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by Imperini
Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:41 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Re: Help me find my new horse?

What do you all think of this guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYM8Ut3ZjaY

I'm really not quite sure what to think as he's cute but the video is squished and all that counter bend at the canter.. but still cute
by Imperini
Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:14 pm
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Topic: Jasmine (rescue horse) update
Replies: 70
Views: 39682

Re: Jasmine (rescue horse) update

She sure has grown nicely! Lovely :)
by Imperini
Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:05 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Re: Help me find my new horse?

Josette wrote:Have you considered leasing a horse that is good for lessons? It might help you build your confidence, seat, skills while you are looking.


I part board a horse now that nearly fits my description except he's a bit older and not for sale, he's super awesome so now I want one of my own :D
by Imperini
Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:27 pm
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Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Re: Help me find my new horse?

Ahhhh the pony crosses! I love them! Inquiring on the gelding though I'm a little worried he'll make my butt look big. The Welsh cross is 17 though, it shows in the pedigree section :( Though she's lovely to look at the mare with the 5/10 temperament scares me (because I'm easily frightened) Western...
by Imperini
Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:47 pm
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Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Re: Help me find my new horse?

Josette wrote:Maybe this guy is still available. He looks like a sweet sane horse IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RXBu6RFzYU


Haha I remember and liked him, I hunted down his original ad after TR_Teacher decided to pass on him but it's gone now
by Imperini
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:33 pm
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Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Re: Help me find my new horse?

Oh yeah forgot about color. Definite bonus points for spots, pinto or appy variety both. Orrr black to match my cat and dog lol.
by Imperini
Thu Mar 31, 2016 12:20 pm
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Topic: Help me find my new horse?
Replies: 55
Views: 30694

Help me find my new horse?

VHS! Are you ready shoppers? Talked DH into it and I am officially looking! woohoo! It's a little bit scary I have to admit, since it's been eight years since I've owned and back then I was at the same barn for almost 10 yrs, but I will adjust and manage I'm sure. I am trying not to be in a hurry be...
by Imperini
Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:43 pm
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Topic: Our "OOPSY!" foal. new vid/pics over 2 posts (Apr 30/16).
Replies: 87
Views: 50368

Re: Our "OOPSY!" foal.

Oh my goodness, so adorable! Even if he's an oopsy at least he's an adorable one
by Imperini
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 103775

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

Aw that's so exciting, and he's so handsome!
by Imperini
Sun Feb 21, 2016 3:03 pm
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Topic: My Lesson of the Month
Replies: 9
Views: 8061

Re: My Lesson of the Month

Thanks everyone, I know realistically there will be another horse out there for me but it does help to hear it. Perhaps there will be a VHS thread coming soon! Thinking about it more I will be incredibly picky though, I want a horse that will be with me for a long long time so that means getting the...
by Imperini
Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:36 pm
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Topic: My Lesson of the Month
Replies: 9
Views: 8061

My Lesson of the Month

Is that I should hesitate less! I've been casually toying with the idea of buying my own horse as I'm in a position where it would be feasible financially and otherwise, but just casually so if I see a horse that seems incredibly perfect for me I'll contact otherwise I just keep looking, no maybes. ...
by Imperini
Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:38 pm
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Topic: Just to remind us we're Cdn
Replies: 9
Views: 7901

Re: Just to remind us we're Cdn

Yeah brrrrr, I didn't ride today, just went and did my apple and mint delivery service

Supposed to be a little better tomorrow and then back to how's it's been for the week thankfully
by Imperini
Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What is your cold threshold for working horses?
Replies: 16
Views: 12998

Re: What is your cold threshold for working horses?

There was an article I read recently, wish I could remember where, that said cold weather is less of a concern for horses because by the time the air gets to the deepest part of their lungs it is warmed up because it is such a long journey. Of course upon looking for it I just saw another article sa...
by Imperini
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 103775

Re: The Big Bay Baron

What a handsome fellow! I watched a video about Canadians the other day and they seem like they're really quite lovely
by Imperini
Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Balance Rider
Replies: 14
Views: 12884

Re: Balance Rider

Code3 wrote:I use lessons on this http://rideamerika.com as a training tool.


