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- Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:50 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 19752
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Glad to read about the Piglet's condition! Well done, you two.
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 1:48 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2836
Re: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
In my modest experience, specific breathing does not replace the leg or hand---but it is a great complement and easy to do in both quiet and louder ways.
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Just wanted to share!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2692
Re: Just wanted to share!
Nice article! Thank you for sharing.
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2836
Re: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
Greetings! I am jumping in despite a long absence because I am very into using breath as a tool/cue. FWIW, I learned some of this from Suzanne von Dietz. I find a hissing ssss ssss ssss exhale great for building length of stride. I purse my lips for a sshhh sshh sound to give a heads up that we are ...
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:11 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Shelters
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2392
Re: Shelters
Exvet, while I am aware of your professional history, that was a powerful read. What incredible service you gave and continue to give! Lots of lucky people and animals have intersected with your gifts.
p.s. The behavior of small animal private vets vs. large animal vets is a whole other thing....
p.s. The behavior of small animal private vets vs. large animal vets is a whole other thing....
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Non-silicone FS breeches
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3723
Re: Non-silicone FS breeches
I like the Ovation Slim Secrets. Very comfortable, with a moderate waist.
For pull on breeches without excessive stickiness, I'm a big fan of Kingsland and LeMieux. But they would be too sticky for people who hate silicon!
For the clarino fabric-type full seat, Pikeur and Romfh are good.
For pull on breeches without excessive stickiness, I'm a big fan of Kingsland and LeMieux. But they would be too sticky for people who hate silicon!
For the clarino fabric-type full seat, Pikeur and Romfh are good.
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4026
Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Paula, usually with a trained horse this is pretty quick to resolve by insisting on perfection and repetition. Also, set them up for success with your positioning and theirs. I mount similarly to Chiasamba, with a tall block. I expect my horse not to move during mounting. Most of the eventers around...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:39 pm
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: Health and Fitness 2023
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3706
Re: Health and Fitness 2023
I so appreciate this thread! Although I am earnest about workouts, I always need to improve them and work on strength. More strength training is important for me (beyond core work) because I have issues with my limbs (fun autoimmune disease). M., I find guided bike work outs (pseudo peloton) excelle...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:56 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How much do I hate mud???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2260
Re: How much do I hate mud???
Whoa, I am really glad you are okay Paula! It's these kinds of "simple" accidents that can catch up to us sometimes.
Your risk management plan sounds good (and keep up with the helmet wearing!).
Your risk management plan sounds good (and keep up with the helmet wearing!).
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:09 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 395303
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
There is a *lot* going on in our various worlds! I was thinking of you in Idaho----did not know that was so close to home, Sue. I have to fan-person at Queso. What a solid, special beautiful fellow. Well done! Kyra's mom, I love mixing in TOF with different exercises that require "that leg"...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 395303
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
(Sue, I wish you well in your return to riding! I was thinking of you as on January 1st, as I chose to go fly fishing in a new to me stream in the Smokies vs. riding. It was over 60F where I am---a shocking return of good fishing and a great treat after our "deep freeze" which was nothing ...
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:21 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Le Mieux saddle pads?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3103
Re: Le Mieux saddle pads?
SF, you tempt me! But I have a black numnah wool lined one, too. For some reason, the color of this shape rubs off on my grey. horse (yes, I've washed it multiple times in hopes of changing that). The big dressage pads are fine. ??
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:29 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Le Mieux saddle pads?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3103
Re: Le Mieux saddle pads?
I am a recovering Le Mieux saddle pad addict. I'm now mostly using my favorites in black, grey and navy. I especially like the merino wool lined ones. If brighter blues/teals might be of interest, Paula, contact me. I think the mink and brown colors look especially nice on a chestnut. I have fed my ...
- Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Wow, that is an awesome recap Ponichiwa! I so enjoyed your earlier photo of the not so big cheese. He is wonderful. I also agree that while I love fabulous training and show shots, what is special about this group is the deep affection and commitment folks express to all stages of their horse's live...
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
I wish you all well during the season, through holidays, cold/freezing temps or heat! It has been quite a period of winter in E Tennessee US. Nothing like elsewhere in the US, of course, but we are grateful to be through several days of very low temps. Yesterday, we got a little snow--which is unusu...
