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- Tue May 14, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
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Re: May the horse be with you. And June
Wow, Kelo! He's really nice! What a good boy. My good boy and I got out S*** together today and had one of the best rides we've had. He was happy to be outside in the sunshine and really got the forward button going. Hah! Now I know it's in there! I just have to remember to trust the process and be ...
- Tue May 14, 2024 12:56 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
I think it's also reasonable to believe that horses are moderately intelligent creatures and that many of them are natural athletes, that like to move and do things with their bodies. So, if we are fair in our asks, they can actually find pleasure in performing the movements that we are asking them ...
- Mon May 13, 2024 3:20 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: It’s been at least 20 years
- Replies: 11
- Views: 260
Re: It’s been at least 20 years
I hope you are feeling better, Paula! I've had to work really hard on my hip flexibility and core to make getting out of a dressage saddle easier as I've started to work with longer stirrups, so I can relate! I do a stretching and mild pilates session most mornings before I go to the barn. I can get...
- Mon May 13, 2024 3:17 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 112
Re: I feel like I'm in a Caddieshack episode with a raccoon
Raccoons are tricky... I had the best luck blasting them with the cold water hose out on the farm. My first Utah house had a cat door. The raccoons discovered it one night and woke me up having quite a party in the kitchen, much to the outrage of the cats who were alm huddled on my bed not offering ...
- Mon May 13, 2024 3:07 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
But, if you watch the whole 30 minute session, she does let him have a long rein, once she feels it is safe to do so. She talks about this. Anyway, back in my world, I've signed up for a schooling show next weekend and my horse has decided that he no longer wishes to go on the bit. This too shall pa...
- Fri May 10, 2024 4:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
Potters had a bit of a cough after his spring shots last weekend, but he was good today, and we had a brief but productive ride focusing on suppleness and thoroughness, which in turn led to more forwardness.
Maybe tomorrow the weather will cheer up enough to be able to ride outside.
Maybe tomorrow the weather will cheer up enough to be able to ride outside.
- Wed May 08, 2024 4:27 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
Have you watched the Charlotte Dujardin master class where she talks about talking to her horses?
Here's the link to part 1. Thee are two other parts that follow on:
https://youtu.be/IETdllCijWA
Here's the link to part 1. Thee are two other parts that follow on:
https://youtu.be/IETdllCijWA
- Sun May 05, 2024 2:09 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
I'm glad your move went well, SF. Sorry about the horsey love connection. Thats a pain. Spring shots for the horses and helping a young barn buddy move house for the humans today. This bunch of 60-plus horsewomen did draw the line at the two enormous couches and the dressers... we are all trying to....
- Fri May 03, 2024 2:53 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: It’s been at least 20 years
- Replies: 11
- Views: 260
Re: It’s been at least 20 years
Ouch. Sounds like it was one of those falls that you couldn't have saved yourself from however fit or limber you were. I hope the purple bits fade soon!
- Thu May 02, 2024 2:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May the horse be with you. And June
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1042
Re: May the horse be with you. And June
The plan here is to head for a schooling show in a couple of weeks to kick off the season, then I'm off on vacation to Sicily for a couple of weeks. Once we get back I will have less than 2 weeks to get it together to do our first recognized shows of the year, so, less pasta, more walking while we a...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:28 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Tanga, that sound like a pretty good showing! (I'm suprised Geoff Moore is still judging. He must be getting up.there. He was one of the first judges i ever showed in front of. I remember he gave me a 7 for a free walk during which my horse stopped to poop...) Well that couple of months flew by! I'm...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:55 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Aleuronx, you are lucky to get decent judges for schooling shows! Ours are a bit mixed... to put it politely.
Looking forward to a solid week of riding. With luck it has stopped raining but it is a bit chilly.
Looking forward to a solid week of riding. With luck it has stopped raining but it is a bit chilly.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Tanga, I had the paxlovid rebound thing. I was sicker than I was first time round. And that was saying something. I had a good ride on a very "up" Potters on Monday. A brisk wind led to (horrors!) grass blades blowing around... But we survived the terror and got some nice, straightforward ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
SF, she's looking really good here--and so are you! What a pretty spring weekend you had, too--which makes a difference. Looking at my clinic videos this morning it was cold and you can tell! It will be interesting to see how she goes at the new barn. New footing, level arena. Khall, enjoy Southern ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:05 am
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: riding fitness programs?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3933
Re: riding fitness programs?
Aaaargh!
I enjoy my "pilates for seniors" workouts. They've made me much more limber and balanced. But, I've made sure to pace myself pretty carefully and not hurt myself.
