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by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

[quote="StraightForward"]Trotting towards the camera I thought I saw a tiny shortness on the RH for a couple steps, but that could also be from a rock, or as blob says, being a good boy tracking his handler. I am a little mean and make my horses canter on the lunge a bit and then try to ge...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 22, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Yes it was much more obvious in the ridden videos. :(
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

I had a lesson on Lynx this am. We tackled working by all the scary things and he was very good. Did a little bit of leg yield and some shoulder in at the walk. Probably a good 20 to 25 minutes of walking. When I picked up the trot He felt very weird like we were treading in super deep sand or mud. ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20905

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Wow!! Okay you are right, he's still the baby!! I still think he's definitely filled out a bit though. But man, Ace! What a chest.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20905

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Yes that's a photo we must see!!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

I might have to try this exercise from exvet and Susan. Thanks for the idea. I rode solo the other evening in the indoor. Lynx was pretty good. I will admit we stayed on the non-spooky end just because I was the only one at the barn. He wanted to get a little tense on that side but he didn't spook. ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20905

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Definitely better!! And I will say Brandon has filled out so much! Turning into a brick house like Junior!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:21 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20905

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

He's improved so much, you guys are obviously on the right path. That makes sense about left vs right for him. Thank you for the explanation!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20905

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Exvet, I don't see much about your position that someone wouldn't envy. I like to watch you and try to ride like you honestly! You are so steady and methodical with how you ride. Brandon is looking so grown up. Especially at the trot. One question for the canter, and just a genuine question not crit...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

SF, such improvement with Tesla. How exciting for you guys after a trying period with her. Khall, It's always fun to read about your progress with Joplin! I love to hear about people really enjoying their horses as you do (and many here do.) Chisamba, I'm sorry to hear about all the troubles of the ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Good for you, Flight. Great attitude. Exvet, the snowman is one of my favorite exercises! I didn't have a great ride yesterday. Had one of those rides where I know I can do better but just didn't. Frustrating. It was 45 degrees and our first really chilly morning. We rode in the indoor for warmth bu...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 24 pain behaviors video
Replies: 6
Views: 1104

Re: 24 pain behaviors video

Yeah I was trying to pause the video to get them but it was so impossible. The video is a bit sensationalist as well although I understand why (get people's attention.) Although for myself and I think many here I would prefer to just read the study. It is available and it is pretty interesting.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Tue Oct 04, 2022 12:28 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 24 pain behaviors video
Replies: 6
Views: 1104

Re: 24 pain behaviors video

Susan, here is a list (if it works.) I had a similar experience with a mare I rode. But the owner also claimed it was fine or from prior experiences. But I saw first hand an uncomfortable change in the mare. I suspect it was something similar to what you described. Good for you for getting your hors...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 24 pain behaviors video
Replies: 6
Views: 1104

24 pain behaviors video

https://youtu.be/hrZgtrqbMVI I thought I would share this. The video is a little bit dramatic but I think the research is good and honestly makes a lot of sense. Basically they found if a horse has eight or more of the 24 behaviors then it's safe to assume the horse has some pain and discomfort goin...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Chisamba, thank you for the encouragement. It does help to hear that this isn't necessarily "game over." If anything I'm going to learn a lot about conditioning. Learning is never bad even when the path changes a little. My biggest hope at this point would be in a few years Lynx could teac...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Susan it interesting how strong each of horse can feel about different bits! Very interesting to read about your experimenting. Sharing a video of lynx from today. I think I see some improvement. I think this is a slow process and I have no plans to rush it. But now to strengthen him slowly. https:/...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Lynx felt pretty good today. I tried just a regular fleece girth and I think he went better than my old total saddle fit girth.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In hand/groundwork ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Re: In hand/groundwork ideas

Thank you guys! We are definitely learning and exploring!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:34 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Chisamba wrote:Beautiful Lips. I loved riding in the Colorado mountains. Although I lived in Boulder so it was the flatirons and the continental divide


I live near Longmont so pretty close to Boulder. Although this trail was Nederland. Very worth the drive!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In hand/groundwork ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Re: In hand/groundwork ideas

I've been trying to be conscious and how I ask and what I ask during our groundwork. Lynx obviously finds some of it either hard or boring. So I'm asking for less at a time and giving breaks and lots of scratches. He's so badly wants my attention and I've noticed I don't play with him as much as I h...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

I'm on the grey mare to the right. Perfect weather!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, whew what a show!! I'm exhausted reading it! Good job getting through all that. Khall, wow Joplin looks good. Her canter reminds me of Lynx's canter and I to find it harder to ride. But how lovely! SF, best wishes for all the possible changes coming up. Nothing like emotional whiplash! Blo...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Can't forget to say how handsome both Queso and Potters look as well!! Great job you guys.

And Exvet, I always watch your videos for inspiration on how I want to ride and handle the horses. Thank you for always sharing video. Much improvement I think!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Sep 24, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

I just love reading about everyone's journey here. I really appreciate every one sharing every success and honesty about their struggles. I'm steadily getting Lynx back to work. Still unsure what will happen but I know that I'm hyper-aware of things so things feel a bit worse than perhaps they are. ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Sep 18, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Day 1 with Mette. Just sitting watching the video. If that poor woman has to say "let go of the left rein" "he's too bent" or "keep him straight" one more time, I may just have to take up knitting. There were quite a few "don't make it so complicated" as well...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

SF, congratulations on the first schooling show outing with Tesla. That's huge!! Exvet, I'd love to hear more about what you do in hand with Brandon. That's an area I struggle with myself but especially with Lynx. I definitely feel it could be a benefit for us as well. I had a super ride today. I ha...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In hand/groundwork ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Re: In hand/groundwork ideas

