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Well, I cobbled together my bastardized full double. It took some work. The bit hanger that came with the bitless was miles too long and the cob one I had was too short. So, I just put the Weymouth on my Bobbies bridle sans cavesson and put it over the bit less which has no brow band. I have a rolle...

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My treeless saddle is a Smart saddle but it is truly treeless. It is probably 10 years old. The foam system on this saddle is more 'rigid' than a lot of treeless saddles. I am now riding my Prestige treed saddle. The Smart saddle was bridging on her and putting a lot of pressure in 2 places...right ...

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Susan

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Chisamba, which hip is kaput? Mine was my right and I just started mounting from the right side as I couldn’t lift my right leg over the saddle. Lucikly, way back when, I trained Kyra to accept mounting from either side and she could care less. It really helped until near surgery and it just downrig...

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Thanks Moutaineer. She needed a soft place to land. Boy she was in whirlwind mode this morning. A good play session took care of that…she is older so no endless kitten energy. We are peeling back the layers as she gets more comfortable. I can imagine what fun you are having. Kittens are so entertain...

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I hadn’t heard that one but on the COTH, there is a thread about rats chewing on the coronet of the hoof

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https://forum.chronofhorse.com/t/rats-m ... ent/760519

I suppose grazing bunnies could nibble a bit of hair?

Susan

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Blob…do you have a near-by vet hospital that can do a bronchial wash? That might give you some more answers. Aleuronx…I forgot…huge jingles coming your fathers way. Khall…Joplin looks great and all grown up. SF…ugh. Good grief owner…make up your mind. Nothing like being yanked about. I had an intere...

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:lol: Demi….first world problems. aleuronx,..What an ordeal. Your bum is lovely :P . SF…so sorry about the barn. Yikes, pretty soon we will be boarding in ??? Barns are disappearing so fast. I just hold my breath all the time. Chisamba. glad you can do some video review. You will be much happier aft...

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I bet that was indeed a (short) moment of peace. I lost my last cat Oscar earlier in the month. I decided I wasn’t ready for the dog due to logistical challenges and winter coming and I already had all the cat stuff so about 10 days ago I adopted a lynx point Siamese…I not sure why they call them Si...

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Flight…those one’s look fabulous to me. What an accomplishment! SF…that sounds like a 3 ring circus so good job! Ms Tesla looks as cool as a cucumber. That bodes well for the future. Everyone looks so good. Thanks for the pics and videos Demi…hugs. I am glad Besa is there for you and you are having ...

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I had a couple nice works with Kyra and finally talked to the BO on how her behavior with her neighbors has been and she said she was back at baseline which isn’t great but at least she isn’t trying to rip their faces off. I am thinking she does have ulcers so I will keep her on the Nexium for at le...

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We don’t have much problem with the big bombers but if you read the mechanism, I would think it should work. Supposedly it is toxic to their exoskeleton. The fly senses it and they flee to survive another day. At least they aren’t on my poor horse.

Susan

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Oh yeah…Medicare isn’t paying 103K. Our healthcare is so effed up.

So glad the ablation worked.

Susan

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. Glad you are covered.

Susan

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This stuff seems to work well. The flies have been horrible this summer. They took awhile to get annoying but once they did...they are super annoying. They really seem to like Kyra. I suppose because of her color? I have tried 3 different sprays including EcoVet. I have to hold my breath to put it o...

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I had a lovely ride Wednesday. Just for kicks and giggles, I rode her in the titanium Fager bit again. I had thought I had taken it home but there it was on her PS of Sweden bridle. She was very quiet with her mouth. No tongue swallowing or wanting to spit the bit out. No matter what bit, it seems I...

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SF…no I do not know that vet but will have you schuss out the info if I go that way. My animals have been quite a drain on the pocket book in the last 8 months :shock: so less $$ is a good thing. I am still not sure about ulcers. She really isn’t showing any fussiness with tacking up or riding but I...

