tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post7054961391232564787..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: July Goals!SprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-46213827256302592202011-07-07T10:02:06.833-06:002011-07-07T10:02:06.833-06:00Darn, after such a great month of wins. Well, I t...Darn, after such a great month of wins. Well, I think you deserve a few cocktails and time to heal. Izzy will be fine and you'll ease back into work with you and her at the same speed again.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-68810766397458759442011-07-02T21:41:40.951-06:002011-07-02T21:41:40.951-06:00I agree with the alcohol suggestions - why not gui...I agree with the alcohol suggestions - why not guilt free drinking since you can't exercise or eat anyway? :) So sorry to read of your injury. It sucks to be making progress and then have a set back. Now you know you can do it (make such great progress) though.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-47174881682799855932011-07-02T21:13:04.990-06:002011-07-02T21:13:04.990-06:00wow girl, I can't believe your month ended lik...wow girl, I can't believe your month ended like that :( If I were you I'd sit by a pool and get a nice tan going. My legs are stark white from wearing riding pants whenever I'm outside ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-50688541373114709512011-07-01T16:37:31.004-06:002011-07-01T16:37:31.004-06:00I am telling you right now, do NOT over do it. You...I am telling you right now, do NOT over do it. You must resist, do not push yourself. Healing is more important then anything else right now, you do not want to pay for it later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-53905414294035169892011-07-01T16:04:30.832-06:002011-07-01T16:04:30.832-06:00Man-there is something so wrong about capping off ...Man-there is something so wrong about capping off such a fabulous month with broken jaws and arms. That's really great that Izzy is going to get lots of turnout, lunging and riding once a week is a heck of a lot better than nothing at all. Take it easy on yourself, and be grateful on the really hot or miserable or rainy days you're not having to ride in it? Also, as above, thank goodness alcohol isn't verboten:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-16800106595401081682011-07-01T12:39:08.311-06:002011-07-01T12:39:08.311-06:00I saw your Facebook post about your jaw. Once agai...I saw your Facebook post about your jaw. Once again, I am sooooo sorry. <br /><br />Hey, if you can't eat, you can't turn into a "Fat blob!" *sorry--needed to try to make a joke here* Maybe you could try making some veggie and fruit smoothie thingies that people claim they lose weight on? <br /><br />Thought of something else you could do. Straddle one of those barrels, and then work on your jumping position. Here's the key...learn to fold your body with your seat pretty much in contact with the "saddle--the barrel" Keep your leg firmly under you and develop that flexibility in your waist and hip area. <br /><br />Jumping safely--especially cross country--is a challenge. You need to keep your heel well down--the feeling is pushing your foot and lower leg forward in the stirrup--as your weight stays over the horse's back. It's not quite the two point you may think of for hunters where the jumps/landings/ etc are more predictable. Always the leg feels forward and your seat stays over the top of the horse. <br /><br />You can also practice a following rein release with your hands--if that arm is OK, while you are straddling the barrel. Close your body at the jump, and push your hand forward stretching your arm to give the "horse" her head. <br /><br />You'll be doing some exercise for your core and flexibility at the same time. You can do it at home too if you have something you can straddle as your horse. Just remember to not throw your body and hips forward...just close down to the horse. <br /><br />Hope that helps keep you physically occupied. <br /><br />Sending very gentle (((hugs)))Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-57587297764637057792011-07-01T11:09:03.816-06:002011-07-01T11:09:03.816-06:00Omg, double-fractured jaw?! NOT cool, now you can&...Omg, double-fractured jaw?! NOT cool, now you can't even console yourself with chocolate!! I agree with eventer, just get yourself a nice Big Gulp cup, fill it with the alcohol of your choice, and slurp away your worries. Not trying to promote alcoholism, but DAMN, no solid food for a month + no riding = complete suckiness! I feel for ya, girl.Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-21033207164138113522011-07-01T10:48:48.514-06:002011-07-01T10:48:48.514-06:00Oh noooooo, not the jaw???!! Mannnn, that really ...Oh noooooo, not the jaw???!! Mannnn, that really really really sucks. Well, at least you have one hand to hold your cocktail while you slurp it through a straw. Surely you can still do trail rides, your legs still work! Ok, maybe I don't listen to drs very well.eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-22445901337464409022011-07-01T10:40:51.145-06:002011-07-01T10:40:51.145-06:00Can you ride a stationary bike? No idea if that w...Can you ride a stationary bike? No idea if that would be too much motion for your arm, or if you even have access to one (I wouldn't, unless I joined a gym), but just throwing that out there. The jaw is the worst part... you poor thing. Ugh, so sorry.Marissahttp://www.tuckerthewunderkind.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com