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by demi
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:35 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...
Replies: 69
Views: 40232

Re: Simple pleasures. The grilled cheese sandwich...

My grandma always called it "velveeter". My sibs and I would gag and laugh everytime she asked us if we wanted "velveeter" on our sandwich.
by demi
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:33 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
Replies: 45
Views: 25329

Re: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?

I just figured it out. You have to be logged in to see the tiny print.
by demi
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:30 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?
Replies: 45
Views: 25329

Re: Do you "like" your own posts on Facebook and here?

I can't even figure out HOW to like a picture. At one time I thought I saw an icon somewhere for it but can't find it now. There are posts I would like to like but would never like my own. The possibility does exist though, that I could somehow accidentally like my own post! Stuff happens on the com...
by demi
Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:24 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Josette wrote:https://goo.gl/photos/1ezctPNnU7YZ1asF8


He's adorable, Josette! I'm glad you stuck with him and worked through the trust and bonding issues. You look pretty bonded to each other in the photo. Now, though, I want MORE PICTURES!
by demi
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous
Replies: 22
Views: 16850

Re: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous

oh yeah, one other thing I got from that particular video was a good mental "picture" of tempo. She and her trainer looked like a metronome to me.
by demi
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous
Replies: 22
Views: 16850

Re: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous

I am mwatkins. Do not join my club. sorry. i am aleady a card carrying member. FWIW, I do find a lot of inspiration and exercise ideas from on-line videos. It's not the same as having a good trainer there with you, but it is still helpful. I do this a lot,too. In fact, there is a vid on DDBB ad sal...
by demi
Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

We've had a lot of rain recently but still been able to ride. It's raining at the moment but hopefully it will stop long enough to get a ride in sometime today. Yesterday I took Rocky on a nice long rein trail ride. We were both startled by a couple of young bucks but no big deal. My 69 year old fri...
by demi
Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Came off on a Teleport Spook Yesterday and....
Replies: 9
Views: 10560

Re: Came off on a Teleport Spook Yesterday and....

Whoops! I second Westi about you getting back on. Do you use chaps? The roughout kind really give extra grip. They've saved me a few times from coming off my quick little mare. I only started using chaps in the last few years and never would have believed what a difference they make until the first ...
by demi
Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

Flight wrote:Anyway, here's some footage - feel free to have a laugh! Hopefully one day - my long term goal- we can show some perfect changes.


I did laugh a bit! But mostly just enjoyed your efforts. Thanks for sharing. You're both looking good. I will be watching for your progress.
by demi
Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 17709

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

Oh my nerves, Chisamba! Fencing, even without a finger pinch is enough reason for my to let a swear word slip out...quite loudly, too.

I got 3 points for yesterday, and am on track for today, so far, BUT, I have friends coming over later and there may be some beer drinking...
by demi
Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

Yesterday's ride on Rocky was good. I had thought she needed a trail ride but I really wanted to ride in the arena after having thought about the ride from the day before. So I rode in the arena and am glad I did. What I liked (and this affected my ride yesterdya) about the picture Paulaedwina poste...
by demi
Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

....I spent most of the last ride trotting figures and over poles in two-point position to help lengthen both legs, which was interesting in my dressage saddle and long stirrups. But it felt glorious. So, more of that feeling is the goal this month. I like to hear that it "felt glorious"....
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

I don't know what happened but there is now an embarrased face emogee in front of the thread caption, only on my response.

This is why I havent been able to get selfie vids of my riding posted. I am technically challenged.
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

I found two very cool pictures of Western ridden horses with Western contact with self-carriage! I love that picture of Buck Branaman. I am going to stare at it a while before I go out and ride today because it is a visual I need to carry over into my riding. I have gotten too intense in the last c...
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 17709

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

I've already lost all 3 points for today by having a latte for breakfast. It wasn't a bad slip and I plan to stay on track for the rest of today. Kande, tnx for the tip on eating nuts. I weighed out my "handful" for today and will nibble it slowly. 1.5 oz is about 250 cals! Ganas, sorry ab...
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:48 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54580

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

What a hunk! Looking forward to more mounted pics.
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:46 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 17709

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

Chancellor wrote:
demi wrote:what is KounterKanter? I want to do that!


