tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post186223788062934308..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Wherein Izzy Pulls a Pia Jr.SprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-31036275811061842872011-02-14T12:40:03.271-07:002011-02-14T12:40:03.271-07:00That doesn't sound like a Pia Jr, that sounds ...That doesn't sound like a Pia Jr, that sounds like she pulled that moved straight from the playbook, added her own twist and went to town.<br /><br />Nice job sticking with her. I hate those long run buck longsides......Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-67289453807958250622011-02-13T18:49:01.222-07:002011-02-13T18:49:01.222-07:00Good Job! I had a neighbor, ignorant about horses,...Good Job! I had a neighbor, ignorant about horses, who once saw me work the stew out of a horse...running and cantering and working. She told me she felt sorry for the horse. I told her, if she'd seen him buck me off prior to all the work, she wouldn't feel so sorry for the ole chap.Thug in a Cocktail Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746711007739771308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-3113277511233981812011-02-11T20:56:04.427-07:002011-02-11T20:56:04.427-07:00I'm so interested in this post, because I have...I'm so interested in this post, because I have the exact same issue and questions - Rogo is often lacking forwardness so should I be looking to his diet to add more energy? I've been told, and given that Izzy and Rogo (my horse) are close in age and breed it may be true, that young horses are often this way. Clearly Izzy has energy when she wants (you did great!), as does my horse. I keep going over it though - would more protein help? etc. I've noticed his energy is over the top when he's on good grass, so maybe diet does play a part. Then again, he'll usually work well enough if I take long enough in the warm up - but it can take 1/2 an hour to get him going! Anyway, I'm writing a book. I wish I knew where to look for answers...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-60068060209875505502011-02-11T19:35:33.491-07:002011-02-11T19:35:33.491-07:00From the way I read your post, Izzy made it pretty...From the way I read your post, Izzy made it pretty clear that she has plenty of energy and does not need any different food or supplements. (She's only six and gets plenty of hay.)<br /><br />Speaking from personal experience (truly), it sounds like she just needs to learn that you REALLY, REALLY mean it when you ask for forward. That's much easier said then done of course, but once SHE decided there was a reason to go (a stupid reason, but a reason nonetheless), she went forward beautifully.<br /><br />I can say this because I am horribly guilty of asking for forward but not making it clear I really mean it. Hence, my lovely guy and I often get much less than he can really do, and then the trainer gets on and off he goes. He knows she means it!<br /><br />Good luckUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228645926253863327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-78691311610969984282011-02-11T18:10:54.927-07:002011-02-11T18:10:54.927-07:00SB, if you're feeding Izzy only one quart of g...SB, if you're feeding Izzy only one quart of grain once a day, I can almost guarantee you that she is not getting enough vitamins/minerals. Most feeds are designed to be fed in much higher quantities, and if you feed less your horse will be getting less of the vitamins, etc. I would start her on a vit/min supplement or ration balancer right away, and I bet that will help her energy.Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-53052625568245646062011-02-11T17:35:10.700-07:002011-02-11T17:35:10.700-07:00Frizzle makes a good point about consulting your v...Frizzle makes a good point about consulting your vet. That would give you the best idea about her nutritional needs. <br /><br />As well, more turnout might help too. She might be a bit bored with winter and need some time to just hang out outside being a horse and getting some extra exercise on her own.<br /><br />Well ridden with the bucking. Glad you stayed on and were able to work your naughty girl's equally naughty butt until she was tired. Hope she got the message.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-7262010823831933292011-02-11T12:56:35.439-07:002011-02-11T12:56:35.439-07:00Good point, Promise.
Izzy gets maybe a quart of ...Good point, Promise. <br /><br />Izzy gets maybe a quart of senior feed with powdered Ugard and a flax supplement, once a day. She holds weight, muscle, and condition just fine.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-36058773614861264292011-02-11T12:55:55.759-07:002011-02-11T12:55:55.759-07:00Yeeehaw, Izzy! Sounds like she would like to switc...Yeeehaw, Izzy! Sounds like she would like to switch careers from Dressage Pony to Rodeo Pony. But you did a good job handling the situation and taught her that bucky-bucky does NOT = ok, we're done working (and that is a very important lesson!).<br /><br />As far as energy goes, I have to disagree about the sweet feed. All that sugar can be bad for Izzy's digestion, her feet, etc. If she's lacking energy, I would have a blood panel pulled the next time your vet is out; that way, you'll know if she's lacking in any vitamins/minerals, etc. Then you can supplement as needed, without giving her the equivalent of several candy bars' worth of sugar (not to mention all the NSCs from the oats & corn in sweet feed -- that alone could be enough to make Izzy a very cracked-out pony!).Frizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084225669041286128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-63369618013207488922011-02-11T12:48:33.000-07:002011-02-11T12:48:33.000-07:00I agree 100% with the whole, horse acts like idiot...I agree 100% with the whole, horse acts like idiot just because they can, which means they work 10x as hard. Gets the point across and doesn't involve beating the horse's brains out.<br /><br />Cruizer has the opposite problem. He has way too much energy where it leads to him spooking at everything and bolting out of nowhere, so to give him less energy we cut back on sweet feed and added a different feed with less starch and sugar. I'm guessing that Izzy then would gain more energy from having more sweet feed. :)Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960027996445956767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-87408973099703863162011-02-11T11:33:40.747-07:002011-02-11T11:33:40.747-07:00Maybe she would benefit from some sweet feed? I do...Maybe she would benefit from some sweet feed? I don't think you've had any trouble with her weight, and don't recall if you've mentioned what she gets for grain, but if it's regular stuff, maybe switching a quarter scoop for sweet feed (or something, lol) might give her a little more "up" without making her obnoxious?Promisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338935046262804307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-18991483914063685992011-02-11T10:41:11.270-07:002011-02-11T10:41:11.270-07:00WOW! You kept your head and got her in line! You a...WOW! You kept your head and got her in line! You are so cool. I wish I could do that. From sticky and slow to the bucking and the mad gallop! Congrats to you for being such a couraegous and competent rider. I am not kidding. i think I might have freaked out! I have been known to topple off a galloping horse! Doesn't it feel good to conquer? It sure is fun to read about it.baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.com