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I had a whole post get lost. Dang. He's been weird on the lunge too, but I've mostly used a bridle. I have Cavesson but fit isn't right so not helpful. But I'll try a halter. He was better last night- both on lunge and U/S. Maybe omeprazole is helping? I do have some banamine but I'll hold off for a...

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Tanga, the spin move is not fun. I'm learning to know before he does it though, so far. Lynx seems to need constant changes in exercises. Definitely not a horse you can drill by any means. Which physically makes sense but he also figures out patterns quickly. If it's too basic, he seems to get bored...

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Straightforward, Lynx is always tight in his girth area too. I've been exploring with massage and stretching But I'm not sure I found the ticket yet.

Good point about physical and mental being so intertwined.

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Exvet, one thing I've found with Lynx lately, is he seems better if I lunge him first. Not so much that he's hot and full of energy, but it really seems to help focus and take a little edge off. Just a quick w/t/c (with lots of transitions in there) seems to help. I hate to lunge much but It seems t...

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I treat everything as if it's health related and train everything as though it's behavioral. By which I mean I attempt to check all the boxes to rule out pain, eyesight, digestion, feed, etc. But if I feel the horse sound and breathy enough to ride, when I am working with it, I train everything as ...

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I'm curious on how those with young horses, how do you tell what's normal young horse behavior vs something more? Especially in the 5 year old year when so many horses are exercising their own opinions and thoughts on working. As I stated before, Lynx seems to be unusually spooky. The trainer seems ...

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Yesterday, Lynx only coughed once at the beginning of work. So I'm hoping that the Zyrtec is in fact working ( or that it was a little virus that is working it's way through.)

I hope MM and Piggy are doing better as well.

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Blob, that's a good point. I'm going to go ahead and reschedule the chiropractor. I do think the teeth are the priority and at least he just got a different form of body work recently. I sure hope MM gets better as well. These horses are always finding new ways to worry us. Khall, totally jealous of...

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I had the same thought, Tanga. Pain of some kind. Although my daughter said maybe she scared him because he was asleep. She even said maybe it's possible she accidentally stepped on his ear. He was laying in the middle of the floor. Although I think she doesn't want him to "get in trouble."...

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Exvet, as usual you are full of great reminders and regards to the training of young horses. I rode a green pony for a friend in a dressage lesson. The pony is 15 but very green and I don't think before they owned it had good training at all. He called for friends the whole time but settled enough t...

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Much better today! I think he only coughed 3 times early on in the ride, at the trot only. None at canter.

Fingers crossed.

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I will say ever since he was even a puppy he was the kind of dog that if he was sitting by your feet or sitting on the couch and you actually bumped him even lately that he would growl. He just gets really offended by that type of stuff. Which I haven't really thought was too much of a problem We ju...

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I posted a while ago about my border collie cross that got reactive / aggressive when my daughter's friend was over, through the baby gate. I'm not going to really go over that situation again since there's already a thread but I thought things were going so much better since then. Yes we modified s...

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I didn't put goals yet. This time is starting a little rough with Lynx having the mystery cough and honestly just feeling pretty squirrely under saddle. And I've been feeling off too. Mentally and physically. Not sure why, just struggling a little. I think my only real goal right now is to just get ...

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I'm about 80 miles east of Tanga in N. California. Piggy started coughing 2 days ago similar to what LSP's video looks like. No fever. I think it's allergies. Everything is in bloom. My sinuses are clogged up too. My vet will be out on Monday so I'll have her check him just in case. Oh my gosh! I h...

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Good to hear that she looks to be improving. I just started Lynx on it once a day, fingers crossed

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Mountaineer, exactly. I really don't know yet what is what. Plus being young, his own body is changing all the time which makes it more interesting. Blob, I'm so sorry to hear that MM has taken a turn for the worst. Have you tried wetting her hay? I haven't tried yet as the logistics are hard for Ly...