KounterKanter is my husband's handle here on DDBB (and on UDBB).


Duh. I thought it sounded like an equestrian diet.
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:44 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: 30 day challenge goals thread.
Replies: 17
Views: 15286

Re: 30 day challenge goals thread.

Oh, nuts. I'm giving myself 3 points for Sunday but only two for today. I stayed within my boundaries as far as WHAT I ate, but I ate a good bit more than a handful of nuts. I really wanted to eat cookies so I placated myself with the nuts. Nuts.
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:36 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Hello and Trail Ride
Replies: 13
Views: 11544

Re: Hello and Trail Ride

Hello Sunshine! Glad you posted. It's always nice to hear about a nice trail ride. Or any nice ride, for that matter.
by demi
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:34 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Very nice article. Thanks for posting it, Westi. I used to subscribe to a couple of dressage mags but let them go years ago. I would have missed this article and it would have been my loss, because you're right, it really puts things in perspective. A dear friend of mine is leaving her two retired b...
by demi
Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

... I have been able to ride him one handed with my split reins at Western contact so things have been moving along nicely. I love my split reins! I use them on trails all the time and ride in a Western contact. But I just recently started trail riding Rocky in a bosal and I think I am going to swi...
by demi
Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

But then, if one is driven to progress, failing to progress can be frustrating, and there goes the fun. FWIW, and I continue on this as I feel it's at least somewhat appropriate in a goals thread- progressing and achieving can also suck the fun out of something for a while. Runners tend to call it ...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

. The long rein with its unsteady contact is just undermining the trust my horse still has toward connection, therefore I need to work on fixing me.... I feel this way, also. I found it difficult on some horses to keep my position and remain elastic (and "feel" and keep the horse forward,...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

The icing by itself, however, is overwhelming, and even the cake has to be eaten in a balanced way, or it can make you sick of cake. I think that getting sick of cake is pretty much the same as making what started out as fun into work? Yes,I agree I very much doubt that my horse cares what we do as...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Kande, I have been thinking about the "SHORTEN your reins" thing and am wondering if someone should start another thread in the training forum...I understand a lot of what you are saying and have also suffered through some trainers who were less then understanding. I had a 16.3 plus geldin...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

Sorry about the Seniorville comment!! Westi, I don't really think of myself as a sr. either and sometimes when I look down on my arms and hands, I can't believe they look, well, wrinkly. BUT!! we're riding!!so who cares about the age. Josette, your pony antics with the deer sound familiar. I think t...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

... there were a few victories...............for those who have followed my equestrienne challenges.........and thanks to the wonders of dressage helping the gait-challenged pony............"Houston" we now have a medium trot............... Lovely, just lovely. I know you're working your ...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

... So, I hack in the rain, I clinic with people i admire, i work on things with an air of exploration and accomplishment, rather than micromanagement and perfectionism... so, i highly recommend that you keep training fun for you and your horse. I understand this. It's an attitude adjustment someti...
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 17709

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

what is KounterKanter? I want to do that!
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 17709

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

so far so good. yogurt and nuts for breakfast. eating a salad w chickn breast for lunch. Got out of my lunch date for Thursday, we were going for Mexican food and beer!

and I weighed in this morning.....
by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14448

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

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by demi
Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:02 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!
Replies: 18
Views: 14448

Re: So, how about a less contentious topic...Pit bulls!

Enjoying this bully thread. I grew up with Boxers and Boston Terriers and was never without a Boston until I lost my little Moxie February of last year. We currently have three rescues of various breeds and have decided to wait to get another dog. It will definitely be a bully type. DH and I are bot...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:57 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Where did UDBB posters go?
Replies: 27
Views: 18394

Re: Where did UDBB posters go?

I recall someone on UDBB saying there was a "seekret club" joined by invitation only. Apparently I'm not popular so I don't get to join that clique. I shall try to trudge through life carrying that knowledge with me forever..... I just looked you up on the "tell me about yourself&quo...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Where did UDBB posters go?
Replies: 27
Views: 18394

Re: Where did UDBB posters go?

