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Ryeissa

So cute!

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A definite shock. Very sad news

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a blast from the past!:)

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Legend tends to be better for soft tissue stuff, but each horse is different. It sounds like you have good help and resources. All horses have something!

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Thanks for the bridle pic- its much nicer looking than the Micklem in my opinion. this V shape doesn't seem to be as large as the micklem and is more attractive. JMHO, that has nothing to do with function but just my opinion

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That is good to know rye. I had not heard of her before just recently. I’ll have to revisit her again yeah, its all very Mary Wanless type stuff. I've been in a biomechanics specific program since 2014. It might just depend on who you ride with and the network available. No need to spend extra for ...

Ryeissa

Khall- the article you linked sounds similar to the work of "The Traveling Horse Witch" on Facebook. yes- she's not doing anything super special. Its just basic biomechnics. However, the thorasic sling work has been ESSENTIAL to my riding. She does a lot of really good thing but I wouldn'...

Ryeissa

he's a lovely horse & you ride him well!

Ryeissa

I saw stuff when you first posted about getting him but didn't ask for comments so I left it alone....yes- check higher up too- check LS joint, pelvis....sometimes tight psoas muscles can cause this movement. Sometimes people think its stifles when its actually something else that makes it look like...

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thanks! yes! Its amazing how a little difference can get us TOTALLY off our game! I'll still look into the suggestions! thanks all

Ryeissa

So what was the source of my discontent?

the saddle needed a reflock.

thus I was listening to the horse as always but it took a bit to assess the core issue.
thanks for all these good ideas!

Ryeissa

I tend to stick with the realm of trainers who my trainers ride with- not so much that it's limiting but the overall philosophy is the same. I don't like it when clinics are way too outside the normal trajectory- sometimes i feel that it changes things for the horse so far outside the program that i...

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so handsome! Obviously I love a good hound

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Do you guys have specific links to books or video?

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thanks!

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if you want to PM me a video I'd take a look. I am a professional massage therapist.

Ryeissa

Hi Friends! I feel like I'm doing well with my dressage theory and plan. I have several very good trainers and regular help from GP level clinicians. I'm looking for a fresh view of the horse/human connection. Not so much dressage, but just how to explore with a different spin I do not really want N...

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Her name is Maple~ we think she is a beagle x doxie (Dashaund). She's very pretty and fine boned. the perfect 24 lbs
Chestnut, white and black. Lots of black
Same chestnut as my horse riot!

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in actual headshaking syndrome I have seen improvements in moving to a less stressful barn, treating pain and ulcers, and working on neck restrictions. PS not my horse! but close friends and clients

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Maple! She's so fun....

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UPDATE
Meet my new friend- March 2022.
She's the best girl!

Ryeissa

oh how sad:(

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Oh nooooo so sorry

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This is why I stopped posting and made that comment in the last thread. This is exactly what is not worth it anymore. Sad to see this getting worse. Many of us have "known" each other for 15 yrs now, and I had hoped this could develop into what the old forum was as far as education. Khall-...

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demi wrote:Hey Ryeissa! Where ya been? I hope you and Riot are hanging in through the bad weather…

I'm good! thanks

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Chisamba, never delete your posts! It may feel like people are challenging your responses, but for me looking in I get so much out of the discussion. I totally agree that behaviour is communication and this has been an awesome turn around in my view on training. Right, this is just a discussion.......

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The SS case is still closed as the victims didn't want to speak and as I understand they didn't have enough to move ahead..... So yes, technically he was cleared. That is a true statement. They may reopen that now with the two victims ready to speak out and they may re-activate this SS case. Slight...

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I actually did delve. the SS case was dropped because the victims did not want to participate in arbitration. My source, which could perhaps be in error said that they are now willing to face arbitration and are prepared to if SS reopens the case because it was closed administratively, and he becau...