I enjoy my "pilates for seniors" workouts. They've made me much more limber and balanced. But, I've made sure to pace myself pretty carefully and not hurt myself.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
What a pain to have to move barns, SF. I hope the new one works well for you!
I'm a bit under the weather this week so riding has been a bust. I've got to stagger down to the barn today to drop off feed, but that's as close as I'm going to get to a horse until Monday, I think.
I'm a bit under the weather this week so riding has been a bust. I've got to stagger down to the barn today to drop off feed, but that's as close as I'm going to get to a horse until Monday, I think.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Ouch SF! "Mares in Spring" do you think?
Farrier for Potters today, then we'll get back to work tomorrow.
Farrier for Potters today, then we'll get back to work tomorrow.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Happy Monday! A day off for us as we spent the weekend riding with Mette, so we are both a little tired! It was a really good clinic for us and confirmed that we are very much on the right path. What with one thing and another it has been quite a while since I have ridden with her. She was very plea...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
I'm dead chuffed that I managed to repeat the nice extended trot today. It's amazing how much easier it is when you actually have the horse through and on your aids and you aren't just chasing the poor creature across the diagonal...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Hi Chisamba! I'm glad your mother enjoyed your trip to Ireland and that you did too. Saiph does look good. And Kelo1! Yes, it's all about your own journey and enjoying what you ride. Handsome big guy you've got there. We had an unexpected bluebird day today. I got to the barn to snow on the roof and...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
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Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
This is probably a stupid question, SF, but have you ever had her SI looked at? She kind of looks like a milder case of what Walker used to look before I had his injected. It's like she doesn't want to rotate that hind end through and take the weight. Could be fitness or strength of course, but I wo...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
An interesting puzzle, SF. I rode outside in the sunshine yesterday for the first time this year. It was just so nice! Potters tends to drop behind my leg when faced with all that space, so we had to work on that a bit. I was told my canter work was very "nice." Which was not a compliment....
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:32 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
What do you think is causing it, SF? Frustrating to be sure. I finally got around to riding in my new stiff boots today. Interesting. Somehow I've never had "real" dressage boots before. It actually does make quite a difference. I felt I could forget about my legs and focus on the rest of ...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Farrier came today, replaced the shoe but without the snow pad, and for good measure pulled and replaced the other one without it's snow pad too. This is a winner because it has been so muddy they have been horrible for his feet. I worry about abscesses and bruises when they've been clanking around ...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:05 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Nice pictures Blob! I love the pink on him! Potters has a sprung front shoe. Anxiously waiting to hear if my farrier can get out there quickly. An occasion on when I'm glad the ground is a bit squishy as I hate for those front feet to be stressed in any way. Heddy, the move is gut-wrenchingly quick ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
SF, The only problem with dying the shoes is it limits your matchy outfit options :) I didn't know you could read a temp off a chip. How interesting! Is that all chips or just more modern ones? Potters is chipped but I don't know how old it is. I suspect at least 10 years. It's my 3 year anniversary...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Oooh. Keep the baby pics coming, Khall! She looks beautiful!
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:28 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
And I meant to add, Chantal, you look great. What a nice-looking horse!
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Fingers crossed for an uneventful foaling, Khall! Just chugging along here. Actually, that's not entirely true. Last week was a week of really good and productive rides and so was this morning. It's all simple stuff but focusing on quality and correctness--those things like making sure you don't sti...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Just wanted to share!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2764
Re: Just wanted to share!
Nice article!
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:50 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Monday Funday! Monday morning training sessions after a weekend off, particularly a cold and very snowy weekend, can be challenging in more ways than one. Just getting away from my desk and off the phone and getting in the saddle can be tough enough, and then there's that creaky human with the hot a...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:14 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
heddylamar wrote:I'm back in town Saturday, Maia has bodywork Sunday, then I'm gone again Thursday – Sunday, and Friday – Wednesday, and suddenly there's only a handful of days left in the month. Oh. Yeah. And we're on the move again, likely leaving Texas by this summer
Where are you headed, Heddy?
