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MC - I would not be in any hurry to sell. Although you currently have much to maintain - enjoy your farm and ride your horse. You may get down to one horse in the future and then may decide something different. You can continue to do informed research for the future.

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Rye - you just confused me - so I do not know how to reply.

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I find the descriptions given by blob and exvet to be exactly what connection means in dressage and further helps my learning to get it right. (Thank you!) How can you have connection without contact? By trying to compare different riding disciplines may not make sense for a connection discussion.

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It reminds me of a feature in the Microsoft Office Suite for scheduling appointments in a monthly calendar. You set the date/time and then the reminder alarm feature.

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Rye - totally agree - even scary if you cannot touch them. But I don't want to go off topic here.

MC - regarding double bridles I really prefer to see lower level horses show in a snaffle - I mean 3rd. I love seeing an upper level horse ridden in a snaffle too.

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I will add that some of these horses are SO LIGHT and SENSITIVE to the hand that I would never be able to ride them. As usual I prefer and fall somewhere in the middle.

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Sorry HB - that book is sold. All books are up for offers - just cover the shipping cost.

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Demi - lovely picture of your breeder on that mare. IMO that horse is connected to her rider by her mental state - she is ready for his next cue and focused in her work. Your later description of your TB and the trainer who made him heavy (sounds just like how my pony was trained) - I intensely disl...

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Dealing with heat and extreme humidity here too makes for more walks and less ring work. Demi - I will not complain about the humidity bringing out the biting deer flies in our woods versus your rattlers.

Wishing Shandy and speedy recovery.

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My biggest frustration is that we do not have a true mudroom entrance so dirt is tracked into the kitchen entrance from the garage. I once told my husband we should have had cement floors with drains so I could just hose the place down. I would make myself crazy if I were constantly cleaning so I ha...

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Well I do wish I had someone years ago pick me apart and address my issues. It just adds further challenges when you then ride a greenie or a horse with it's own training issues that any progress takes so long. I've been working hard on improving myself to be centered literally from the top down. Th...

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I see what you mean and agree it would turn me off as a buyer. However, it will appeal to someone or else they will redo it too. I had to laugh as we have the identical oak staircase from the 1990's. I also look at homes for sale in various areas and some of the interiors are a real turn off. My sis...

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Mountaineer - hoping you get good news at least a dialog for negotiations. My sister bought a beach house a few years back in a nearby town. These are older homes from 1920's with old wiring, pipes and that lathe (spelling) behind the plaster walls. Positive was gorgeous wide plank pine floors, a be...

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exvet - what you described for your mother really does sound like an ideal situation. It does sound like a very viable and positive environment for her and close by for your family. It is excellent that she is still able to walk and communicate so well. My sister and I went through hell last year wi...

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MC - I'm on the same page about privacy and views. I cannot see myself ever in one of those 55+ brand retirement communities with the homes built on postage stamp lots and no trees. That is what I grew up in - those post war housing developments where all the homes looked alike. However, you made a ...

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I so completely understand what you are describing here. It happened when we recently sold my mother's little house. On her block there were several of the original older owners who had recently passed or moved on. These homes were built in the mid-1950's where over the years owners added finished b...

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I so enjoy reading these posts and updates. Like Demi said I'm in the older group here so my progress goals are more for our physical and mental well being. H4S - your post made my heart rate go up. I'm so very glad you had a soft landing and no injuries. I've had a few of those moments when pony ha...

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I just recently retired (laid off so decided to stay that way) at age 62 and DH still has a few more years to go. We will consider moving at some point within the next 10 years because of high NJ taxes and congestion keeps getting worse. DH is still able to do the heavy outside work but at some poin...

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HI All - I'm cleaning yet again and have listed some items. I can send photos via my cell phone if you pm me. I'm negotiable on prices as long as it doesn't cost me more to ship the item. I need to pay off some vet bills lately so cleaning house. :) Trailer Head bumper - I have 2 head bumpers one br...

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I use Micro-Phase as recommended as per my vet for my pony who is on restricted diet. I use this purchase site for their discount coupon. KPPUSA15

https://kppusa.com/product/micro-phase/

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I would have greatly appreciated Trainer B many years ago. It would have made the dressage journey easier to learn movements and feel correctly at the start rather than guessing from a Trainer A style. After that initial introduction of correct training then it would have been easier (I hope) to wor...

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I get very focused when I ride on what I feel to the point of tuning out my surroundings. If someone gave me very short and quick corrections while riding - that might work for me but the timing part as you described would be critical. I need to feel when the timing is correct to do some task and no...

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Thank you for the clarification Exvet!

(edited to add - raining here yet again. Will try to send it your way!)

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We tend to have decent drainage here with so much sand in the soil. However not now. There are huge puddles of standing water everywhere including my ring. That will require some work as the heavy rains have shifted and moved loads of perma-flex rubber footings. It will require manual shoveling with...

