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Chisamba, so true about trying to win at FEI. I'm definitely not trying to do that. I do not have my eyes set much on the show ring at all. I probably will show a little bit. But more for feedback and pushing myself (I suffer terrible performance anxiety.)

I definitely prefer rideable over fancy!

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Tanga, out west in Colorado. Willing to travel though too (although that takes planning and there is COVID.)

I would like to not ship over 1500 miles though.

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Since I'm horseless, it's all about me! I hoping to ride at least 3 times a week right now. Ideally more but since I'm riding friend's horses, I will take what I can. Get some lunge lessons and continue to tune up my seat! Continue the horse shopping. Ideally I will take a weekend trip in November. ...

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Ryeissa, yes I can see networking being vital. I definitely have a lot of ears to the ground but so far nothing has came up that is what I'm looking for. Either they have soundness issues or emotional baggage, I'm not up for either right now! But at some point the stars will align! How big is your A...

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My budget has been very small like mid 4's for the last ten years of my life. I'm excited about having a slightly bigger budget but that being said, if I can not spend my top dollar then I can afford more lessons, clinics and maybe a "boot camp" of sorts. That interests me more than having...

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Exvet, I'm not surprised one bit about the backlash you have faced! I try to surround myself with down to earth riders and trainers but man, there are some wicked personalities out there. The type that certainly help project a Dressage Diva stereotype! I'm definitely inspired by this thread. I just ...

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Ponichiwa, I think this place could be sufficient for at least the next two years, since I most likely will be buying something greener. I think if we are knocking on the door at 3rd, I think finding better riding areas will be helpful. But I can worry about that later. I'm just so picky about horse...

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Ponichiwa, all excellent points. Thank you. I definitely think I can give it a shot. The situation isn't ideal. But I can manage a lesson twice a month at least, can occasionally participate in clinics, I have a SIL who is a rider who can watch me too. Also my husband got me a pivo to video myself (...

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Kelo-thats so awesome!! Honestly I would be thrilled to just be schooling any GP movements!

That's so impressive, for anyone, any horse!

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I started Dressage with someone who got all their medals on an a QH. I have an acquaintance that's an older lady who got her OTTB to 4th level. She might have done lots of professional training but still impressive. There is a trainer locally that rode a mustang to I believe 4th? Maybe PSG. The trai...

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I still find it funny that people will claim that you just can't do it without at least a $30k horse. Or at least full time professional training for years and years. To me it's a little "you can't sit with us or play in our sandbox." You guys are a testament that that just isn't true. You...

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Exvet, finding a professional to trust is tricky. I actually like the little eventer I have used. She's NOT a dressage trainer. But her young horses are so calm, confident and happy. They all have a good relationship to the bit and leg. Just a good start. But yes I prefer to do most on my own. So I ...

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Straightforward, so true, we hopefully have a lifetime to continue and improve.

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Exvet, so were you able to most of this with just lessons alone? I'm not against any training when needed.For example when I bought my last guy he had 90ish days with the trainer and I decided to leave him there for another month, for partial training. But I definitely don't want to do that full tim...

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Khall, I agree with the mind! It really is important, along with soundness.

What breed is Joplin? I saw a video of you riding her, she looks very cool.

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Tanga, love your old username! That's awesome and very inspiring. And if it takes my the rest of my life, well that's a life well spent.

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I think to do it with a few cards stacked against you, it seems like you have to be determined, dedicated, patient, self-aware, confident (but not cocky.) That's just some elements that I'm picking up from many of you here. And everyone is so passionate which I think is a huge factor as well.

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Blob, well for one I think it's already so badass that you started your own mustang and got this far. I think you should already be extremely proud. The changes might take a bit to get solid but I have the feeling you will get there. You are obviously a great rider and do well with MM. I would be ti...

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Mountaineer, your view is very similar to mine. If I just work hard and progress as a rider, I don't care how long it takes. It's already taken me forever to get where I am now! But I love it! I can see myself showing very occasionally but probably not more than a few times a year. Probably only onc...

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Flight, you are such an inspiration as are many here! I'm definitely willing to put in the time and I already have been studying for years. I'm so passionate about horses and dressage.

It definitely is about juggling time and I definitely don't have ideal circumstances but I'm dedicated.

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Also to be clear, I have great respect for those that have fancy horses and a demanding job with horse's in full training. Either way it's not easy. Those big movers aren't easy to ride either.

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So on another board I asked a question about a budget for being the dressage prospect. I know a few of you saw it/commented. The responses were all of the place. Many were encouraging! But a decent amount were very negative to ridiculous in my opinion. Some were that you absolutely could not buy any...

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Ryeissa, true. I had a similar thought.

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Tanga, Carl Hester is actually on that list, number 79.

But not Charlotte.

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Of all the important things one could be petitioning right now... Helmets and top hats? Really?? So silly to me.