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:23 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
I appreciate the updates and photos! Ding looks great. Joplin is such a lovely mare. Go go Chiasamba! I laughed at the spray paint door. I have a horse who doesn't react to a specific place, she reacts to everything that is different from the last time she saw it (which can be a lot at an eventing b...
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:16 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: The dusty horse
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3595
Re: The dusty horse
I have a grey (white grey) horse. And I do try to keep her skin happy and her body looking nice. But I live in the mid-south. I'm on the verge of no baths for awhile due to weather, but if it's above 50 F it is fair game--with coolers and time to dry before weather exposure or blanketing. Without th...
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:57 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Flight, your lessons and insights sound awesome! I think it really is a big deal to learn how to train with that "openness" and then also eventually bring it to the competition ring. I think it is easy to forget that training is not just practicing for competition (not saying that you were...
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:58 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
blob wrote:Be careful with the Red Cell, most equine nutritionists and vets will say that most horses have too much iron in their diets, not the opposite.
Blob, that is a good point. To be honest, I've only used it after blood work indicating lower iron (and just for a limited period of time).
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
HL: I have not fed Purina Super Sport, but several folks in my barn have and found it useful. It was also palatable to the horses. In these cases, it was chosen for horses that had lost condition during time off or rehab, so I'm not sure it matches your mare's needs. I wonder if a higher fat additio...
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 119636
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Jingles for all who need them and gratitude for the continued updates from all! My goals are pretty simple: Keep building Emi's strength without breaking her :-) In good footing, we can now do a few minutes of canter. Her trot is feeling more normal and she is able to do small amounts of trot latera...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2597
Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Glad you are having fun with your spicy mare, X! Tons of great ideas in this thread. In general, it sounds like you are asking for too many lengthened strides at this point. Agree with the points to seek 2-3 strides, then gather/"collect" again and re-balance. You can using the arena fence...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Walk to canter
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3729
Re: Walk to canter
A really good halt (hind legs under) is related to the walk to canter. Worth touching on. To clarify what I want to my (trained) horse, I might do a step or two of shoulder in at the walk, then straighten (maintaining riding "in position) and canter off. When a horse is strong enough/trained en...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
- Replies: 231
- Views: 68129
Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Good to hear the plans and updates! I am continuing very simple versions of both: Keep doing gentle rehab (for groin muscle tear on mare) and take our time! Emi had a set back in healing in July (after about a month of adding trot work). So August was walk only in the arena and we are now transition...
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:06 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Cardiac ablation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6609
Re: Cardiac ablation
Thanks for the update, Paula. I've been thinking of you and hope you will call on any help you need in the coming days.
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
LSP, I post this only because it is hard to learn: Follow your vet's advice and try to make the change---but hopefully just *1* main thing, not 5 things. This is hard for us over-achievers, but it helps us and vets see what is going on. One change at a time...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
The fire situations you all are describing are terrifying. I'm glad things are okay at this point. Thanks for the kind words on Emi's rehab/transition. She is 20--which is not particularly old. But, in the last couple of years we've had some serious injuries (front suspensory tear, this gracilis tea...
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Cardiac ablation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6609
Re: Cardiac ablation
Thinking of you, Paula! How are you?
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
SF, that is an awesome update! Love when we get those step up moments. Everyone, I am truly appreciating your updates. Honestly, I am now at the point that I realize Emi needs to step down, even as we rehab. She re-injured that groin muscle she hurt in spring about 3 weeks ago. Not terrible, but we ...
- Tue Aug 02, 2022 5:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Warm up/ expectations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1860
Re: Warm up/ expectations
Again, I'm a fan of Ponichiwa's approach. Test the aids, systematically. As humans, we have to accept that we test the horse's training and understanding every ride. It can be very quick, but we still need to do it. BTW, George Williams wrote an article in DT on this topic once (kindergarten and the...
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:56 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Thoughts on this video?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3457
Re: Thoughts on this video?
I have held my tongue, in part because "putting a video out in public" is something available for trainers or so-called trainers of all types and persuasions to do. There isn't some grand review board approving public release! :D That said, this is a short clip from a longer video that JJ ...
