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Heddy- I'm so sorry about your Father's passing. My grandmother was similar, pushed a lot of people away and her life was sad at the end. Sometimes we just hope they finally do find some peace and freedom in the passing. Hugs. Khall-sorry about Henry. I know you will do what you think is best. Mount...

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Blob, I'm doing that four week protocol right now, although I suppose slightly slower because I did a week and a half of just the belly band. But my plan is to continue now with both bands and stay consistent for the next 2 and 1/2 weeks as I do think it's helping. I think it's likely that he's goin...

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Well today was certainly interesting. It started off with me adding the butt band to the equiband (For the last week and a half or so I was just using the belly band.) I had it fairly loose to start. I use it as a warm up in hand. So first the belly band for 5 minutes and then the butt band for prob...

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So glad it's going relatively well for everyone!! That makes me smile. Exvet that blue pad on Troy is STUNNING. And he looks so good! He's improving quickly. Khall-I agree about the equiband. I stopped using it for a few months and have added it back in because I can tell the difference (especially ...

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Good progress Exvet!

Anyone watched the World Cup? Becky Moody and Jagerbomb looked amazing in the videos I've seen. I truly love that pair.

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So funny enough one the things I'm enjoying at the new barn, is the time alone ha ha. The barn we boarded at before it was very busy and occasionally you might happen to be the only one there but very rarely. At the new barn, evenings and weekends can be busier but right now I ride two mornings a we...

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My daughter is as tall as me now! Which isn't tall actually, plus she's riding ponies or small horses anyway. That being said her legs are very long for her size and her leg length is longer than mine. She's definitely going through a growth spurt. Chisamba - I think a trip to England is in order! E...

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Well I added double of the same photo. This was her first canter in this mare, very opposite of the gypsy in every way. She's got a quick, flat canter and he has a slower, rocking horse type with lots of lift. She's not the bravest (She gets an honestly from me) But she loves working on all the deta...

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The mare she rides in weekend lessons. She's older, 17 and has a little hock arthritis but she's very sweet. She's extremely sensitive souled but my daughter gets along very good with her. They mostly do "flatwork" with poles but they are starting to add in tiny crossrails occasionally.

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So cute together!

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She's working on sitting in a little more at the canter but she's really doing well, his canter is not easy as it's that rocking horse type. She was trying out his curb but because sometimes the owner rides him in that for trail rides so wanted my daughter to be comfortable with it as well.

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Sadly I lost a whole huge response I had so this won't be as long as the first. Cheering everybody on that's having great rides and lessons or comebacks from lameness. Mari- how's the sheath thing going? Lynx is having it easy this week. My schedule is crazy with things with work and my daughter's s...

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SF- the move makes sense right now. Such a tough decision but seems like the right move. Khall- jingles for your dog! As far as Lynx and his stifles being out 24/7 I think there is perhaps a bit of an improvement. I think the biggest improvement is he doesn't have the hardcore zoomies like he did wh...

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Exvet, what a hilarious thing to find with your horses! Goofballs Chisamba, I also agree that laughing helps. I need to force that response more too. I envy people that actually do find those moments funny. I don't find them funny but right now usually shrug them off. The good thing about having a h...

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Chisamba, so excited for the baby! August will be here before we all know it. About your comment on the warmth, I'm truly envious of your chilly mornings. It's truly been so warm here all winter here in the West and things just don't feel right. Seeing flies and wasps in the winter and spring is jus...

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Exvet I see! I suspect Lynx has an over production of mucus from allergies as well. Being in the West doesn't help with all the smoke we can often have, even blowing in from other states. I hope to get him scoped at some point but for now we will see what the Zyrtec and extra omega 3's do. It sounds...

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Thank you Blob. I think you are probably right. I think I might try that smartpak supplement first as it seems it might be my best bet. He is itchy too (of course, he's shedding like crazy as well but I do find he's generally a bit itchy anyways.)

