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by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 77
Views: 2115

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

I've been reading and watching all your journeys. Rooting for you all and love reading! I haven't been riding as I'm still not totally healed from my car accident in December but I'm close!! My trainer has been lightly riding him and then I just do a bunch of ground work still. But Lynx seems to be ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Dec 09, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 270292

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Khall-, lovely videos, thank you for sharing. She's such a a pretty mare! Straightforward- yay!! Best wishes for Annabelle. I'll admit I'll miss hearing about her on here but I know she will make a new owner very happy. I rode Lynx on Thursday again and he was wonderful. Just a really light 25-minut...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 270292

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Mountaineer, that commy had me laughing out loud :lol: I have the same type of humor. I'm definitely seeing improvement in Lynx and his topline. He doesn't look like he did when he was in for work, but he's had 8 months off and only been doing light ground work since being injected in his back. He h...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 270292

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Tanga, that is so crazy that your dogs got a Badger. What an event!! Lol! Yikes Blob, I hope you get more riding time in soon. Being a grown up sucks sometimes, doesn't it? With work and all that getting in the way of our riding! Exvet, wow Brandon looks great. I'm glad the PT and Estrone seems to b...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, that is frustrating!! I know in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter as you are rocking it and enjoying your horses but dang I know how expensive all that must be! Just for them to be so nitpicky... And difficult about the awards. Well Lynx got mesotherapy today! They said they...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Brandon has been getting all sorts of attention - work over poles and cavallettis; lots and lots of hill work even in the evenings after work I walk him up and down our road in hand because it's quite hilly; backing up hill; and tons of trot/canter/trot transitions. He's on his second week of equio...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Chisamba, What a lovely photo and it sounds like it was a pretty good show. This time of year is kind of hard isn't it? They all get so fresh. Mountaineer- glad you were out to watch at least! Hopefully you are 100% soon. Flight- Working equation looks so fun but not easy at all! Thanks for sharing ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, I am so sorry for the loss of your old mare:( Exvet, I am glad Brandon will be okay with some physical therapy type work! Khall-, wow such lift in the canter! Thank you for sharing! Aleuronx, nice but spirited change ha ha Lynx is doing good, I think. He has been pretty rambunctious since get...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Thank you all for the encouragement. I actually know a few people who have kissing spine horses that they are managing quite well either through injections and physical therapy or the surgery. So there is hope. After just 2 days on Roboxin (and injections but I doubt those are coming into play yet) ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Good luck on your rides Tanga and Zevida! I'll look out for the show report:) Well Lynx was diagnosed with Kissing spine yesterday. Just one vertebrae area is effective while though there is another one that's close. I have been wondering about something like that for a while. It all makes so much s...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

https://youtu.be/sui7zri6-Ek?si=MGqW-KyOH7KaO-Pa her poor horse tripped right before and you could see it stung a little. My dad had been watching a few tests beforehand and said just about every horse had tripped right there so there must have been a hole or something. Here's her first little dress...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF- Thank you for sharing about the clinic. I haven't read the other thread with the full notes but I'm definitely going to do that next. I'm glad T came around for the second day of the clinic.The jumping clinic sounds like it was really productive for Annabelle too! Exvet, I have to say I always e...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Chisamba, hmmm that's tough. I personally don't enjoy showing. I see value in it and I understand why it lights a fire in some people. For me, I honestly just hate getting ready and the stress lol. It's just not worth it to me. But I'm anxious.

I just enjoy the process.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 577659

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I'm feeling kind of ready for fall although I don't love that winter is coming right after it. But I was able to ride my horse today. I hopped on after the dressage trainer.. . Just some walking around on the buckle but it felt so nice. He looks pretty good too although I already have an appointment...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 494867

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Kyra's mom, my heart goes out to you and your mother. I took care of my grandmother for about 7 years (while raising a baby too.) It's so hard. You are an amazing daughter. And horsewoman!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 494867

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Ponichiwa and exvet, glad to hear that Nancy is a good rider/trainer! I think 2 months should be plenty of time to leg up Lynx and I. If not, my "nephew" horse could fill in.

