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by Kyra's Mom
Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:59 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: All I want for my birthday is....
Replies: 27
Views: 16346

All I want for my birthday is....

Cooler weather. PLEASE :!: My BD is next Friday. It was a freaking 109F here today. I'm melting. It is supposed to moderate to the low nineties on Sunday then back to the upper nineties. Come on...I don't remember how many days over 100F in July but it was too many. It isn't even enjoyable to go to ...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:17 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I have a big announcement... actually more of a tall announcement!
Replies: 46
Views: 23847

Re: I have a big announcement... actually more of a tall announcement!

She is looking better already after that long haul (rehydrated and a little meat on). LOVE the halter. Now I have to get one. Well, a leather one. I already have a nylon one and love it.

She does look like a love. She has a soft but curious eye.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

So sorry Hot4Spots. I have no words. {{{HUGS}}} Maybe look into a part lease? Something you could really ride? Rosie...get well soon. Summer bronchitis/pneumonia... NO FUN. Rye, Riot looks great. My back is doing fair. The leg pain I was having is greatly reduced but not gone. My primary care doctor...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Spinoff: cantering on the lunge
Replies: 34
Views: 19289

Re: Spinoff: cantering on the lunge

I currently don't use side reins. #1 one...I have trouble finding suitable reins. Kyra is on the lighter side. I absolutely detest the ones with donuts...bouncing on their mouths. The ones I have now which are old do have some (mostly stretched out elastic) but are lighter and not so invasive. Kyra ...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another Chestnut Newcomer
Replies: 26
Views: 17515

Re: Another Chestnut Newcomer

StraightForward wrote:There fixed it. The cute bay AndyX I saw when I was in Spokane.


He is nice...about a hand taller than I can handle. With all my infirmities, mounting Kyra has been a challenge with a 3-step mounting block. I would need a ladder with him :lol: . I do like him though.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another Chestnut Newcomer
Replies: 26
Views: 17515

Re: Another Chestnut Newcomer

Nika, link doesn't work for me...it says OOPS? That is what would happen if I got another horse :lol:

Susan.
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:34 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Trying again, hope this is the one!
Replies: 77
Views: 71910

Re: Trying again, hope this is the one!

She looks like a keeper. What a nice mare.

Happy riding.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: She wants to go left, I want to go right
Replies: 6
Views: 6063

Re: She wants to go left, I want to go right

Where are you looking? You should be looking ahead on the arc of the circle where YOU want to go. Do you start looking at her or elsewhere when you have to start wrestling for control? A exercise that can help is called point to point...yes it is a natural horsemanship exercise but a good one to wor...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:49 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Rain, lost shoes, and barefoot
Replies: 33
Views: 22432

Re: Rain, lost shoes, and barefoot

Rain...what is that? My barefoot girl has hooves like flint. And they are doing a champion job of chipping. It is only cosmetic. They look like crap but she is sound as can be despite hoof appearance. She is getting trimmed this week, a week late because of my surgery. They will look better for a co...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:45 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I have a big announcement... actually more of a tall announcement!
Replies: 46
Views: 23847

Re: I have a big announcement... actually more of a tall announcement!

Well, to be fair, pics are from her just off the trailer after what, 12hrs? on the road.

I would be teaching the head down cue pretty darn fast ;) .

Can't wait to see her in person.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another Chestnut Newcomer
Replies: 26
Views: 17515

Re: Another Chestnut Newcomer

Do you know how hard you (Sunshine2me, Chatal, KathyK, Straightforward) are making this? I want another one.
Mind you, I can't even ride the one I have currently due to my surgery but damn...I want a horse that isn't white :lol: .