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I had this all written out yesterday and fell asleep with the chromebook in my lap :roll: . When I woke up, I hit submit and poof, it had signed me out due to the pause. Since I canceled the trip to Yellowstone (sick cat and Hades like temperatures), I decided to take part in the community yard sale...

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Good to hear from you. I have been much more active with my horse since moving my horse last November. We had been at that barn for 15 years! Having decent footing has really invigorated my riding. Having a 1/2 leasor will be great for your horse. She should revel in all the attention.

Enjoy!

Susan

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Thanks Aleuronx...I thought he was pretty healthy but a lot of those damned old age issues come on so insidiously. Even knowing he was pretty sick, he looked so good :cry: . I am going to go look for a new companion next week ;) . I don't do pet-less very well. I am glad you didn’t need a new saddle...

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Mountaineer… :lol: . I never thought to name the letters. Kyra has been working well but I am holding my breath she doesn’t get kicked out of the stable. She is just not getting along with anybody (equine wise) and it has escalated in the last couple weeks. The barn owners live overhead so I am sure...

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Yeah, Mountaineer…construction :P . They were supposed to do electrical work at my barn Tuesday so they closed the barn. Tuesday went into Wednesday and continued on today. Kyra has not been impressed with the work. She doesn’t like the guys on ladders above her and isn’t thrilled with their noisy t...

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[quote="Kyras_Mom"]Me…continue to work on the diet. Cut out more processed food and stay hydrated. I am still having issues with my left hip…tendonitis and/or bursitis. I have had 2 steroid shots. They definitely help but not for long (4-ish weeks). I don’t want to just keep doing steroid ...

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SF—No horror with side reins. I haven’t been able to find mine since I moved her plus she is kind of in between. The smaller ones only work for her on the last hole and normal sized ones are way too big. I need to make my own. I usually just long rein her in her bridle and with the surcingle but lik...

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LSP…jingles the Prostride mojo is strong and it does it’s thing. I bought this goofy little phone stand that you can wrap around the fence. I have had it for awhile but never got around to playing with it as to where to put it, what the field was, etc. So, today I just lunged her a bit and played wi...

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Lots of challenges Alex. I would have freaked out about the food situation. I am glad you were able to mash it up and make it work. Watching all you busy beavers showing has me thinking that maybe next year, we can get in the ring…pick up where we left off 9 years ago at 1st and 2nd. :shock: . I had...

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I am so glad you had a great trip. I do not think I could manage that kind of mounted trip, with my tailbone issues. Way back in the day, I struggled going to dressage camp and having 2 hour long lessons a day. I am so looking forward to meeting some Icelandic horses. For me, a DOL (decrepit old lad...

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Well, calm obedient Kyra was back today. Yeah. I just need to learn that to keep trying to accomplish anything with that amount of tension won’t work. I need to go back to walk and search for it there without the “speed” of trot or canter compounding the issue. I know that but sometimes I feel I can...

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SF

. Those second day scores are very nice. As usual, I am out of the loop of all things shows but I would have come videoed had I known.
Keep up the good work.

Susan

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Exvet, the trails accessible from the barn are quite challenging. There is not a lot of areas I have seen thus far where I am going to do anything but walk. Due to heavy spring and early summer rain, most are quite rutted and takes some concentration to navigate. I am hoping that in the fall, I migh...

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demi…continued virtual hugs. I am glad you have Besa and that you are able to get good lessons. Yes, learn to ride what you have at the level she is. How exciting. Exvet…so glad Junior’s hocks are in good working order. Now, just to figure out the recipe to get the work done without the effusions. K...

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Chantal, When I got Kyra, I dedicated a couple sessions to trailer loading. I was able to pull it into the arena and I probably spent an hour tops both times and that was all it took for Kyra. She was henceforth a reliable ‘point and shoot’ loader. Now the mare I had before her was the claustrophobi...