I free lunged him today. Still looking good. Trainer is hopping on on Wednesday. Fingers crossed.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 494867

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I have been reading along but not participating because I still hit kind of a wall in my life. Just so much happening at once that train to get Lynx back into work was just not going to happen. I would hand walk him around the barn and over poles and do carrot stretches but that's about it. I couldn...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Jun 11, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Lynx was finally ridden last week! The Dressage trainer hopped on him. We lunged him a tad longer than planned (maybe 15 minutes?) Because he was a bit excited and distracted. But when she hopped on he was a gentleman. She was only on for about 10 or 15 minutes. But he looked good (was it adrenaline...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Chisamba, congratulations on your goal met! That has to feel super satisfying :) Blob, My sister-in-law has a horse that had scar tissue and calcification in his lower lumbar. Which I know is very different from the SI but I did want to put out there that they did some shockwave sessions that helped...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Thank you all for the kind words! Blob, I'm so sorry to hear about RP. I sure hope that he starts to feel better and I know that it wasn't the news you wanted but hopefully at least knowing what's going on gives you a workable plan. I wonder if that is part of all of his gut issues? Dealing with an ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Chisamba, yeah it's a whole thing I had to learn about that I wish on noone. Two days after I found out about the addiction he was in rehab for 30 days. Such a whirlwind. He seems like he really want to be clean, knows my boundaries are firm so here is hoping. Hopefully we set up a little. This is a...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080621004020?via%3Dihub Not sure if that link helps but here is one of the studies that saw. I do think it seems most effective in a rehab type situation which is why I have it lol! Sometimes I need the most bang for my buck and a short amou...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed May 31, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

I have an equicore band by the way, to actually add to the discussion. I haven't used it a ton because I had just started it back in February and then Lynx got 3 more months off instead. There is actual research on it and not funded by just the company. I will see if I can find the link. That being ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed May 31, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108986

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

It's been awhile - I'm still catching up on all the post I've missed. I can see there has been lots of shows, clinics, lessons, trips and horse injuries (as usual.) I can't tell you all how nice it is to read about everything going on with your horses. It always inspires me and I always learn or st ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

My heart goes out to everyone dealing with the struggles of caring for an aging parent. My parents are not there yet and hopefully will not be for long time, but I was the main caretaker of my grandmother for about 7 years while also raising my young daughter. It was exhausting. I remember going gro...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Loving all the updates. Tanga, I love those blues! Great idea. Alueronx, gorgeous snowy photos! Wow. Mountaineer, hopefully Potters stays in workmode! Khall, sounds like Joplin is doing well and you continue to love her so much! Lynx had his 3rd or 4th ride under saddle (after being off work since O...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Thank you for all the encouragement regarding Lynx guys. We tried the equiband, just in hand at the walk for 5 minutes. It definitely made him use his core more. After it was off it seemed he moved straighter. I'm going to continue using it at the walk in hand, just a few times a week for 5 minutes ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

I'm so sorry for your troubles this week Mountaineer. Feel better and I do hope Potters learns to feel safe again in the scary corner. What a bigger that that all happened right there! I do find what Chisamba says about spooky horses to be true, at least for some. Lynx is spooky but he's not emotion...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Chisamba, you are a super woman! I too can't imagine so many while rehabbing. You and Exvet are both inspirational in your passion and determination always. Straightforward, he definitely has grown and filled out a lot. Hopefully that change in balance will help us out like it did for T. Now we just...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180954

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

I've been away for a bit- I kept getting message that the site wasn't secure. But I'm happy to read everyone's latest news and progress. Even if we are just through to the new year, which is how I certainly have been feeling. Lynx has been chilling since October. I've tried to do some in hand work h...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are internet BBs still relevant?
Replies: 28
Views: 11899

Re: Are internet BBs still relevant?

I'm here regularly although I don't always post. But I love reading along. I'd pay a small fee.

