tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post7557941859549330682..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: Second opinionsCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-9432989193456005572017-03-28T12:29:59.342-07:002017-03-28T12:29:59.342-07:00I think that its a lot more common in Dressage and...I think that its a lot more common in Dressage and Eventing to haul out to specialists than it is in the H/J world, its really taboo there.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-82271816863586159062017-03-28T07:07:33.357-07:002017-03-28T07:07:33.357-07:00If you're chasing performance goals, you need ...If you're chasing performance goals, you need to train with people that can help you. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-4185133024404565782017-03-27T14:48:20.832-07:002017-03-27T14:48:20.832-07:00In some ways my position is different bc I've ...In some ways my position is different bc I've never boarded with any of my trainers, so none could reasonably feel "possessive" or territorial or whatever. But I'm not sure I would care. I LOVE riding with multiple trainers and have three that I've used regularly over the years as a "team" to great (IMO) effect. I think the key is making sure that the trainers have matching philosophies so that one isn't always undoing the work of another, or that you're not at risk for confusing the horse or yourself bc the trainers want things done drastically differently. Really tho I would say give it a shot!emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-1400186559777578072017-03-27T06:04:05.114-07:002017-03-27T06:04:05.114-07:00Yowsa. I can see this going so many ways: great id...Yowsa. I can see this going so many ways: great idea, conflict, starting as a great idea but finishing as a trainwreck, or even vice versa. The horse world can be such drama factory. I have no help to offer other than a) you are right to consider the ramifications, b) only you can judge the personalties involved, & c) Teresa is right about being open. Take the high road & let the rest sort themselves out.<br /><br />Good luck. Keep us posted.<br /><br /><br />Rodney's Sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903835641825055254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-59204587729378248922017-03-27T05:59:46.734-07:002017-03-27T05:59:46.734-07:00I agree with Teresa -- while I only train with one...I agree with Teresa -- while I only train with one person, my trainer has clients who take lessons with other people and it's never bothered her as long as everyone is open and honest about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567094702344719852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-1335620470628097812017-03-26T03:55:23.783-07:002017-03-26T03:55:23.783-07:00I think that it's fine as long as you are open...I think that it's fine as long as you are open about what you are doing. <br /><br />And to weigh in on the camp- you might find it fun and useful anyway to go. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-41972023774549131592017-03-25T16:45:27.624-07:002017-03-25T16:45:27.624-07:00I'm sure some trainers are weird about that, b...I'm sure some trainers are weird about that, but I've always made a point to train with folks who appreciated that other opinions are important and valid too. I have a main trainer, I also haul out to a different trainer who is not SO far different from my main trainer that they're telling me two different things. There's something important about a second set of eyes that doesn't see you every day.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-21473512028315029912017-03-25T15:45:50.395-07:002017-03-25T15:45:50.395-07:00I've always been really casual about who I tra...I've always been really casual about who I train with. I always have a main trainer, but I'm completely open to riding with other people whenever I feel like it. It's not a slight in my mind, and all I'm trying to do is get better, but most people do not see it this way. You're not breaking any unspoken rule by having 2 (1.5?) trainers, but you have to be upfront. You might even benefit from a full on switch, but that's a completely personal decision.T. A. Eyo ¥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13753582203234478366noreply@blogger.com