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There is a vet that boards there so she took a quick look at him. Definitely not a full exam but listened to his lunges and looked him over for a second. Lungs sound good. She did say his teeth feel really sharp and need to be done. He's been acting really odd. He's been very tense. He always has be...

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Exvet thank you for such detailed information! I really appreciate that. Lynx has had no nasal discharge but gosh I kind of hope it is a mild virus. He doesn't seem to have trouble breathing. I am all for having my vet out. But for some reason, vets around here are always so conservative or even non...

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Exvet, I thought about you and others who dealt with the cough. Lynx has had no snot or anything. Did yours act like they felt a little down? Lynx has acted normal...maybe even extra energetic (spring!) I almost hope that it is just a mild virus. Sure would be less worrying than like Blob said, a lo...

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Well the barn said soaking hay is probably not realistic... So hopefully some Zyrtec helps. If not, I'm having the vet out. Might need to have her out sooner just to ease my mind. Tanga, it's so intermittent and he's been feeling pretty happy I don't think it's super stressful but I do really wonder...

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Chisamba I do wonder. I am sending my vet videos tomorrow to see if that changes her opinion and perhaps she can come out for an exam. I'm always going to have a weird things happen so you just never know!

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https://youtube.com/shorts/4speql9PklY?feature=share here is a video after he was coughing... With him opening and moving his mouth around... So those of you who think you've had horses done with allergies, does this seem similar? I'm kind of always one to be okay with having the vet out too soon th...

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Blob, exactly. Doesn't hurt to try. Chisamba, That's very interesting and I'll definitely keep that in mind! Maybe that's why they don't see results as much with it, just not enough of a dose. I'm attaching a little video clip that I got the other day. I was actually taking video of him rolling in t...

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Tanga, That is so awesome congratulations. I thoroughly enjoyed it as well. I didn't know who you were but I would have figured it out with the horses :) As someone with very modest means you are definitely inspiring. It's not easy but you show it's possible with determination and good riding! And g...

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Tanga, do you do anything that helps them get through it? I've dealt with times but never a cough.

We had freezing temps about a week ago but it's been in the 50s the last few days... And I was sneezing quite a bit the other day.

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I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with something similar blob. Lynx has coughed at rest too as well as on the lunge... I'm glad to hear that maybe the Zyrtec is working for MM. I think I have some leftover from some hives with a different horse... My vett is in a big believer in how effective i...

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Lynx developed a cough over the weekend. No discharge or snot. No fever or lethargy. Eating fine. Acting great actually. But definitely is coughing. I texted my vet and she thinks it sounds like an allergy from dust in the hay. She advised that I wet the hay And try a cough syrup during work. This i...

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Exvet, I think the fact that you know yourself and what you need, will help you work this out with your instructor. I feel like I also need to know things a little ahead of time. For me I'm a very visual learner so I have to be able to picture it in my mind and understand why we're doing it. Instead...

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Exvet, do you think you are just in a rut with the current instructor? Hopefully she can change her teaching style a little bit that you can still work with her. Or like someone else suggested, maybe try video lessons? You are certainly good enough But I think you could probably get a lot out of tha...

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Kyra's mom- I know a lot of the mares (and some geldings) around our barn have been extra spicy, so I wonder if it's just the time of year. Hopefully she settles a bit soon! Chisamba- how scary! I am glad everyone is okay though. Regarding the comment- I do think it was largely meant as a compliment...

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Thank you Demi! It definitely went well considering the headspace I was in beforehand. I do think I could have rode better as well but I think my elbows are much better which is a big victory that I'm trying to focus on. My 10-year-old daughter took a video on my husband's phone which doesn't have a...

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The show went pretty well. There was a few obstacles beforehand and then a bobble in the second test but we came away with a 70% and a 64% which I feel is respectable. Earlier this week I had wanted to scratch. We have been stuck in the arena with no dressage letters for 2 months. So I definitely ha...

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Mari, I have always wanted to try one of those. I haven't seen any nearby me though. You are lucky! Was it expensive?

