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- Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:47 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
- Replies: 255
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Re: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
I'm navigating the treacherous waters of suspensory rehab. So my goals are walking, walking and more walking. And also to try and stay sane and not imagine every horrible terrible thing that might show up on the second scan near the end of April.
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:43 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14785
Re: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
Thanks PaulaO
He's out of an Appaloosa mare, by a big Belgian wb stallion called Ulior van het Wuitenshof (http://www.capital-stud.co.za/ulior.html).
Fortunately he inherited his dad's lush mane and tail, and not the typical Appaloosa wisps
He's out of an Appaloosa mare, by a big Belgian wb stallion called Ulior van het Wuitenshof (http://www.capital-stud.co.za/ulior.html).
Fortunately he inherited his dad's lush mane and tail, and not the typical Appaloosa wisps
- Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:39 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Rehabbing horse - help with walk exercises
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5193
Re: Rehabbing horse - help with walk exercises
Keep them coming please! Odin was diagnosed with minor suspensory damage in both front legs yesterday, confirmed with soft tissue scans. I'm very bleak. We're on 6 weeks of rest before the next scan, followed by rehab.
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:24 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Okay Internet Jockeys - Mount up: Nip Tuck video for Discussion
- Replies: 42
- Views: 23205
Re: Okay Internet Jockeys - Mount up: Nip Tuck video for Discussion
My 2 cents... I think this horse has very different conformation than we have become used to seeing in the International arena. He's long as a bus behind the saddle so he's not going to look like he's tracking up like Valegro, for instance. It was a relaxed, clean, accurate test. Super nice pirouet...
- Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:35 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: A fun Pas de Deux
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4628
Re: A fun Pas de Deux
Loved watching that! Very well timed and choreographed
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:32 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Facebook friends
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5531
Re: Facebook friends
I've added you
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:28 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: January-February 8 week challenge!
- Replies: 81
- Views: 48055
Re: January-February 8 week challenge!
CC for us is going okay. I hear you on the c/w... We can get lovely ones if I'm schooling them, and doing quite a few transitions in a row, but if I have to pop one in the middle of the test it's decidedly unlovely!
- Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:17 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: January-February 8 week challenge!
- Replies: 81
- Views: 48055
Re: January-February 8 week challenge!
Klark_Kent - thanks for the trotting pole exercise, definitely want to try it!
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:26 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I started leasing a horse today!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17925
Re: I started leasing a horse today!
I second demi - more paint pictures! And if I can brave the training forum, anyone can
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:24 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14785
Re: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
demi wrote:I had to go back and look at he funny comical horse pic thread. And yes! The spotty horse with the cool hairdo is yours! I love him. I showed it to DH and he said "that's a wig"
He really looks ridiculous every time we take plaits out!
- Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Go Broncos! Another Spotty dressage horse.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3830
Re: Go Broncos! Another Spotty dressage horse.
So awesome! And perfect music Thanks for posting!
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:29 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: 2016- 4 yrs with Riot
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9296
Re: 2016- 4 yrs with Riot
So lovely! Time sure flies past... I've had Odin 5 years now, and it still sometimes surprises me that he's actually mine
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14785
Re: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
Thanks for all the kind words everyone, he really is a love
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14785
Re: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
great work! thanks for sharing. Can you share more about walking the hands forward? I have a horse that likes to go deep as well. Last year, she first had me try just lifting my hands up and forward briefly, with some leg support. From the beginning, this pretty much made no change in his posture. ...
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:00 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14785
Clinic photos (spotty dressage horse)
I was booked to ride in a clinic with our South African national coach this past Saturday, but had to fly home for a funeral unfortunately. My lovely dressage instructor agreed to ride Odin in my place. We're making our Elementary (2nd level) debut this year. The clinician is happy with his progress...
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:55 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Running into the canter....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13007
Re: Running into the canter....