How realistic does that feel? There is one about an hour from me and I'm wondering if it would be worth giving a try.
by Imperini
Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:59 pm
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Topic: RIP Peri
Replies: 42
Views: 23394

Re: RIP Peri

Very sorry for your loss, hugs to you
by Imperini
Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:55 pm
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Topic: Diamond in the Rough--Progress Thread Spring 2017
Replies: 163
Views: 93228

Re: VHS--Looking for that Diamond in the Rough

Gorgeous saddlebreds, I am a big fan of them, I had one who took extremely good care of me when I was growing up :D I still want Legend, big time, and am going to Michigan this week.. hmmmm lol
by Imperini
Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:54 pm
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Topic: I am in hospital again
Replies: 23
Views: 15605

Re: I am in hospital again

Healing jingles, hope you get to feeling better soon!
by Imperini
Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:50 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Please excuse me while I whine a bit
Replies: 9
Views: 12204

Re: Please excuse me while I whine a bit

This wouldn't be a hip replacement, instead they would fix the bad things going on in there, at least that's the idea. Originally I tried to get a referral to a surgeon who was supposed to be familiar with this sort of thing but the referral was rejected for whatever reason and then it took ages for...
by Imperini
Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:43 pm
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Topic: Y'all remember Hank?
Replies: 24
Views: 18462

Re: Y'all remember Hank?

Love it! What a handsome guy
by Imperini
Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 27390

Re: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly

Yay congrats she's super cute, looking forward to more pics as she grows
by Imperini
Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Please excuse me while I whine a bit
Replies: 9
Views: 12204

Please excuse me while I whine a bit

Back story I've had hip pain since I was 19 years old, I stopped riding for years because of it but then I was tired of not riding so I just ride a couple of times a week and it hurts but I do okay. Last year decided it was time to look into getting something done, so I went and got x-ray's which le...
by Imperini
Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:23 am
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Topic: Diamond in the Rough--Progress Thread Spring 2017
Replies: 163
Views: 93228

Re: VHS--Looking for that Diamond in the Rough

Well crap now I'm going to be staring dreamily at Legend until someone else buys him
by Imperini
Tue Nov 24, 2015 2:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Besides WB - what do you ride
Replies: 76
Views: 48572

Re: Besides WB - what do you ride

Currently riding an appaloosa, he's a super fun little guy but more of a hunter than a dressage horse. He gets bored when not hopping over things. I had a saddlebred mare who was awesome and have also ridden various quarter horses, paints, thoroughbreds. Everyone can gain something from dressage work.
by Imperini
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:26 am
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Topic: Pretty girl, pretty day
Replies: 8
Views: 8692

Re: Pretty girl, pretty day

Yay for going outside in beautiful weather! Great pics, she's lovely :D
by Imperini
Mon Nov 09, 2015 1:20 am
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Topic: Space Picture
Replies: 11
Views: 10717

Re: Space Picture

Oh my! I love astrophotography! Does he sell any of his art? What kind of scope and camera set up does he have? No sales, he is still working on getting things just right and mostly has to wait until fall/winter to do any work because our back yard has a giant tree in the middle of it. I told him h...
by Imperini
Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:05 pm
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Topic: Space Picture
Replies: 11
Views: 10717

Space Picture

Or what my DH was up to last night while I slept, but I thought that as a topic might cause people to think something else entirely :lol: This is a single unedited shot, but I thought it was neat and wanted to share it. Now that winter has arrived the leaves have fallen off the trees blocking his vi...
by Imperini
Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:11 pm
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Topic: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?
Replies: 47
Views: 29092

Re: What would you tell your 20 year old self if you could?

Stop drinking so much and see a doctor about your hips, they're not going to get better. Also just go to school for Computer Science, that's what you really want and that's what you end up with eventually anyway, stop stalling.
by Imperini
Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 18228

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

I met all my goals yesterday, weeeee! Of course I did some cardio type exercise and started salivating like crazy and then was wheezing after I stopped, now I remember why I don't like this sort of exercise. If it's not just me being super out of shape, which it could be, then may have to see someon...
by Imperini
Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!
Replies: 23
Views: 18228

Re: Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

I was sick yesterday so off to a good start! Sick enough that I skipped riding :(

I did not eat a good dinner and I did not exercise, but I also did not night time snack. Here's to looking on the bright side! Moving forward...
by Imperini
Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: 30 day challenge goals thread.
Replies: 17
Views: 15877

Re: 30 day challenge goals thread.

I would like to get my eating habits back under control, so two of mine are related to that. Goal #1 - I don't have trouble until dinner time so healthy dinners with reasonable portions Goal #2 - No late night snacking Goal #3 - Some form of exercise 5 days a week, even if it's short and sweet I hav...
by Imperini
Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:13 am
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Topic: Sharing your horse... Yey or ney?
Replies: 18
Views: 16122

Re: Sharing your horse... Yey or ney?

