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by Anne
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:18 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
Replies: 25
Views: 1962

Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services

Oh Tanga. You are in an utterly awful situation, and though words are just words and no more, I want to tell you that you have my huge sympathies, and I hope you look out for yourself through all of it, and, as we say in new zealand: kia kaha ('stay strong').
by Anne
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575893

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Heck Tanga, what an epic!! Good luck with your rides, and your truck! I will be checking in to see your next update :-)

Meanwhile, as always, very much enjoying everyone's progress.
by Anne
Wed May 10, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 108834

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

It is interesting to read everyone's updates, the ups and the downs. I appreciate the effort you all put in to post here! I'm away from my horses at the moment, and I check in here daily to get a horsey fix. Chisamba, I bet those 2 x 10 mins a day with Kimba are super for both you and her! I can fee...
by Anne
Wed May 03, 2023 4:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: UPDATE Below: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please
Replies: 21
Views: 3019

Re: 2 week deadline to trailer load - advice please

My gelding was very fearful to load, I think from a previous bad experience (before I got him). Sorry to say it took months and months of slow patient work to get him semi-OK with loading up. One thing that helped teach him to stay in the trailer was to work on 'parking' outside the trailer. As in, ...
by Anne
Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:06 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked
Replies: 16
Views: 4191

Re: I did it...my Iceland trip is booked

I thought of this thread when I stumbled across this link: https://www.visiticeland.com/outhorse-your-email "Disconnect from work and let the horses of Iceland reply to your emails while you are on vacation. (Seriously)" Oh! Susan is on to it, same link in your last post above!!!
by Anne
Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:24 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Things we see, things we do
Replies: 5
Views: 2253

Re: Things we see, things we do

PR, those are lovely pics, and I hope you had a successful hunt. It's a great thing, to provide food for the family, and all power to you.

Here's my local beach last night, on my evening dog-walk:

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by Anne
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:37 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180252

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Great to read all the happenings here. We went to a working equitation practice session yesterday evening! It turns out there is quite an active group about 45 mins trailer ride from our place, and what a welcoming bunch they are. Bonus that one lady is our near-ish neighbour, and another has her ho...
by Anne
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Things we see, things we do
Replies: 5
Views: 2253

Things we see, things we do

I thought it might be fun to share some photos of stuff we see around home, walking, riding, wherever, and/or any other random photos. I'll kick off with a few pictures of our ride yesterday, our 'beach boys' turned into 'bush boys', as we went for a 2 hour ride up a 4wd track in a local native fore...
by Anne
Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89044

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Well, merry christmas all DDBB bods! Sorry to hear of the winter struggles, especially with the big US storm this weekend, keep safe you guys... I'm happy to have gone out for my christmas ride this morning, on a gorgeous mild summer day, and managed to get the 2 horses (didn't take Connor, maybe th...
by Anne
Sat Dec 24, 2022 3:59 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Are internet BBs still relevant?
Replies: 28
Views: 11899

Re: Are internet BBs still relevant?

OMG how did I miss this for a few days??! Agree with everyone else, I love this board, visit daily, try to post semi-regularly, and very much feel part of a community here. Would be happy to pay for the privilege.
by Anne
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:24 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89044

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

Enjoying everyone's updates as always. Love the 'spooky spot' photo, and Flight's canter pic - wowza. 'Only' advanced and PSG, hah hah. I love the fact your horses are 'open', Ding is looking keen and can see where he is going!
by Anne
Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:44 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89044

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

oh exvet, that is an awesome comeback to a stressful week. I wish you and your SO the best in dealing with all the stuff.
Glad that SF and M are getting over illness, and back to (horsey) work :-) ongoing healing jingles for Chisamba.
As always, appreciating everyone's updates.
by Anne
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89044

Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months

It's coming into summer down-under, but I'm away for most of this period, so Connor is getting some (more) time off..... however, I do have one goal, which is to do our 'traditional' ride on Christmas day. Somewhere, anywhere, just get on a horse on Christmas day! This was us a few weeks ago, so des...
by Anne
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress
Replies: 231
Views: 48167

Re: Transition to fall: September-October Goals and Progress

Demi, it is great to hear an update from you, and wow, exciting work with Besa!! And super to read of everyone's updates and progress (along with the struggles), I read the training threads daily and it keeps me motivated, even when I am not riding much (and currently at work, so no horse time at al...
by Anne
Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: 24 pain behaviors video
Replies: 6
Views: 1104

