I'm so proud of Tanner! *Video*

[luv2show]

He has been trying soo hard for me!! :D I was soo happy with the way he behaved at the clinic I rode him in for 2 days on the weekend. It really helped us. We're now doing things I didn't know he could do! He's getting his turns down well and the clinic guy, Hue Atfield (sp?) told me that he thinks I have a great horse and I again got ask who trained him... he was surprised when I said "me" :) lol. I was also asked if I was willing to sell my horse (not by him though).... HAHAHA NO!!!!!!! But that's a different story!

So anyways. Here's a Quick video of one of several new things Tanner has learned :). Flying lead change :D. I got him to do about 15 of them last night.... and some weren't using a ground pole!!!!!! :D:D He behaved so well... he's getting it down like a natural - and so quickly too. He was the only horse that did a flying change at the clinic too, and I had only ever done simple ones! :eek: We were doing figure 8's and we did about 5 in a row... but my camera kept freezing for some reason and I tried like 5 times to get it on video. So this is one that did record... and of course it was a poopy one. :doh: But he still did it! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0yyuK3Mi28&fmt=18

So enjoy! Skip to a minute in if you don't want to hear me blab or watch me get on.... someone was getting sick of me getting on and off all the time. :rolleyes: You can critique if you want but please be nice. I do have a broken arm and a fractured hip so I was hurting quite a bit... especially when I got off haha. Oh and I look and sound like an idiot, I know! :D hehe

PS, enjoy that slow jog hahaha. :innocent:

[KittySawrus]

"Stand still poneh!"

Lawl
He is sooooo gorgeous :D you lucky gal

Looks like a nice arena!
Well done on getting the changes :) I hope I start them soon.

How can you ride with those injuries? Don't they like...hurt like a...um...thing (for want of a nicer word ;))

[luv2show]

Thanks LOL.

Yeah, little booger wouldn't stand still.... we fixed that later on that last night lol.
The arenas nice! They're loading up the hay that was there, today. It's alot bigger as you can see in some other videos lol.

Yes, they hurt like a .... "female dog" sometimes. (I can't think of a better word either). :) lmao. And idk, It's impossible for me to not ride :( haha

Thank you! :)

[MyHorseBiggs]

You look really good! Ur poneh is so purdy!! U so lucky! He seems to listen to you really well!

Well done!

And that is a freakin' nice arena! Can I come ride with you sometime? :D

[shewasmyshadow]

Gosh. My computer only plays it jerky and slow. :( I totally miss the change.

So, what if you hurt yourself more and really can't ride. Sorry if everyone's been buggin you about it, but I couldn't help myself. I'd be scared to death to ride and re-injure myself.

[sugarsgirl]

Aw, I'm glad hes doing so good for you.
You're doing a great job with him :)

[cloedoll]

Great job Ashley! Tanner is doing amazing! I remember before you bought him or even went to look at him and we were IM-ing, talking about how we can train our own horsies, haha. xD Again, greeeeaaat job, you two look fabulous. =P

[vicklynn]

Wow, hurting like a "female dog", Id not be riding.
You looked good even though. Of course you have a pretty boy to ride too!!!

[luv2show]

myhorse - Thank you! And of course you can! :D Lol

shewas - awh darn that sucks! Will it play it right when you click on normal quality? I don't know but I'm pretty confident when I'm riding Tanner now. I know I'm taking a huge chance but it's something I feel I have to take. I mean 3 months of not riding... I can't do that. And I don't think Tanner would enjoy 3 months of ground work very much. It's okay, I'm getting used to it lol.

Kendra - Thank you!! Me too! :D

Caitlin - OMG, I totally remember that!!!!! :D Thanks so much. I know who I'm coming to if I have a problem with him going over jumps! LOL :)

Vick - I guess I should have been more specific. I doesn't hurt my hip to ride, but it does hurt my arm sometimes. The worst pain I have is from my hip when I'm getting off... getting on isn't too bad though, it's wierd. Thank you!

[cloedoll]

Haha, I remember, I REALLY wanted you to get him because he was so shmexy! =P Lol, I'm glad you did! =)

[Gypsy Rose]

I'd love to be able to ride in an arena like that! It sure is a fantastic feeling when you can nail those lead changes, isn't it!

[PoniesRock101]

Great job! at ridng so well considering the injureys! you guys look great! ahhh now i cnat get that song out of my head! (song in background)lol

[shynbvs]

great job! the clinic sounded like a lot of fun!

[Dakota Sunrise]

You guys look great, Ashley!:D Tanner's gaits looks soooooo smooth and comfy too.

