, the house is done, most of the landscaping is in, but the grass may take a little longer

08-29-2008, 10:21 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: out Posts: 6,491	Congratulations and Good For You! To Gotta and SheriK! YAY! That's fun! Boy, now I'm pumped for myself! Thanks! __________________ If you can't master your emotions, how can you be the safe partner your horse needs you to be?