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- Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
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- Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:45 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Moutaineer I admire you for riding in the double. I'm still avoiding that
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Khall, one of my lesson ponies had a swollen weepy eye and it cleared up very quickly, was fly related. Hope the same is true for Joplin. I'm pushing on now with training. People I met at the shows are in general friendly and supportive so that aspect of showing had been very pleasant. So I didn't r...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
On show news I did my show. Saiph was much more forward and rideable. But she did their an a random extra flying change for which we got a 3. I thought that was a bit harsh because of you break gait they don't usually hammer you that much. I got three comments about how willing and sweet the horse w...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Thank you flight. I was thinking of just setting up a few obstacles for fun training. But to try follow the rules. Some of the times seem silly. Ie which hand you have to use. Lol. But picking up and putting things down are great practical everybody anyway. Picking up a pole and putting it in anothe...
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
The stopping and looking at the scary corner is ask very well at home. Not as much in the show ring. Well done Aleuronix. I sympathize Moutaineer. Yay Annabell. Good work for the pigmeister Exvet. I have had a wet saddle blanket week too. Zero tolerance hoping to get her shows ready. Flight how do I...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:51 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
She is worst at shows. But not ever dangerous just ridiculous tense and sucked back. She doesn't like being alone. So she can relax in the busy warm up and then just tense up ad she realizes she is alone in the ring. She's be a good hunter pleasure horse
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:19 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
I'm venting, but I decided to step back for Saiph and am preparing for a show with a lower level of difficulty. Well. I think now it's a giant easier of show fees. I moved a couple of things in the indoor because I'm grooming and leveling the footing. Saiph was , to put it politely, a completely unr...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:54 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
My goals. Kimba, start under saddle walk rehab. I'm working on light flexible contact since we are just straight line walking. Saiph. Bring down a couple of levels and develop show quality at shows. Flei. Well, wait him out when he starts bucking and them go on as if nothing happened. Honey. Progres...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:42 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
I'm looking forward to the next two months. I feel like I've finally got my Mojo back. Potters is being a joy to ride and I'm having fun. Of course I do have that feeling of impending "waiting for the other shoe to drop" doom one gets as a horse owner when things are going well. I have a ...
- Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:39 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
- Replies: 275
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Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
This will be a quiet 2 months for me as it's the middle of winter here. Normally that's ok, but it's been quite wet. We tend to be dry here but we've been getting that mizzly misty rain stuff where you end up soaked through by the end of a ride. I've also got a bit going on with work, filling in a ...
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?
- Replies: 11
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Re: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?
It's an old Irish saying but horses with a hard mouth are born with a hard mouth. Yes I also had a visceral negative reaction to that statement, bur it's true. Having g since ridden so many different hosts for so many different reasons many many horses, maybe most horses will chew spit curl or get b...
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:05 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
StraightForward. awful about Annabelle . For the record I never turn a horse over to trainer and rider. I helicopter for good reason. Exvet. And Moutaineer, may canter become your best gait. From PS,G On its the most important Flight. So glad you updated. I miss you when you do not post Kmom. So sor...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:44 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall fans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4650
Re: Stall fans
The added advantage is you can wash them clean
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
My problem is that Saiph should probably go to a busy show every other week to just get over the tension and show better, but that is ridiculously expensive. I might be blighted to stay home and school until I feel like I can get a reasonable score even when she is tense and hard to ride. I've vacil...
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Moutaineer, so much trotting . Kudos for a lovely sense of humor. It is incredibly frustrating to have a horse behind the leg in the show ring!!!.
Lovely pic of Potters and his humans
Lovely pic of Potters and his humans
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Show weekend done and dusted. 3 days of showing and learning moments and improvement each day. Lessons learned. 1) I not likely to ever have a relaxed confident ride from Saiph so getting the best out of a distracted tense horse is the goal. 2) you can spook, jump o to the ring and jump out again an...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Moutaineer wrote:Of course, EqEntries have sodded up my entries for the show next weekend. I'm sure it will get sorted out, but really...
Oh no!
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:05 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
The air is bad here
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:41 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
I had thought about breeding Kimba because there are so many positives about her, and those are the mares that should be bred, breed your favorite riding horse, not the one no one wants to ride ( my motto) . Anyway, I haven't because do I really want to be riding green horse in 2028? And then I thin...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:29 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: We’re going to a show! **UPDATE!!**
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4681
Re: We’re going to a show! **UPDATE!!**
Isn't that super. Well done.
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Moutaineer I really identify with 2 things you said. if they are not in front of the leg the changes are just not good enough, and riding the beginning, middle and end of every exercise means focusing on every stride because there is no down time . Exvet, Junior looks so strong and fit, I don't thin...
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
So Saiph and I are entered in fourth level at the rated show. I know I'm not PSG ready but I took her to a schooling show in PSG because I need both the practice and the input. I made a stupid error in that I forgot my spurs. If it had been a real show I world have been eliminated. Turns out half wa...
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Potters has muscled up beautifully!
Lsp so sorry to hear about the pain med addiction. I don't really know what is involved in supporting some one to get over that, but sending jingles.
Mud is just nasty for hooves and pasterns
Lsp so sorry to hear about the pain med addiction. I don't really know what is involved in supporting some one to get over that, but sending jingles.
Mud is just nasty for hooves and pasterns
- Wed May 31, 2023 10:21 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
I decided based on scribing that I am not psg ready so I entered fourth level because I really need the ride experience with Saiph and judges opinions will help me toward PSG I HOPE ( As tanga says often the judges differ dramatically)
- Mon May 29, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
So things I took away from scribing. Know how to ride a circle or corner. For goodness sake people, know the size and make sure the quarters follow the shoulders. From training le rl to votes, don't level points on the floor. A shoulder in is not a haunches out. Wow. I'm talking FEI Scribing is lika...