Re: 24 pain behaviors video

LSP - I haven't watched the video, but thanks for the list of 24!! It's interesting. I've always worried a bit about my difficult youngster (tendency to buck when first girthed up, and occasionally disunites at canter), but actually, he only meets number 18, and 24. I'll try to watch the video at so...
by Anne
Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:47 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Adventures
Replies: 3
Views: 1023

Re: New Adventures

Sounds like an exciting and positive move, good luck! And keep us posted on your adventures.
by Anne
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: training to self-load
Replies: 78
Views: 15225

Re: training to self-load

It's the very southern province in New Zealand, nearest 'city' (population ~55,000) is Invercargill.
by Anne
Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: training to self-load
Replies: 78
Views: 15225

Re: training to self-load

Joyful update! Such a relief when the training pays off : Last week we moved 1000km south to our new property..... Fergal went straight onto our trailer (with his buddy), and coped perfectly with the first leg of the journey, 6 hrs. The 4 boys had a 3 night layover at a yard, then a commercial trans...
by Anne
Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:07 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27933

Re: Kittens!

So beautiful! They have grown heaps haven't they!
by Anne
Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 447526

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Demi, I am so so sorry, virtual hugs to you, you seem to be a brave, strong lady, and how wonderful that your husband supported you in your endeavours, and you can ride Besa in his honour. Kia kaha.
by Anne
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:40 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: RIP Pro A Resolute
Replies: 19
Views: 3534

Re: RIP Pro A Resolute

So very sorry to hear this exvet, my thoughts are with you.
by Anne
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 447526

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Oh no Demi, so sorry to hear that, and adding my jingles. I'm following along here but not riding at the moment. We're preparing for a move from the north end of the South Island to the south... about 1000km. It's a bit of a mission, but we're looking forward to an awesome location with easy access ...
by Anne
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68186

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Oh Susan how worrying... crossing fingers the issue resolves itself with no further vet intervention... at least Kyra must be feeling OK to have given you a nice forward ride. Ach, horses, there is always something eh. Much enjoying reading everyone else's updates and progress (so much progress, wow...
by Anne
Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:45 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: French horn one year in
Replies: 7
Views: 2102

Re: French horn one year in

Sue, that is a special thing to do for a stranger. Being able to make music is such an amazing thing.
by Anne
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27933

Re: Kittens!

Oh! Those ears.... That tail! Exceedingly cute, I bet you can't wait to get the kittehs home.
by Anne
Tue May 24, 2022 5:01 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27933

Re: Kittens!

Completely and utterly cute :-) Enjoy your new family members, and here is hoping Auntie Puff is accepting of them too.
by Anne
Sun Apr 24, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Reactive dog help...again
Replies: 18
Views: 3415

Re: Reactive dog help...again

No advice from me, but wow, what a gorgeous boy! Did I miss his name?
by Anne
Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

Oh, he's gorgeous, what a lovely boy!
by Anne
Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46318

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

Guys! Just to say I am following along with everyone's posts, and it is great to hear of the successes, the difficulties, the challenges, the plans.... so excited for all of you. I've had some difficult time mentally (loss of confidence, stress), so have been keeping rides low-key, and I'm heading b...
by Anne
Sun Apr 03, 2022 4:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
Replies: 33
Views: 5488

Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat.

Oh that is so awfully sad Mountaineer, my commiserations, and my anger towards your unfeeling neighbours.
by Anne
Wed Mar 30, 2022 5:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: training to self-load
Replies: 78
Views: 15225

Re: training to self-load

Ooof, that is quite a delay Blob, how frustrating... but exciting too, congrats! Susan, yeah, Fergal's a claustrophobic sort too, and I can hardly blame him, especially as we think he had a couple of bad experiences with people forcing him on to a trailer before he arrived here. Today was another sm...
by Anne
Mon Mar 28, 2022 4:13 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: training to self-load
Replies: 78
Views: 15225

Re: training to self-load

Quiet persistence pays off : we did our first short float (trailer) trip with Fergal today.... I've been loading him most days, and he's been improving, and getting more confident with just standing until I ask him to back off. Today, we loaded up his buddy, then I asked in my normal way for Fergal ...
by Anne
Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:17 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74411

Re: So what are you watching?

Oh yeah, ha hah, I should probably have mentioned it came out in 2017! I only just found it through some random internet comments though, so I was excited to share :-)
by Anne
Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:27 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74411

Re: So what are you watching?

