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- 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
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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 ...
- 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
She does look like a love. She has a soft but curious eye.
Susan
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 am
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- 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 . I do like him though.
Susan
- 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
Susan.
Susan.
- 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
Happy riding.
Susan
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
I would be teaching the head down cue pretty darn fast .
Can't wait to see her in person.
Susan
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 4:41 am
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- 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 .
She is a brick house! Very nice girl. Enjoy.
Susan
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 .
She is a brick house! Very nice girl. Enjoy.
Susan
- 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
Susan
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Wildfire
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12576
Re: Wildfire
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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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 :...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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
Susan
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Sun May 20, 2018 5:26 am
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- 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
Susan
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
How nice. Enjoy
Susan (only slightly jealous )
Susan (only slightly jealous )
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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
Susan
- 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 .
So glad you are back on the back of a horse and not home #2.
RIDE ON
Susan
So glad you are back on the back of a horse and not home #2.
RIDE ON
Susan
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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,...
- Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:21 am
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- 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
Susan
- 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...