Sorry you're hurting, but I don't blame you for getting back in the saddle anyway! I would too.:)

[Arrow]

Girl, I can't believe how far you've come!!! I still remember the early vids! Wowza, congrats! Very nice!!!

[luv2show]

Caitlin - lol, I remember that too! :D I'm also very glad! hehe

Gypsy - ohh yeah - it is a wonderful feeling! :D

Chise - Thank you! LOL, I'm glad there's someone else out there that connot stand to stop riding! muhahah! :D

shy - thank you so much, it was!

Ponies - thank you! Hahaha, I know I love that song too!!!

Lizzy - Thanks hun! :D Yeah he's got some smooth gaits hahah, especially when I get him to do a slow jog! lol Thanks, it's soooo hard not to ride!! lol

Arrow!! I was hoping you would see this! :D Thanks so much!! I love looking back on some videos I have of him bucking at a walk lol!

[JackieB]

Great job with the flying lead change! Please hop over here to Michigan and teach it to Buster. :) I'm impressed. You also did a really good job getting him to stand while you mounted.

I'm not sure about riding yet, but that's none of my business, I guess. :)

It was great hearing your voice. It's funny, many of us have known each other for two years or longer now, but we don't hear each other's voices often. Well, at least those of us who communicate only through the forum don't.

Anyway, back to Tanner. You should be very proud of your work with him. You've done a great job training him and yourself. I remember your very first posts (you and I joined the old forum at about the same time) and I think you were pretty much a new to horses then with that other horse you were leasing. I can't recall his name. So, great job!

[prissy18]

haha u guys look great.I am kinda jealous!lol

[Me'N'Chic]

Great video! I can't believe you are able to ride already--but I definitely don't blame you for wanting to! He is such a gorgeous boy--He doesn't even need the "fake tail"! I hope to be able to get CHIC to do a nice slow jog like that! Be careful while healing up--and keep up the good work!

[luv2show]

JackieB - lol, thank you!! :D I thought my voice sounded horrible! LOL. I was like omg, do I really talk like that? eww . hahaha. Thank you very much!!! It's hard to believe I've had him for 10 months! How long ago did we join the forum? :O has it been that long? OMG lol. I think I was leasing Moe at the time. :D... I don't think I joined while I was leasing Tara or Razz. I love that horse soooo much. Thanks again for all the wonderful comments!

prissy - Thank you! Awh don't be jealous. It took a TON of frusterating rides to get here. You just cant get made, you have to take your time and be understanding. Heck - 10 months I couldn't even get ON Tanner and he'd try and bolt or buck. That wasn't fun at all... but I didn't blame him! He's coming along great - just as I'm sure you and your horses will, too. :)

Me'N"Chic - Thank you so much! :D lol. Oh my gosh I know lol... I just cut it a little shorter than normal to get rid of the dead ends before next years show season.... guarenteed I'll have to cut it every month because it'll be too long lol. It took him a long time to get that jog haha. Before his gaits were, NO whoa, bolt, buck & extended trot. HAHAHA. I can get him to lower that head right down for western, too lol.
Thanks so much!! :)

[prissy18]

Hehe dont be to sure.Lol.U havent met my horses.Lol i can ride them fine but dont "click"

[Jump The Moon]

He's doing so great Ashley, I know what you mean - I love the feeling when someone compliments you on how well trained your horse looks and you can say - I did it myself :D Something I love about Billy & I's past :)

[mypaintpony]

I am so jealous of Tanners jog. I wish my horse would do that. ;)
You guys are looking great!

[Pony Peep]

He did so good for you! Keep up the good work!

[HaveFaith]

Great job. Hang in there. Hope you feel better soon.

[carla]

Great job, Tanner and Luv2!! We are very proud of you. :D :clap: :D

[luv2show]

Oh man, this is an old thread! :D LOL
He's doing flying changes automatically now! Thanks guys!! :)

[pandorasmom]

Great job! I'm eventually wanting to get Panda to do lead changes. Right now I'm just going one step at a time on her training and trying not to put to much on her. lol

Tanner is adorable!!!

I'm sure you've said but I don't remember why, so if you don't mind me asking where did your injuries come from?

[valleyrider]

Great job on the lead change. Tanner is looking good. Love watching your videos. Take care of that hip girl, got to give it time to heal up right..

[Arrow]

Well, it's cool to get bumps and see how it looked a couple months ago, isn't it, luvs2?:D

[pandorasmom]

I just now realized this was an old thread. Duh me! I think I remember how you got hurt now.

[Vibe]

Aww, he looks great! Tanner is a cutie!