She is a brick house! Very nice girl. Enjoy.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Meet Mikey
Replies: 42
Views: 21712

Re: Meet Mikey

Mikey looks like a sweetheart. Congrats and enjoy.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

I got my horse fix today. 11 long days since I have seen the princess beast. I actually worked her a bit at liberty. I don't want to chance getting jerked on so I kicked her loose in our indoor. It is on the smaller side and oval so works fine for liberty if said horsey wants to work with you. Last ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: why I find lungeing helpful
Replies: 38
Views: 21533

Re: why I find lungeing helpful

Good work. I find a decent lunging cavesson or arrangement that doesn't attach the lunge line to the bit or over the head and through the bit ring to be #1. Otherwise, so much pressure from the side on the bit and I haven't seen any horse that is really comfortable with that arrangement. When Kyra w...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

Well, I am not riding but I did survive my surgery. Just working on my recovery and rehab. I am supposed to be up to 2-3 miles of walking in a day by 3 weeks. I hit 2 miles (over 3-4 sessions/day) for the last 3 days (I am a week out). Straightforward has ridden Kyra a couple times. I am going to tr...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wildfire
Replies: 18
Views: 12576

Re: Wildfire

:shock:

Damned fires. Like Straighforward said...fire behavior out here can be way off the charts especially in these dry, dry, hot, hot conditions.

I am glad your house is still standing and that all the critters are safe.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Hip replacement who here has had one?
Replies: 15
Views: 12544

Re: Hip replacement who here has had one?

I had my right hip replaced in 2015. I had a less 'popular' approach called Superpath but that was great. SuperPath uses some special tools and allows the surgeon access to the joint without cutting any of the muscles. I believe an anterior approach also allows muscle sparing or at least less cuttin...
by Kyra's Mom
Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

Well, I waited until it was 90F to head to the barn...yes, that is good strategy :roll: . Nevertheless, I decided today would be a liberty day. By that time, the RP has some shade. I had her do 5-6 laps then call her in and we stood in the shade for a couple minutes then back out and do some more. S...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

I had another ride today so a good day :D . She was still distracted and looking for BFF but our discussion about work ethic was not as long as the last ride. Once we got a couple laps of walk, I put her to work and worked walk-halt-walk in position to join in the fun everyone else is having. I did ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:47 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

Chisamba, I think Titan looks good in the pics. To nitpick, yes he is a little curled but in such a short time, I would be happy with that, especially if his go- to posture is upside down. I rode today and Kyra had her radar in search mode. She still isn't over her BFF moving (it has been 4 months :...
by Kyra's Mom
Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:54 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Downward Transitions
Replies: 21
Views: 13543

Re: Downward Transitions

Yeah, that maybe should have been the first thing taught to this mare, but wasn't. It isn't too late. You can teach her this if you want to. Does she stop/stand square? Working this in hand and making it a habit, even when grooming and tacking up should help her balance. Another exercise that might...
by Kyra's Mom
Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?
Replies: 394
Views: 196697

Re: Are we ready for the July August goals thread?

Well, I was going to bow out of this set of goal's threads but hey. I have maybe 2-3 rides before my surgery and if the one today was any indication...boy am I going to miss riding. My goal...get my decrepit body to where I can really work on my fitness. I am NOT ready for a rocking chair yet. Still...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: 90 Day Training Expectations
Replies: 12
Views: 9076

Re: 90 Day Training Expectations

Well...I have only sent one of mine to a trainer for a whopping two weeks so I guess I do not have much in the way of expectations ;) . I have started 4 in my riding life. Bought them all as yearlings. Very much knew what I had before I threw a leg over. My first two (a purebred arab and an arab/Han...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:35 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: why I find lungeing helpful
Replies: 38
Views: 21533

Re: why I find lungeing helpful

Chisamba, I do lunging *or* RP. I still need the RP for liberty. Although we have a nice, smaller oval indoor, I usually can't get her to "stick" with me and due to said physical issues, I am not mobile enough to convince her otherwise. For lunging, I am usually in our large outdoor arena ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

My goal for the month...Get on 10 times. I lost count but I am pretty sure I got my 10 rides in. Amazing as life has gotten in the way again. Last week and this week, I only plan on 2 barn days :P . I got Kyra on a trail ride twice :D . Both times lovely weather and uneventful. I am trying to ride ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: why I find lungeing helpful
Replies: 38
Views: 21533

Re: why I find lungeing helpful

I happen to think that not every time a horse builds muscle should it have to carry weight. However I also believe posture, carriage and balance are not improved with liberty work. I guess I have to disagree on this one. It is difficult and you need to be very precise and particular but most defini...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: A pasture foaling at 4 a.m. - I'm in love!!! More pics added.
Replies: 37
Views: 23008

Re: A pasture foaling at 4 a.m. - I'm in love!!!