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This past week of daily heavy down pouring rain is really getting to me. A few days of daily thunder storms - but the rain volume is too much. I spoke last week to the local feed/farmer where I purchase my hay and she said they have been unable to get even a first cutting at her local farm. Also, he...

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Exvet - so happy for you and Junior's wonderful update! :D I so enjoy reading and learning from your detailed exercises in your lessons. So VERY helpful. One quick question early on in your description starting the walk circle to the right with head looking inside. You want him to go into the outsid...

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Thank you for sharing your lesson! You had some major challenges between the loud air traffic and people walking out from behind the greenery barrier. I really enjoyed watching the improvement during the lesson as you addressed adjustments and fixes. I really like his very clear concise communicatio...

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Thanks! Where did you list your books if I may ask? It looks like Amazon charges seller fee of $39 per month membership.

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I've been slowly clearing out horse items at a local tack store. Some of the books are quite old so I used Amazon books to get an ideal for asking price. Maybe I'm crazy but I have a few that are listed at over $!50 maybe due to the print edition. Two are listed very high on Amazon. :roll: I'd like ...

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Well my guy is extra sensitive to ANY bugs near or on him. Water on his legs or belly gets foot strikes to shake off drops. When on crossties and applying fly spray to legs he displays some lovely piaffe. Plus he gets upset if he gets too sweaty during a ride and feels we are now done and he wants t...

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wow - I thought the coconut oil would be such a mild product. Let us know how the mineral oil works on him. Always good to know of other options.

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Demi - I'm working on the same issue as you except it is our left side. Your exercise was very informative as I had forgotten about using the square. I was doing more leg yields on straight lines. However, I tried your exercise the other day (before our heavy rains) and will try again tomorrow. I've...

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WOW!! Chisamba I guess that means he is pretty fit. Sad that he may have been confused trying to return home - creatures of habit. I had a pony years ago that I had sold who ran away twice within a week. First time he was reported to the police by a neighbor on someones front lawn. Second time he we...

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Another vote for ceramic pans for eggs or pancakes.

Yikes Chisamba for those burgers! Many years ago on a business trip to Germany, I ate a delicious meatloaf with great flavors. On hindsight now I wonder if it contained horse meat.

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Based on the pony's background as you described the changes SF suggested sound reasonable and then monitor him. Your vet recommended the alfalfa as good for his ulcers so I would not go against that advise. The recent change in the availability of extra grass justifies a modification what he is fed ...

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Honestly I would cut back on both the grain amount and remove the alfalfa. It's amazing how well some ponies and horses can still maintain good weight when we think it is too little food. Less is best. IMO 3/4 scoop is too much for a pony. Been there - done that.

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Congratulations! Beautiful pics! You both look stunning and happy!

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Thanks Chisamba - I hand walked him earlier and now I'm going to ride at walk on trails. He is not lame at least just lots of swelling. I don't want to think what his reaction would have been without all the Banamine and Bute given. Those drugs will be continued for a few more days. Cold hosing too ...

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Well my vet did the Rabies vaccine yesterday afternoon in his right pectoral chest muscle. Pony was given 10cc injected Banamine at time of vaccine then gave 2 grams Bute last night. This morning all legs are swollen stocked up with heat. I just gave him oral Banamine and will leave message with vet...

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Another vote for One AC - and start now. Some folks have used a pint of Guiness daily. My pony loved it!

https://thehorse.com/136585/a-beer-for-our-horses/

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I've recently viewed two crime series both filmed in Iceland . I totally enjoyed viewing the stunning landscape and northern lights besides the stories. The first was a 2 season series called 'Fortitude' which I would describe a bit like a sci-fi crime story. Very fun and keeps you guessing what wil...

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Beautiful filly and she certainly looks like her mom!

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Well being forced to stay indoors motivated me to clean house and clear closets. Weather report says more rain this afternoon but I think that may be the end of it. I just hope the temperatures get warm gradually as I'm not good with sudden heat waves.

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The comment is not worth letting it ruin your day. The person doesn't sound knowledgeable about riding skill levels for training horse and/or rider. Hit delete button.

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Abby - I'm sorry to hear you lost George. He really was a special horse as you described him. He sounds a bit like my pocket pony. Recently I lost my retiree age 23 in March from sudden colic. He had been unsound for years due to navicular and arthritis. I tried to keep him comfortable on Equioxx fo...

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Well those little girls clearly do not have the horse gene. I was obsessed as a very young child AND fearless. Why do they need to get that badge when they are so fearful and not interested? I wonder what the leader and parent think of this situation? :roll: Some years ago, I went into a local tack ...

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I think it takes time to form a trusting bond with a new horse especially a sensitive or less brave animal. I've found it useful to hand walk in new outdoor areas or even nearby trails - walk the property like walking a dog. I've noticed that some horses seen to get confidence from the ground person...

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Related to all the above - video and photos that are not current. A while back I viewed a lovely video online and recognized the professional rider who presented the sale horse. When I found out this horse had returned from FL I decided to check him out. I barely recognized the animal and realized t...

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These rules are so funny! My favs are 5 6 16 28 30.

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