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Thanks Blob!!

Khall, ugh what a bummer I'm so sorry.

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Susan, thank you! He hasn't slipped much since I have had him but did it once with me last week and once with the trainer. It does seem that after a period of not working much that it is worse. So we will keep trucking away the next few weeks and see if it strengthens up again.

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Also, unfortunately Lynx has had his stifle slip a bit occasionally. The chiropractor actually thought he felt pretty good. He has been growing a little (I can tell because he outgrew one of his blankets and his butt is sticking out of the rear.) He had a couple really light weeks because of extreme...

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Blob, I'm continuing to think of MM, I hope she keeps feeling better. I know she has a really dedicated owner so I hope you guys can get through this! I'm glad that RP is still going pretty good and have fun to explore the changes! Demi- how exciting to get back into lessons. I hope you guys have a ...

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Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry. Bad neighbors suck

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Way to go, Kyra's mom for the good ride and weight loss! SF- sounds like good work with Annebelle! I've been continuing the feldenkrais on your recommendation and I do think it's making a difference! If from nothing else but more awareness. I had a lesson in my new jumping saddle and did some trot p...

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This is all so helpful guys, thank you!

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Goldhorse, enjoy the clinic! I'm jealous. I'm so in need of a biomechanics tune up from somebody that specifically works in the area. I hope you will report back afterwards. Exvet, geldings!! I've noticed Lynx has gotten cockier lately. He doesn't have teething as an excuse anymore for any nippy beh...

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Piedmontfields- I'm sorry about Emi. That's a real bummer. I hope she heals and gets comfortable. You are doing right by her with whatever you choose. Mountaineer, no time at the walk is ever wasted. Once a week, I've been trying to incorporate a walk only ride on Lynx. He really enjoys it I think. ...

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Quelah, gosh that's awful. Traumatizing for sure. Yikes.

Okay so no rope halters, probably use trailer ties as well? And I'll get tie loops installed inside for sure.

Thanks for sharing even as gruesome as it is. Sobering.

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Khall, my trainer has me do that too. We probably don't do it as well as you guys though!

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Quelah, thank you so much!! Lots of good tips. I get tie rings installed for sure. Can your elaborate on why time to the bars caused such a horrible thing? Just trying to work out where to put the rings and everything. I'll definitely be practicing for a while before hauling. I'm a bit paranoid in n...

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Joplin is looking good Khall. Thanks for sharing!

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Kyra's mom-, such a cute video, thanks for sharing! One day I want to teach Lynx but not yet. Ponichiwa- sounds like you are on cloud 9 with Queso. That's awesome!! It is the best feeling. Lynx has had a really light 2 weeks. My daughter had the flu I think, so missed a solid week from school. Then ...

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I drive like a grandma anyways so that won't be hard! Ha ha

I'm definitely excited to get out a bit this summer, without begging for a ride!

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Ponichiwa, he sure can hear the neighbors outside! And hears us calling for him although he can be selective about coming lol. I think it's more he gets into a deep sleep and then gets startled. It might even be that he thinks it's our other dog walking disrespectfully close when it was actually my ...

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Thank you all for the great suggestions!!

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Straightforward, good point about the slipping and having a butt bar for more support.

I think there are a few trailer places near by us so that should be easy enough.

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Thank you guys. I'm excited to have a little freedom.

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The person you purchased the trailer from must have removed the center support and the butt bars. I agree , you need both. I do tie to the trailer . I use a blocker tie but I would like to have something on the side to hook it to. Congratulations, it looks like a nice trailer. It actually has a mid...

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Tanga, I hate when posts go poof! I'll definitely get butt bars.

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Ponichiwa, thanks! He actually does sleep in a crate at night, for that very reason. But during daily naps he's like. Especially if he's in a deep sleep. This is actually my second border collie but my first was such a people pleaser and confident in herself. He's very sensitive and definitely can b...

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Mountaineer, there actually is a bar for the middle that is removable. The lady only had one horse so she would use it as a slant load if she was alone. So if I'm hauling two, I will need to put the middle bar in again.

I do think I'll look for butt bars. I think they make it much safer.

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Exvet, thank you! So far Lynx loads well, so hopefully this straight load won't be a big deal. But as you said, I need to make it not a big deal to myself!! And will definitely go practice in a parking lot. I'll probably rely on family members driving it for a bit. Everyone is more experienced than ...

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I'm very safety cautious, so I'll admit I get nervous about Trailering. I'll definitely have my trainers help and won't haul alone (maybe ever.) But still. Just trying to figure out the best way to work with this type of trailer.

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I guess we can probably tie to the bars?

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Here is the inside.

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I just got a horse trailer, first one I've had since I was a kid. Pretty excited. It's not fancy, just a 2h bumper pull. Sometimes I'll just be hauling Lynx, but sometimes my SIL will be with us and her 14.2 hand horse. I have a few questions about hauling safely and some improvements that might nee...