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Demi, Mountaineer and Goldhorse, thank you all for the positive thoughts and advice! I decided I'm going to try and focus on what I want to show off and what I want to improve a little on. I think last time we did a great job on our accuracy. I think my circles are a highlight but I think I can impr...

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I love it Tanga! Good advice. One of my biggest nerve inducing things for this show, is the warm up will be in the indoor, outdoors are all closed. So that will cut our warm up significantly and possibly hours before my tests. Lynx gets a bit tense when riding with large numbers in big arenas. I kno...

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Exvet, you always comfort me knowing I'm not alone and always offer great advice in stuff I know you are very experienced. Thank you. Lynx sometimes wants to hand gallop in the canter. I think it's just a balanced thing right now. Other times he feels wonderful in the canter. I do think the spooking...

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Tanga, as frustrating as inconsistencies in judging can be at least you know that there is improvement. That is a big win in my book. I have a show this weekend. I almost scratched. And potentially still could I guess but my trainer and my husband are both pushing me to do it. Back in November it se...

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I like the dark breeches. And very nice tests! I won't, I'm judging as I'm just not experienced enough. But it was enjoyable to watch, as always.

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I hope you figure out a good barn, Blob. Khall and Exvet, I'm taking notes about the mediums for later! Thank you for sharing. Yesterday I was a bit emotional in my lesson. Just a lot going on, I lost three people dear to me in the span of 3 months. Regardless, I did have a good lesson. Lynx is stil...

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What a good thread! Lynx is definitely a "looky" guy although like Blob said, I think for him it's more a distracted thing than real fear. Or at least sometimes. Usually a little inside leg and vibration of the inside rein is enough to get his attention back. But lately he has been surpris...

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Straightforward, thank you for sharing! As usual, in envious of your position! You have a beautiful seat and leg in the sitting trot (and canter.) Annabelle is looking really good! As far the jogging into the transition, I find that happens with Lynx if I'm "sitting in" too much. Demi, tha...

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Flight, lovely photo!! We did a working equitation clinic a bit ago (in hand.) Lynx was very brave for all of it but that gate portion seemed like it would be a challenge! Exvet, I take some comfort knowing that I'm not the only one going through the young horse attitude stage. Lynx is very on and o...

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Mountaineer- I forgot about his diet sensitivities. Hopefully he gets his focus back quickly with a few minor changes. Aleuronx- winter is so tough. It truly is something that some of us just have to get through! At least you get to haul out and that goes well! Lynx was Fabolous for my lesson today....

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Mountaineer, lynx has been similar. I think it's being stuck in the indoor for rides/cold weather and his age. But I've had other horse's react to diet stuff such as you mentioned. I used tri amino with good results. Not as cheap but never made any of mine hot or spooky. One was really reactive to r...

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Good luck on Sunday!! Let us know how it goes Tanga.

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Mari, I totally get the feeling. I've been feeling that way too. I even had a tough groundwork session with Lynx the other night that left me feeling defeated (he's 4 1/2.) I hope your next few rides are wonderful. :) Straightforward- I'm jealous! I really want to ride outside. Our outdoors are stil...

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Khall- thanks for sharing the Maria Cooke link. I Don't have time to read the whole thing right now but definitely looks interesting. Lisa Maxwell work doesn't appeal to me at all- but the others are worth a watch I think. I don't think that style of riding is for me or Lynx at all but I do wonder a...

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"I address the bridle work first. Is the jaw supple will they release to the inside rein. Will they release inward downward. Will they release to the inside filling out the outside rein. How is the occiput/C1 joint? Is that fluid. Can they change that flexion left and right smoothly. Can they e...

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I see a lot of great discussion. I'm enjoying and learning from all kinds of points of views. Discussion doesn't have to always be total agreement. In fact I think discussion is the opposite of that. Chisamba, my best rides feel like there is good flow to them. Horse is on my aids, coming through th...

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