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So I have been taking Junior out for a 4 mile walk the last couple of days, sweating his leg overnight and 3 days of banamine. His swelling is slowly dissipating as bone bruises do. He's sound but I'm still scratching him from the schooling show tomorrow. Just going to take Troy for some exposure. A...

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LSP there's nothing wrong with being cautious or quite honestly not wanting to take another spill. Do you or would you want to have someone lunge the two of you with you on...........I've done that at times with certain individuals. Of course I would lunge him first before getting on and see how he'...

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Oh gosh, Exvet, I'm so sorry you've had this drama to deal with. Finding a new trainer to work with is such a pain even if it is the right choice. I'm glad Jr's workup didn't show anything alarming or that needed major intervention. Are you planning on doing anything for the minor arthritic changes...

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Thank you LSP. Here's the thing. I feel bad for others who don't have the experience/education from the veterinary medical side because I know a lot of people get lead down the path of 'well it could be this or this or that and such'. I have in the acknowledgment of knowing I can be barn blind (like...

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Well a good friend of mine also ended up coming off her mare this weekend. It seems to be in the air. She's a pretty darn good rider but at 67 doesn't need to be kissing the dirt. Went to my lesson and showed Molly Junior's injury (went into detail about the injury in the half pass thread). She imme...

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Unfortunately Lynx had yesterday off (my daughter got sick and I was just too busy) but today lunging, he was totally fine. Hysterical about the flies but they are suddenly super bad. But no issues with either lead on the lunge. One scoot on the lunge but there was a dog show going on at the barn s...

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khall I think it's a short backed horse thing. It's so easy to block them that I have to open up my whole body looking in the direction of travel. If I do their ability to understand and move in that direction with bend is so much easier without much effort to push from me. Unlike the others I find ...

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Sorry to hear about your fall LSP. As for what to do this weekend, boy, I'd be doing a lot of ground work - safer, they still learn and a lot of time it transitions to the saddle work really well. If there is something sore you may be able to figure it out by watching how he does his work or more im...

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Sending more jingles for Joplin's healing and full recovery. Horses! It's always something.

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OK I'll tell you what has always helped me on multiple generations of welsh cobs. I'm told my talents in riding are medium gaits and lateral work. If that's true or not you decide. I obviously don't have my gold and I struggle with lots. When I start half pass I always first get it at the walk gait....

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Such a nice picture StraightForward. I love the concentration on T's face. Still she looks pretty relaxed and attentive.

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Cute boy LSP. We're supposed to get rain this weekend with some decrease in temperature; but, nothing that bad. I've been so grateful for decent temps instead of the heat. I rode all 3 horses again today. Junior seemed a bit better so I'll call that a win. Troy is finally starting to feel like a pon...

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Fzybtfrm, congratulations and it sounds like it must have been a really pleasant test to watch. You know I've had some tests where I came out thinking that there was no way I could have scored well because my welsh cob (not Junior) was a bit, well, ho-hum or lack luster. These were championship test...

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Looking good SF and T. Looking quite good

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Congratulations Blob and Aleuronx. I would be super proud with either of your results. I guess the irony is on me.......I mean Junior is now giving me clean in the air flying changes and today as well as yesterday he was a bit more forward and though my deltoids are getting rather defined, I wasn't ...

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Gosh LSP, I miss those days with my two kids. You can post as many pictures as you want!!!!!! I am cautiously optimistic after my ride today on Junior but still kind of holding my breath. Hope y'all are up for more BIG BOY TROY updates LOL. https://hosting.photobucket.com/96944799-328a-4c79-875f-35e...

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Sounds like a productive and successful outing SF. I'd rather be a little overdressed than stick out because it didn't appear like we showed up at the right venue. I remember being a last minute substitution for a Bruce Davidson clinic and I got a lot of grief for not being 'properly' presented with...

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Congratulations Chisamba. It sounds like all 3 of yours are progressing nicely. Those are great scores and awesome about the hunter pace. We used to have a venue that we could do a dressage (schooling show) on Saturday and a hunter pace the next day. It was so much fun. It was always just around Hal...

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Happy to report that I had a much nicer and productive ride on Junior today. Perhaps the 35 mph wind gusts helped?! LOL Also VERY happy to report that I had a nice ride on Troy. So what do you call a 3 year-old Welsh Cob gelding who goes out in a big pasture by himself sporting his dressage duds, wa...

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Ah thanks LSP.......tis the challenge of riding right? I was able to take this afternoon off of work. As a result I came home and took Junior on a trail ride. I fortunately had forward and little complaining from him so who knows maybe he's starting to waiver and see the light. All I can do is keep ...

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Not sure where to go from here. I had a lesson on Sunday which went an hour. My instructor gave me my money back because she didn't feel like she did anything that helped me. Junior and I were THAT bad. He was just one very unhappy camper - no health issues, saddle fit good, just not accepting the c...

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Jingles that Joplin doesn't have a major injury and just some mild cellulitis/tenosynovitis from the sounds of it.

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Yes, that sounds fine SF. I've done a few of these rides and they usually have a dress code or guidelines posted somewhere but if they don't then they usually want a shirt with a collar and sleeves, white breeches or light colored breeches and the horse braided.

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Congratulations ponichiwa. Two of the judges are friends of mine. They really enjoyed judging that show and raved about the horseflesh presented. Now you know that pictures are required don't you?

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Tanga you have my total respect. Not easy for sure and definitely hit with a lot of unexpected hurdles. You went in and still achieved scores that deserve kudos. Me? I have a lot of issues that are yet resolved and still haven't broken past PSG in the recognized show ring. Even if you don't show aga...

