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by Chancellor » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:27 pm » in The Observation Lounge

I believe that with the font size larger, I have accomplished all the requests that were on the old thread save being able to embed youtube videos....

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How does this even happen?

Last post by PhoenixRising « Mon May 23, 2022 4:06 pm
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I started seeing a new chiropractor this week, and as part of the intake/assessment, he took x-rays as they do. But you know it’s bad when the first...

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Health and fitness 2022

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It looks like we're due a new thread for the new year.

I am feeling weaker than I'd like in my core. I haven't seen the inside of a gym in almost 22...

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Health and fitness 2021

Last post by demi « Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:37 pm
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I have 5 minutes before DH wants to go walk the dogs so I’ll get as much in as I can and come back to this later.

That’s part of my plan. Involving...
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Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:37 pm
Changing seat

Last post by Lipsmackerpony88 « Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:20 pm
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by EmilyRyan » Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:18 pm

Hello! New here.

I'm currently starting to take dressage lessons after a long time of showing hunters and I am struggling with a few things. I ride...

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Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:20 pm
Fitness 2020

Last post by StraightForward « Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:35 pm
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What is everyone doing to get in, and stay in the saddle?

I'm feeling pretty motivated by the idea of riding Tesla's gaits, so I've been more...

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Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:35 pm
Groin/Hip/Knee - (spinoff from Dresseur's post)

Last post by heddylamar « Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:46 pm
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by musical comedy » Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:02 am

Dresseur posted an in-depth report on her health on the progress thread. I can certainly relate to it, and had intended to write a report on my own...

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Accountability

Last post by StraightForward « Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:55 pm
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Attachment(s) by Tuddy » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:44 pm

I am starting this thread as I am back on the getting healthy wagon. I've had, literally, 6 months of eating and drinking anything I can get my hands...
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:55 pm
Dieting

Last post by Chisamba « Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:56 am
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by musical comedy » Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:46 pm

I want to tell you my personal views on dieting.

First of all, I believe weight is a product of the genes we are born with. I think some people are...

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Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:56 am
Stamina

Last post by musical comedy « Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:24 pm
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by goldhorse » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:44 am

What do y'all do off the horse to improve your stamina on the horse? I am hitting the gym regularly, work with a personal trainer twice a week, can...

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Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:24 pm
Barre classes

Last post by piedmontfields « Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:10 pm
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by piedmontfields » Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:07 am

I thought I would share my new "secret" pleasure/torture: Barre classes.

For those who don't know me, I am a long time yoga practitioner...

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Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:10 pm
Advice on supplement program?

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by lisamark1122 » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:06 am

I am looking at a few different options, just wanted some input. I just hit 51, still work out daily. Looking for I guess a combo of a testosterone...

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Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:06 am
Injured ACL in knee

Last post by Flight « Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:48 am
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by Flight » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:00 pm

Has anyone torn their ACL? Mine is almost totally ruptured, and there is some instability in my knee when I do certain movements. It's fine if I am...

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Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:48 am
Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??

Last post by Tsavo « Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:59 am
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by ASBJumper » Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:35 am

So, obviously we were always taught in gym class to stretch before exercise.

This never seemed to translate to riding (i don't recall ever seeing a...

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:59 am
Personal trainers and gyms

Last post by texsuze « Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm
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by demi » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:43 pm

Copying this over from the yoga thread:

I'd like to add that finding the right personal trainer may make the difference. I trained myself from my...

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Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:08 pm
Anyone try Yoga?

Last post by demi « Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:38 pm
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by Flight » Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:06 am

I went to a Yoga class today, never been before. It was 'gentle yoga' and it was ok.
Trouble is I'm not really into the whole...

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Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:38 pm
Hips

Last post by Kyra's Mom « Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:00 pm
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by Chisamba » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:09 pm

In the past five years my " upright" posture had deteriorated to a more forward seat. The reason is mostly due to hip pain and bursitis. On...

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Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:00 pm
Anyone practice Tai Chi?

Last post by Dapple Field « Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
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by texsuze » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:21 pm

I saw a magazine ad for a Great Courses DVD on "Mastering Tai Chi". Twenty-four sessions, 30-minutes each. Mom, who will be 85 next week,...

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Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
Spring training!

Last post by Flight « Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
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by StraightForward » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:04 pm

Who's ready to up their game now that spring is here?

I was doing great in January and February, but have slacked off the last few weeks. Running...

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Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
Walking a 5K

Last post by Sue B « Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm
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by PaulaO » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:25 pm

I did my first one last weekend as a fund raiser for the horse rescue. I came in last among women, but beat 3 guys, for 94th place. Now I'm kinda...

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Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm
Please excuse me while I whine a bit

Last post by galopp « Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:29 am
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by Imperini » Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:14 pm

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...

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Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:29 am
Tetanus shots?--UPDATE: got the shot

Last post by Code3 « Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:56 pm
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by texsuze » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:06 pm

I had my first visit with a new FP physician last week. She recommended I get a tetanus shot, since I'd not had any boosters since childhood. Living...

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Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:56 pm
pain in scar tissue?

Last post by lorilu « Sat May 28, 2016 10:34 pm
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by lorilu » Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:31 am

ANyone have experience with this?
Background: About 15 year ago I broke my femur. They inserted a rod from below my knee, under my patella,and into...

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Sat May 28, 2016 10:34 pm
Good beginner tai chi video?

Last post by Wicky « Thu May 05, 2016 4:31 pm
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by KathyK » Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:51 pm

I'd like to try tai chi, for balance and to help my joints combat age and arthritis. Does anyone know of a good beginning video? I don't want to work...

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Thu May 05, 2016 4:31 pm
How to leg-up when you can't ride much

Last post by Artemis « Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:57 pm
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by Artemis » Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:29 pm

How can I get myself in riding-shape without actually riding a ton? What exercises approximate riding?

My horse is recovering from a lameness. I am...

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Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:57 pm
Came off on a Teleport Spook Yesterday and....

Last post by PaulaEdwina « Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:34 am
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by PaulaEdwina » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:00 am

I have to say falling as a 47 year old relatively fit 180 ish pound person was a thoroughly different experience than falling off 4 years ago as a 43...

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