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Ah, I think I will participate now that I don't have to read pages to catch up. It's been RAINING here!!!!!!!! Whoooo Hoooo! So needed. So, we won't have the "easy" winter of not having to slog through the mud to get the horses and deal with a crowded covered and showing in the rain. SO gl...

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Exvet, I had the same issue with the gaping mouth with my older mare when I got her (and a lot more.) I went through every iteration of trying to ke her mouth shout. I finally took off the flash and made the noseband really loose. Now all of my nosebands are like that. I have gone back and forth and...

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I just looked into it because we have two young dogs that eat everything. (And just spent $10 k the last year stitching up the dog, who we then had to take to ER in the middle of the night and euthanize because he was very old and pretty sure the cancer got him, and a tragic loss of a cat.) Trupanio...

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We were OK, but so glad they did it anyway. Like so many things, I can't believe it was a close race, but we're making progress. It feels like a sigh of relief, if not complete relaxation. The getting tRump in jail with all of his family and friends where they belong would be a true sign of progress.

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Thanks to both of you. Tanga, if you don't mind me asking, what is going on with your front tooth? Khall, nice to hear you're 10 years in and going strong! I need to follow up about insurance, since this is the time to upgrade if you're using Medicare, we should double check the dental coverage. Th...

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I need one, but can't afford it. I have a front tooth where the root is almost disintegrated. We've been keeping it going about 15 years now. It sounds like you don't really need to do it unless you're OK with spending the money and want one

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I went through the L program, but auditing is a great idea, as is going to any symposium or scribing. It helps with perspective of riding versus what a judge sees and what you feel. Chisamba--I heard great things about bionic hips. Melissa Creswick had both of hers done (or knees) and said she went ...

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LPS. I am sorry about the troubles. I have nothing to contribute but my mantra--time, movement, and conditioning can help a lot. You are clearly doing everything right. Aleuronix, what a gorgeous place to ride. It's so cool you can get to the beach. Chisamba, thinking of you, too. You will come out ...

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I agree with circles because it makes it less from "here to here" and more about doing it and forcing the inside to collect. Teach "passage/piaffe" in some kind of form, so coming back is more up like that. Think more forward passage. It really depends on the judge, and the trend...

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I'm so glad I don't have to memorize any new tests! I can't remember which test it is they needed to change really badly, but when I scribe, the judge and I always complain about it. I know Osinski was saying it was going to change. There was just a long area of nothing going on where we were just t...

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Speed is the enemy of impulsion. Especially with ponies. I think the.most significant detractors for judging at championship shows is order of go. For example I showed fourth level on three consecutive days. The second day I absolutely rode my best test. I reviewed my lowest score. Why? I think it ...

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I always use the plane taking off and landing imagery, though I am sure there are others. I didn't mention it, but thanks SF, for explaining that the "half halt" includes all of the collecting, imagery, energy. The rider really keeping what they want in their head is very important.

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She's not understanding. Even though you think you're giving the aides, somehow you're not. Are you "half halting" and preparing her to let her know she needs the energy and needs something? Honestly, I have added "cheats" to all of my gait cues because it gets tricky in the GP t...

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I don't know, but it is now miraculously fixed. I have stayed logged in no problem! Weird.

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Good job showing exvet and Ponchiwa! Now that I'm staying logged in, I can post! I haven't been showing. I've been judging a fair amount, though. I like to do it a little, but I sure wouldn't want to do this all of the time. At least as a schooling show judge it's kosher to talk to people and give t...

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And, it is miraculously fixed! I am still logged in! Another night and still here!

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Chancellor. I do not know, but I stay logged in all night! Hayburner--The whole trial is on Youtube. Each day is numbered. It is stunning the depths of depravity. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=barisone+trial And, yes, it is stunning how evil people can be. Apparently mommy, daddy, and...

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Now it's weirder! I posted last night, and I'm still logged in!!!! Whoot whoot!

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Complicated question but o really want input. When do you know a horse is ready to tap our / maxed it's natural ability at dressage. There are many beliefs. From every horse can do GP its just training to every horse can do second but from there listen to your horse etc etc. Considering everything/...

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I not only have to relog in to post every time, but I just posted and then came over to this page to post, and I was logged out.

I do not know what it is! My computer is good, updated, all that, and no issues elsewhere. Sigh. Just me.

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Ugg. I still get logged out right away and have to log in to post anything. With that psycho, I would have carried a gun, too. I'm sure she pushed him. From the timeline broken down and the way things worked out, it sure seemed like they both jumped him and then he fired, but since he doesn't rememb...

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I agree. I thought it was badly done. Even though her and daddy refused to answer the questions, they should have put IN the show why didn't you move out if you felt it w a bad fit. They also needed to explain that $5,000 for two boarded horses in training and a place to live for two people is insan...

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Wow. I don't know if I want to watch it, but I probably will. I guess it's "nice" to see MB speaking and looking more like a normal human being instead of broken.

It seems the focus he was torn between two women doesn't apply to this.

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I've been doing my own for 35 years. There are no restrictions on music. They settled the copyright a long time ago. I listen to music I like and then start going through it, looking at a video of the horse. Sometimes I get it right away, and sometimes it takes days and days. I never do bpm. Sometim...

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Tango yes that is a turn in renvere and is quite challenging even at the walk imo. For me one would have had to introduce renvere on the straight first and be working on it at the trot as well before starting it on a bending line. At least that is the progression I utilize when working lateral exer...

