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by Kyras_Mom
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF…so spiffy. Love the theme. Congratulations on all the guts and sweat to get there. Kyra has just continued to be lovely. Grant you, I am not really pointing toward anything. We basically are working on basics. I feel no way to go wrong there. I thoroughly enjoy constructing exercises and testing ...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Jingles you get over the fatigue Mountaineer. COVID sucks. Flight…that was so neat. The BO said she was going to have a WE instructor coming to the barn but since then (about 3 weeks ago) I haven’t heard anything. I love riding with one hand with my ‘western curb’. WE looks like fun. I will have to ...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Oct 07, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Aleuronx…those hinds can be quite active :lol: . Looking good!

Susan
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Life Changes
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Re: Life Changes

I am in a similar place to you srhorselady. I am also planning on a similar course. I do not have any land. I already board but when things get hard… I do not want to be stuck with a money sink house. I would rather pay someone rent. I saved a lot during my working career and being single with no ki...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

My condolences Tanga. {{{HUGS}}}

Susan
by Kyras_Mom
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Woo…everybody so busy either riding or striving to get healthy. It sounds like everyone (human and equine) is progressing in their way to health. I have been able to work Kyra pretty consistently for my elder care constraints. This last week was kind a a bust with lots of appointments…in the middle ...
by Kyras_Mom
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Wow…an active weekend for many. Jingles coming for Tanga and Mountaineer. Blob…your friend’s horse sounds exactly like Kyra…the bane of my existence. With Kyra, jointed bits are a no-no. Double jointed way worse than single. She hates tongue pressure and she prefers thinner. I have had her in a Myle...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Everybody sounds busy and productive. I have been able to ride pretty regularly…every-other-day. She has been working really well. Energetic, forward, soft in the rein (even in the mullen mouth Myler) and just generally really agreeable. You can’t beat that. I have just been throwing in a bit of eve...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

Again no real goals beyond getting out to see the dear mare on a regular basis. I like Mari’s goal and list of more.…I would include more fitness (for both of us but particularly me) and more trail riding. November will most likely be the slide of the weather into winter and with no indoor, I need t...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Interesting weather …
Replies: 5
Views: 1127

Re: Interesting weather …

Yes Canyon…the rain in these pop up storms is so hit no miss. I maybe got 1/4 inch at my house but at the weather base at the airport where the official measurement is, they got 1.46 inches…maybe 2 miles as the crow flies from my house. So goofy. We had another thunder boomer earlier in the week tha...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

Since I had no goals…I am still managing my every other day schedule. Kyra has worked well. I am starting to incorporate more dressage work…lateral work. Her canter feels good enough to work in some counter canter. I need to work on myself badly. After Mom got sick they told me to feed her whatever ...
by Kyras_Mom
Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Interesting weather …
Replies: 5
Views: 1127

Interesting weather …

:o :o I was watching a thunderstorm that was 30-50 miles away to the northwest. Lots of lightening but comfortably far away. I went out to water plants and the sky looked really clear to the southwest. Moon shining with some wispy clouds. About an hour later, I heard this rumbling and the room was l...
by Kyras_Mom
Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

Like LSP, also following along. I am managing to get to the barn every-other-day. Mom is doing much better…except her memory. I hate to leave her for long. She sometimes can’t remember how to turn on the TV, or change the channel or even run her power recliner. I think I am going to look into gettin...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

That is funny Mari. I forget there is more to the score than the halt but boy that halt was nice.
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

Yes, SF, I got my grinder but I am going to have to do more desensitization. She is not a fan. It is quite high pitched and she was very twitchy about it touching her feet. I will keep working at it because I know it would be time saving and be back saving. I need to come out and watch you use yours...
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:23 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

Wow…everybody is so busy. I haven’t gotten much riding in but some. Not working on anything in particular but enjoying my horse. However, I feel very accomplished today. I trimmed my horses feet…well I did a bunch of it. My trimmer has had injury issues this year and decided to retire. Boo-hiss. I c...
by Kyras_Mom
Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

SF…yes a pleasant test. What I saw is that although most of the time her frame is nice (I think she was kind of born that way), the energy is getting stuck somewhere. She is primarily leg moving. I thought the free walk was hurried but definitely a walk with nice stretch. You know about the canter. ...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

Lovely pictures Chantal. I especially like the canter picture. I got in a short ride this morning and it was nice. She did get a bit of extra tension because we did some rapid fire trot-walk-trot transitions. It sure doesn’t take much to wind her up :roll: . I did a few TOH and I got 2 (1 each direc...
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492052

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

I am just following along. No real goals except to enjoy my horse when I can see her. I have been riding her in either her LTJ roller bit or my bastard full double and she has seemed quite happy and agreeable. Soft in the connection, relaxed and forward. Heck...that is a good place to be in. I have ...
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?
Replies: 11
Views: 2872

Re: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?