Is she by the same stallion as Finn? Lovely 'little' girl.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

I think I am one ride away from my goal and it shouldn't be hard to do :D before the end of the month. We actually went for an honest to goodness "trail" ride today. No arena and no track. We can ride up the road about 1/4 miles and cut off onto a ditch bank. For about 1/2 mile there is a ...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Your horse: cozy pal or coworker?
Replies: 18
Views: 13668

Re: Your horse: cozy pal or coworker?

I am trying to fall into Mountaineer's category of benevolent boss. I do like a lot of Karen Rohlf's philosophy. She breaks things down simply. I have come to enjoy my riding and interaction with my horse a lot better since I started working with her material. Pals...not really because I want to run...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

Such deep discussions :? . Me, I am just happy to be on the back of my horse. I think I have 7-8 rides in so far on this 2 month chunk. My goal is 10 so I am more than on track and that makes me happy that I don't have to wait 5 or 6 days between rides for the old butt to cool off (pain wise). It is...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 25, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

I managed yet another ride on Tuesday. Very pleasant. We actually did some trot work on the track and managed a lap each way. The horse could certainly do more but me...I'm a wimp and the back started talking so I called it good at a lap. She was amazingly calm and quite nice in the hand for over th...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun May 20, 2018 5:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Phone Insurance
Replies: 12
Views: 10228

Re: Phone Insurance

I haven't had insurance on my smart phones. On the current one, I did pay a little extra to get a glass screen cover which includes replacements for life but no insurance on the phone itself. Like StraighForward, I can afford to replace it so I will keep that insurance money for myself.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Sun May 20, 2018 5:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

Not sure I will eek out my 10 rides this month due to non horse issues but the last two have been pretty pleasurable. My calm horse has returned (she went out of heat). This was the first time I have ridden with only one day in between rides in a couple years. I know that sounds strange but (butt :P...
by Kyra's Mom
Thu May 17, 2018 6:07 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: You know that good news? Well it isn't happening
Replies: 12
Views: 9596

Re: You know that good news? Well it isn't happening

How disappointing but I guess we deal with it? What else can we do? At least your ponies are at your house and you can look out and enjoy them that way--hair and all. I left Kyra au naturale last winter and she finally is looking like a horse vs a yak. I will be going for surgery #5 in 6 years in Ju...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed May 16, 2018 3:58 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Giant life change...
Replies: 10
Views: 8246

Re: Giant life change...

:D How nice. Enjoy :!:

Susan (only slightly jealous :P )
by Kyra's Mom
Mon May 14, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

Ride #4 in the books. The butt is feeling pretty good. The back...not so much but buggers. Walking isn't doing any damage. However, my calm cooperative little horse disappeared :evil: . I thought something was up while I tacked up. She was calm but distracted. Ears swiveling around scoping for somet...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 11, 2018 5:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

Poor Pickle. At least you had the ulcer angle checked out. Fixing the ulcers ought to help a lot. I had ride # 3 yesterday. I have had a little vacation from work and for the most part, the weather has been gorgeous. With my mucked up back, I am sticking mostly to walk and go over to our little trot...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon May 07, 2018 4:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

Ride #2 down :D . I think I rode for nearly 30 minutes. The butt is coming along. That seat saver is nice. Too bad they didn't have those years ago not that I wouldn't eventually had the same outcome with the surgery. The back...not so much but it is tolerable so ride I will. I can still get on and ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sat May 05, 2018 5:03 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about your colonoscopy
Replies: 18
Views: 14055

