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Heddy I feel for you. My father got very belligerent in his latter years dealing with dementia. I'm glad my mother is more complacent. She cooperates but is disinterested in life in general. I'm hoping since this weekend is her birthday and mother's day, a day out to lunch may give her some pleasure...

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We certainly do appreciate you.

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Well Aleuronx it sounds like you're making significant progress! Got my lesson with Molly on Monday and we worked on the FC set up by moving shoulders at walk, trot and then forward into the canter. Molly really tuned into my right arm issue and came up with the right 'work around' so that I can act...

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I'm just going to focus on three things: Keep chipping away at Junior's and my holes in our connection. Recognized show in June. Continue to work on Troy's acceptance of the saddle, weight in the saddle and steering/acceptance of the bridle. Keep Ace as comfortable as possible and simply enjoy is de...

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Closing Out: Got Junior to the schooling show which went very well. Did the recognized show and though not the scores I had hoped for there was evidence of progress. Troy has been sat on multiple times. He's worn dressage and western tack without too much concern. I've had more opportunities to work...

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I had a not so great ride yesterday and a much more productive ride today. I think I've come to the conclusion that Junior is demonstrating some very clever ponytude resistance and not physical/medical issues. Yesterday, I warmed up and worked on exercises that Molly suggested. Like clockwork Junior...

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Nice jumping pic SF. You two are looking pretty good. I hope to get a ride in tomorrow and work with Troy in hand. Have a 'realtor broker' showing tomorrow so I'll be pressed for time but the weather is supposed to be good. I've been treating Junior and Ace for ulcers for close to 10 days. Knock on ...

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Sounds like a lot of us are getting some decent work in......I too had a lesson on Junior yesterday. It was all focused on his body mechanics. He goes wide behind because he doesn't want to weight the hind leg and prefers to pull himself along with his front end. So Molly first had me doing shoulder...

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Troy looks like a chunk. Interesting exercise on Kimba this clinic if anyone is interested. 20m circle in Counter canter ( because she needs to find her balance and carry behind ) to simple change to something between piaffe and school trot, to counter canter . The idea being that the trot is as .m...

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I had a nice ride on Junior after working Troy in hand. I managed a few pictures of Troy while on the lunge but it wasn't easy trying to juggle the phone, lunge line, oh and the whip. Here are a couple. Trail ride is in the plans tomorrow (Junior and Ace) and then on Monday I'm supposed to have a le...

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I'm told by my friends that I seem to do best when all the sh!t hits the fan, strength under adversity and that crap. It's been a really tough 3 weeks running at work and I'll leave it at that. Thankfully I work with some of the best people and there were some bright spots. I had to take my mother t...

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Goldhorse the 'boring' progress sounds pretty darn good. While I can't say with certainty since I haven't seen it in person, based on the rads you shared I think there's a very good chance you guys are out of the woods just so long as nothing else traumatizes the area. On the topic of sharing horses...

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Wow, SF, I have to admit just from the description of your latest ride on here, you had me grinning from ear to ear. It's fun to read and feel others' enjoyment of their horse(s). I've been taking extra shifts at work lately so much less ride time but I managed a couple of rides in Sat and Sun in ab...

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GoldHorse, jingles for quick and uncomplicated healing. That is one of my worse nightmares, street nail type of injuries. Blob, I'm right there with you. It's the reason why I keep putting myself out there with Junior. To be honest and maybe it's also age, though my shows in general have been lack l...

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SF, I agree that the jumping with the gymnstacizing as the focus will pay off with your canter on the flat. Cavallettis and poles do help Junior. Unfortunately he really hates to jump but I still get benefit with the rest. As one who's been dealing with canter issues on one horse for years and this ...

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LSP, it sounds like we're the same height. I started out in my 20s at 5'2" but degenerative disease of the spine, particularly my cervical spine has caused me to lose some height. Aleuronx, the closest Welsh Show is 8.5 hours from me. If I were still breeding and he a stallion or mare I'd consi...

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Chisamba, I finally got the time to watch your video clip. I agree with the others. You and Pauletta look quite well matched. You have such a lovely seat. I rode Junior today. I had to work yesterday and will be working extra shifts this coming week as well which means less riding; but, I was please...