Could you work with a bit fitter? I wish they were around when I started my horse. She has something weird in her mouth conformation and she flat doesn’t like most snaffles. There are so many options out there. I never thought of bits much until I had this horse. Man did my credit card get wrung out...
by Kyras_Mom
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Thanks Chantal. I have a PS of Sweden (can’t remember which one) but it isn’t that one. Kyra is a bit of a hard fit. Some of her dimensions are cob and some are horse. Then like everything else where there is no standard, the brands vary so much. That bridle lays nice and flat…it fits him very nicel...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Chisamba…tell the peanut gallery where to go…I deal with tension a lot with my horse. You have got to get them to a place of relaxation to get quality work. If that means backing up the level..so be it. Do what you need to do for the horse ;) . SF, glad Miss A is looking better. Chantal…Mikey looks ...
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Oh my SF. Jingling that Annabelle heals quickly. I had a horse that went down to his knees on pavement (just at a walk) :shock: . His knees looked like hamburger but they healed up well. I didn’t even call the vet. Just flushed the abrasions well and kept them clean. I have been following along when...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Well…I have tried. I’ve had a couple rides on Kyra this week…and wished I hadn’t. I can’t blame the horse entirely. I have just been worried about Mom and obviously not present where I need to be. She was also in heat and therefore lonely. She was just a ball of energy and tension and distracted loo...
by Kyras_Mom
Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

SF..90 minutes! That IS way behind. I am glad with the exciting start that you accomplished your goal.

Susan
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

LSP…glad to hear from you. I am so glad things are improving and life is looking up. Blob…jingles coming your way for RP. Kyra has been on the shelf for a bit too. I did my trip to Iceland which was fantastic but I brought home COVID and of course gave it to my Mother. She has had a tough time. She ...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri May 26, 2023 4:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Yes, Mountaineer, it was quite rainy. We even had a couple incidences of hail…driven by 20mph winds…ouch. Rainy enough we really couldn’t see the mountains, ice caps and volcanoes which was a bit of a bummer but what can you do with Mother Nature. We finally got some sun on Friday. Definitely the wa...
by Kyras_Mom
Thu May 25, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

I had a lovely trip to Iceland...will post a pic but I have to squeeze it down. I had a fantastic guide who actually took me to a friend of her's horse farm. Unfortunately it was a wicked windy day so I didn't get to see the horses (up close) but it was fun to chat horses with someone. Unfortunately...
by Kyras_Mom
Sun May 14, 2023 4:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

Well..found out today that my barn is in the process of being sold. Yippee…NOT. Supposedly, the new owner is planning on continuing the boarding business but we will see. It hasn’t closed yet so who knows what will happen. Oh well…I am headed to Iceland for a week and will worry about it when I get ...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri May 05, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108717

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

I am following along but am not posting any goals for this period. I leave for Iceland for a week on May 15th then as soon as I get back, I was going to set up Kyra’s tooth root extraction for the first part of June. She shouldn’t have much downtime but it will probably be late June by the time I ca...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed May 03, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Austria!
Replies: 3
Views: 1211

Re: Austria!

Enjoy! Austria is beautiful and in Spring!

I am off to Iceland in 12 days. I read from one blogger that the lupine are blooming and the puffins are back :D .

Susan
by Kyras_Mom
Mon May 01, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

3/8/23 Continue with basics as the weather allows. That is what we have done. Now weather has swung completely the other way. It was 90 degrees yesterday :roll: . I have done a fair amount of riding (for me). My barn time is limited due to elder care but I figure 30 minutes of good work is better th...
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

{{{Chisamba}}} Jingles Kimba comes right soon. Well…I tried the Myler MM 2 days in a row and she was getting red marks on her flabby cheeks :evil: . She was working well though. So…I am just going to have watch her and probably not ride more than 2 days consecutive with that bit. That said, because ...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Wow…lots of activity going on. I am sure it is spring somewhere :roll: . It has still been tending to the cool, windy and snowy. It doesn’t stick but enough already. It is supposed to start warming up this weekend. Exvet…Brandon really reminds me of Kyra with his head fussiness. I hope not. Have you...
by Kyras_Mom
Sun Apr 16, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: We’re going to a show! **UPDATE!!**
Replies: 20
Views: 3303

Re: We’re going to a show! **UPDATE!!**

Congratulations.

