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I've joked before that I'm running the world's poorest-controlled experiment: What will happen to a congenial young horse's temperament when: - he gets all-day turnout with a posse of geldings after a life in a stall - he's gelded - he's fed better grain and hay than he's had before - he gets fit An...

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Speeding is also a misdemeanor. In some states, so is talking on the cell phone while driving. The penalties applied to those illegal actions are much less severe than illegal entry to the US (detention, deportation, separation of families...). I see the spectrum here, not strictly black and white. ...

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I wish this was my goal. I'd be NAILING IT. RP (6 year old, green, pre-training level): [snipped] Put on some weight! My crew and I are in. Looks like there may be some new-to-the-thread "faces" around here, so here's a quick rundown of who we are and where we're headed: Kiwi, 2007 GRP, co...

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There must be something in the air this month. Earlier this week, Queso tried to jump the arena fence (~5 ft) and twanged off the light support and gave himself a heck of a bruise. He's luckily sound, but what on earth possessed him to try his hoof at jumping? Horses, man. He then compounded his rid...

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I've always had the worry that if I got an airvest, I'd be a doofus and forget to unclip it when I got off and then the whole shebang would go le BANG and then I'd really have a situation on my hands.

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https://www.warmblood-sales.com/HorseDe ... erID=19007

Not much of a discount on the asking price, but here's an option.

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This is an attempt to remedy the systemic issues that US Olympic athletes (among others) have faced from the Larry Nassers of the world. More cynically, I see it as a way the USOC can get some immunity from prosecution in the future. However, if it helps prevent a Nasser-type person from gaining a f...

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Somehow it's almost the end of October already, and I've managed to: - Lose the same 2-3 lb 3x - Canter Queso under saddle consistently. In fact, he'd prefer we canter everywhere. My trot is now MIA. - Get really quality half-steps towards piaffe steps on Kiwi. Granted, the smell of nearby wild pigs...

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A couple of years ago, but caveat emptor: https://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/forum/discussion-forums/off-course/4654-500-just-to-look-wtf?t=52287&highlight=Virginia+Sport+Horses https://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/forum/discussion-forums/hunting/68837-anyone-with-experience-shopping-with-virginia...

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There are intermittently some Clyde crosses posted in this facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dressagehorsesforsale/ This group (Foxhunting Prospects) may actually be your best bet. The threat (as always with horse shopping) is that the level of training may not be what you want. https:...

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Great work, Chisamba!

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Just. Why, Queso? Why? https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44302794_10156849198025990_5841848932145037312_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&oh=8a98a3c8ee7c886d8106aab8e56be2c4&oe=5C5CE840 But he was so proud of himself. https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44255922_10156849197925990_22211...

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It's finally feeling like fall where we are-- a little crisp, a little nippy, a little chill in the evenings. As a result, yesterday's ride was LET'S CANTER EVERYWHERE. I think Queso thought he was being a bit naughty, but his canter is so balanced I just let it happen. And it happened everywhere. I...

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I'm right-handed but am hopeless at differentiating left from right. I started taking shepherding lessons with my dogs, and it turns out I'm also terrible at differentiating clockwise from counterclockwise. Spatial awareness is just not for me. I separated my right shoulder a couple of years ago, wh...

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I've got an Ogilvy pad for showing-- I really liked it for my big guy but it's much too long for Kiwi (and probably also Queso). I'll check whether it's the baby or "dressage profile" version when I get home.

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I was a working student at a barn that had a lot of Friesians (well, they had a lot of horses, period). Anywho, they had a couple FEI Friesian stallions, but all were retired from showing/riding by the time they were 16-18. Those poor horses really struggled in the heat and were tough to keep fit. A...

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More Texas options: 2014 Holst (Cubito x Linero/TB) mare. Some cautionary language in the ad that might be a red flag: She is athletic and quick, but can be reactive to new stimulus. She would be best suited to a confident amateur or professional with a consistent program. https://www.warmblood-sale...

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Located in Kansas: 2013 RPSI Gelding, jumping x dressage/TB breeding. Some freejump video. Looks like a cute guy. $15k. https://www.warmblood-sales.com/HorseDetail.asp?HorseID=52445&UserID=18308 Located in NY: 2013 TK mare, dressage/baby hunters video, $20k: https://www.warmblood-sales.com/Horse...

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Given the example of Flynn, it is an enduring mystery why draft crosses do not dominate Olympic dressage! Hey now, he's more QH than draft! 5/8 QH, 3/8 Belgian, according to this article: https://www.dressagetalk.com/single-post/2018/03/12/PMU-Rescue-Horse-Faces-Biggest-Hurdle-On-Quest-To-100th-Gra...

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Have you seen any reasonable selection of draft crosses in the SE? I haven't. I have been here since 2006 and have never seen a horse like mine whereas the barn I came from in Calgary had 5-6 draft crosses all doing dressage. I would wager there is NO barn in NC with 5-6 draft crosses able to be tr...

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I've got another one. Sternlicht x TB, 2015, started under saddle, $12k, located in Maine:
http://www.hilltopfarminc.com/horse/schonheit/

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A bit far (TX), but has some jump chute video. Classic Event breeding (WB SJ lines on top and bottom + some TB on bottom). Says started under saddle but there's no video to prove it. 2014 mare, $15k: https://www.warmblood-sales.com/HorseDetail.asp?HorseID=39953&UserID=10761 Another on the TX fro...