Set up a tiny obstacle course -- I don't mean things he necessarily has to go over, but things he has to go through and between and work on sending him. Meaning--don't lead him through, but send him through via a line. I also teach all my horses to stop when I stop, no pressure on the lead and back...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:02 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In hand/groundwork ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

Re: In hand/groundwork ideas

Yes I definitely plan on taking him into the field a lot more! Such a nice way to get out and about.
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In hand/groundwork ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 1158

In hand/groundwork ideas

Since I am slowly bringing Lynx back into work (riding only once or twice a week w/t), I was hoping to get some more ideas for groundwork and in handwork. He's not a horse that seems to love groundwork although that might be coming from our communication or something. I'm kind of looking at somethin...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Well Lynx has his first ride back in about 2 weeks? It was a semi private lesson (instructor very understanding that he's rehabbing.) We did some light walk /trot and then walk poles then trot poles (just 6 times through.) Lynx got really excited about the poles. The second time through he felt like...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48132

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Me: continue to work on my position. I'm going to sign up for a equestrian focus fitness program. I am going to try and get a massage for my back pain. I am pretty sure my SI is too mobile right now and watching my father and his back issues, isn't very comforting. I need to figure out what I can do...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Thu Sep 01, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

I'm having trouble coming up with many goals this time. Summer just gets extra busy for us and I feel when you have a young horse it's best to keep things realistic. Me: keep working on my position as always. I need to sit up more, longer leg and bend my elbows. My back has been killing me but I di...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Aug 31, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Happy birthday Blob! Chisamba, that video was crazy! I'm glad she's okay, but how dramatic! It sounds like everyone is working hard and through things. Lynx was supposed to get back to work today starting with a saddle fit check. But he got kicked yesterday. We think he's okay, my vet actually thoug...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, I was very impressed with your test. Great riding. I'm sorry there was some major challenges at the show but it sounds like you guys got through all that! Good job! Lynx got Prostride on Wednesday so he will be hanging out for a few days. We are going to adjust his work for awhile but my v...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

It's a Passier Blu Spirit bridle. Pretty happy with it. I got it for a great deal from a German place. Super excited to hear how the Western Dressage adventure goes! I had a judge tell me that while Lynx was a cute dressage horse, he'd be a champion in the western dressage ring. I'd imagine Queso wi...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Demi, continued thoughts your way. I know this is such a tough time but I'm amazed at your strength to keep going with Besa. I'm so glad you have her in your life. SF, wow! That sounds like a great show. What good scores the next day. I love the photo, you guys look good. Thank you for sharing. Yest...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Aug 14, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Today I had a lesson and the Eventer Trainer told me to keep my head up. It's totally different but she said that her horse has an OCD in her hock at 4 years old and a hind suspensary issue at one time. She later went on to be a 2* Event horse and is still going (with maintenance) in get teens. It's...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Aug 13, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
Replies: 77
Views: 16950

Re: Piggy's laminitis journey

I hope you can figure out a farrier to work in the meantime. I hate when things are going good and then something out of our control upsets it all!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Exvet, thank you for your advice and more life experience in these matters. It is truly helping me to be able to talk to other wonderful horse people. It certainly wasn't what I wanted to hear but I am definitely trying to stay hopefully. I'll need to be diligent and patient. My plan is to just take...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Ponichiwa, I very much look forward to seeing the handsome Queso and all of his glory and his fabulous glow up! I can agree that taking photos for conformation is really hard!! I do appreciate your effort and inspiration :) Susan, yeah that seems similar to a lot of the advice I got previously. Not ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Thank you guys. I definitely feel better knowing what's going on so we can have a very good plan and path ahead. I do think this is probably contributing to the spooking although he's been altered relaxed this last week, which I was contributing to the magnesium. But he should only feel better and b...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Thank you guys for the kind words on Lynx. Unfortunately I got some bad news on Lynx yesterday. I'm admittedly a little emotional. I also am hoping to get a second opinion ( not because I think the first one is wrong, I just feel better for some things for another set of professional eyes.) But the ...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

I thought I'd add a current photo although and it's not the best one. Overall I think he's looking good but he still has a bit of a dip by his SI area. This is definitely partly conformational which will never change but I don't believe all of it is. We will see what the chiropractor says and keep w...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Straightforward, wow Tesla looks great! PeidmontFields, I understand the crossroads you're at with Emi. I hope she continues to do well though. Blob, congratulations on the trailer and MM going well!! And how nice that you were able to get a lesson to help you right now with RP. Kyra's mom, it sound...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Fri Aug 05, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

I like the 1st, 3rd and 5th photos the best. They're all wonderful and especially like how you're smiling in many. That's always the best thing to see. Thank you for sharing!
by Lipsmackerpony88
Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Thoughts on this video?
Replies: 21
Views: 2758

Re: Thoughts on this video?

Piedmontfields, Thank you so much for a little more insight! That does make sense and I certainly am not meaning to bash her by any means. But as you said it's a small clip of a bigger video and without the whole context to definitely caught my attention in a different way. I still stand by the fact...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting a horse used to spurs
Replies: 14
Views: 1542

Re: Getting a horse used to spurs

I gently lay the spur against them and just hold my keg there with no pressure until the horse tolerates it, then remove. This at the halt. Then still at the halt I take a but if extra inside bend. Touch with the spur and ask fie the hirsebto yield the hind end. I'd turn on the forehand. We have ni...
by Lipsmackerpony88
Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 445640

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, all that joy just really oozes from your post. I'm so glad it went so well. That's always the goal!

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