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by PaulaO
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: I rold you so ..
Replies: 7
Views: 595

Re: I rold you so ..

I refuse to watch the videos. I skimmed the thread on ToB but over 500 posts is too much. I’m glad these abusers are getting busted. But how many more are there?
by PaulaO
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 664

Re: What’s in your car?

I forgot about the clean medium blanket I found in the back seat under the dirty heavy. The trunk holds her dirty sheet which she may be wearing later this week. I have a feeling her second clean sheet is buried in the trunk.
by PaulaO
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 664

Re: What’s in your car?

P.S. There is a crutch in the front seat. I fractured the head of the fibula in October and have been too lazy to remove the crutch.
by PaulaO
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 664

What’s in your car?

Ariel’s heavy blanket is drying in the back seat. Her supplements are under the blanket. A bag of shavings is in the trunk on top of her rolled up dirty and torn sheet which needs to go to the cleaning and repair shop. My barn hat and gloves are in the front passenger seat. The floor mats are filled...
by PaulaO
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling
Replies: 10
Views: 3127

Re: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling

Totally cute! Love brother’s curls.
by PaulaO
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling
Replies: 10
Views: 3127

Re: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling

Totally cute! Love brother’s curls.
by PaulaO
Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel is starving
Replies: 3
Views: 580

Ariel is starving

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She likes to check out garbage cans. She stuck her head in an empty feed bag. Didn’t freak out at all. Proceeded to lick the inside of the bag…..
by PaulaO
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Life Changes
Replies: 10
Views: 1919

Re: Life Changes

Change is scary but often it brings good. Kudos to you for checking out “senior” communities. My mom moved into one when she was 85 and was so happy. I haven’t planned that far in advance (I’m ONLY 66 haha). Miss A is 22 and when she transitions I won’t get another horse. I’ll shareboard or take les...
by PaulaO
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

Ariel has always been ridden in a standard noseband. The Lumiere is not a flash, but I had no idea how she would react. She didn’t care!
by PaulaO
Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian
Replies: 2
Views: 1143

Re: COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian

Interesting. I’ve never heard about this, being from the Midwest. If she willingly disappeared, at some point in her life you’d think she would have contacted siblings. My guess, from watching many hours of Law & Order, is that the boyfriend murdered her.
by PaulaO
Thu May 18, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Stall fans
Replies: 8
Views: 3318

Re: Stall fans

I’m going with this one. https://www.qcsupply.com/10465-durafan- ... black.html It weighs 12 pounds which will be easier to hang on the front of her stall.
by PaulaO
Wed May 17, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Stall fans
Replies: 8
Views: 3318

Stall fans

I’m ditching the box fan and plan on getting an enclosed motor fan for the front of Miss A’s stall. Any brand recommendations? I don’t want to spend more than $100.
by PaulaO
Tue May 16, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Retirement and staying useful
Replies: 6
Views: 1707

Re: Retirement and staying useful

Junior has a perfect retirement gig!
by PaulaO
Wed May 10, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Coexistence
Replies: 8
Views: 1759

Re: Coexistence

Amazing that a 6 ounce bird isn’t afraid of a 1,000 pound horse. Although birds have the ultimate survival skill of flight.
by PaulaO
Sun May 07, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

Ariel had her teeth done a few weeks ago. I put the bridle on her. It took a village to figure it out, but once it was on, she was fine with it.
by PaulaO
Tue May 02, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Austria!
Replies: 3
Views: 1209

Re: Austria!

Color me jealous! In addition to the SRS, you have many pastry eating opportunities!
by PaulaO
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: We’re going to a show! **UPDATE!!**
Replies: 20
Views: 3284

Re: We’re going to a show!