I second the suggestion for asking from a few steps of trot LY. Seems to create a bit more push and balance into the canter. When I was struggling with this a few years back, someone on this board suggested the following exercise: Get a good trot on a 20m circle. Spiral in from outside leg and rein ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Needs some suggestions for mediums
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24336
Re: Needs some suggestions for mediums
Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I'll also be following along. I've got a guy with a bit of an upright pony trot, so I think the suggestions of having him open up might help us too
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Needs some suggestions for mediums
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24336
Re: Needs some suggestions for mediums
Goodness, he's a sexy fellow!!!
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:11 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Anniversary flowers = parrot jungle gym
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4922
Anniversary flowers = parrot jungle gym
Our wedding anniversary was on Tuesday. My husband always buys flowers, and Tico ALWAYS wants to dive straight in :lol: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa75/Rue_MT/Tico/Blomme%202_zps31prxvgk.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa75/Rue_MT/Tico/Blomme%201_zpsak1yr9jw.jpg http://i203.photobucke...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:02 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Reflections on Year's Training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7213
Re: Reflections on Year's Training
My goal was to be confirmed in the second level work so that we can start showing it from the start of 2016. Some things are better than I had hoped, some things slid back a bit. His trot work (never his nicest gait) has come on in leaps and bounds, so much suppleness! Canter has fallen apart a bit....
- Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:05 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: The Leftovers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4122
Re: The Leftovers
We watched the first episode of season 2 last night. What is with the bird buried in the box? I fear we may never know the answers to all the questions in this show
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: The Leftovers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4122
Re: The Leftovers
I am! Just finished season 1. It makes me very very angry. But I seem to stick with a show longer if it makes me react strongly.
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:22 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Bombproof dressage horses
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5831
Re: Bombproof dressage horses
Very very cool!
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:12 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Orra on the stretching walk--at end.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 21329
Re: Straightening Orra
Lovely, thanks for posting!
- Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
- Replies: 101
- Views: 57318
- Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:41 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Besides WB - what do you ride
- Replies: 76
- Views: 48240
Re: Besides WB - what do you ride
I've got an Appaloosa x Belgian wb. Love love love the spotted ones! We do dressage and jumping.
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 7:53 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I love my pony, first show on the weekend
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8769
Re: I love my pony, first show on the weekend
Looking lovely! Can't comment on his fitness level, but he sure looks in show condition to me
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:51 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Goofy photos of your horse!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19003
- Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:58 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Bliss video - Dec 6th
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8433
Re: New Bliss video
What a lovely open canter!
- Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:42 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: "More punch!"
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14149
Re: "More punch!"
I like the "punch" phrase too. My instructor says, "Don't let him feel like a rocking horse, BOUNCE him underneath you!" So many shows where I've ridden the lengthened canter, thought I was really going for it and flying. And then I watch the video afterwards, and it's like we're...
- Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:00 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: We flew yesterday!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11216
Re: We flew yesterday!
Had to come back to look at the picture of myself and my horse smiling. He pulled a really dirty stop yesterday and I landed on a pole. I hurt today
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:41 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Pretty Palominos--let's show our goldies :)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30273
Re: Pretty Palominos--let's show our goldies :)
Love this thread! I've never owned a palomino, but I got to ride one for a short time while his owner was pregnant. Always felt like I was working with Barbie's Dream Horse :lol: My palomino is a chocolate, so I guess not being av Goldy, is v out of the exclusive club, lol. Post a picture anyway! I ...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:37 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: We flew yesterday!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11216
We flew yesterday!