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Exvet - I guess I didn't know Junior has some respiratory issues too, I guess you have him well maintained with that though. Good to hear what you are doing is working. Lynx is on Triple Crown RB with added vitamin E and Magnesium. But omegas definitely can be added. Blob- I was looking at that Smar...

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Yes allergies can be a real pain. I'm lucky and hopeful that the Zyrtec has made such a difference so quickly. I'm glad both boys were good and feeling fine today! Can I ask what source you are using for omega 3's? I decided whether to add flax or do one of the more marine derived omegas instead. I ...

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Sounds like good progress Exvet. Hopefully Troy is just growing and feels better after a few days off.

Today Lynx didn't cough once!! So Zyrtec is working. Excited how he is once omega 3's are added.

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Chisamba , good to hear from you. I'm sorry about Karma, that's always hard and emotional. But glad everything else is moving along, especially after your surgery! Sounds like everything is on a good path with both you and your clients. I rode yesterday morning and I would say the low dose of Zyrtec...

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I've been following along quietly. Jingles to Blob, I hope your surgery goes well. Also jingles to SF for T. And continued jingles for Khall and Joplin! Everyone else, it's been fun seeing all the progress you all continue to make! Lynx has been settling into the new barn. Being out 24/7 was an adju...

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Exvet, lovely little clip of canter. I bet Paula would enjoy that clip! Hopefully you get to ride in preparing for the clinic! I look forward to the notes. SF, T is certainly athletic! I'm sure eventually she will be less dramatic about it, you have worked through so much with her already! Mountaine...

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Mountaineer- so glad you are getting on Potters! It sounds like you are doing amazing, I'm so happy for you. SF- thank you for sharing some notes from SP! I've heard he is a great teacher. Exvet- wow, those photos really show what a big boy Troy is becoming!! He's definitely not a shrimp! And yes, w...

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I hope everybody dealing with the tough weather is fairing okay. We had really cold temperatures and a pathetic amount of snow. Thankfully I missed most of that because I was in Florida for 8 days. Unfortunately when we got back of what family got sick from our travels. So I really missed 2 weeks of...

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SF, thanks for recommendations! I definitely need to figure something out as you said, it's much better to not be straining to hear somebody. T and you look great. Thanks for sharing videos! Blob, we definitely looking around and I have some options in mind. Thankfully, it seems like there is a dece...

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SF- sounds like a really good lesson!! How exciting to know so much wonderful things are on the horizon with T. The barn seems to be quiet construction wise on Sundays. So my daughter had a good lesson on the chestnut mare. It's so cute, she really is figuring that little mare out. People are starti...

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My only goals right now are to survive the changing of ownership at the barn. I'm a bit grumpy. I think they have wonderful intentions and I've heard they are nice, I've yet to meet them. But I was lunging Lynx yesterday and the owner's dog ran under the gate and started chasing him. Thankfully he t...

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Exvet - yeah it's more the general feeling of this new change, they only closed on the property a week ago and no boarders have met the owners or anything. Just feels chaotic right now. But today was quiet- it's cold and snowy though. But I was relieved to see a very calm barn. Hopefully these peopl...

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Fingers crossed for a good PPE Khall. Glad Joplin is still making progress.

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Yes Khall - really concerned if they are in fact not horse people and think they can run a barn without horse informed management. Which is what I've heard so far. It just scares me in all ways, from feeding to any decisions being made from people with no experience. Kids are no problem - former bra...

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If you have any ideas on preparing horses for people climbing on the roof above them in the middle of a ride, I'm all ears. My only thought is maybe noise cancelling ear bonnets? Not sure how to prepare for something so random like that! You know when the eventers are leaving without even trying to ...

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Exvet- the problem is we were not given a heads up that this construction was going to be happening! We haven't met the owners, they simply showed up and started working on things (which is great, but their priority of what needs fixed first also seems suspect..) Over the years they have had constru...

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Well yesterday was terrible. The new owners appear to have kids or maybe the construction crew they brought in do... But the very small children were riding a 4 wheeler and electric motorcycle around the farm parking lot, like next to the outdoor arenas. Hauling butt through the parking lot, past ou...