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Tanga are you saying do tof in renvere? Yes definitely one of the best movements for getting them off the inside shoulder but may be a bit advanced for as young of a horse as Brandon is. I do these turns with Joplin a good bit going from renvere turn to walk pirouette Yes, but bent in the direction...

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OK, so if I have this right, you need to get him to step the right legs to step to the inside more, and are putting more weight to the right to get this? Do you feel that's working? How about doing the exact opposite? Sort of. Ride very straight, but lift the inside shoulder up and to the outside mo...

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Wow, Mountaineer. Scary! I helped evacuate horses in that bad Oakland fire like 30-40 years ago where it jumped an eight lane freeway. Scary. We have been super, super, super lucky here being cooler than normal and no fires (fingers crossed) but the barn has put out notices about who has trailers an...

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Thanks Chisamba, but it hasn't changed a bit for me. I have to sign in every time. But, it's not a big deal. It just takes a very extra seconds.

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Just FYI, I am still signed out every single time I come back, whether it's been an hour or days. Sigh.

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Chisamba wrote:I just did a whole post on what pictures I thought id get and why and the damned system made me sign in even though I was signed in and poof the post went away. Le sigh.

Ahh! It's spreading! I had to login again for the 4th time today.

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I just got signed out for the 4th time today. No, Flight. I am using the same browser I have used forever. Sometimes I use different ones, but I've been on this one for weeks. This started 3/4 days ago. PaulaO I hope mine also miraculously fixes itself. I don't even have to type everything in becaus...

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I love the purple outfit. My tailcoat is navy, and with the rule change I ride in grey breeches like yours, a blue shirt, and black gloves. It looks SO much nicer, I think, and I sure need the slimming look.

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I got signed out again. Nope, the browser doesn't clear cookies every hour. I do it manually very few months.

Definitely something has changed and it's hitting me hard!

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I posted this an hour ago. I got signed out again. I'm not switching networks or anything. Sometimes I don't even close the laptop and am doing other this and come back and I'm signed out.

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Every time I come back here, I have to sign in again, even though I click on "stay signed in." It's been happening for about three days.

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Chisamba--I'm with you in that way back when, there were a lot of holes. As I go along, I am filling in/smoothing out the holes, but things get so much harder. Do not be disillusioned with the scores. I noticed in the last few years especially riding and scribing, that the scores are generally a goo...

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I just kept working my way up. I never had any steady training. I went to a horse college, I did some clinics here, and I just kept going up. I got my Appy to GP, but he did not have a passage or extended trot (great one tempis) so I got all high of 58% and went back down to I-1. While I kept compet...

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Eh. Ok, but it's missing the most important part--coming from behind. If you just hold in front and the horse isn't moving through from behind to give into it, what's the point? I forgot she is a DeKunffy lover. I can't stand him. He lived around here for a long time and did some L programs, and I h...

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Demi, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you. If good vibes can help, you have a lot from this board Chisamba, once I hit menopause, I can't tolerate the heat anymore. After having an elevated heartbeart for about ten hours after a show once where it wasn't even that hot and getting a thorough chec...

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Thanks for those. Maybe it was just archived or something, but what an odd coincidence. I found lots of places with it partially referred to, but your link, Ponichiwa, has the full thing. Weird nonne of that came up on my searches.

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Interesting, and scary. I always share the expert's, Deb Bennett, Ranger study on bone growth and when we should be starting and pushing horses to back up my comments about this. I was going to share it today on a link on reddit where someone mentioned starting a 2 year old for dressage, and it's go...

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Josette Oh yeah, I wasn't even thinking about mixing it. Peroglide is pretty expensive, so this is an alternative. I have zero clue as to whether it would be a better option for you to switch, but I thought I'd put it out there. I have been slowly trying lot of different things for her for weight ga...

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I don't know if this will help at all. I have a 24 year old we assume has so version of Cushings because she didn't shed last year. Vet said might as well try meds which is cheaper than blood tests. I actually researched and got her on chaste berry--just bought it from a bulk supplement supplier. Sh...

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Thank you all for writing. I just can't believe people defended this BS and attacked me for it. Even the person I had a nice discussion with who AGREED you can "start" doing the GP work at 8 and it takes years to develop it, went back to the mantra that she sees nothing wrong with riding a...

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Argh, this is so sad. And a WHOLE bunch of people are attacking me because I "dare" criticize CD. A lot of insults, and the best response they can give is the horses are retired (in their teens) and have happy lives, or so and so did it, and the horse was fine. Not a single person will ans...

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100% exvet On the one post I was attacked not a single person could respond about how it was OK physiologicially to push a horse this fast. Just that it was fine. It's ALL about money. Futurities, and that's what those young horse tests are, are the death of true sport. Nothing about any of this is ...

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Blob. You are 100% right, also. The timeline is ambitious, but reasonable. And I agree, and have had many judges say the same, about the young horse tests. It's a bad trend. These riders skip the levels and just do these tests and go up faster, and more money and fame for everyone. And that's where ...

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I agree with you. I also have to question the breeding directions with the gaits. I don’t like it…the Uber long legged spidery movers (like Jovian in the thread fromTOB). That is another discussion I guess. But yes, proper movement or not, it has to take a toll on a skeleton that is not adequately ...

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I think ten is almost too young for GP. Used to be if you saw a teen year old at GP you felt it was probably pushed. Or at least I did. Agree. 10 is too young. Dufur is riding a 10 year old, and this was very disappointing, too. I accidentally started Quilla at GP at 11 because I thought she was 12...

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