As someone who doesn't have a horse of my own I certainly appreciate those willing to share their horses. It's worth trying, if it works out then it's a win-win.
by Imperini
Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:10 am
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Topic: Shareboard fell through
Replies: 17
Views: 14374

Re: Shareboard fell through

Disappointing yes, but the right match is out there and now you know you want to look for it. Glad you are not smoking now :)
by Imperini
Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:35 pm
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Topic: Need to place my mare
Replies: 20
Views: 16796

Re: Need to place my mare

Wish you were closer and I was in a position to take on a horse, I adore saddlebreds. Hope you find a great home for everyone and wanted to send some health and horse home jingles!
by Imperini
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?
Replies: 35
Views: 23073

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

Ooohh yes, great idea! As I sit here stuffing a cookie into my face :D
by Imperini
Tue Oct 20, 2015 1:03 pm
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Topic: Shrinking Clothes
Replies: 4
Views: 5522

Shrinking Clothes

... on purpose! I bought some new clothes and I bought a sweater I really like but because it is made of cotton I bought it a size too large so that it would still fit when it shrunk. I failed to notice the part where it said hand wash. There I go thinking ahead, usually I get them and they fit perf...
by Imperini
Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Fitness!
Replies: 21
Views: 20543

Re: Fitness!

Cleaning stalls is totally a workout, I used to do 15 stalls every weekday morning and I was in great shape. That of course includes hauling it out and putting in fresh bedding. The public transit thing won't work for me for various reasons but if it did it pretty much puts me at the doorstep of my ...
by Imperini
Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:14 am
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Topic: It's That Time...Show Your Fall Colors!
Replies: 28
Views: 20703

Re: It's That Time...Show Your Fall Colors!

I would just like to say oooohhhh ahhhhhh :) Beautiful pictures!
by Imperini
Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Fitness!
Replies: 21
Views: 20543

Fitness!

Oh hey look, here it is, thanks Chancellor! :D So, outside riding what does everyone do to stay in shape? My shape is round so mostly I lift food into my mouth :( Need to find something somewhat enjoyable, that doesn't take a huge amount of time (ridiculous work commute), and can be made into a habi...
by Imperini
Sat Oct 17, 2015 12:10 am
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Topic: A little porcupine for your weekend...
Replies: 22
Views: 16823

Re: A little porcupine for your weekend...

He's adorable, I showed him/her to my DH who said he/she was cute as a button so I thought he saw where you called him/her button, but nope, just cute as a button :)
by Imperini
Thu Oct 15, 2015 1:12 pm
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Topic: What ELSE do you do for fun?
Replies: 89
Views: 51062

Re: What ELSE do you do for fun?

Loving the pottery and the art. I always liked the artistic stuff when I was younger, but I was too impatient to ever get really good. Thought I'd share a pic of my blooming Phal to go along with the other pretties :) I find the key to keeping what I call "grocery store orchids" (mass prod...
by Imperini
Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:41 pm
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Topic: What ELSE do you do for fun?
Replies: 89
Views: 51062

Re: What ELSE do you do for fun?

I have orchids, DH has cacti/succulents. The majority of my collection is Phalaenopsis with no ID, but I have a couple of special ones too, not that I don't thoroughly enjoy the Phals and their beautiful flowers

My favorite, a Neofinetia Falcata 'Akogare'
by Imperini
Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:47 pm
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Topic: Tell us about YOU.
Replies: 223
Views: 203666

Re: Tell us about YOU.

Nice getting to know everyone (again or not) :) Was Kristyn P before. I am originally from Mid-Michigan but now live in the Toronto area and work as a software developer. I am married and have a 2 yr old fluffy monster dog, and a 9 year old kitty who was dropped off in a ditch as a kitten at the bar...
by Imperini
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:00 pm
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Topic: Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)
Replies: 17
Views: 15627

Re: Spotty dressage horse goes derby jump training (pics)

I would say fun, but since I'm a giant chicken I think I'll go with scary instead. Very handsome spotty dressage horse you have there :)
by Imperini
Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 125456

Re: Goals Thread...

My goals are to work more on straightness and getting him more in front of the leg. The horse I ride goes a bit crooked and has done so for quite a long time so it's a bit of a challenge but it's a goal to work toward. He's also quite lazy so I want to work on increased responsiveness as well as hav...
by Imperini
Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:59 pm
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Topic: Home? and what was your first post?
Replies: 45
Views: 26779

Re: Home? and what was your first post?

Though just a lurker it felt like home because of the people and because of how long I was there. First post is lost as I joined in 2000, but my first post that I can find is about the horse I had at the time and her club foot. She was very talented at losing shoes on that foot and it was taking a t...
by Imperini
Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:45 pm
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Topic: I'm in!
Replies: 128
Views: 85115

Re: I'm in!

Suzon wrote:I'm taking votes. I have always been Suzon on the UDBB, but I'm thinking of changing it to Fuzzywunkle...the name of my photography site. What do you think?


Every time I see your pictures with Fuzzywunkle on them it makes me smile (it helps that the pictures are fantastic too), so Fuzzywunkle

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