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I really appreciate the support y'all. It's the way of the dressage world and having Welsh Cobs. My choice and I really don't regret it. Blob, I think you're right. One thing is got to happen and that is teaching Junior that he can sit and push from behind including into that right rein; so, as it w...

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Sorry to hear about the disease outbreaks in your area mari. Dealing with such vector borne diseases is so hard especially the ones preventable through vaccination as are the majority we deal with here. AHS is always on our radar for reportable foreign diseases. Thankfully we have dodged that bullet...

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I had a great lesson yesterday with Molly at the show grounds. All of Junior's flying changes were clean and in the air. His contact was pretty solid and we really dug in and got him into that right rein honestly. Most importantly I had a forward pony. When we got to the show today, Junior was as ch...

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Yikes crooked horses..............I raise my hand. I flew home after work and loaded horses after tidying the place up. I know I sound like a broken record but I am SO GRATEFUL that my horses load like champs and put up with a 2.5 hour haul especially knowing what is going on. We have an open house ...

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Appreciate the clinic notes Blob. Sounds like it was a great investment. Hope the weather holds out as expected LSP. SF, it sounds like T and Junior have similar focuses in their work. I was working in our pasture yesterday really demanding that Junior remain forward in his gaits and requiring him t...

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Odin looks like he's like, "I got this....." LOL. Good for you and nice halt. I can't tell you the number of rides/shows/tests that have gone much the same way. It's hard no doubt. I think you have one heck of a nice horse. I've always loved spots.

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I realize that Junior's growing in from a body clip winter coat is quite brittle and am hoping that the rubbing isn't due to a ill fit of saddle. Actually today, Junior found his shoulders like he never knew he could reach his forelegs that far forward. He really galloped for me to day and it was gr...

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Wow heddylamar, sounds like Maia was a very stoic and obedient girl. We occasionally get winds like that here but no barn doors to deal with but the realty signs now those give Junior extra lift in his get-a-long. Few remain in place when we get those type of winds.

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LSP I agree with Blob. It may be that Lynx has a medical issue/soreness but it's also quite possible that he's just weak and is finding an evasion in order not to load where he's weaker. Doing lateral work in the walk I find to be very helpful in teaching a horse where to place their feet and to wei...

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Thank you guys again. As y'all know I wouldn't give up on this guy or find him an alternate path with someone else no matter what - unless things ended up out of my control which is why I broke down and purchased pictures (and of all things a schooling show). Each moment with him is precious, corny ...

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Moutaineer, we've had high winds and warnings of another dramatic weather change here in the higher elevations too. I had a great lesson today with Molly. Really worked on some exercises for forward as well as building the strength to get more jump in the canter. First exercise was to simply get Jun...

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Working on getting some pictures. I definitely miss having my number one groom/photog who moved to North Carolina around the first of the year so I had to buy pictures from the professional photog they booked for the show. She did a really nice job. While waiting for the ones I ordered, I noticed th...

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Thank you LSP! The weather has improved so much today. The high is supposed to be 75 later this afternoon; so I was glad when it hit 50 degrees as my rides were coming up; not too hot and not too cold imo. I felt like my pony was dragging and absolutely dead but the good news is that we scored 65 an...

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Made it out last night with all 3 horses loading like champs in almost white out conditions. Got down to the Valley just as the rain was finishing. Got up this morning and the farrier was right on time. Then I noticed my friend was running late for the dental floats. Called her and she was having a ...

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I pulled the trigger and entered the recognized show at the end of the month. It's a 3 day show but I just entered the one show being held on Sat & Sun due to work. I also decided to just enter 3-3 both days hoping to build both my confidence and Junior's after so many near misses. So, this week...

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LSP, my daughter's first 'real' instructor was also a jack-of-all-trades well rounded horsewoman. My son also got a very broad exposure to multiple disciplines all the while underscoring the importance of good horsemanship. Nice to know there are those types around and willing to take on kids. It wa...

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Good for your daughter LSP! Sounds like she is becoming not only a good rider but is one that her instructor can ride through to help get the lesson horse where he needs to be. That can really pay off in the long run at her age and down the road. Even at her young age, knowing that you're helping a ...

