DefinitelyDressage.com

demi

so sorry...so very sorry. He was a lucky dog, though. still so sorry.

demi

demi, That book sounds interesting. Could you please list the titles of the first few chapters? The description on Amazon talks mostly about in-hand work, and some reviews say it is not for a beginner. My horse lunges well, and we have done some ground work W/T/C with long lines. I just want to mak...

demi

Thanks all for your interest! There were a couple of other issues going on with this horse that I haven't even mentioned but I don't want to incriminate anyone so I am trying to keep identities anonymous. It is really hard to know what actually goes on with trainers, owners, buyers, sellers, etc. Th...

demi

...- but now all I have to do as he's trotting around with it clamped so very tight is say "lift your tail, lift your tail" - and he does, and the line slips out. It cracks me up! :lol: :lol: :lol: I did work in hand with Rocky a couple of years ago and her little Arab self got very offen...

demi

I'm thrilled about my new horse but have been hesitant to introduce her for several reasons. She is a 12 yr old, 15.2 hh half Arabian half warmblood and was trained to PSG by age 9. I may post a picture but she is only a shadow of her former self at this time. Not the seller's fault. Seller lives in...

demi

I hate the rolkur stuff and I too, think the horse's gaits look artificial, but I still like to watch the the guy ride...I guess it's like how I can love animals as much as I do, but still am able to eat meat. Irrational.

I think his coat looks silly

demi

bailey wrote:Beautiful mare and rider. How awesome to ride with Debbie Rodriguez, thanks for the pics and explanations. I always learn a lot from your posts so thanks again.

I think your horses and riding are beautiful, too! Thanks for the posts. I learn a lot from them, too.

demi

The best of luck for Lad. I think you are wise in the way you are handling the situation.

demi

Demi That's my thought, too. I was hoping Lad and I would do a century ride in another decade :D I just went to the vet forum and read about your horse's pain issue. I had a well known trainer years ago back in CA tell me my horse had an attitude problem when over a period of 2-3 months he stopped ...

demi

Well, I've always thought I would ride until I just can't get on a horse anymore. I like that thought. I think the older I get, the older the horse will have to be just so we will be well matched physically. Rocky is 8 and I'm 62. I also just bought a 12 year old mare. Between the two I hope I will ...

demi

I can see the difference, Brydie! Good going!

It looks like you have an arm band on. Is it a tracking device for self video?

demi

Reality bites. I hate that picture, Bats79, but it puts things in perspective. Sadly.

demi

One more person here thinking about you. Wishing there was a way to ease your pain. Hugs dear DDBB friend. Seize life.

demi

Phuc dat Ho. :lol: I was just talking to my 86 yr old mom and she remembers my brother and I laughing about Richard Head. She said (while laughing hysterically) the poor guy was dead and you kids were laughing at his name. Then I remembered I live close to Jim Hogg road here in TX. The locals swear ...

demi

Oh yeah, my brother was 58 at the time and I was 61. We laughed like we were 12

demi

Okay. I hope you were able to hold it together racetrack.
Last year reading the obits from a small town in Michigan, my brother came across a guy named Richard Head. We couldn't quit laughing.

demi

Precious pony. Please keep the pictures coming.

demi

Yeah....I have mixed feelings but he sure can ride. I too like the pats and frequent rewards. The horses I've seen him ride seem to willingly give him all they have.
I think I'll have another Baileys Irish Cream and watch that video again

Thanks for posting that HafDressage.

demi

Moutaineer wrote:We had a really good ride on Sunday as well. Straightness much improved.

This is us, out of the ghetto...

Mountaineer, he's gorgeous! You're a classy looking pair.

demi

cb06, He is elegant.

demi

I almost forgot Apache. He was only 21 when we lost him a year and a half ago. He was my husband's paint and was not even close to being retired when we lost him to a severe colic. He looked like a 10 year old but frequently suffered minor colic for the whole 15 years that we had him. We'd had him v...

demi

I also keep track of days that I ride or work the horse in some way. I keep a calendar in the tack room and tally the numbers at the end of each week and at the end of each month.

demi

Rocky is half Arabian and half quarter horse. She is built like her QH dam. I also just got a half Arabian half Oldenburg mare, Emma. She needs some weight and her hooves had gotten far out of balance (elongated hoof capsule). Kind of hard to tell what she'll look like but she has long legs and a sw...

demi

I've had three from a young age into the mid and late 20's. An Arabian, a WB tb cross, and a Morgan Arab cross. All geldings, All three aged quite differently. The WB TB was the only one whose back never dropped. I can't think of anything to "watch" for, but will say that they all needed l...

demi

... it takes such a long time to get good at it... Some of those who started learning how to CT at the same time I did (about 15 years ago) have stayed much more focused on it than I have, and have learned a lot more .... I believe that clicker trainer has much potential as a method for horse train...

demi

I love your pony, too!! Thanks for sharing him.

demi

Sorry, MagicEm. The hardest part of having a good horse is losing her. I'm glad you have that great pic of your horse, yourself, and Charles.

demi

I hope your girl pulled through. She sounds like a much loved horse.

demi

Oops. I mean LONGE.

demi

Lunge. I deserve the rolling eye expression!

