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demi

Im happy for you and your beagle girl, Rye. What’s her name? She’s lovely and lucky to have found you.

demi

So so sorry, Mountaineer. I hope it was very quick for kitty’s sake. Damn those people who don’t manage their dogs. We have a pit mix who is the sweetest loving dog and gets along well with our three cats. Still, i would never ever trust her around a cat she doesn’t know. Again, my sympathies for yo...

demi

Ive been watching or listening a couple hours a day since it started. It’s fascinating from several aspects. I read very little of the commentary on TOB before the trail started, but after it started, I have been reading a couple or select posters who’ve been explaining criminal trial law. I have ne...

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Im keeping up with y’all’s progress reports. Im encouraged by everyone’s perseverance. Sometimes (often, really), I feel like quitting and just going back to gentle trail riding but then after a few days of trail, I get motivated again… I finally got some video of our 2nd level stuff. I went from th...

demi

Thanks for sharing your experience, Chisamba. I also had a miserable experience with a horse that had a sinus infection from a broken tooth and that’s why I am so concerned about Rocky. BUT!! The good news is that Rocky got xrayed today and the tooth looks ok. My regular vet took the X-rays. She sai...

demi

Thanks for all the encouraging advice! I was a little frazzled worrying about it but after reading all your posts I felt better and called my regular vet. It turns out they consult with the dentist/vet that I use, and bring him in whenever necessary. So I’m hauling Rocky in tomorrow for X-rays. They...

demi

Sorry to hear about Emi. I know she’ll be fine because you take such good care of her, but it must be disappointing for you to have to “let go of the reins” at this point. I’m guessing that when one door closes, another will open. You’ve learned a lot from Emi and it might be exciting to pick up ano...

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Rocky has a crack in her forth molar back, on the left. I have used a fully mobile (he advertises as such) equine dentist for several years that is very good. He’s been keeping an eye on this crack for two years. Today, he didnt have his X-ray machine with him (?) but said it needed to be exrayed ag...

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I got 5 days of good work in a row, and then seriously high winds and the horse dentist disrupted things. The 5 days started out really good, but by day 5, she was asking me if I was sure she had to stay up in front. I am now thinking that she still does need to develop more strength, and that it’s ...

demi

Yay!new vids! Joplin is looking very nice, Khall. I love that canter. I would guess her FC’s will be quite expressive. She’s a fun one to watch. Thanks for sharing.

demi

So sorry, Texsuze. I hope you can feel some comfort knowing what a good life you gave K and Bertha. I have a theory that a lot of times the animals that are really happy in their lives are the ones that live the longest. And k and Bertha lived exceptionally long lives.

demi

Good luck Heddy! I somehow missed that you were moving to Texas. Boy howdy! It will be a change from Maryland (Ive lived in both) but Texas has some nice advantages. Like no state income tax. Makes filing a lot easier. And San Antonio has some wonderful places to eat!

demi

Blob, just a thought, but when you get your new trailer, you might want to haul RP in it first so that it has a familiar horsey smell before MM gets hauled. Even my older good trailering horses have been skeptical when Ive gotten new trailers. Since MM has issues, maybe even put down “dirty” shaving...

demi

Glad to hear the positive update on Fergal! He is a lucky boy to have such a patient owner. I sometimes feel like Im too patient, but really, in the long run, it’s paid off. Looks like your patience with Fergal is paying off, too.

demi

Oops. Accidentally replied here so i cut it and will paste it in PM.

demi

Looking good, SF. That canter pic looks so familiar to Rocky’s. With Rocky, I spent forever (way too long, I know….) not even asking for that much self carriage. Now that she seems to have it consistently, though, a lot of other things are coming surprisingly easily. The difficult right lead became ...

demi

Funny, Exvet, I’ve been thinking about trading my GN in for a little BP. I got the GN for my 16.1 HH Hanoverian mare, Demi, because I wanted to eventually show her. Unfortunately she got sick and I ended up using the big trailer mainly to haul her back and forth to Houston (3 1/2 hours one way) to t...

demi

Great news, Goldhorse. Im glad to hear there was no more rotation. Im looking forward to your progress reports on Piggy’s dressage. And hopefully lots of pics and vids!

demi

I had another nice ride today. After the usual 10 minute walk warmup, I went right to collected canter. Walk to canter and canter to walk were both good. I still have to be careful because canter incites her to take over. I didn’t do any CC or medium canter either, for the same reason, but did do a ...

demi

Yes, so glad you’re giving this guy help. Good for you, Khall! You are a good animal person.

demi

About checking the hitch, I have a routine that I say out loud the first time I hook up. Then I recheck right before I move the trailer to load up, and again right before I drive off. Unhitching isn’t quite as important as hitching, but you have to still be careful and remember stuff like unhooking ...

demi

I had a nice ride today, also. The previous 3 days were unrideable due rain and then really strong winds. In fact there were 18 tornadoes in our vicinity. Fortunately, none affected our little farm. Overall there was very little damage. Today was also windy, but much less than the last 3 days. I got...