Had a jumping lesson yesterday, and jumped a line of 5 uprights with one stride in between. Here is the height of the last one. So impressed with myself, kept my eyes open and managed to breathe just enough not to pass out and embarrass myself :lol: :lol: :lol: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa7...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:32 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Short necks versus long necks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 16615
Re: Short necks versus long necks
I like shorter, more compact horses generally. But not specifically because of how easy/difficult they are to ride, as I don't have all that much experience with different body types. I just find it more pleasing to look at
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
- Replies: 69
- Views: 40840
Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
Angela - not in a good non-stick pan
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:34 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
- Replies: 69
- Views: 40840
Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
Okay, granted I just scanned through here, but I didn't see anyone advising to put cheese on the OUTSIDE of the sandwich too, which is, quite frankly, grilled cheese amateur hour.... :P Make a sandwich with tomato, pepper, salt and cheddar (sliced or grated). FINELY grate some extra cheddar (or go a...
- Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:48 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: XC schooling pics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13605
Re: XC schooling pics
Very very cool! Looks like you'll have loads of fun with her
- Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:39 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Helpful tips for travers?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9863
Re: Helpful tips for travers?
What worked for me to get the feeling of the bend required, is to ride a 10m circle. When you have nearly (but not quite) completed the circle, i.e. when the front feet hit the track, just carry on straight up the long side. The circle sets up my body as well, and takes care of the initial bend. aft...
- Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:19 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Thought you might enjoy photos from the Medicine Horse Program wild west show--friends old and new
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12642
Re: Thought you might enjoy photos from the Medicine Horse Program wild west show--friends old and new
Lovely pictures! That steer is so impressive!
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:27 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: nothing to see here, move along
- Replies: 48
- Views: 33282
Re: my personal favorite critique
Made me giggle
- Wed Oct 21, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Spinoff: Introducing the Flying Changes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 18837
Re: Spinoff: Introducing the Flying Changes
Also there. Odin is FINALLY responsive to the aid and does a change when asked, but with a huge kick out behind and dumping his head between his knees (launching my bum out the saddle every damn time). This happens regardless of the quality of the canter beforehand. My poor neck and back will not la...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 5:56 am
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- Topic: My first lesson on Tucker
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14950
Re: My first lesson on Tucker
Lovely photo!
- Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:15 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Remember this little stinker? Before and after.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14096
Re: Remember this little stinker? Before and after.
Lovely! From savagely fluffy to civilised
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:50 am
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: Conformation Critique Please?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11041
Re: Confirmation Critique Please?
I'm a fan of spots, those are gorgeous!
He looks nicely put together (I'm not a conformation guru AT ALL). He's got typically upright Appaloosa pasterns, and he looks a little over at the knee, but other than that he looks well made
He looks nicely put together (I'm not a conformation guru AT ALL). He's got typically upright Appaloosa pasterns, and he looks a little over at the knee, but other than that he looks well made
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:32 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15587
Re: Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)
Thanks everyone! I'm a huge scaredy cat. I'm at a jumper yard though, so to overcome some riding-related fear I joined the jumping crew for weekly lessons. It really really helps. An enthusiastic canter lengthen in the dressage arena is a lot easier to deal with suddenly :) It also helps that Odin i...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:29 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
- Replies: 223
- Views: 194711
Re: Tell us about YOU.
I'm Mari, was Mari on the old board as well. Not a prolific poster, but an avid follower and reader for many years. I'm 33, and I live in Pretoria (South Africa). I studied Computer Science and now I slave away in front of a keyboard to afford one of the loves of my life - Odin, a 10 year old Appalo...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 4:16 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Cross training: Trail riding?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 30313
Re: Cross training: Trail riding?
We're in a built-up area, so we don't have access to good trails. But we go for walks on the quieter roads, and sometimes we box out to trails or big venues where we can go for walks.
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Introducing counter canter
- Replies: 58
- Views: 38165
Re: Introducing counter canter
I'm with Flight - start with shallow loops. As the strength and suppleness gradually increases, you make your loop bigger.
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:56 am
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- Topic: Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15587
Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)
We had a derby jump training clinic yesterday. I held my breath through most of it, but Odin jumped like a MACHINE. He was a complete rock star, I just had to hold on and steer :) http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa75/Rue_MT/Horses/2015%2010%2011%20-%20Derby%20training%20day/Group%201%20-%2003_zps...