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Ugh, sorry, Josette. Mine always gets reactions despite NSAIDs but she doesn't get the stocking up in the legs. However, I always ride her after she gets her shots to get her body moving. Vaccine reactions usually are worse if there isn't movement and so I do a light ride to get her to move her full...

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He won't eat aloe vera unless it's mixed in with like a pound of molasses, lol.

I can do hay pellets was just curious if there were other options. It's hard to have a combo of both limited in what he can eat and what he wants to eat

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RP has been a challenging one to find a diet for--pretty much any pelleted product whether a grain or a ration balancer disagrees with his digestive system. To get him what he needs in terms of vitamins/minerals I've been giving him vermont blend, flax for some added fat, and vit E. Since this is al...

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blob-- great notes despite a less-than-thrilling experience. The relaxation point is an interesting one to me-- I can see that approach being fairly valuable for the energy-conscious horse, but my experience with my mare at a JS clinic several years ago had me regretting the loss of her hard-won re...

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SF, for sure I definitely got stuff out of it and I'm glad I rode and didn't just audit for the experience. I do think crave a bit more the actual riding and less conversation when I'm riding. So in future, I would definitely audit again, i'm not sure I would ride again. Yes, Chisamba, it did feel a...

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Congrats Aleuronx and Chisamba--great pictures and some great results. Here are clinic notes: JS didn't want anyone to really focus on relaxation--relaxation can go away too easily and isn't tangible There's a big difference between connection and contact. You can force or take up contact whenever, ...

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Khall--very interesting about Gaila! when you ride her bareback do you ride with a pad or nothing? Asking because if you ride with nothing i wonder if it could also be girth related. I have a friend who's old horse needed a very cut back girth otherwise his elbow and girth had enough interference th...

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great update, demi! Some stretches at home before and after you ride or days you don't ride might also help your hips adjust! Also not sure what your saddle situation is but a narrow twist can make a world of difference on a wide horse. I like wide twists on my narrow horses and narrow twists on my ...

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I consider myself a fairly savvy horse person when it comes to a lot of horse care things. However, one big gap in my understanding is feet. I can tell if a hoof is horribly off but I really don't know enough about angles to make evaluations. Of course I will always be working with farriers, but I w...

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There is no reason you need to compromise--she is your horse. But if the conversation gets difficult, I wonder if you offer the WS one more show to try to get her PSG scores. I can see the trainer and WS having a 'but we're so close!' mentality. but if she gets one more show and gets her PSG scores ...

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Demi--you had mentioned in one of your early posts about Besa that the WS was hoping to get her silver with Besa. What level is Besa schooling/showing currently? you absolutely should not be talked into something you don't want to do or that doesn't feel right. I think trainers are programmed to thi...

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thanks for sharing that exercise with LY and circles with more of a renverse feeling, Exvet, I played around with it at the trot on RP and found it quite effective even at the trot for getting him straight between the aids. RP and I have been trying to do our homework from the clinic--trying to stay...

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I love full seats but I don't love silicon. The non silicone ones I have really aren't that sticky, they just give reenforcement on the areas that get the more wear and tear.

However they're expensive, so I too make use of non riding pants for riding.

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The heat is really tough--especially when it first gets warm. We've had such an usual spring and I find that late spring is often tougher for me than summer because my body is trying to adjust. By august everything is just HOT and so we've all done some adapting. I am working on the strength and sta...

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Blob it is the lack of stamina that I’m dealing with when riding the bigger canter. Joplin cannot sustain the more together canter for very long yet so we move between a more together canter to a big rolling canter think medium canter on most horses but add loft to that canter. When I get into the ...

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Does it feel like strength or stamina? Meaning does it feel like you don't quite have the strength to sustain the strength and position you need to package her canter? Or does it feel like you have the strength but you can't sustain that for very long? I only ask because I might suggest different ti...

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So either I take off a year of showing, more or less, or I show before I'm ready. And that's the recipe for how 2nd level is my lowest lifetime average score. I am thinking I will likely skip 2nd level showing with RP. I just don't have any desire to work on that CC serpentine. I understand the val...

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aww congrats they are darling!

Siamese are often very active and very vocal--cool cats.

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Blob, thank you for the detailed notes. It's always good to have extra tools in the toolbox even if you don't take them out that often. You just never know. Yes, and I think on further reflection another big takeaway for me and also I think for some of the riders is being able to recognize our hors...

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how exciting, Demi, Besa looks lovely! This weekend was the clinic with Albrecht Heidmann. I rode only one day, but audited both days. There were a range of levels from training to GP and a variety of horse breeds and types so it was interesting to watch. I wanted to share my notes before I forget t...

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I have been reading along but slow to respond with my gimpy finger, typing has not been so easy. Goldhorse--I am so sorry to hear this news. But I too am optimistic that Piggy will come through this. It sounds like he is in great hands with you and the vet team. Please keep us updated on how he is. ...

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sigh. i have been thinking the last few weeks how insecure and weak i've felt in my position lately and well today i paid for it. I was cantering RP on a long rein in half-seat while warming up. He spooked, i lost balance more than i should have, which scared him and led to plenty of bucks and me hi...

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Congrats, Exvet--results and improvement to be proud of! Ponichiwa-- that is so exciting! You must be so thrilled to see all your hard work paying off! we had an uncharacteristically chilly weekend for this time of year (highs in 60s). So, I took advantage to push MM's fitness a bit more. On Friday ...

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LSP, I'd still be interested to see how he looks on a truly straight line. In these videos you're riding him more open but he's still on a bending line going right. What if you really get him straight for some lines (no flexion) and ask for a bigger stride? How does he look then?