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Chisamba wrote:I would only consider a friesian if it was virtually free.

Yes. Ten thousand times, yes.

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In a horse I buy, I am willing to pay extra for among horses who have decent PPE results: 1. barefoot and able to perform like shod 2. history of soundness in work with proof 3. negative Lyme titer in Lyme-infested areas Horse I like but will discount, sometimes heavily, for the following: 1. grey ...

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Scores to the low 60s at I-1... that's not anything to sneeze at. I suspect he takes a pretty correct ride to get a great score, but that's probably why he's $40k and not $140k.

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Those young horses can bulk out a LOT between yrs 4-6. The mare may end up looking a lot draftier when she matures.

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That 3 yo mare is super (love the comment about the feet!). I am not familiar with 3 yos... is that a lateral canter and is that normal for being on the lunge at that age? Will it sort out as she is trained? I think I am too old to buy a 3 yo. I am going to be 59 in a few months. But I will keep n ...

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Ouch, Red's Mom and Sue B. I hope you both heal quickly. Weekly update from me and Queso: we're canterin' fools. We're also longe-free fools after I took a gamble and got on cold one day for a trail ride and nobody died (or even got close). On the cantering front, I had a bit of a "duh" mo...

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I clipped when I lived in Pittsburgh. Tried the full-body and trace clip options and preferred the full body clip for my guy that was in heavy work. Plus, it gave me an excuse to buy a ton of liners/coolers/quartersheets, which is always fun. Now that I live in a much warmer spot, my horses don't re...

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On the topic of fly sheets for horses with broad shoulders, I really like these from SS Tack: https://www.sstack.com/test_inactive-site-testing_fly-sheet-product-test/mosquito-mesh-fitted-v-free-bellyband-fly-sheet--closed-front/ They've got an open front version if you don't like the over-the-head ...

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Helloooooo October! Rye, I'm also going to be in saddle-buying hell (heaven?) because despite the fact that I own more saddles than I do horses, none of them really fit Queso. And how can he be expected to perform at an elite world-class level if his saddle doesn't fit? More vanity questions: should...

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Congratulations, Chisamba! I've been lurking on this thread for a while, and am finally stepping up to the plate. I'm in week 4 of a diet/lifestyle change because I quite badly need to get healthier. While I'm not seeing much of a result on the scale, I'm finally getting stronger in my core and ches...

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The Queso Fundido (although he's keeping his "real" name because I just got his papers back from the AQHA) has some big news: Today, he cantered under saddle for the first time. Nobody died. Nobody even got close to dying, actually. He struck off on the correct lead like a trained horse, t...

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This has been a great week for Queso. Today we successfully cantered under saddle, both directions, and without any drama. Once more, for those in the back: successful canter strike-offs both ways like grown-up horse. I'm so happy with the little guy. He's a cantering machine! He's also done some tr...

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Congratulations! What an exciting day.

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Interesting, because Moore was running for Senate in Alabama.

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Solid use of camouflage by Em. I'm impressed.

I'm using a lot more shampoo now that I've got a palomino. I might need to buy stock in Quic Silver. Yesterday somehow Queso's mane was green.

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There was a GRP breeder who was breeding some of her nice pony mares to Totilas, but missed the golden opportunity to name them Ponilas. Or Totolony.

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I've got a euphonium! Quite the virtual ensemble we're putting together.

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Ooooh good luck, Scruffy!

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Snipped: well I didn't think this was a project horse? where did this all come from? We are talking about a pretty horse that has a nice canter. End of story. The horse in the video is the same one that did this: I saw one today who was a total fruitloop. So cuckoo I got off after 3 minutes of going...

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Queso is now getting group turnout with the posse of other geldings at the barn. He's taking to the herd like he's been there his whole life, which is great... up until they have group rolling sessions out in the clay beds. Now his mane and tail are matching his body color. That's not what I wanted....

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Scruffy that's wise. I wouldn't even consider a (well started) horse that I couldn't ride w/t/c the first ride without feeling safe. The horse world is full of people that are too scared to ride their horses. It happens easier than you think, and usually by ignoring your inner voice and listening t...

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What a well-named boy. You two look great!

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I was thinking about her the other day (not being creepy, I promise, just wondering how her horse story turned out). Looks like she hasn't rejoined this board and/or joined under a different name.

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Rosie, khall, congrats are definitely in order on the shows! Good work. DJR-- your boy is looking powerful. I really enjoy Lauren's COTH columns and am glad it translates to her teaching style as well. One week away from this challenge being half-way over, and I'm pretty happy with where we are. Kiw...

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Dried sweat chafes like the Dickens. A rinse is a quick way to knock the salt off and avoid the issue. I imagine this is climate-dependent as well. I live in the hot and humid and sticky part of Texas, where sweat is a way of life. The horses sweat in turnout, under saddle, and sometimes in the stal...

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Too funny about the dog. Did I ever share the Kiwi Versus the Turkeys story? It's not long: we were on a trail ride when she was probably 4 yrs old and not terribly broke, per se. I was taking in the beautiful fall colors and walking along the edge of a corn field when I heard this loud rustle. Befo...

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I'm so happy seeing people so happy with their horses. Good for you and good for Judy!

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Rye, I just love Riot, and I am so happy for you that you found a dressage saddle that he likes. SF, I too was amazed that Kyra could si all the way to Denver...glad you took a plane instead. :mrgreen: I managed to get some sleep last night, so things are looking up. I imagine it will be awhile bef...

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