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I was shocked to see some of those names that signed it. I agree, I don't think it's a good thing. I think it's a bit selfish. They are role models. I wear a helmet not just for my own sake, but so I don't put my family through misery. A helmet doesn't protect from everything but it's the least I ca...

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Dresseur- what an amazing post and photos. Congratulations. Sometimes our horses just know when we need them.

Best wishes as you step into a new journey in life.

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Very true! And I just think it's fun watching them learn and use their bodies better.

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Demi- that's helpful to think about. Honestly I think I want something in between your Rocky and Emma if possible. I am in my early 30's. I think this might be my last younger horse because of a connective tissue/joint disorder I have. I think old age will be hard and while I hope I still ride, I th...

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I never answered your question. I used to look for the horse most likely to forward my ambition. lately I have looked for the horse that needed me. my the main squeezes were all in precarious situations that could well have ended in their deaths. I decided I would take them on, and either give them...

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Well I got my first covid test today. Fingers crossed that I'm negative. Horse shopping during this is really tough. And it's tough enough already.

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@exvet well I keep joking that I have kennel cough- maybe I really do!! Lol

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Chisamba, good point. I do not show these days so I'm not super goal oriented in that way. I do want to improve to be a better rider for my horse. But I do take it so seriously and beat up on myself so much that it certainly can make it not fun. If I make mistakes I definitely get upset with myself....

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Straightforward she is a cutie!! Good eye!!

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Tlkidding, this is really really good advice. I really think this will help me. Thank you!!

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Exvet, I love that story about the clinic!! That's awesome and hilarious that you did that. Seriously so true. So many will talk the talk but not step up to walk in your shoes!! I guess I just think of myself as a lower level Dressage rider (I mean I am that ) and always will be. It's so hard to ima...

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I have people sending me some pretty fancy horses that even work in my budget. I'm thankful for that but there is definitely thoughts of "oh gosh I'm not good enough for those horses!"

For what's it's worth, I never ever look at a pair and think that. It's only about myself.

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This is my first time dealing with such intense smoke- so maybe it truly is that. But if it doesn't clear but soon I definitely will get tested just in case.

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Khall- yeah I have never dealt with Kennel cough, but it sure sounds awful when he coughs. Poor guy. I hope he feels better soon. We have an elderly dog too, really hoping she doesn't get it but I can't imagine that she won't. But now we know to take her in at the first sign of any coughs! I'm am ve...

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@khall, no I haven't been tested. I really think it's a cold. No fever, no loss of smell or any other symptoms. We did take my dog to the vet and he has kennel cough. He does go to a dog daycare once a week and even though he's vaccinated, they said he must have been exposed to a large viral load. H...

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Straightforward, that's a great way to think about it and I'm trying to think more that way. I think it's one reason I like green horses. I just know that I need to be more confident and approach things in a playful way. Where on a more schooled horse I get more serious, doubtful of myself and overt...

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Demi, ouch! I understand why accidents with those kind of consequences make people a little more cautious. I've only broken my wrist once and had stitches on my chin another. But that was when I was a young teen. Still rattled me back then! I too have ridden with instructors that didn't always help....

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Liosmacker. It’s too easy to get in our heads in riding. My instructor that we lost to riding accident in 2016 was a big one teaching we have to ride by feel not by overthinking it. It just takes so much time to build that feeling! A lifetime and then some. No joke! I think I'm the queen at it! The...

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I was supposed to have a lesson today, first one in 7 months since my horse went lame and was then euthanized due to Wobblers. I did ride in a clinic a month ago, but was excited to get back to some regular lessons with my newer instructor on a friend's horse. But I've been fighting a sore throat. I...

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There was a time in my life where I suddenly couldn't pick up the correct posting diagonal. For MONTHS. Someone pointed it out during a movement or something and I stressed so much about that that I could not do it. It's kind of funny in retrospect. I seriously can go from schooling flying changes t...

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Mountaineer- I definitely try to remember stuff like that when I'm feeling down about my riding. She actually told me why later (she no longer trains but we are still horse pals.) She said that one of the students was too aggressive, would argue, wouldn't work on her flaws. One of the other students...

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A remember a few years ago I was a working student for an Eventer that also had her Bronze and was an L judge. I remember watching her other students and always thinking how great they were and how rediculous I must have seemed next to them. They were go getters, one had a beautiful position. Anothe...

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Oh gosh. I'm sorry. I understand the feelings you are having but please don't feel guilty. You did what you had to do. It's tragic to see people go down that road and battle addiction.

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I struggle with being concerned riding Rip. He’s put me on the ground more than any other horse I’ve ridden. His got to is the spin 180 sometimes with leaving and a few bucks. But it’s that spin that is difficult to stay with. I’ve literally had him disappear out from underneath me one day at the c...

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Goldhorse, are you me?! I also developed anxiety over the canter depart once. It started with a horse that was behind the leg and because I was "now a Dressage rider" I just over thought it. Then after riding for years and years, I suddenly could barely get a depart! And then it was a cycl...

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