Re: Tell me about your colonoscopy

I surfaced towards the end and opened by eyes to see all that was happening on the screen. It was fascinating watching my squeaky clean colon go by. I did the same thing on colonoscopy #1. No discomfort at all and quite impressed by my squeaky clean innards :lol: . #2...slept through the whole thin...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 04, 2018 4:09 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Joplin my 2014 Lusitano X filly
Replies: 29
Views: 26346

Re: Joplin my 2014 Lusitano X filly

Boy, she has an engine. Enjoy.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 04, 2018 4:07 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: News from down under.
Replies: 10
Views: 8844

Re: News from down under.

I know what you mean about the old bod :P .

So glad you are back on the back of a horse and not home #2.

RIDE ON :!:

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 04, 2018 4:03 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about your colonoscopy
Replies: 18
Views: 14055

Re: Tell me about your colonoscopy

I am sure you didn't have any good drugs on board for your "hydrotherapy" (shudder). The regular MD's have good drugs at their disposal and the procedure itself is a piece of cake. The prep is a drag but necessary. It isn't truly fasting. You can have clears including broth and popsicles s...
by Kyra's Mom
Fri May 04, 2018 3:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
Replies: 378
Views: 188104

Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals

My goal for the month...Get on 10 times. 1 time down. I rode today. I took Kyra over to the trotting track we have on the property and did 4 1/2 laps (about 3/4 of a mile). My back was not terribly happy and I am not pushing it when it is not. Her behavior was good. One forlorn whinny looking for a ...
by Kyra's Mom
Wed May 02, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Put on your happy face at the barn
Replies: 6
Views: 5350

Re: Put on your happy face at the barn

I don't know but my horse knows my car. She sees my car coming when I am about 1/4 of a mile away (her pen borders a hay field so it is open and she can see the road). I mean MY car. Many other white cars and trucks drive down that road and she just stands there. My car...she whinnies and meets me a...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Put on your happy face at the barn
Replies: 6
Views: 5350

Re: Put on your happy face at the barn

I believe ;) . I used to get to the barn harried, hurried and then if horsey put a hoof wrong...angry. It didn't work (duh). I have worked very hard on leaving all the stressful trappings of the day in the car and yes, put on my happy face. She is a much more willing partner if I do. Today was tryin...
by Kyra's Mom
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:16 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress
Replies: 292
Views: 140481

Re: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress

Well, I rode two time this month! What progress. I got to ride today. My butt doesn't even feel the usual post ride ache :D . Granted it was only 15-20 minutes but I am stoked. Acavallo has a seat saver with a coccyx cutout and of course I had to get one and I am giving it two thumbs up. I was only ...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress
Replies: 292
Views: 140481

Re: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress

Tsavo said: In re surgery for herniated disc, I am not a surgeon and don't know any particulars of your case but I can tell you this type of surgery is considered the most over used. People often have more pain afterward and there is a risk if he fuses a level that you will be on a path towards more...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:46 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress
Replies: 292
Views: 140481

Re: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress

Anything on Pickles? Thank you for asking but... le sigh. I went to see her today, and trainer was waiting to hold an in-person parent-teacher conference about Miss Pickle, who is so aptly named, unfortunately. Actually, she is Rosette to the trainer, which is probably for the best. She apparently,...
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My pants fit
Replies: 10
Views: 8208

Re: My pants fit

Good for you. I have gained 15 lbs over the last year. My clothes are literally on the edge. A few more ounces and they won't fit. Must get busy. I will look into their new program.

Susan
by Kyra's Mom
Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:18 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress
Replies: 292
Views: 140481

Re: Get some spring in your step - March/April Goals & Progress

Well...I got to ride today :mrgreen: . Ok, I am paying for it now (sitting on an ice pack) but at the time, it felt fabulous. Kyra has funny mouth conformation. She has lots of redundant, flabby cheek tissue. When you put her in a regular jointed bit, she will pull it back off her tongue and chomp a...

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