Tango as 'Experienced'

NoniMe · 06-14-2008, 03:35 PM

ROFL, I can't get over this. The lady I am taking instruction from has asked me and Tango to accompany her and a horse she's training out on the trails twice a week. Tango is to provide 'company' and 'leadership' to the other horse, and it's apparently working. We've done it twice, and will do it quite a few times in the coming weeks.

Tango, however, on occasion decides he's done with leading that particular parade...it's too funny. Like, "hey. I've done the leading; you're fine. Get up here and lead home now!!" and then sometimes tries to pass the other horse. ROFL.

There are so many benefits to this 'partnership.' She gets company with a relatively experienced trail horse (Tango...who isn't that experienced, but is doing well enough), Tango gets exposure to the trail with a friend, and I get the occasional assistance in riding. Heck, I even rode out on the trail in the english saddle and bit, and managed a spook well enough to have my instructor say "really good riding job!". Didn't scare me a bit, since it was a small spook; Tango's done much bigger and more thrashingly before. So it's just a great deal of fun all around, and benefits are being had by all.

No real point to this post, but just wanted to share...

Best-
Noni

JoesLove · 06-14-2008, 03:42 PM

Well I enjoyed that little post :P Thats great that you're having fun..sounds just like what I need! Keep it up, sounds like things are going great.

Horses&Soccer · 06-14-2008, 05:32 PM

Yaay, Noni! You seem to be having an awful lot of fun lately with Fancy Pants.

NoniMe · 06-14-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoesLove

Well I enjoyed that little post :P Thats great that you're having fun..sounds just like what I need! Keep it up, sounds like things are going great.

It is fun. She and I are learning about each other; and Tango has a friend. It's a win/win, all the way around. I just find it funny that Tango is being considered solid enough to be the pal to show someone else/another horse the trails around here. Tickles me no end...especially since he spooked the other day (but immediately got distracted by a green patch...).

H&S said:

Quote:

Yaay, Noni! You seem to be having an awful lot of fun lately with Fancy Pants.

We have been having fun for the last few weeks. He went through a stubborn patch there when I switched from hack to bit and aussie to english, and I had pms and rejections from nursing school and finals to deal with so I was frustrated and depressed no end...but things are turning around.

I always have 'fun' with him, though...it's not always 'funfun', but I love being with him, and even when he's being a beanhead about things he's good for my soul. A good ride, I've found, is the icing on the cake. Tango says 'carrot cake, please.'

Best-
Noni

merleliz · 06-14-2008, 06:43 PM

Good for you! I can remember not too long ago when you were worrying about even taking Tango on trails! You and Tango are an inspiration to all of us!

NoniMe · 06-15-2008, 12:30 AM

Merleliz, if by inspiration you mean "don't do like Noni does", then I'll agree. Other than that, nope, I'm just an average gal with a wonderful horse.

but you're right...it wasn't all that long ago that I was terrified to bring him onto the trails...now, we use it as our break and getaway from the arena work...and it's lovely. We are making progress, no doubt.

Best-
Noni

cameo05 · 06-15-2008, 06:01 AM

You know you and Tango are the perfect match. That is when you know you love your horse and they love you right back. Trails to me open up a whole new world to a horse and rider. You bond so much because of the trust that is needed to conquer the elements. I am an avid trail ride, ora seerfarm said a trail blazer. We do not take trails we make them.

I am so happy that you and Tango are coming along so wonderfully. That is so great.. Considering all that you two have gone through in the past your future together looks so bright.

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06-14-2008, 03:35 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,089	Tango as 'Experienced' ROFL, I can't get over this. The lady I am taking instruction from has asked me and Tango to accompany her and a horse she's training out on the trails twice a week. Tango is to provide 'company' and 'leadership' to the other horse, and it's apparently working. We've done it twice, and will do it quite a few times in the coming weeks. Tango, however, on occasion decides he's done with leading that particular parade...it's too funny. Like, "hey. I've done the leading; you're fine. Get up here and lead home now!!" and then sometimes tries to pass the other horse. ROFL. There are so many benefits to this 'partnership.' She gets company with a relatively experienced trail horse (Tango...who isn't that experienced, but is doing well enough), Tango gets exposure to the trail with a friend, and I get the occasional assistance in riding. Heck, I even rode out on the trail in the english saddle and bit, and managed a spook well enough to have my instructor say "really good riding job!". Didn't scare me a bit, since it was a small spook; Tango's done much bigger and more thrashingly before. So it's just a great deal of fun all around, and benefits are being had by all. No real point to this post, but just wanted to share... Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

06-14-2008, 03:42 PM
JoesLove Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 357	Well I enjoyed that little post :P Thats great that you're having fun..sounds just like what I need! Keep it up, sounds like things are going great.

06-14-2008, 05:32 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,789	Yaay, Noni! You seem to be having an awful lot of fun lately with Fancy Pants. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

06-14-2008, 06:43 PM
merleliz Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairburn, Georgia Posts: 1,183	Good for you! I can remember not too long ago when you were worrying about even taking Tango on trails! You and Tango are an inspiration to all of us!

06-15-2008, 12:30 AM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,089	Merleliz, if by inspiration you mean "don't do like Noni does", then I'll agree. Other than that, nope, I'm just an average gal with a wonderful horse. but you're right...it wasn't all that long ago that I was terrified to bring him onto the trails...now, we use it as our break and getaway from the arena work...and it's lovely. We are making progress, no doubt. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

06-15-2008, 06:01 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,841	You know you and Tango are the perfect match. That is when you know you love your horse and they love you right back. Trails to me open up a whole new world to a horse and rider. You bond so much because of the trust that is needed to conquer the elements. I am an avid trail ride, ora seerfarm said a trail blazer. We do not take trails we make them. I am so happy that you and Tango are coming along so wonderfully. That is so great.. Considering all that you two have gone through in the past your future together looks so bright. __________________