I'd be so sad to lose this forum. Thank you for all you do.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89102

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Congratulations Ponichiwa and Queso!! He looks so handsome. Blob, that sounds like a pretty good show! It will be interesting to see what you figure out about the tempo. Chantal, good to hear from you. Any toe dragging is always interesting, I'm sure you will figure it out! Lynx has been hanging out...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89102

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Chisamba this makes me so happy to hear!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89102

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Chisamba, thinking of you and your continued healing. It sounds like you're going in a good direction though! . Exvet, It will be exciting to see how Junior is when you get back to him. Blob, I hope the change the weather helps MM. I know this has to be a frustrating journey but you're being a great...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89102

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Oh Exvet... That all sounds incredibly rough!! Best wishes to your SO. Lovely photos of your boys.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Demi, it's so good to hear from you. I know life is quite the adjustment right now and I don't blame you for not writing much. It's good to hear that you are riding Besa and having so much fun. Please share the notes about the clinic! She is coming for clinic here soon as well and I really hope to a...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Had to share their costumes! Halloween shows are the most fun! She's doing a Dressage show next month, see if joins the dark side with us ha ha.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Khall, that's interesting about Rip. Lynx also tends to spook at things closer to the ground and I wonder about vision. Not like there is an eye issue, but maybe like people, some have better vision than others. But when Lynx is on magnesium it's not much of a problem so maybe muscle tension was mor...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Thank you all. I know everyone is rooting for Lynx And I always appreciate the advice and cheering on! Tanga, Lynx had a similar thing going on on a front leg a few months ago from a kick. I had the vet out because I was freaking out but I do think it was just ouchy on a nerve! They sure can freak u...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Mountaineer there are some "hills" around the barn that we walk up regularly. We are lucky to have anything because it's rare here! I agree about the poles. I know the common stifle advice is to do poles but I certainly think canter is (obviously too much.) And trot poles feel too much unl...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Khall, yeah he doesn't normally stand camped under and in fact after the post stride he has been standing super square. Besides standing camped under the he is standing with his left hand out although it's hard to see. More and more I'm thinking his left stifles bothering him. We just took hoof x-ra...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

And maybe he just isn't going to hold up to work I don't know. But I know that a lot of people make it through stifle issues in young horses so I'm going to at least give it this year to see what happens. If not then I'll retire him and go from there. But it seems a little silly to be so just distra...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

I know some people seem to think I'm just stressing Lynx into work but I'm not working with backyard country vets- I've had some of the top sports medicine vets out of Colorado to see him. Along with bodywork every month. Everybody is adamant that the worst thing I can do is not exercise him. Now do...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

agree with stifles. As I said when you bought him- stifles need REST. Honestly if this was my horse (not that you are asking) but I do massage professionally and I'm an equine nutrition advisor so I see a lot of clients- I'd give him 4 months of rest to heal any acute issues and assess fresh in the...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

LSP, sorry this has been such a challenge. I can't remember -- did you guys xray the stifles? If not, might be worth doing so! Sorry if it's something you've discussed already, my memory is a total mess these days Blob, his stifles were x-rayed during the PPE and were clean at the time, everything ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Exvet, they do give us gray hairs! Always something to worry about!! Hopefully nothing to worry about . Susan, I actually am starting to think that there is some mild stifle catching or slipping going on. So we might need to address that more head on. My thinking is that we might need to adjust some...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Good job SF! The barn "rolfer" put her hands on Lynx and agreed that there felt like there was at least some stifle strain or something in the area. I had my husband holding him for a few minutes while I was instructing my daughter for something and got him standing like this which I do no...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Khall, I just had the saddle checked probably a month and a half ago? I said it was fitting good but they did add a tiny bit of flocking but not much. So I don't think so but I can play around with a half pad if they did say there's room for one that's not very thick. I'm glad the show went so well ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Best of luck Chisamba. We are thinking of you and I hope you recovery goes well. We all will look forward to more comments and post about horse stuff from you :)
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48229

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Sounds like the trainer pushed him a bit at the canter on Thursday, so now I'm wondering if he was just sore. I talked to her about backing down a bit. He's going to get today off too and I might hop on for a light ride on Monday just to see how he's doing. I trotted him in hand yesterday again, It ...

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