You and Phoenix look marvelous.

Susan
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Apr 14, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
Replies: 16
Views: 4188

Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked

Yes, that is a cute ad. 31 days and I get to meet one of the outsourcers :lol: . I can’t wait. I have been practice packing and ordering all kinds of travel trinkets I will probably never use again. Hopefully I have some room in my suitcases for clothes :oops: . If I buy many souvenirs, I am going t...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Apr 07, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Jingles for Joplin and Maia. Our weather has finally gotten a bit more spring like in the last couple of days…normally spring like for early March :P . Oh well. I keep telling myself I am training for Iceland. I finally got to ride two days in a row. That hasn’t happened in a couple of weeks. We are...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Well….this #*&$@ weather. Woke up to 2 inches of VERY wet heavy snow. I hope nobody drowned in the snowflakes…they were so wet. It changed to rain and rained all day :P . Kyra got some hand walking in the rain and we worked on HI in-hand and SW in the barn aisle. Exciting huh. I hauled Ms. Kyra ...
by Kyras_Mom
Mon Mar 20, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

GORGEOUS change, Aleuronx. I agree. Lovely collected canter before the change. I got another nice ride today. Today we did a ‘rail’ ride. Just stuck to the rail working on straightness and proper bending through the corners. Her canter was nicely forward and pretty good self carriage. We did anothe...
by Kyras_Mom
Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

After getting through atmospheric river # 3042 (OK, maybe #3) I finally got to ride today. My last ride was in a freaking snowstorm :P like 10 days ago. She was so nice, mellow and cooperative. I think this was only our second ride in the bigger arena all winter. It was nice not to be stuck on a big...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pen(wo)manship tune up?
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

Re: Pen(wo)manship tune up?

My penmanship has always been pretty good. I don’t consider it great but I would call it on the upper end of the curve of neatness. I have found as I have gotten older, the pen makes a big difference. Some of those skinny little sticks are hard to hold onto. But the big fat ones are too big. Yes…it ...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Sports Bras...
Replies: 9
Views: 2018

Re: Sports Bras...

by Kyras_Mom
Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

So cool Flight. I am like you. I only ride my own. So nice to get to ride some very nice schoolmasters. The vet checked Kyra over yesterday. We really didn't do much of a lameness exam. The ground was icy and frozen so trotting her out there probably would have shown all kinds of wonky things. He sa...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 130989

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Umm…no real goals yet as I cannot count on being able to work Kyra (no indoor). Continue with basics as the weather allows. I did get in a ride today…in the wind and snow. We keep getting these little waves of snow…soon to turn into rain. My timing in getting to the barn seems to be impeccable in th...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179828

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

Nice reports so far, especially since Jan and Feb are not especially good riding months. That has been true here. I have gotten some riding in but the weather has been pretty crappy (no indoor). Nothing extreme like a lot of people are getting but blustery, cold and wet (alternating snow and rain)....
by Kyras_Mom
Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179828

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

Gah…winter is back. When I left for the barn yesterday is was 48 degrees. By the time I left the barn (<2 hrs) it was snowing. Only about an inch but I am over winter. It started really early this year. I have been having very pleasant rides…working on basics with lots of transitions and am starting...
by Kyras_Mom
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179828

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

That is a really nice snippet Aleuronx. I would like to get a PIVO…maybe by later in the summer. Right now, everything is going to my May vacation. I got in a ride yesterday and boy, she was nice. A bit tense…it was cool and breezy and I feel she knows Spring is coming…but otherwise lovely. Plenty o...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179828

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

Yes, I certainly know bout parenting the parent duties. My barn time is on the clock. If I am not home by the perceived time limit, I hear about it. That is OK…at least thus far, I can still make it to the barn. I had a couple rides over the weekend. It was somewhat windy so both days lacked the rea...
by Kyras_Mom
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179828

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

SF-I was thinking abscess but you said she was walking OK. If you can be glad for an abscess ;) . Kyra did that a few years ago. A bit off on the left hind with slight heat and swelling. To the vet. He thought a sprain of the fetlock and she got bute for 3 days. She was better so I took the day off ...

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