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- Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:18 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3821
Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
Oh Tanga. You are in an utterly awful situation, and though words are just words and no more, I want to tell you that you have my huge sympathies, and I hope you look out for yourself through all of it, and, as we say in new zealand: kia kaha ('stay strong').
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:33 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: September October, we go on and on.
- Replies: 240
- Views: 1092219
Re: September October, we go on and on.
Heck Tanga, what an epic!! Good luck with your rides, and your truck! I will be checking in to see your next update ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Meanwhile, as always, very much enjoying everyone's progress.
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Meanwhile, as always, very much enjoying everyone's progress.
- Wed May 10, 2023 4:29 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 164111
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
It is interesting to read everyone's updates, the ups and the downs. I appreciate the effort you all put in to post here! I'm away from my horses at the moment, and I check in here daily to get a horsey fix. Chisamba, I bet those 2 x 10 mins a day with Kimba are super for both you and her! I can fee...
- Wed May 03, 2023 4:45 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4370
Re: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
My gelding was very fearful to load, I think from a previous bad experience (before I got him). Sorry to say it took months and months of slow patient work to get him semi-OK with loading up. One thing that helped teach him to stay in the trailer was to work on 'parking' outside the trailer. As in, ...
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:06 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5182
Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
I thought of this thread when I stumbled across this link: https://www.visiticeland.com/outhorse-your-email "Disconnect from work and let the horses of Iceland reply to your emails while you are on vacation. (Seriously)" Oh! Susan is on to it, same link in your last post above!!!
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:24 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Things we see, things we do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2446
Re: Things we see, things we do
PR, those are lovely pics, and I hope you had a successful hunt. It's a great thing, to provide food for the family, and all power to you.
Here's my local beach last night, on my evening dog-walk:
Here's my local beach last night, on my evening dog-walk:
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:37 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 387717
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Great to read all the happenings here. We went to a working equitation practice session yesterday evening! It turns out there is quite an active group about 45 mins trailer ride from our place, and what a welcoming bunch they are. Bonus that one lady is our near-ish neighbour, and another has her ho...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:12 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Things we see, things we do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2446
Things we see, things we do
I thought it might be fun to share some photos of stuff we see around home, walking, riding, wherever, and/or any other random photos. I'll kick off with a few pictures of our ride yesterday, our 'beach boys' turned into 'bush boys', as we went for a 2 hour ride up a 4wd track in a local native fore...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:07 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 118498
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Well, merry christmas all DDBB bods! Sorry to hear of the winter struggles, especially with the big US storm this weekend, keep safe you guys... I'm happy to have gone out for my christmas ride this morning, on a gorgeous mild summer day, and managed to get the 2 horses (didn't take Connor, maybe th...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:59 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Are internet BBs still relevant?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13417
Re: Are internet BBs still relevant?
OMG how did I miss this for a few days??! Agree with everyone else, I love this board, visit daily, try to post semi-regularly, and very much feel part of a community here. Would be happy to pay for the privilege.
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:24 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 118498
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Enjoying everyone's updates as always. Love the 'spooky spot' photo, and Flight's canter pic - wowza. 'Only' advanced and PSG, hah hah. I love the fact your horses are 'open', Ding is looking keen and can see where he is going!
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:44 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 118498
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
oh exvet, that is an awesome comeback to a stressful week. I wish you and your SO the best in dealing with all the stuff.
Glad that SF and M are getting over illness, and back to (horsey) work
ongoing healing jingles for Chisamba.
As always, appreciating everyone's updates.
Glad that SF and M are getting over illness, and back to (horsey) work
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As always, appreciating everyone's updates.
- Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 118498
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
It's coming into summer down-under, but I'm away for most of this period, so Connor is getting some (more) time off..... however, I do have one goal, which is to do our 'traditional' ride on Christmas day. Somewhere, anywhere, just get on a horse on Christmas day! This was us a few weeks ago, so des...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:42 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
- Replies: 231
- Views: 67280
Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Demi, it is great to hear an update from you, and wow, exciting work with Besa!! And super to read of everyone's updates and progress (along with the struggles), I read the training threads daily and it keeps me motivated, even when I am not riding much (and currently at work, so no horse time at al...