We just finished watching 'Godless' (netflix) - a western. I loved it! Only 7 episodes, interesting characters, plenty of action (yeah, some violence, but I coped with it, so not excessively gory), pretty horses (though, of course, the sound effects team cannot help but add random whinnying, so anno...
by Anne
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38361

Re: The video thread

Flight, your canter->halt at ~1:05 was spectacular! Lightness and balance (as evidenced by the square halt), just beautiful.

Chisamba, as always I appreciate your insights. Stuff to think about!
by Anne
Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Sad News--Rockabilly
Replies: 26
Views: 5401

Re: Sad News--Rockabilly

Oh no, that is very sad news, I wish her friends and family strength and peace.
by Anne
Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Tanga, I love the 'rules'; we all need to say the last one to ourselves regularly :-) For myself at least, I can say I need to apply the rest as well. As usual, I'm enjoying reading everyone's reports, and commiserate with those having horse/human health/behaviour difficulties. Connor has been out f...
by Anne
Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Goldhorse, fantastic result, well done just keeping on keeping on when circumstances were less than ideal. Lovely comments on your test!
by Anne
Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: training to self-load
Replies: 78
Views: 15225

Re: training to self-load

This thread is old-ish, but I'm going to revive it with a positive update..... Fergal will now load up with minimum fuss (a few taps of the whip), and will stand for as long as I want. I can walk away a little bit, and he'll still stand! (without the bum bar done up). He backs out quietly on voice a...
by Anne
Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:48 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

That sounds positive Khall, Henry sounds like a total sweetie.
by Anne
Thu Jan 27, 2022 5:23 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Commiserations to those dealing with freezy winter temperatures, and 'slightly off' horses. Our weather has been decent recently, and I've had some OK rides, focussing on transitions (leg on in the downward!), and bend in the ribcage. Also trying to do an attempt at haunches in *every* ride. It is n...
by Anne
Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:34 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20907

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Wow, Brandon is looking much more mature and strong than the last video I watched (a few months back??). I didn't watch all your current video, but he seems less fussy and much more balanced. So good to follow your progress!
by Anne
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Exvet - go you and Junior! Well done. SueB, phew, that sounds pretty full-on, but yay for Rudy getting his brain back! LSP, it sounds like Lynx is progressing so well, so try to think of all the positives and achievements you guys have made in a short time! Mountaineer, commiserations on the 'scary ...
by Anne
Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38361

Re: The video thread

Here's one of our attempts from yesterday, not nearly as polished as Demi's transition (lovely!), but an improvement I think. I was focussing on 'leg on' in the trans, and apparently can't think of more than one thing at once because I totally forgot to 'start walking'... Connor's still a bit unstea...
by Anne
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38361

Re: The video thread

Super useful discussion everyone, thanks! Chisamba, yes!! More leg in the down transitions. And thanks for posting video of you and Saiph, that's helpful. I really like your description here: "The horse must truly step under themselves to carry their balance behind so that they do not need to l...
by Anne
Wed Jan 05, 2022 3:59 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38361

Re: The video thread

Fixed! (Demi's video link). Here's a trot-walk transition, from a few months back, to compare and contrast with Demi's. I quite like the trot coming in, but he hollows/braces in the transition. I feel the rein length in trot is OK, but I think I have a general tendency to ride with slightly long rei...
by Anne
Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38361

Re: The video thread

Demi - I went to re-watch your videos and they say 'private', did you no longer want to have them viewed? I was going to show a trot-walk transition to compare and contrast with yours, but it's not so useful without your videos! Tanga, you should get the prize for innovative filming!! Working two ho...
by Anne
Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Well, in contrast to all you suffering in the cold, we have had the hottest days of summer so far (~28 celcius, ~= 83 F)... it is kind of de-motivating as well, especially as we are not used to the heat after a cold, wet, windy spring! Goals for Connor: - calm canter transitions. He's got a lovely c...
by Anne
Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49909

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

LSP, I was also thinking of you, and glad to hear you are safe. We finished up the year with a nice ride 'out', down our (long) driveway with Connor and buddy. Just a nice walk on a fine blustery summer day. Threw in a bit of leg yield and a few transitions on the flat part, and just enjoyed being o...
by Anne
Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:38 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

Wow Tanga, your new boy could be Kash's little brother! Maybe he's a Wallace, or Cade? He's gorgeous.

And good luck Khall with Henry's paperwork.

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