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I have to admit I believed the bull shit. I honestly didn't delve into if he was cleared or not. Rye said he was cleared. I believed it. I really should know better. I should have read the source. Safe Sport categorically did NOT clear him of all charges. those were his words. like that song "...

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first if all , and very important, every "behaviour" is a non verbal communication. to work out what a non verbal is attempting to communicate by a behavior the best was is to do ABC documentation. A, antecedent. what was the setting , what was the trigger . B. behavior C. consequence the...

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so how do you know when its behavior or physical (or some mix)? whenever i had this major resistance my horse had some physical issue to address..... I am guilty of going too slow/cautions, but in my experience when I took a pause to fix things the collection then came super easy and we made progre...

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so how do you know when its behavior or physical (or some mix)? whenever i had this major resistance my horse had some physical issue to address..... I am guilty of going too slow/cautions, but in my experience when I took a pause to fix things the collection then came super easy and we made progres...

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it was just ok. The lessons were quite generic but not bad. some got a little too deep in the neck for my liking. But it's worth a try. I'm at the point where I've seen a billion lessons and clinics so I guess i just need "more" not just "outside rein, inside leg". I realized als...

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This is such an interesting idea. I tend to vary the length of the neck more than most riders as my horse likes to get too short/closed. I think this really helps him breathe better. I also (like Flight) started doing a lot more "stand and wait" on a long rein. My horse is pretty hot so he...

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OMG you actually found a horse! I have been around since the losses of your other horses... I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
She is super

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I'm not a strong bio/med person so I'll defer on the topic of bone remodeling or not, but wow what a transformation, Chisamba! I do think that improved musculature can lead to better postures, which improves the visual but more importantly function. Lots of great progress in this thread to date. As...

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It comes with time- once he gets a good stretching trot and towards 1st I think the walk will improve as he is more gymnasticized. I won't fiddle with a walk on a green horse too much, to be honest.... However, to answer your question I would do transitions to sharpen him up and develop more activit...

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Moutuneer I like your positive trainer. thanks for sharing

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never mind.

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great pics!

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I've been so happy with how my horse is going!

happy thanksgiving!

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Exvet my pony who is built a lot like yours and showing second does exactly the same thing. What "fixes" it for me is chiro as he is usually needing an adjustment in c5 and also a break from collection to do long and low for a week. I also need to make sure the shoulder blade isn't tipping...

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agree w/blob. Any test is hard to do in front of people on a horse. I think anyone who shows at any level gives you major credit for getting out there!

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Ryeissa, I can see that showing away from home might be better for some! Honestly I feel like everyone at the barn is so down to earth and supportive that I'm not too worried about that. I just don't want to let the trainers down that are working so hard to help me ha ha. We've had a few pep talks ...

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I get really bad performance anxiety. So even though I have the test memorize having a reader as extra insurance it's not a bad idea. I seriously think I'm getting a bout of stomach ulcers (truly) from being stressed about the show. Lol I keep reminding myself that it's Intro on a 4 year old in a s...

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https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Doctor-Prescription-Balanced-Beautiful/dp/1570766649 this is a good book that talks about biomechnics and especially good at L/R asymmetry and some off horses fixes. For the on the horse fix it depends on why you are sitting left- what part of the body needs to be addr...

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that's super Anne! Way to go. That is a huge huge accomplishment

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https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Doctor-Prescription-Balanced-Beautiful/dp/1570766649 this is a good book that talks about biomechnics and especially good at L/R asymmetry and some off horses fixes. For the on the horse fix it depends on why you are sitting left- what part of the body needs to be addre...

Ryeissa

many of you care for your own horses and do know that there is more to it. but those of you that board, I would choose a facility managed by people whose goals most closely mesh with your own, because ultimately it is that standard that they will apply to your horse when things are for any reason a...

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Moutaineer wrote:Rye, glad you are back at it. It's what we do, after all, and there is a hole in our lives without it.

the weird thing I was so sick I didn't miss it. Once I felt healthier I started to miss it. I just DID NOT WANT TO RIDE or see my horse.

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