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Chisamba I wonder the same thing as Moutaineer? She looks pretty good in terms of her muscling but given the difference it looks more like a strength issue which at least in theory is fixable. New to me saddle came yesterday late afternoon. It snowed all day yesterday so I wasn't even able to ride l...

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I think a lot of us are dealing with all sorts of precipitation. My new to me saddle is supposed to be delivered tonight and I wake up to several inches of snow. It's likely going to melt tomorrow so hopefully I can try it out. I only have until Wednesday before the entries close on the March recogn...

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LSP, they look great! Nice to have a horse you feel is safe to throw your kid on. Got up this morning and Ace was colicking. Walked him and gave him banamine. He's passing manure and has some gut sounds so keeping fingers crossed that we nipped it in the bud. He was not himself the other morning but...

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I have a schooling show in 2 weeks. Plans are to show what we can in 3-3 and 4-3. Mid-week before is the closing date for the next recognized show which is at the end of March. With another saddle being shipped, supposed to be here Wednesday, I'll wait to see if it fits before spending the cash on a...

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As you all know this go has been mostly a bust for me. I absolutely have to get the entire scab off of Junior's contact and forward issues and then hopefully it will heal so-to-speak. I don't think I can competently accomplish that until I have the saddle issue resolved. I do have another saddle com...

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Well the saddle went back to the seller but I'm finding I might have better luck shopping overseas either in the UK or Australia. Even with shipping, the price for used is much better on the model I want. Since kids riding welsh cobs is much more of an 'in' thing in both places I hope I might get lu...

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I don't know SF. I'm leaning towards keeping the saddle because it really puts me right in the correct spot and gives Junior the shoulder freedom he needs. Unfortunately my gut instinct is correct on the length because he's getting rubs on his croup like he did with my Albion several years ago. I'll...

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Thank you Chisamba but I think the jury is out as to whether or not Junior and I will meet my goals. I think it will all hang on Aleuronx (good luck and knock'em dead). I did get an Ideal Youth (Tonishia Petite) dressage saddle to try that was made to accommodate larger shoulders. As luck would have...

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Blob I really appreciate the offer; but, unfortunately I sold a Passier GG with a wide tree that I loved because it didn't fit anyone I owned including Junior. I used it for many years on my section C Welsh Cob, Morgan, aka the stinker pony. It also looks like the Niedersuss is going to be too narro...

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My friend has a used Stubben Genesis that is 16.5. I measured it and it matches the measurements the fitter took; however, it does not fit! I actually love, love, love the saddle. Yes, it's seat is hard and no there is no thigh block and the knee block is practically non-existent. I was so disappoin...

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Training thoughts. Excellence is in the accomplishment of its purpose. In art for example anyone can put paint in a brush and smear it in a canvas, but not every stroke accomplished the purpose of making a beautiful painting. So each aid is like a stroke of a paint brush. Does it accomplish its pur...

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Exvet, the only N2 I've ridden in was I think a Cardhu. The seat seemed true to size, but definitely a deep, locked in feel. Have you looked at any Patricks? They make some pretty wide saddles, and have a cob tree. Flying Star in FL sells them, and tends to have some used stock. Interesting on the ...

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Rode yesterday despite the rain. Junior and the boys had been stalled two days due to the rain so he was raring to go. I spent most of the ride just taking advantage of the uber forward I had and working on trying to get then keep him supple. I had accidently left my winderen pad in the trailer whic...

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The saddle fitter came and went. The search is still on. She said the Antares WITH the Winderen pad will do for the interim but not the long haul which I kind of figured. It still puts too much pressure on Junior's shoulders and per Molly me in a slight chair seat. She brought a few saddles, all too...

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Thank you Tanga. I realize your situation is also difficult. I consider myself lucky that my brother is afraid of my reach. He's no help but at least he hasn't asked for more money. I will also give him credit for coming and visiting our mother on Thanksgiving though his oldest son paid for the trip...

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To say that today's been a whorl wind would be an understatement and the day isn't even over yet. Last night after work I raced home, fed the beasts and hooked up the truck and trailer. I then raced to the local chapter GMO meeting only to find out that I was elected to find the judges for our last ...

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