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Kyra and I did another trail ride yesterday. We saw a person with a dog and a bicycle. The bicycle created a bit of excitement but she didn’t lose it (mentally) but I was very glad we met the bike on the top of a hill where I had some area to maneuver her and not on one of the steep side hills as sh...

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LSP...I am glad you listened to your gut and you now have an answer. Sounds good to think of dressage work as physical therapy. Kyra's stifles have always been kind of wimpy. I had her checked when I first started her and that vet recommended I ride (this green bean 4 yo) in collection. Yea, that wo...

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Chisamba…regarding bits…raises hand. Man has it been an expensive battle to find something acceptable to Kyra. Currently she is in a PeeWee bit. Very not legal. Oh well. I do have a legal one I can put on her for a day or two if I wanted to show. Main thing is keeping her happy. Edited to add..LSP y...

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Chisamba, it got moved to this week (today?) because of her repeated episodes.

Susan

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Ha,ha blob. Your new trailer needs some poop in it ;) . Give it time and keep doing the methodical work you have been doing and she will be in. Kyra had much better composure on Sunday. She still doesn’t like the new guy but at least she isn’t worked up about him with her eyes bugging out :roll: . I...

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Jingles for a successful procedure.

Susan

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SF, Tesla looks great. Maybe she is realizing how fabulous she looks (yeah that’s it ;) ). Good job. Piedmontfields…is there somebody at your barn that would do a half lease? I know it is hard. Kyra is sound and I am even questioning how much I should ask of her. That is if she even survives trying ...

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I was so looking forward to having a ride in a bit cooler temperatures and when I got to the barn, Kyra was fruit bat crazy :roll: . A new horse arrived into the stall next to her which has been empty most of the year. She was herding the horse on her other side to keep him away from the new intrude...

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You got it. Jingles coming your way.
I would definitely stay in and out of the heat. It is so demanding on our organs. I am so over our heat but nay…more 100’s next week.

Take it easy.

Susan

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Chisamba, I like the half pass one where you are in the light gray shirt…I like your smile

. The one above it (trot) is nice too.

Susan

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Ooh...ooh, Iceland has a new volcano. All those earthquakes (thousands in 4 days!) were magma looking for a way out of the earth. Now total crap shoot if it is still erupting in May. The one last year went for 6 months. Due due the nature of this volcanic system the guess is one week to years. That ...

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Kyra's belly upset seemed to be very short lived...thank goodness. I rode yesterday (Wed) and the poor dear was still quite stiff from our trail ride on Sunday. She kept catching a hind toe during our walk warm-up. I was a bit concerned but added a little whip with my leg and went to some trot and c...

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Well, I went out to ride, got Kyra all appointed with tack and hoof boots and just as I began to head out the door to the arena, she started crinkling her lip then doing the flehman posture. For her that = belly ache. She glanced at her belly a couple times so I pulled off all of said tack and hoof ...

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Well, one goal x2. I went on another trail ride today…a 2-3 mile amble up in the foothills and she was a star again. I was hoping I could time my barn session with Sue (she provides the babysitting services with her horse Pete). It was warm but when you get up the hill, there is usually a breeze and...

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No help here. I have never felt the need for spurs on Kyra. I think I put them on her to show(eons ago). She had so much time off for my maladies and since being able to ride again, I just haven’t felt the need for them. However, as our lateral work gets more sophisticated, I may put them on. She ha...

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khall...I just now saw your question and no, my Mom is not going with me. My sister will take over duties for the week I am gone. If that doesn't pan out, I will look at some respite care places. I am going... The Fagradalsfjall area is rocking and rolling with earthquakes again like it did last yea...

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I understand Aleuronx. My last two rides I have been stupidly happy with my horse. And today…I got left lead canter sorted out and it felt very close to the right lead. It took a couple mighty half halts then boom, it was there. I was doing transitions within the gait to a few strides of more collec...

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