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That’s great, LSP! Lots of good advice on the thread so far. I’ll add a few bits from my own experience. I pulled a trailer in high school because I worked for a horse dealer. She was usually with me, and I didnt have to worry about anything other than driving carefully and safely. It was different ...

demi

Nice Spanish walk! My two cents is that you CAN actually call that dressage. I do almost zero ground work and sometimes wonder if I’m making a big a mistake by not teaching SW. Can I send you Rocky for a few months?

demi

Jingling for MM, too. I hope you’re able to get this latest issue resolved. Maybe the change in environment when you move to the new barn will help. Sweet itch season is just around the corner unfortunately. I had to spray Emma this morning and put on her ear fly mask because the little clingy flies...

demi

Just wanted to add that I thought Tesla looked good. She’s a lot of horse and I applaud SF’s training!

demi

Got back last night from 8 very long days in Michigan trying to help my sister take over my 93 yr old mom’s finances. Mom is still very mentally sharp but her vision is going bad. She and sis are just alike and they each have their very specific ways of doing things. Not an easy transition… I needed...

demi

I may end up in prison for Farriercide. Though I think my defense will be strong. Of course, he may yet turn up. My farrier is also very prompt or he calls/texts me if he's going to be late. No need to go to prison. Hogs my dear, Hogs. All evidence disappears in short order! You guys are too funny!!

demi

Flight, that was a great video! You must be so happy with him now, after all of that.

demi

I probably won’t have any defined goals till the end of this month. My riding has been low priority for the last couple of weeks and when I have had a chance to slip in a ride, the weather hasnt been cooperative. Going to see mom and family in Michigan tomorrow for 8 days. I’ve got my heavy jacket a...

demi

Nice Pas de deux Tanga!! This is a very educational thread! I can only really relate to the lower level stuff but I am still getting a lot out of it. Watching RP’s trot lengthening and also Jr.’s traverse and SI was especially interesting because Ive been working on the same with Rocky. My riding ti...

demi

OK. Do any of you just do something different when the video is on to see what it looks like. For example. Ride off the bit in flying change. Make it ugly as it were. Practice half halt without moving your hands. Change neck position every 3 strides in the shoulder in, or half pass to visually expl...

demi

I'm uploading some video from a lesson I managed to have a few weeks ago. Working on transitions etc. Ding doesn't really sit behind, is built really straight and tries to pull up through his poll. So, trying to change this without being too forceful. It's far from perfect! https://youtu.be/06ro3mv...

demi

Hey LSP, good advice from Exvet! And don’t feel bad, I haven’t written goals yet, either. It’s ok. Im trying to remember this is a goals AND progress thread, and sometimes it takes more than two months for the progress to be really noticeable. If I make goals and dont meet them, I feel bad, and then...

demi

I liked the video, Flight. It’s impressive that he can look like a really nice dressage horse and also look like a really nice working Eq horse! I remember some of your vids from his early flying change days. Yes, he did handstands!

I’m enjoying this thread. Video is great.

demi

Goldhorse, I had a pure bred Arab that had laminitis. When he was younger, 8-10ish, we shod him normally, but in his teens when the laminitis got worse, we tried different shoes. First we tried half rounds for easier break over but he was sensitive and acted like he couldn’t stay balanced with them....

demi

I think about Mountaineer and Kyra’s mom often when the weather is crazy. I’m lucky that Rocky doesnt spook a lot, but when she does, I tense up trying to protect myself and it often does further damage to my hip joints. Even if I manage to grab the oh $h!t strap, it still hurts, and I”d hate to hav...

demi

I enjoyed watching your videos, Mari. He’s improving for sure, but he’s still quite the character! You’re both looking good, and your hard work is paying off. I’d be more than interested in reading anything you care to write about your journey! I also really appreciate that you’ve posted videos alon...

demi

Congratulations Tanga! Great story. You’ve truly earned your awards and I feel lucky that you’re sharing your journey with us on DDBB.

demi

SF, good progress on Tesla in general, and the canter looks good. She has been a real handful so it’s especially nice to see her looking so good. Thanks for posting the vid. I really appreciate being able to actually see what you are talking about. Worlds are good, but visuals are a nice bonus.

demi

So, goals this time: ME: -Intermittant fasting MWF 16/8 nope -Continue 5 days a week workout with weights [color=#00FF00]almost-all of Jan but then I had to back off to 3X/week because I added aerobics and injured myself [/color] -No alcohol unless we have company or a scheduled “wine FaceTime” wit...

demi

So very sad…

demi

Wow, Chisamba. I think we should all chip in to buy you the Wonder Woman boots!! I wish i had that kind of energy. Is the clinic with Andrea? I hope you share some vid. The short clip you shared of Saiph in the clinic was super. The clip was short but it looked like you had the “second trot” startin...

demi

Sorry about your header, SueB. We’ve been going through a lot of ice I'm thinking I should wear my helmet just to go outside….not really, but my bro and SIL had a flight out to Chicago yesterday and there were so many accidents on the way to the airport it was crazy. It made for a really long day ye...

demi

Yep Khall, we had almost 80 yesterday and 26 high today. Hard on the horses. They were glad to have their blankets.

demi

We’ve been having a week of nice weather followed by a week of bad. Im happy to be able to get in quite a bit of riding on the good days and even a little on the bad. I rode yesterday, testing out my bad hip joints and was encouraged that they didnt feel too bad. Resting from the aerobic dance stuff...

demi

OMG! Thanks for posting that

I really needed a good laugh.

demi

Gosh, Chisamba. What a scare. Glad it turned out ok. LSP, I wondered what you thought about the WD comment because I was hoping you wouldn’t be interested! While I think it was a nice compliment, I am with the others that think you will be surprised at how Lynx’s gaits develop. I thought his movemen...

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Congrats,LSP!!! Good job. I admire your attitude. And those are great scores. Did anyone take pics? What do you think about the judge’s comment about western dressage? Oh, and did you wear the traditional outfit or did you go for some color? Lynx is going to be fun to pick colors for in the future!

demi

Ok, I got it out of my system. If DH could read what I wrote about saddle pads for my horse, his eyes would probably roll right out of his head. Maybe because I dont have kids, but playing with show clothes for my horse is so much fun. My horses and dogs are my kids. I laughed when Mari wrote on the...

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