But, as far as someone balling her eyes out, anyone who makes such a darling home for Guinea pigs can cry anyway she wants over a sick 24 yr old mare.

demi

Oops. I mean LUNGE whip.

demi

Ok, ok, ok, I make the "lounging" error. I have no idea why. I know better. Please don't hit me with a lounge whip!!

demi

Thanks for the update. She looks just lovely!

demi

...I would just focus on quality of gaits, suppleness and rideability and let her tell you how far she can go... Thanks redsox, I struggle with letting her tell me how far she can go because I picture her in my mind as a ballerina dressage horse. REALISTICALLY, she's a neat little trail horse and d...

demi

I am glad most everyone is doing well. I am not...at least I am still keeping up with exercise and riding, it's just the diet that is the problem. I will not give up.

demi

All the side reins are training her to drop her back. This is not the way to creating a good posture and healthy horse. It is also not dressage. Tie her not so short so she can drop her back when you groom and saddle her. Work on her longitudinal suppleness and balance not on creating a frame. Than...

demi

How do you know a halt is really forward? Because you will feel like at any second you could give an aid for trot or canter and the horse could just float up into it. That's the sensation of a good halt...and usually indicative that the horse has lifted its back, used its hindlimbs and is truly on ...

demi

I had a nice ride Sunday and finished with some suppling ring work. Yesterday tried a repeat but warmer weather maybe pony a bit lazy - tuned out. Today driveway being done and lots of vehicles and workers busy - making noise. Pony watching from safe distance and giving them the stink eye. Doesn't ...

demi

I love the big train and his little girl!! Thanks for sharing.

demi

Have you ever seen pictures of Olympic Bonfire or Gifted without tack? They both look like they were assembled with spare parts. Good confirmation is important, but there are so many other factors to consider as well. If your horse is enjoyable to ride and is staying sound with the work, I say have...

demi

There was an interesting article in the "My horse is a wimp" thread about the Norwegian Veterinary Institute teaching horses to indicate whether they wanted a blanket or not by symbol cards. They said the horses averaged 11 days to learn how to do it. I don't know how they taught them but ...

demi

I had a crazy week last week and only rode on Mon and Tue. Still, Rocky's counter canter showed improvement on both days. I just did the shallow loops and she held the canter each time and it is feeling more solid. It feels kinda like a western "hand gallop" movement with her in that it is...

demi

No help from me either but I second Flight's "wow awesome!!!"

Just from an amateur's viewpoint, I liked the second one best. It looked very harmonious and you and Rico seemed to be tuned in to each other.

Thanks for sharing that.

demi

Well, the good news is, I think I got a new horse!! I didn't stick to my challenge diet all week. There were extenuating circumstances. Besides the new horse which Still has to pass the vet, I was taking care of a dear old friend's two horses this week and the 33 yr old gelding had a massive heart a...

demi

Well. I have never shown video of myself on a BB before.... but in the spirit of the new start of the DDBB, and because I do find other people's video's interesting and instructive, ... [I think I have made this public, but please let me know if any issues to view...] Thanks for posting that, Anne....

demi

OMGoodness! Just beautiful. All of them.

demi

Glad you didn't cave in to the donut, Ganas! So we are coming to the end of week 1. I messed up twice. My mess ups weren't too serious and I got back on track. I've been keeping busier than usual so I don't have much time to think about sitting down to a bag of Doritos and queso (and a beer). I do f...

demi

...So, since I'm not folowing the school of her guru she systematically tears me down everytime she's here, working on my horse. I start out resonably happy with my horse and my choices and two hours later she has me convinced that I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, that every positive devel...

demi

Sheesh! I am a bit slow on the uptake. I just tried liking a post but ended up liking my own post. I commented on the picture of 89 year old Queen Elisabeth on her pony. Then I cliked "like this post". It was my own post. I should have scrolled back to the original post and "liked it&...

demi

I've looked at the picture a few times now. I just love it. Thanks for posting it.

Search found 2218 matches