- Sun May 28, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Volunteering as scribe today. Fei and young rider and young horse tests.
- Wed May 24, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Sounds like good progress with T!!
It's been so quiet here.
I'm trying hard to decide if Saiph is ready for the June show.
Flei and Honey are making progress.
Kimba is still on sushi test ( autocorrect you slay me. Stall rest ) no walking yet.
Boring news from chisamba
It's been so quiet here.
I'm trying hard to decide if Saiph is ready for the June show.
Flei and Honey are making progress.
Kimba is still on sushi test ( autocorrect you slay me. Stall rest ) no walking yet.
Boring news from chisamba
- Fri May 19, 2023 8:01 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
One can never be completely happy. Unfortunately Saiph lost a little of her uphill but I was really happy with the crossing over and not completely hating my posture.
- Fri May 19, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Mari, if I may suggest, if you like, practice some leg yield in canter, leg forward at the girth, don't let it slide back, so he can understand lateral to the leg at the girth. I think it will be helpful for everything in the future. Of course I don't want to tell you anything that conflicts with yo...
- Thu May 18, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Can you explain this pattern/exercise a bit more? How do you move the hindquarters without moving your legs? You use the leg , you but you keep the place. Let's say I'm doing a counter canter , so I'm in my left lead going right. Left leg at the girth, right leg behind the girth. Horse bent slightl...
- Thu May 18, 2023 2:21 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 19941
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Lovely news indeed
- Thu May 18, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4612
Re: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
So sorry about your cat.
Well done with your loading, planning, training and care
Well done with your loading, planning, training and care
- Thu May 18, 2023 12:05 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Stall fans
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4650
Re: Stall fans
I might be conservative but one barn fire is more than enough for a life time. Spend the extra and be safe ffs. I won't allow open fans in my barn. I use max air or these.... https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=431a0bc6-7b8f-4ee7-adf6-309425103dfd&grp=I000&grpc=UUUU&grpsc=UUU...
- Wed May 17, 2023 10:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Change bend, move the hindquarters ( Making sure not to move the legs ) them clearly shift the legs and change. The idea is to make room for the hind leg to come through and not be short or late . Can you explain this pattern/exercise a bit more? How do you move the hindquarters without moving your...
- Tue May 16, 2023 10:37 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Retirement and staying useful
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2705
Re: Retirement and staying useful
That is just so cute. Perfect job for a safe old man.
- Tue May 16, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Joplin is a stepping machine.
- Tue May 16, 2023 12:01 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
I worked with great focus on aid clarity. In particular correct right leg position. ( old bad habits pre hip replacement) . The goal is to do the flying change is the same steps you need for the 6 stride zig zags. Work off the rail, be straight legs and seat in place. Change bend, move the hindquart...
- Sun May 14, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
No new exercises from the clinic, just doing them better . Basically the trot work is PSG ready but the flying changes need to be straighter. And I need to be more clear on my aids
- Wed May 10, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Today am really happy with Saiphs 1/4 pirouette and flying changes have improved but still need a lot more improvement. I pled up my big girl breeches and took fly out to the big outdoor. I am mostly walking him because o pulled his road shoes and really really want to be able to keep him barefoot b...
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 167786
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Really appreciate your comments Moutaineer. It's a tough one for me but you are right I really have to consider the safety of the other humans that are affected by Denebs antics. Khall so glad to hear that Joplins eye was no longer inflamed. Aleuronx congrats on what sounds like a nice showing. Flig...
- Tue May 09, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Coexistence
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2814
Re: Coexistence
I was looking everywhere for the bird until I realized he was riding
- Mon May 08, 2023 3:21 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Blob, not wishing this on anyone at all but have you researched EDM. It is most commonly first detected with gait changes and to use a human terminology, emotional outbursts. I have become convinced that this is what Deneb had after a long long long exhaustive search for everything else. Unfortunate...
- Mon May 08, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3013
Re: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
I quite love that term " outstep his shadow"
- Sun May 07, 2023 9:54 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
I hate eye problems. Jingles for Joplin.
- Sun May 07, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
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Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Two of my adult students kindly agreed to ride my green bean DHH yesterday. Just horses beginning a second career trotting around . No big deal. I'm just sharing for fun
https://youtube.com/shorts/dH-TQvBZwPg?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/dH-TQvBZwPg?feature=share
- Sun May 07, 2023 8:37 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Suspensory Injury
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2320
Re: Suspensory Injury
Every suspensory I have ever healed ( at least 6 over 50 years or so) has had a permanent thickening from scar tissue as it healed, but does not swell or heat with work once fully set.
- Sat May 06, 2023 4:46 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
- Replies: 206
- Views: 167786
Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Moutaineer I hope you are feeling better. Kyras mom, enjoy Iceland and tolting. I hope you all know and downloaded the new bit rules. Bits that used to be legal are no longer and I had to change a couple of client bridles before show season. I was riding Flei when he gave a little buck. I stopped hi...
- Sat May 06, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3013
Re: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
Actually I like the discussion but I don't mind if no one changes their mind because I have. Lol
- Fri May 05, 2023 9:51 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3013
Re: Things I used to totally believe that are just not true
So I like this vid because he is a really nice looking horse just fooling around. As he does, he puts his head and neck in many postures. Up and playful, flicky elevated stride , dropped poll huge stide behind and powerful .
https://youtu.be/MLbXqherx-I
https://youtu.be/MLbXqherx-I