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Thanks to all for your encouragement and input! I had a great ride at the show venue and will probably go once more prior to the show. We were there for 2 hours, walked the entire property, rode in all the arenas, including the indoor and , ran into a member of the local chapter I haven't seen for ...

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LSP, one thing I'm finding with my, at times sucked back sullen pony, is that after a decent amount of walk work, the canter is where I honestly find my pony. I will give him a go at trot but if it's a pokey pony trot we go right into the canter. I find that cantering does a better job of loosening ...

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Thanks, ya'll for the input. I am going to trailer over today to where the last show of the season will be and tootle around. It's so frustrating to have a talented horse who just doesn't really want to do the work...any work! But is otherwise an absolute sweet- heart! Not ready to give up yet! You...

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Also towards the end of the ride he had what felt like a really fabulous loose and big swinging trot going... So idk. It's been a little weird the last week but I'm not crazily worried yet since it seems like he's still ends the ride better than he starts. Well as one who for over a month has been ...

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LSP, did you lunge Lynx? I'm having some challenges with Troy, nothing serious but he's at times felt and looked off but I suspect it's more of a rein lame. When I lunge him I can tell he's trying to figure out the contact (I'm using side reins and in a way that prevents him from bulging out through...

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I am looking for advice and some encouragement. Are you able to haul over to this venue on a non-show day when the canopy is up? Is there a facility near you that has a similar set up with a judge's stand? If it were me (and I had to do this years ago with one of my welsh cobs) I would haul to scho...

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Good luck Tanga. We'll be rooting for you and the girls.

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Aneurysms in horses is not all that unusual. Catastrophic? yes for sure but back in the day it happened with even more frequency due to parasite burdens. Thanks to modern medicine it has decreased a little but obviously still happens. As a veterinarian, honestly, quick and sudden as long as no one e...

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Obviously I get it with the hold saddle saga, SF. I've been very happy with the one I finally ended up with for Junior. The one I have for Troy fits him like a glove but the hand is expanding :o so I realize it won't be long before I likely will have to visit getting him another saddle, likely a hoo...

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Exvet sounds like some good progress with Junior and Troy is definitely a cutie! Sounds like he’s a real trier for you. How is Ace? Happy riding all! Before we know it it will be 2026 Ace is doing well for now. He's definitely showing age, wear and tear though. It's like overnight he's developed a ...

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I am really busy dealing with all of the family life stuff and working my 'day-time' job. I might be able to get to one schooling show in October but other than that it's really just keeping the boys worked - baby steps continue with Troy and full commitment to outlasting Junior's convictions and tr...

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Thank you for taking the time to write your clinic notes. I personally like JJ Tate quite a bit. I don't necessarily agree with everything she suggests but overall I think she's got a lot of talent, skill and knowledge. I would give my right and left arm to ride with her just one time.

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SF there's a LOT to like about that test. Congratulations and what great riding. My guess is SF isn't going to keep pulling the same 'breaking' as you continue to 'make her work through it' but boy does it remind me of a certain pony I know LOL.

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I just have to share while I giggle and laugh. Just finished riding Troy in our backyard. Our house has solid windows almost along the whole back of it. While I was trotting and walking and trotting and focusing on getting him to move out, he all of a sudden stopped dead in his tracks admiring the g...

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Congratulations on reaching your goals Aleuronx. We're all riding right along with you. Keep up the fantastic progress and enjoy every sweet success. You are right in regards to me being bored with a straight shot ride.....well sort of......my body is definitely feeling the physical nature of the ta...

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Blob - we're dealing with a lot of tick problems here in the Southwest. Ears and tail heads appear to be some of their favorite places to set up shop. Wondering if that could be the problem? I know when I lived there the darn disgusting things were everywhere or so it seemed.

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Congrats SF! All-in all it sounds like good progress. I had a lesson today that pretty much typified where we are at - a pony who can but won't without significant threats, sweat and riding e-v-e-r-y stride. I thought my Arab from many years ago was the master of finding, inventing and trying every ...

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That's a bummer Moutaineer but hopefully it all pays off, meaning you'll be able to enjoy your vacation and you'll be celebrating the holidays on horseback. Of course having a very well trained horse always is beneficial. At least you have someone to ride Potters whom you trust and have seen and rea...

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Pretty cute pair LSP. Hope your ankle mends quickly.

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Sounds like you are definitely making progress SF, khall I think updated pictures of you and Joplin are in order. Again, thank you everyone for all your support. I have a lesson tomorrow and unfortunately didn't get to work Junior yesterday as I had hoped (busy carting my mother around to her doctor...

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Moutaineer thank you and to everyone who kept her in your thoughts. On a more dressage related note, Molly [Martin] also is in Lamplight. She's competing her horse in the developing horse PSG. We also have Laura Decesari there from AZ too competing in the 4 & 5 year old tests. Lots to watch this...

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Have fun Tanga. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy! I had a very productive lesson on Junior today. While he still doesn't think he should have to use his body the way 'we want', I did have repeatable correct work at all 3 gaits, both directions. It just took every bit of strength and muscle to ...

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Exvet - Huge relief for you daughter and thanks for sharing the happy update. My heart was in my throat reading how much blood, don't we only have 8L. Goodness! Here's to a smooth recovery for her. I will keep cheering for Junior to step up to the plate but it sounds like you have a gem in Troy. Th...

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Exvet, with Saiph she would get all stuck with no forward and i would release the contact to get forward. It was owhen I learned to increase the contact when she got stuck and I failed to reward her for the wrong thing that i was able to control thevflying changes. Junior absolutely must be convinc...

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Gosh Chisamba and Tanga, videos are all very inspirational and some really nice solid work. So first and foremost, a huge THANK YOU for all the jingles regarding my daughter. I went to work last Monday because I needed Thursday off in order to go to my step daughter's wedding. I no sooner than walk ...

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