tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post2580458099069986917..comments2023-06-17T01:54:22.789-07:00Comments on Health & Life at the Rough String: Smoky Pritchett Clinic & Life at the Ranchgtyyuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-85890331225175641482010-07-29T15:52:30.178-07:002010-07-29T15:52:30.178-07:00VaqueroGirl~Thanks for the tips on the lasagna bed...VaqueroGirl~Thanks for the tips on the lasagna bed...mine will be for flowers too, but I'll post when I get it going. I wish the clinic was a whole day at least...he's got great info from years of experience.<br /><br />lisa~I'm so thankful that we don't have to get it out of the field...thank goodness for the bale wagon!!<br /><br />mugwump~at my last clinic with Mike Bridges, I had him look into Colt's mouth to see what shape it was and then tell me what types of bits would be appropriate. Colt has a medium tent. Then from what I understand, he takes the horse up in stages. The first stage with the medium tent mouth horse would be a Guitron Frog or Salinias bit. Second stage would be a Hill Frog or El Gato Frog. Third stage is the spade. Once the horse has confidence in carrying each bit (10-30 rides) he moves the horse up. I picked an Ernie Marsh bit at this site: http://www.spanishspade.com/bits.html I picked the Santa Maria cheek piece and the Salinas mouth piece with the cover over the roller. I'll be riding Colt in this bit until I get better (professional guidance). But, Colt seems to like the bit and plays with the roller quite a bit...which is a good sign. So, that's all I know! Hey, are you coming to Pendleton?!?gtyyuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-67725071306945555862010-07-29T14:43:26.073-07:002010-07-29T14:43:26.073-07:00OK. I'm jealous. Would kill to get a chance to...OK. I'm jealous. Would kill to get a chance to ride with Pritchett...<br />I'm just catching up.<br />Yay for Colt in the 2 rein! <br />What kind of bit is he in?<br />How'd you decide on a mouthpiece?mugwumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-76295463158069981232010-07-29T10:03:15.263-07:002010-07-29T10:03:15.263-07:00That clinic sounds so nice, I loved to do anything...That clinic sounds so nice, I loved to do anything like that but there's just all this work. Glad you got the opportunity.BridgeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255992978570453855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-57455721865500508302010-07-29T08:00:05.900-07:002010-07-29T08:00:05.900-07:00Wow looks like you been busy. The clinic sounds a...Wow looks like you been busy. The clinic sounds awesome, the deck looks great, and they sunset is amazing!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035210092855895218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-56283814197827840652010-07-29T06:02:53.029-07:002010-07-29T06:02:53.029-07:00Wow, you've been busy! You make me feel like ...Wow, you've been busy! You make me feel like a slacker :)<br /><br />Sounds like the clinic was awesome! Love the new deck.CTG Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197220733923195680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-17876245559264212052010-07-29T04:52:27.147-07:002010-07-29T04:52:27.147-07:00We were doing hay in the 90 degree weather just th...We were doing hay in the 90 degree weather just the kids and I stacking and picking up out of the fields, so I sure feel for you doing hay but if you have livestock its a necessary evil I guess;) Love the deck! It will be wonderful to sit on and watch the sunrises or sunsets! BBQ time;)lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-40715959447145906022010-07-28T21:22:59.689-07:002010-07-28T21:22:59.689-07:00The clinic must have been great, lucky you!
Just t...The clinic must have been great, lucky you!<br />Just the thought of stacking hay in the heat gives me a headache and makes me itch! Nice looking bales though.<br />You're going to love your deck. If the dogs will share, that is! <br />Thanks for the link on Lasagne Gardening, never heard of it before, looks interesting.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-39819471038333780932010-07-28T17:10:29.347-07:002010-07-28T17:10:29.347-07:00Wow! What an opportunity to ride with one of the t...Wow! What an opportunity to ride with one of the truly great horsemen of our time! Didn't you just want to follow him around and soak up all his knowledge? That's how I felt with Les Vogt and Bobby Ingersoll.<br />About your lasagna garden- I never called it that- its catchy- but I do a modified version of that all around my yard and other yards I've worked on. The cardboard or newspaper repell the weeds, and provide a ;clean; base for all the soil, mulch and stuff you can put on top. Organic gardeners always say to never take soil away, or even turn it, but just to add compost and dirt and mulch to the existing garden. I've had a bit of sucess, although I grow a shade garden not veggies! Let me know how it works for you!Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-67170771115677219292010-07-28T16:55:17.211-07:002010-07-28T16:55:17.211-07:00Glad the clinic went so well! Interesting to hear ...Glad the clinic went so well! Interesting to hear the training tips. Enjoyed the other pictures also. :) Cool deck! That will surely be enjoyable.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379966486917936027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-89376912369592568432010-07-28T10:23:24.979-07:002010-07-28T10:23:24.979-07:00Sounds like such a fun clinic. Love the deck and t...Sounds like such a fun clinic. Love the deck and that sunset is breathtaking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-21998341640590827012010-07-28T10:23:22.885-07:002010-07-28T10:23:22.885-07:00Sounds like a busy weekend, great shot of you and ...Sounds like a busy weekend, great shot of you and Colt..:-))Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502488287339607228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-91293680451440877362010-07-28T09:44:06.649-07:002010-07-28T09:44:06.649-07:00Why after reading this posting I feel like either;...Why after reading this posting I feel like either;<br /><br />a) popping my feet up and having a root beer float of ice cream in the sun on a deck -<br /><br />or <br /><br />b) popping open a cold one and sitting outside on a deck to watch the sun set?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your clinic ~ your words & experience are encouragement for us who are lagging behind in the attending a clinic dept!Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.com