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:46 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: 24 pain behaviors video
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1887
Re: 24 pain behaviors video
LSP - I haven't watched the video, but thanks for the list of 24!! It's interesting. I've always worried a bit about my difficult youngster (tendency to buck when first girthed up, and occasionally disunites at canter), but actually, he only meets number 18, and 24. I'll try to watch the video at so...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:47 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: New Adventures
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1140
Re: New Adventures
Sounds like an exciting and positive move, good luck! And keep us posted on your adventures.
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:58 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: training to self-load
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16379
Re: training to self-load
It's the very southern province in New Zealand, nearest 'city' (population ~55,000) is Invercargill.
- Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: training to self-load
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16379
Re: training to self-load
Joyful update! Such a relief when the training pays off : Last week we moved 1000km south to our new property..... Fergal went straight onto our trailer (with his buddy), and coped perfectly with the first leg of the journey, 6 hrs. The 4 boys had a 3 night layover at a yard, then a commercial trans...
- Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:07 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31125
Re: Kittens!
So beautiful! They have grown heaps haven't they!
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:57 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1371298
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Demi, I am so so sorry, virtual hugs to you, you seem to be a brave, strong lady, and how wonderful that your husband supported you in your endeavours, and you can ride Besa in his honour. Kia kaha.
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:40 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: RIP Pro A Resolute
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4240
Re: RIP Pro A Resolute
So very sorry to hear this exvet, my thoughts are with you.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:17 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1371298
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Oh no Demi, so sorry to hear that, and adding my jingles. I'm following along here but not riding at the moment. We're preparing for a move from the north end of the South Island to the south... about 1000km. It's a bit of a mission, but we're looking forward to an awesome location with easy access ...
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:03 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 104412
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Oh Susan how worrying... crossing fingers the issue resolves itself with no further vet intervention... at least Kyra must be feeling OK to have given you a nice forward ride. Ach, horses, there is always something eh. Much enjoying reading everyone else's updates and progress (so much progress, wow...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:45 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: French horn one year in
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2394
Re: French horn one year in
Sue, that is a special thing to do for a stranger. Being able to make music is such an amazing thing.
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31125
Re: Kittens!
Oh! Those ears.... That tail! Exceedingly cute, I bet you can't wait to get the kittehs home.
- Tue May 24, 2022 5:01 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31125
Re: Kittens!
Completely and utterly cute
Enjoy your new family members, and here is hoping Auntie Puff is accepting of them too.
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- Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:23 am
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Reactive dog help...again
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4591
Re: Reactive dog help...again
No advice from me, but wow, what a gorgeous boy! Did I miss his name?
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:06 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15864
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Oh, he's gorgeous, what a lovely boy!
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:15 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 84241
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Guys! Just to say I am following along with everyone's posts, and it is great to hear of the successes, the difficulties, the challenges, the plans.... so excited for all of you. I've had some difficult time mentally (loss of confidence, stress), so have been keeping rides low-key, and I'm heading b...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:26 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5983
Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat.
Oh that is so awfully sad Mountaineer, my commiserations, and my anger towards your unfeeling neighbours.
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:26 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: training to self-load
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16379
Re: training to self-load
Ooof, that is quite a delay Blob, how frustrating... but exciting too, congrats! Susan, yeah, Fergal's a claustrophobic sort too, and I can hardly blame him, especially as we think he had a couple of bad experiences with people forcing him on to a trailer before he arrived here. Today was another sm...
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:13 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: training to self-load
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16379
Re: training to self-load
Quiet persistence pays off : we did our first short float (trailer) trip with Fergal today.... I've been loading him most days, and he's been improving, and getting more confident with just standing until I ask him to back off. Today, we loaded up his buddy, then I asked in my normal way for Fergal ...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:17 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So what are you watching?
- Replies: 166
- Views: 77762
Re: So what are you watching?
Oh yeah, ha hah, I should probably have mentioned it came out in 2017! I only just found it through some random internet comments though, so I was excited to share ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:27 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So what are you watching?
- Replies: 166
- Views: 77762
Re: So what are you watching?
We just finished watching 'Godless' (netflix) - a western. I loved it! Only 7 episodes, interesting characters, plenty of action (yeah, some violence, but I coped with it, so not excessively gory), pretty horses (though, of course, the sound effects team cannot help but add random whinnying, so anno...
- Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:29 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The video thread
- Replies: 239
- Views: 50783
Re: The video thread
Flight, your canter->halt at ~1:05 was spectacular! Lightness and balance (as evidenced by the square halt), just beautiful.
Chisamba, as always I appreciate your insights. Stuff to think about!
Chisamba, as always I appreciate your insights. Stuff to think about!
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:41 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Sad News--Rockabilly
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6049
Re: Sad News--Rockabilly
Oh no, that is very sad news, I wish her friends and family strength and peace.
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:51 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45371
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Tanga, I love the 'rules'; we all need to say the last one to ourselves regularly :-) For myself at least, I can say I need to apply the rest as well. As usual, I'm enjoying reading everyone's reports, and commiserate with those having horse/human health/behaviour difficulties. Connor has been out f...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:42 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45371
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Goldhorse, fantastic result, well done just keeping on keeping on when circumstances were less than ideal. Lovely comments on your test!
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:22 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: training to self-load
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16379
Re: training to self-load
This thread is old-ish, but I'm going to revive it with a positive update..... Fergal will now load up with minimum fuss (a few taps of the whip), and will stand for as long as I want. I can walk away a little bit, and he'll still stand! (without the bum bar done up). He backs out quietly on voice a...
- Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:48 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15864
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
That sounds positive Khall, Henry sounds like a total sweetie.
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:23 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45371
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Commiserations to those dealing with freezy winter temperatures, and 'slightly off' horses. Our weather has been decent recently, and I've had some OK rides, focussing on transitions (leg on in the downward!), and bend in the ribcage. Also trying to do an attempt at haunches in *every* ride. It is n...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:34 am
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
- Replies: 109
- Views: 23978
Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Wow, Brandon is looking much more mature and strong than the last video I watched (a few months back??). I didn't watch all your current video, but he seems less fussy and much more balanced. So good to follow your progress!
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:45 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45371
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Exvet - go you and Junior! Well done. SueB, phew, that sounds pretty full-on, but yay for Rudy getting his brain back! LSP, it sounds like Lynx is progressing so well, so try to think of all the positives and achievements you guys have made in a short time! Mountaineer, commiserations on the 'scary ...
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The video thread
- Replies: 239
- Views: 50783
Re: The video thread
Here's one of our attempts from yesterday, not nearly as polished as Demi's transition (lovely!), but an improvement I think. I was focussing on 'leg on' in the trans, and apparently can't think of more than one thing at once because I totally forgot to 'start walking'... Connor's still a bit unstea...
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:17 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The video thread
- Replies: 239
- Views: 50783
Re: The video thread
Super useful discussion everyone, thanks! Chisamba, yes!! More leg in the down transitions. And thanks for posting video of you and Saiph, that's helpful. I really like your description here: "The horse must truly step under themselves to carry their balance behind so that they do not need to l...
- Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:59 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The video thread
- Replies: 239
- Views: 50783
Re: The video thread
Fixed! (Demi's video link). Here's a trot-walk transition, from a few months back, to compare and contrast with Demi's. I quite like the trot coming in, but he hollows/braces in the transition. I feel the rein length in trot is OK, but I think I have a general tendency to ride with slightly long rei...
- Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The video thread
- Replies: 239
- Views: 50783
Re: The video thread
Demi - I went to re-watch your videos and they say 'private', did you no longer want to have them viewed? I was going to show a trot-walk transition to compare and contrast with yours, but it's not so useful without your videos! Tanga, you should get the prize for innovative filming!! Working two ho...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45371
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Well, in contrast to all you suffering in the cold, we have had the hottest days of summer so far (~28 celcius, ~= 83 F)... it is kind of de-motivating as well, especially as we are not used to the heat after a cold, wet, windy spring! Goals for Connor: - calm canter transitions. He's got a lovely c...
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 386
- Views: 53053
Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
LSP, I was also thinking of you, and glad to hear you are safe. We finished up the year with a nice ride 'out', down our (long) driveway with Connor and buddy. Just a nice walk on a fine blustery summer day. Threw in a bit of leg yield and a few transitions on the flat part, and just enjoyed being o...
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:38 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15864
Re: So I did a thing yesterday
Wow Tanga, your new boy could be Kash's little brother! Maybe he's a Wallace, or Cade? He's gorgeous.
And good luck Khall with Henry's paperwork.
And good luck Khall with Henry's paperwork.