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Fingers crossed Mountaineer that your farrier comes! I pay what I consider a little extra cost for the farrier I'm using now. But he's always on time so I figured it's worth the price.

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Blob, I hope MM continues to improve. Crossing my fingers so hard for her. I know how hard it is to watch your horse struggle. Lynx hasn't coughed so I'm cautiously taking him off the Zyrtec. I haven't been able to ride all week though- my daughter has the flu I think. I thought she was getting bett...

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Glad he's on the mend, Goldhorse.

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I've been enjoying reading about what everyone was doing the last few days. Lots of things to think about, always. We had a few really cold days and then Lynx got his teeth done so he had like 4 days off. I missed the beautiful 60 degree weather yesterday because my daughter got sick, but was able t...

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Piedmont, makes sense! I was thinking that when he spun with the trainer he spun to the outside (towards the spooky thing) but that one caught her off guard and she didn't have him "in position." I pretty much know his tell tale signs now so I try to be proactive but not defensive.

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I'm one that need is a very visual learner. I do well seeing something done, but most of the trainers don't ride during a lesson. Although I do wish it was done occasionally! Sometimes they will jump on Lynx if I'm really not understanding lol. Aleuronx- I too would love a photo of the new coat! Exc...

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Flight, I've been revisiting been in him around to my knee lately. So far I've never had a spook that I felt I really needed to do it to stop him by any means It's definitely more like you have to get him in front of your leg and get pretty tough with your outside aids to prevent a spin. But he's fi...

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so glad his cough is getting better! You might want to try tapering him off the zyrtec that way if it is allergy you will also be able to establish the lowest possible dose. That's what vets have recommended in the past--get the allergy under control and then taper until you find the lowest dose to...

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You can also do lots and lots of transitions to help keep him attentive. Keep him busy enough with the work to not worry about spooky things. Yep, this. Lots of transitions. Between gaits, within gaits, playing with the tempo, alternating between stretching and working gaits-- anything that gets hi...

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Lynx has not coughed in a few days! I'm going to keep him on the Zyrtec for just a few more days and then take him off and see what happens. Because if it was a virus I certainly don't want to just keep them on Zyrtec for the heck of it.

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We have a large indoor arena but this winter we've all been in there (not typical of the area, usually we have enough sun in between snow so we can ride outside too but it has not really worked out this way until recently.) So sometimes the arena is very crowded and there might be jumps in the middl...

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https://youtu.be/a18Szuiw1lo here is an example of what I'm talking about.
I can see some pitfalls in using this- certainly don't want to create a horse just falling out the shoulders. But I've just been thinking about different tools to use.

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Honestly yes we live in Shoulder fore or shoulder In right now lol. We also tried a variation of hunches in to hunches out. My trainer said that she read a study that for some horses riding in a hunches out type movement can make them feel better. We haven't done the tear drop yet but we do a lot of...

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Well I've been returning to this thread the last two weeks for obvious reasons. I was wondering if anybody was familiar with Jane Savoie's "Valium" exercise. (or plus 7 plus one) suppling exercise? I know you have to be careful too apply it correctly I was wondering if anybody thought that...

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Flight, that's so entertaining to watch. Thanks for sharing. Obviously I'm years out from doing any flying changes. But it is nice to learn about And think about what will be needed to be done for later.

There is a thread on coth about Flying Changes Hell. It's pretty entertaining and informative!

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As you know, Potters can be highly reactive. But, pretty much every horse in the barn, from babies to seasoned FEI level show horses, is stir-crazy after a long winter inside and, even though they are turned out all day, limited movement because of the footing in the turnouts. We are counting the m...

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Tanga- very fun! Thanks for sharing!

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Out of curiosity…when you bought Lynx wasn’t he living out with a small group of horses? And at your previous barn wasn’t he mostly out with “his” herd? Now at your current barn (and winter weather) he’s in a stall with regular turnout. However is he turned out with other horses? I would think a yo...

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Kyra's_mom- well all I can hope is that once we get their teeth done that they are different horses! I do wonder about that being a big part of it. But our weather is all over the place, like yours- which doesn't help. I'm hoping that I continue to see improvement on the Omeprazole compound. If not,...

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I had a whole post get lost. Dang. He's been weird on the lunge too, but I've mostly used a bridle. I have Cavesson but fit isn't right so not helpful. But I'll try a halter. He was better last night- both on lunge and U/S. Maybe omeprazole is helping? I do have some banamine but I'll hold off for a...

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Tanga, the spin move is not fun. I'm learning to know before he does it though, so far. Lynx seems to need constant changes in exercises. Definitely not a horse you can drill by any means. Which physically makes sense but he also figures out patterns quickly. If it's too basic, he seems to get bored...

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Straightforward, Lynx is always tight in his girth area too. I've been exploring with massage and stretching But I'm not sure I found the ticket yet.

Good point about physical and mental being so intertwined.

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