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:10 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Trailering Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1451
Re: Trailering Insurance
I've had very good experiences with US Rider, both with my truck/trailer and my car. Its going to depend to a great extent whereabouts you are located when you break down, though, as they contract with local services. The four times I've used them have all been in populated areas.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:19 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 139
- Views: 16678
Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
I'm going to be spending March getting ready for April. I'm riding with Mette the second weekend in April, which I'm excited about. It's been a while. I'm toying with the idea of a schooling show the following weekend, but we will see what the weather is doing and whether its going to be inside or o...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:08 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Breathe, breathe better. ³ Well, its better than it was. I'm working with the speech therapist once every couple of weeks and things are improving. Painfully slowly but there is progress. I'm also working out and doing pilates. Ride, ride better. I'm riding my own horse 4 times a week and not dying...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Tanga, the situation with your mother must be so stressful. I'm glad you aren't dealing with it alone. SF, sounds like you are living the high life! Potters had his Osphos shots on Tuesday, so this week has been largely off. Which was just as well as we were getting a new rollup door on the indoor o...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:15 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Blob, I dont know if you've ever had serious physio or bodywork on yourself. My experience has been that a really big release, while a good thing in the end, can make you feel really off-kilter immediately after. I'm guessing horses are no different. I had one experience a while ago where I still ha...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:40 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
That looks idyllic, Flight. I'm glad you all finally made it there in one piece! I have some serious grass envy going on looking at that... Chisamba, I hope you have a good visit with your mother. When my father was failing, I would in some ways dread going to see him because I didn't know what to e...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
We have a working student like that at the moment who thinks she is God's Gift to horsemanship and we are all a bunch of dumb middle-aged women. She's already lectured me about what I should be doing with Potters about his hives (Did I know horses could be allergic to certain food stuffs and environ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Super good SF! That sounds so encouraging. I had a really good lesson this morning, too. Potters really needs that extra level of "knowing you are up there." Now I'm convinced, I'm learning to ride with a lot more contact and connection than I'm used to, not just in the hand, but in the se...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Yup. Good AWD/4WD is just essential in the mountains! Another heavy, wet snow day here today. Its been unrelenting this week. Not much riding has happened. Oh well. Its not a bad thing for them to have a bit of down time. Me on the other hand... I need to stop celebrating the survival of yet another...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: I rold you so ..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1969
Re: I rold you so ..
Yeah, we can ban polo wraps but still think using a running W as a training device is A-OK? I love dressage. I still believe that the vast majority of participants do remember and respect why they got into it in the first place--the love of the horse. The governing bodies just suck. The FEI makes Fi...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:19 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
So apparently, I decided to have a full-blown asthma attack in the barn this morning instead of my scheduled ride. More than a bit scary to be honest and I'm still feeling rather wonky. However, as I was sitting recovering, Potters was looking fabulous for Justin. I was very happy with his attitude ...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:58 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Aleuronx, Yes, I do worry about that. I'm not sure which is worse, liquid mud or lumpy frozen mud.
Its very unusual for us to get this muddy and this early. A couple of heavy snowstorms followed by an early warm spell.
Next stop, scratches, I guess.
Its very unusual for us to get this muddy and this early. A couple of heavy snowstorms followed by an early warm spell.
Next stop, scratches, I guess.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:39 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Potters had his brains back in his head today and I had a very nice ride. We've been playing around with collecting the trot to the point of passage and then letting him out to a more medium feel. I suspect his right hock is bothering him. Any resistances seem to come to the fore when you start to r...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
I'm sorry, exvet. Right decisions are not always easy ones. Well, Potters was a complete and utter pratt today. I dont think I've ever seen him be so stupid. Fortunately, Justin had hopped on him for a quick warm up before I was to get on, so he got the wild ride. I think I know what was going on, t...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
How's the Vertigo, Chisamba? I had just a lovely ride on Potters yesterday. Understanding my connection issues is really paying off in things like the shoulder in and other lateral work. It's been so worth spending the time on the basics to backfill my problem areas. And he's much happier now I've a...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:00 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
I'm so pleased to hear Junior is doing well Exvet! I'm not a huge fan of exercise for the sake of it, but it does help with the riding so I do it I'm doing a 30 minute standing pilated routine most mornings which I'm finding really helps hugely with my balance and flexibility in the saddle. ("T...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:41 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: What’s in your car?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2420
Re: What’s in your car?
I've only had my new car for 2 weeks so I'm still babyng it... however there is a double bridle hanging off the valet hook behind the front seat, which is I'm sure where I'm meant to put my purse.... Apart from that, in winter I always have a warm (human) blanket, gloves and a hat, a water bottle, c...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:40 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
- Replies: 153
- Views: 20195
Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
The Burgundy jacket arrived today. Its actually really nice. Especially for the money (Smatpak Piper softshell. I got it on sale so it cost me $84.00. Can't beat that!) Quite a subdued color so I think it will look good on the redhead. Whilst it is very well cut with quite a forgiving fit, It would ...