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:14 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4621
Re: beet pulp alternative/picky eater
Would copra (Coolstance) be an option as a carrier? Many horses find that pretty delicious.
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:13 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: RIP Pro A Resolute
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4318
Re: RIP Pro A Resolute
I'm so sorry to hear about Resi, exvet. Godspeed, and yes may he and Calvin enjoy each other once more.
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Lots of jingles to Mr. Demi and to you, Demi! What a week.
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Warm up/ expectations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1860
Re: Warm up/ expectations
The description I learned is that even with a trained horse, you "warm up through the levels" of training. Your warm-up might start with your horse looking like a training level horse and end with the horse working at the level you are currently schooling. You have all of the the tools of ...
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Glad you are being encouraged to see how it goes, Chiasamba! Thanks for everyone for sharing expense updates. Demi, I think you have a deal with ~2000/month board and training of that calibre. Quality full board in my area is 900-1100. Love to hear the Kyra update on adventures outside the arena. Em...
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:05 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1404090
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Phew for the horses and people with challenges! Thinking of you all. Blob, glad you are improving and feeling stronger. Those photos are awesome---you both look so composed and focused in a big setting. Fingers crossed that Laddie's choke was a 1x affair. Demi, I am so impressed by your commitment t...
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:33 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Self: Keep tracking the damned calories; keep exercising. Update: I have maintained weight loss, but not lost more (that will require suffering and denial). Exercise is good. I did finalize my new (single)job! Mare: Keep up our pursuit of tack-walking queen title. Maintain good position and clear qu...
- Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Re: Flymasks I've become a real fan of the stretchy pull on masks like this: https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/smartpak-comfort-fly-mask--extended-nose-w-smartcore-technology--clearance-25335 They do not rub! My mare cannot take it off! The horses don't seem to mind them being put on or off at all. ...
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:24 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Roe V Wade RIP:(
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4346
Re: Roe V Wade RIP:(
We have a supreme court that would like to remove rights which have been in place for many decades. Try that on, people, and vote for your real freedoms!
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:22 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Wow, Susan, that must have been scary! I'm so glad she is doing better and it seems to be a fairly straightforward matter. Thank you for sharing, as Emi too has some melanomas under her tail. It's always something to learn with horses. Healing jingles to all who need it! I had a staff member come do...
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 11:12 am
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
- Replies: 109
- Views: 24316
Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Very impressive debut for this lovely young fellow. Well done, exvet.
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Safe travels to you and Maia, Heddy!
The ice on shavings trick is widely used here in the mid-south, too.
The ice on shavings trick is widely used here in the mid-south, too.
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
I'm enjoying the updates! Demi, your descriptions remind me of how we learn these things. It's often great to start with a recipe on a specific horse and get great at it, then add variations as needed. I don't know if this image is useful, but I often think of feeling connection and thoroughness req...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:04 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31390
Re: Kittens!
I love their elegant little noses! What a beautiful pile of kitties.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:39 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31390
Re: Kittens!
I'm so happy for you and your new kittens, M. The prior situation was just so awful.
Love and good adventure to you and the kittenz! I think we all need photos as often as you can bear to post. Please.
Love and good adventure to you and the kittenz! I think we all need photos as often as you can bear to post. Please.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:24 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I like this ad…
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1452
Re: I like this ad…
I love this. The marketers know how often I send auto replies to the hire-ups!!! LOL
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Glad you and Maia survived and you have a lease, Heddy! Change is hard, but can be rewarding once we get through a bit of it. Wishing you all the best.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:22 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Canter fitness: riders
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3222
Re: Canter fitness: riders
Breathing is key! Because I learned to ride as an adult (starting at age 30), I do remember having to count out loud when I was learning to canter for longer periods of time. Doing it out loud helped me breath regularly and not die after cantering 2 20 m circles :-D I have also used a metronome to h...
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105907
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Love the photos and updates. And Kyra is beautiful! I don't think Emi has run around that much in turnout in about 9 years
Look forward to the clinic reports from everyone. Hope you really enjoy your rides with Jeremy, Blob! Remember that he is not a snob at all.
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Look forward to the clinic reports from everyone. Hope you really enjoy your rides with Jeremy, Blob! Remember that he is not a snob at all.