The important thing is to have fun! You won’t need to bring anything than the normal stuff you use at home.
by PaulaO
Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Free books—ONE ADDITIONAL
Replies: 4
Views: 4539

Re: Free books

Enjoy!
by PaulaO
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Free books—ONE ADDITIONAL
Replies: 4
Views: 4539

Re: Free books

Chi, sending it out today via media mail.
by PaulaO
Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: Free books—ONE ADDITIONAL
Replies: 4
Views: 4539

Free books—ONE ADDITIONAL

Cleaning out my bookcase. These books are free. I will ship media mail. Slow, but cheap! Grooming to Win. The classic by Susan Harris. Ex library copy. You want to know how to make a hay wisp? Read about it here! Right from the Start by Michael Schaffer. TAKEN How Good Riders Get Good by Denny Emers...
by PaulaO
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

The Lumiere bridle has been tried multiple times and the red head has firmly rejected it. We think her objection is to the nose band which is essentially a flash. I will put the blingy brow band on her regular bridle and sell the rubber reins that came with the Lumiere.
by PaulaO
Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pen(wo)manship tune up?
Replies: 10
Views: 2013

Re: Pen(wo)manship tune up?

There are YouTube videos on improving your handwriting. Not calligraphy, just good penmanship.
by PaulaO
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:13 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Replies: 14
Views: 2672

Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup

Update. Yesterday was the first day I’ve ridden since our training session with E. Miss A stood at the mounting block but walked off before my butt was in the saddle. We did a bit of backing and turning, then I dismounted and went back to the mounting block. Bingo. She was good as gold. She knows, s...
by PaulaO
Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Replies: 14
Views: 2672

Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup

Summary of lesson. E. is the instructor who helped. She walked away the first time I mounted. E. then got on her. She rooted and got a pop from the bit. She started walking away and E. made her back up and stand. Then I mounted and dismounted 6 times and she was almost perfect. She got a treat once ...
by PaulaO
Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Replies: 14
Views: 2672

Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup

Today I worked with an instructor at the barn.  We worked on Ariel’s issues and by the sixth time of me mounting from the mounting block, she was very good and still. I’m sure it will be a work in progress but I’m happy with how far we came. I needed somebody to teach us.
by PaulaO
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
Replies: 14
Views: 2672

Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup

Some red head has decided to forget her training. She will stand at the mounting block no problem until I start mounting. She walks away while my right leg isn’t in the stirrup. She’s very calm about. Sometimes I can stop before it progresses but sometimes I have to do the flying hunter mount. Last ...
by PaulaO
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

Yesterday I pushed the buy button on the Lumiere Amber bridle. https://www.lumiereequestrian.com/en-us/products/amber-anatomic-micklem-style-bridle-brown?_pos=4&_fid=adaa7e509&_ss=c I didn’t spring for the rein upgrade. I’ll use the ones on her current bridle even though the new bridle is br...
by PaulaO
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Lamb Spam!
Replies: 11
Views: 2230

Re: Lamb Spam!

No such thing as too many babeh sheep pictures. Feel free to spam us!
by PaulaO
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

I think I’m going with the Lumiere. Miss A has a petite head and many of the anatomical bridles have wide nose bands which would look ridiculous on her. Now I need to save the $$$$$$
by PaulaO
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:17 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

blob wrote:SD also sells cutback crownpieces:

https://thecollectedpony.com/collection ... -neckstrap


I would buy that in a heartbeat but they are sold out. ::sad::
by PaulaO
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: How much do I hate mud???
Replies: 8
Views: 1878

Re: How much do I hate mud???

Today was a much less interesting day. I brought someone with me while getting Ariel and we went through the side gate. The side gate has very little mud and Ariel comes when I call her so I didn’t even have to go into the pasture except to snap on her lead rope. The ground froze last night so the m...
by PaulaO
Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: How much do I hate mud???
Replies: 8
Views: 1878

How much do I hate mud???

Yesterday was, shall I say, interesting. The ground here is very soft and very clay like mud at the gate of the horses pasture. I put Ariel back in her pasture after riding and as I turned to leave my boots got stuck and I fell in front of her. As I am lying in the mud like a stuck turtle, her best ...
by PaulaO
Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

In general, The crown pieces don’t cut much back from the ears. They swerve enough to avoid the base. I emailed Bobby’s for a better picture of the crown piece.
by PaulaO
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

I have a Bobby’s bridle now and really like it. Good quality. SmartPak has a mono crown piece that I may order. https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/harwich-ergonomic-bridle-crown-piece-by-smartpak-24475 She’s never worn a flash and although I know it is to “settle” the bit, I think she may overreact.
by PaulaO
Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