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I tend to get hyper-focused on problems, so it's very easy for me to overcorrect. If there is a bad side I ride it a lot more and I have to remind myself to ride the other side too! If I have a lesson and my instructor tells me my legs are too far forward or my tempo is too quick it's almost a guara...

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https://youtu.be/fPWD1Tkg4qE this video from the fall of me riding, I like much better. His "frame" is lower too although he wants to go behind the vertical a little more too. But I like his movement overall better. Unfortunately no canter in that video. He just looks stronger and like th...

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LSP-- I'm not sure If i've mentioned this to you before. But when MM was around 4, she seemed NQR. It was very subtle and at times I thought I was imaging it, but it was definitely different than It used to be and also some sport horse experts confirmed something was NQR, though not official LAME. I...

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I agree with Mountaineer that nothing in that video is overly concerning to me. There are times when he could definitely move out bigger esp in the trot, but I think as he learns to use his body better and bend more through the ribcage that will also improve. Of course, I also don't have the same re...

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Gosh, Chisamba, hope you're feeling better. Kyra's Mom, Sue B, Mountaineer and anyone else dealing with wild weather--hope you guys get a true spring soon without any winter teases. Josette--good to see you/hear from you. Sending you thoughts. After a bit of a quiet bubble, work is picking up again,...

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This has been tough news to read about.

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Is her temp normal?

If it is, it could be worth giving allergy pills for a couple days to see if it improves? They are fairly non-invasive and will only help if it's allergies.

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Me: Eat healthier Find time to exercise outside of riding at least 1x a week Find time to ride even with work picking up MM: (still in rehab mode) Build up to 5 minute trot sets each direction with 1 minute walk break in between Introduce small amounts of canter Work on walk FP/HP zig-zags (no hesi...

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Well, I start out as an unhelpful prawn from first thought of changes.

Chisamba--i don't know if this would work for Kimba, but I've seen my trainer have riders ask for changes in a stretch canter and in half seat to help with relaxation

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Thank you, both!

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Gosh I can't believe it's almost May, here's my wrap up: Me: Do some kind of non-horse related working out 1x a week Nope, this remains a hope and a dream cook or eat leftovers 5x a week Learn how to/practice driving a trailer MM: Find a way to get us out of our rut--cross train, more lessons, somet...

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Blob is it at Shannondale? I’ve never audited JS. I have no idea what he’s like. Hope you can get some good help from him Taking Gaila tomorrow. Her boyfriend in a box came today. We short cycled her Saturday. Oh, so fun! Fingers crossed for smooth breeding!It is at Shannondale! I've audited clinic...

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Very thoughtful, and interesting comments on clinics. This is a great BB. Very much agree with this! Thank you to everyone for thoughtful responses and different ways of thinking about this. Last year I had the goal of getting out and showing as much as possible. This year, I had hoped to do some c...

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Thanks, PF and Aleuronx helpful to hear from people who have ridden with him. I am definitely ok with someone who is tough on me. I want my money's worth! And I do tend to thrive with instructors who are tough or even harsh. I don't think it's that RP isn't fit or healthy just that he is unpredictab...

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SOLD! That was fast! First person to call and then look at her, wound up buying her at full price. I guess the market is still red hot :shock: Friend is happy and sad The market is insane! Someone I know was offered a $5k, non-refundable deposit just so she would pause showing the horse until an in...

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great to hear everyone's progress. Things have been busy here--life, work, adjusting to new barn things. MM is doing ok, her resting respiratory rates fluctuates between a 10-20 depending on the day (and perhaps time of day too). But we have been walking a lot and good news is that even a brisk walk...

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A trunk organizer is a great idea, even without the tool chest! they have proven to be quite handy! in the trunk they are nice because i have some things underneath them that aren't accessed as often, but when I need to, i can just lift the whole trunk organizer out and then place it back in withou...

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I pulled MM's shoes a little over a week ago. She is sound and seems comfortable but the top layer of her hoof is chipping off where the nail holes were. Is there something I can or should do to manage this this?

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Wanted to close the loop and share what I ended up doing: I got one of those rolling tool chests for things that don't spill and got some car trunk organizers like this to help keep things organized inside: https://www.amazon.com/FORTEM-Organizer-Collapsible-Securing-Included/dp/B01DIMTWCS/ref=sr_1_...

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Well, I still hate 2nd level, lol! But I think that's mostly because the canter tour in 2-3 just feels so long! But I actually do like the new 2-1. Thanks for sharing video, Exvet. It's always great to see your work with Junior, as both of mine have similarities! Ponies are adjusting to the new barn...

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Chancellor wrote:Anyone seen Inventing Anna on Netflix?
I wasn't sure about it after one episode. But after three, it had me hooked! IT was very good.

My husband watched it and really enjoyed it!

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If the only symptom was him standing that way, I wouldn't worry too much--I know some horses who really like to bring their leg under for rest--they are ones that typically will do either leg. But since you mentioned he's looking NQR behind and sounds like this is new, I would wonder if maybe there ...

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I haven't read it myself, but I know a lot of people who like Mark Rashid's work, particularly Whole Heart, Whole Horse.

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Moody and mystical, find a good place to sit and just..................watch. Calling SnowHorse! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=velvet+queen&docid=608001725405202444&mid=558BC035D61C24CA6898558BC035D61C24CA6898&view=detail&FORM=VIRE Looks wonderful--is it on any of the streami...

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Is this at rest or when moving? Is he bringing the leg under--like dropping the hip and stepping it up and in front? Or is it more like he's just pivoting the foot? Just trying to get a clearer picture of what you mean.

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Congrats, Exvet that sounds like a really great show! Hurrah, Junior! I agree with others, Chisamba, breed the mare! My two moved farms on Friday, so the weekend has been tied up with that. There are still some adjustments we're dealing with, hopefully they will settle into things soon. This is the ...

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