I was a reader of UDBB for several years and there are several posters that I miss. Mostly they were in the training forum but I often liked Mike Matson's stuff on the Observation board. I don't have an FB account so I miss a lot of the quick, light stuff that Mike re-posted on UDBB.
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

... Interestingly, that specific exercise comes from someone who teaches an holistic approach to riding. The author "wants to bring more optimism and feeling, relaxation and motivation into everyday riding". Whatever that may mean, she certainly isn't about upper level riding and showing....
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

It wasn't wonderfully fluid, but we were both working hard and it felt like a strength training workout. The fluidity will come after the strength (I keep repeating this to myself). That's what I kept telling myself when I was taking lessons, but I think the problem there was that all I ever heard ...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

I am still thinking about counter canter, with the test of our work at this point being the shallow canter loop. Today I didn't even attempt the loop because the other main thing I am working on is shorter reins. I am happy that she accepts the shorter rein consistently but am looking for it to be m...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123252

Re: Goals Thread...

Brydie wrote:...Will have to come up with some new goals hmmm...


Congratulations Brydie! and thanks for sharing the details. I am impressed by all the 7's ! Looking forward to reading about your new goals.
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:36 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: 30 day challenge goals thread.
Replies: 17
Views: 15286

Re: 30 day challenge goals thread.

Now that I don't have a horse to ride, my goal is to get back in the groove of working out. I ought to be able to get ripped by the time my filly is ready for backing in the spring. ;) I have a half marathon on 11/7, then I'll decide how much running I want to do after that. Whether inside or outsi...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:20 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?
Replies: 35
Views: 22570

Re: Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?

I read the Whole30 book and really liked the concept, but I'm just not motivated enough to go for it. I will take some of the whole food principals from it, however. I was at first bummed out because it eliminates any refined sugar, which is a GOOD thing except that you can't eat meats like bacon wh...
by demi
Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:05 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

What's going on in Seniorville? We have had 8 inches of rain here in TX in the last two days and another 6 late last week. It's good for the drought but it is making my joints ache and the atmospheric changes gave me an incapacitating sinus headache all day Wednesday. My DH was working Red Cross dis...
by demi
Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Success stories for croup-high horses?
Replies: 23
Views: 21837

Re: Success stories for croup-high horses?

Thanks everyone for your input! It is very encouraging to hear of your successes. I have seen lots of pictures of exvet's horses and always admired them. I didn't know stinker pony was slightly croup high but, now that I do, I somehow like him even more! My horse is a real stinker at times but I thi...
by demi
Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Success stories for croup-high horses?
Replies: 23
Views: 21837

Success stories for croup-high horses?

I am interested in hearing about croup high horses that are doing dressage successfully. I have a mare that is 14.2 (plus a little bit)in front and 14.3 behind. I have had her since she was 3, and she is now 8, doing first and a little bit of second level. I am an amateur that has never trained a ho...
by demi
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

I have a 3/4 ton dodge with a warmblood size 2-horse gooseneck. It is a good solid rig...but still I worry.
by demi
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

...I just can not emotionally handle the stuff that goes wrong with horses... I wonder if dressage enthusiasts are even more emotional that the rest of the horseloving world. We love the beauty and music of horses, the emotions they evoke. A beautiful passage, I mean a REALLY classical, beautiful p...
by demi
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

This is a great read. I think we can all relate. http://www.barnmice.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-love-horses-forever Oh yes. "our biggest certainty was that we loved horses even when it was impossible". We go through so much... I loved the look on the little girl's face. Lots of little girl...
by demi
Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Senior gals with senior horses
Replies: 239
Views: 149087

Re: Senior gals with senior horses

I even was a wreck driving the trailer with the aggressive drivers around here. I was so tense my shoulders were locked tight. It simply is not worth it anymore. :cry: The area we live in has grown up so much in the last 20 years. The traffic is awful and I get tense trailering in it, too. I would ...
by demi
Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: XC schooling pics
Replies: 11
Views: 13184

Re: XC schooling pics

I enjoyed the pictures. You and Autumn look good together. LOVE her expressive movement!
by demi
Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?
Replies: 35
Views: 22570

Re: Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?

Rooney wrote:I could possible be enticed.


Okay. I'll try to entice you...Please join us, Rooney, please?!? I have already been inspired by you. You are one tough old chick!!(I am older than you, so you can call me an old chick if you want too)

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