The reason I want a Micklem is because of the anatomical crown piece. I don’t have to have a Micklem brand. Plus I don’t want a flash. I just want the anatomical, mono crown piece without spending $300+.
by PaulaO
Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:26 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Re: Micklem bridles

A fellow boarder has the Lumiere. I know she likes it, although her trainer prefers the Micklem because the cheek pieces and nose band are one unit.
by PaulaO
Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: All new posts
Topic: See all new posts
Replies: 4
Views: 5225

Re: See all new posts

I like this streamlined version.
by PaulaO
Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4428

Micklem bridles

General consensus? Does your horse like it? Do you see an improvement? I’m bothered by the fit of the crown piece on Ariel’s bridle. I wish it were cut back from her ears. Any other bridle suggestions that are under $250?
by PaulaO
Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:27 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Warrior of Light
Replies: 6
Views: 1795

Re: Warrior of Light

That is so cool. Hallmark should turn this into an ornament. The Miss Universe pageant brings out some wild costumes.
by PaulaO
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?
Replies: 2
Views: 883

Re: Dry shampoo for dogs-recommendations?

Maybe something from this company?

https://coatdefense.com/
by PaulaO
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:44 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Le Mieux saddle pads?
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Re: Le Mieux saddle pads?

Right now I use bog standard pads that were Bob’s. Well, I have bought a few new ones for her, SmartPak brand. I put a sheepskin contour pad on top of that, then the saddle.
by PaulaO
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:41 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: The dusty horse
Replies: 16
Views: 2210

Re: The dusty horse

Sadly, just the sight of clippers freaks her out. I turned on clippers the first time about 50 feet from her. Oh it was not pretty. But I’ll try the vac. It’s so old it probably is pretty quiet!
by PaulaO
Thu Dec 22, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: The dusty horse
Replies: 16
Views: 2210

Re: The dusty horse

Now that Miss A is wearing a blanket full time, she’s not as dusty. Just don’t look at the inside of the blanket. The barn has an ancient giant blue horse vac (can’t remember the name) that I might see if she will tolerate.
by PaulaO
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Le Mieux saddle pads?
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Re: Le Mieux saddle pads?

I quite like the fig color but I don’t think it would look good on a chestnut.
by PaulaO
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:24 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Le Mieux saddle pads?
Replies: 11
Views: 1800

Le Mieux saddle pads?

I realize these are the thing of the moment. Some of the younger set at the barn have matching saddle pads and ear bonnets. I borrowed a cross-country pad and I really like the way it fits. Any opinions on this particular brand? Oddly enough I am quite taken with the gray color.
by PaulaO
Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Walk to canter
Replies: 14
Views: 3295

Re: Walk to canter

My riding has been at best sporadic. I’ve done the W2C transition a few times but I wouldn’t say it’s solid. What’s the Ridley app?
by PaulaO
Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are internet BBs still relevant?
Replies: 28
Views: 11885

Re: Are internet BBs still relevant?

I prefer BBs to other forms of social media. I would gladly pay a subscription to be a member of this board.
by PaulaO
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Miss A and the cherry picker
Replies: 3
Views: 2596

Re: Miss A and the cherry picker

Our indoor is huge, 70 x 300. The far end is the jumping area, the front is for flat. There are hay bales along the back wall, AND a small stack of horse eating pallets. Yesterday we rode in the flatting area but Miss A could not be convinced that those pallets weren’t going to attack her. It didn’t...
by PaulaO
Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Miss A and the cherry picker
Replies: 3
Views: 2596

Miss A and the cherry picker

The barn is replacing all the lights. This is an enormous project as you may imagine. The indoor has been closed a day here and there which is fine. I had plans to ride today but the cherry picker was RIGHT NEXT to the doors to the indoor. Beeping, moving, backing up. Guys climbing up and down. She ...
by PaulaO
Wed Nov 30, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hole in Cornea
Replies: 11
Views: 1664

Re: Hole in Cornea

Jingles to you both! Miss A is telling Cowboy to be good about his eye meds. And I’m telling you not to be heroic and please consider surgery. You are already on the DL, so a few weeks of recuperating won’t be that much harder.

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