tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post2798646256442562620..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Dressage Lesson and a ThoughtSprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-32045800222726730502010-12-22T19:44:02.256-07:002010-12-22T19:44:02.256-07:00If she was talking to your instructor while your l...If she was talking to your instructor while your lesson was occurring I'd be really pissed. Extremely poor manners.<br />I had someone be so rude to me at the barn two years ago(a different one than where I am now) that I felt nauseous when going there. It sucks, because you pay so much money in order to feel unhappy, when it should be your happiest place. I might try telling her from my heart how it affected me and ask her to stop. She'll try to justify herself, but she may also stop and not carry a grudge. On the other hand, she may also be nuts and nothing will stop her :( Good luck.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-2944366083033150352010-12-22T19:14:31.427-07:002010-12-22T19:14:31.427-07:00I tend to call misbehaving horses (or people) &quo...I tend to call misbehaving horses (or people) "Rudolph", as they are acting, well, rude. <br /><br />Perhaps if you start singing "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" every time she says something asinine, she'll get the hint, or just think you are weird enough to just leave alone. At the very least, it will probably make you smile. =DBifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648037666735227722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-816967205505630862010-12-22T16:31:07.247-07:002010-12-22T16:31:07.247-07:00Jean--she's never married, no kids, so I'm...Jean--she's never married, no kids, so I'm sure that factors in. While I appreciate the need for companionship, I do not think that gives her an excuse to be rude and intrusive. It's not that she's aggressive and needs disarming; it's that for my mental health, I need to change the dynamics of our relationship so that I don't feel harassed and annoyed by her. <br /><br />That is why I'm focusing on changing my behavior instead of worrying about changing her. Thank you for offering a dissenting opinion--I do like to see both sides.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-54548256789563512342010-12-22T16:12:24.969-07:002010-12-22T16:12:24.969-07:00You know, there is an alternate explanation for PA...You know, there is an alternate explanation for PAB that might be worth a look. She may just be one of those lonely people who needs someone to talk to and doesn't know how to go about it properly.<br /><br />Maybe the next time she's there, you could try a test conversation, with something like, "Barney (or whatever her horse's name is)looks like a nice boy. He really does work for you. I'm glad you're doing dressage with him. I think it's great training for every horse." or something like that. Maybe you can disarm her by bing nice first. She may think that what she says is something useful instead of critical. <br /><br />Just interesting that she spoke to your trainer during the lesson. She might be trying to establish a relationship. <br /><br />Love the comment that Izzy has "three nice gaits." As far as I'm concerned, from a dressage person, that is a high compliment!! <br /><br />Looking forward to the pictures!! Yea!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-7490191778550863722010-12-22T11:00:20.867-07:002010-12-22T11:00:20.867-07:00I'm excited for the pictures!
And also I am ...I'm excited for the pictures! <br /><br />And also I am kind of glad to see that PAB was there to watch your awesome lesson. Good luck with the assertiveness and voice projection....just pretend she's a naughty horse who is about to step on your toe!manymisadventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269126419483167938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-53104550473925194502010-12-22T10:41:11.506-07:002010-12-22T10:41:11.506-07:00I'm late chiming in on the PAB, but here's...I'm late chiming in on the PAB, but here's my two cents anyway: Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level, then beat you with experience. When PAB starts her nonsense, just look at her, smile and say "Oh, I will give that suggestion all the consideration it deserves!" or giggle and say "Bless your heart....". Then walk off. <br /><br />Can't wait to see the pics of Izzy! She's so photogenic.A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.com