Anonymous said:

If you trust your trainer and you two have a good relationship, I doubt he or she would look at you differently, if they do…that’s pretty poor on their part. Anyways…what I do when I need to tell my trainer something personal and important. I tell her when I’m riding. Just slip it  into (or not, just come out and say it.) conversation while you’re cooling off or something c: I feel more comfortable and less awkward when I’m on a horse’s back for some reason. 

Anonymous said:

Thanks c:

(And your welcome!)

Anonymous said:

Could you have someone ride her? I know that may involve paying another rider or trainer, but if you can’t do and if you really want to keep her….

I know someone who isn’t able to work her horse often so she has other riders work her when she can’t. I don’t know if that’s an option for you, but it’s just a suggestion. 

Anonymous said:

No, of course not. Not to mention, I think you’re very smart for letting her rest and take it easy before you start getting serious about training. There’s nothing wrong with seeing her 4 times a week. But when you do see her, just make sure to make it beneficial. Work on ground manners, build trust, etc. c:

livee-in-the-moment said:

Thats so not right.
Stick up for yourself. If they have to stoop so low like that, then…ugh i cant even explain how uncool that is. Talk to the owner of the barn, your trainer or confront them; because its not right. The barn should a happy place where you can get away from things like that…seriously

let-s-explore said:

I’ve don’t own a horse. I’ve never worked with Mustangs, or unbroke horses inmatter of fact and I’ve never bought a horse either. 

Just to put my two-cents into it, I wouldn’t offer a whole lot on a “unbroke, slightly dangerous and not use to being handled” Mustang-x mare. If you look on horse-websites such as Equine.com or EquineNow, a fully-trained Mustang is less then $1,000, I mean, just go from there.

• Single-Leg Calf Raise With Weights:

Grab two 5-lb. weights. Bend your elbow slightly and rest your arms by your side. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a soft bend in your knees throughout the exercise. Lift your left foot and shift your weight to your right foot. Push up through your right heel and stop when you’re on the ball of your foot. Hold for three seconds and lower toward the ground. Stop right before your heel touches the ground and repeat the exercise. Switch feet after you complete 15 repetitions.

• Stair Calf Raises:

Place the balls of your feet on a stair or on a step-up block (at least four inches high). Make sure your heels and the arches of your feet are not on the stair. Lower your heels toward the ground and stop when you feel a stretch in your calf muscles. Pause for two seconds. Push up through the balls of your feet and lift as high as possible on your toes. Hold in the lifted position for three seconds. Lower your heels and repeat the exercise until you complete 15 repetitions.

Videos:

“Killer Calf Workout”

“Best Calf Workout Routine: Tone and Shape”

“Calf Exercise at Home without machines/equipment”

“Calf Exercise at Home: Standing n Dumbbell”