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Exvet- hope the new grandbaby is here and healthy. The new instructors all sound exciting! You sound refreshed. Khall- fingers crossed on the PPE. If all goes well please share photos ASAP! SF- glad T is doing well. Blob- sounds like good progress on chipping away at the flying changes. Mountaineer-...

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Yesterday the wind was horrendous and dangerous so all the horses stayed in and got the day off yesterday. In a neighboring town they clocked winds as high as 105 mph! Luckily day was just gorgeous and sunny. I had a really low key lesson today but it was great. I had the saddle fitter coming after ...

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Well, not as great of a ride today. It was 67 degrees and sunny which I absolutely loved, but Lynx isn't loving it. He's got a massive winter coat and is much more equipped for cooler weather. I just got in touch with a groom about getting him clipped up a little. He was slightly damp BEFORE I even ...

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Exvet, what beautiful scenery for your trail ride! Blob, probably a smart move to just audit but sounds like lots of value anyways. I was having the similar problem last week of only being available to ride when the weather was absolutely horrible. Frustrating but this weekend was gorgeous and this ...

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Mountaineer- how awesome that someone thought Potters was the super fancy young horse!! He is a pretty handsome guy himself;) Khall- super exciting, fingers crossed for the prospect. SF- Tesla is looking strong and mighty! Look at that lift over the cavaletti! Exvet- interested to hear what this new...

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Exvet, well all the little mare had to was get soft in the bridle and move her booty a little :lol: but this mare has a habit of being very evasive with the bridle, she really can still up that head and brace outward on the bit. I actually was a little worried at first about that so it was really ni...

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Not the best quality but here is the one picture someone else got with her on the little mare. Working on that seat, always!

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SF and Aleuronx- as always, love the videos!! Exvet- new instructor definitely sounds promising for you! Especially since you know she likes welsh cobs. Lynx is the status quo here, weather has been up and down so we do what we can. My daughter had a lesson yesterday on a mare she has only ridden a ...

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Brutal cold week so not a lot going on here. But Lynx was very good in a (surprisingly) crowded indoor arena today with lots going on! It was hectic and even after nit having turnout for two days, Lynx was relaxed. We worked on shoulder in, turn on the forehand and just transitions to keep the focus...

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Welcome back Mari and Flight! We are hunkered down here in Colorado too. Not much to report here, chipping away. Lynx has been fairly good lately, stomach seems better now. Working on adding more pole work consistently. Getting ready for a change in weather here but not ready for super cold temperat...

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I'm so sorry Khall. Sounds like the right decision. You have been through so much with him the last few years. May he rest in peace. Fingers crossed for the ultrasound! Lynx seemed better today. Of course the weather was gorgeous since I elected not to ride since he didn't seem like he was right yes...

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Interesting discussion guys! Of course, I was the one who had the bad ride yesterday and I'm sure my horse didn't look happy lol. I do think his stomach was bothering him though. It was windy and seemed like a storm was blowing in. We elected to go inside and he was a smidge better inside than out i...

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I agree with Blob. I think it's possible. It's just different for everyone. I remember being at clinic with Ali Brock teaching. She hopped on an older Adult Ammy's horse and she talked about how she could absolutely get the horse extremely electric to the leg but that she tries to be very aware when...

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Jingles to everyone dealing with surgeries, sick animals, lame horses. Hopefully everyone comes well and gets through this! I have a question for you all. I figured I would post it here since this thread gets more attention. But do you think horses can have a strong preference on their rider's style...

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Aleuronx- I agree with you sentiment. I definitely need a trainer to believe in me and my horse... Although that's pretty because I'm pretty critical of myself anyways, so I need that extra believe. Plus this is a hobby for me and should be fun! I also feel a little bit sad for Exvet and Blob, mostl...

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Horses sure are a journey aren't they? Yesterday my daughter had her first ride back on the Gypsy after her fall (well besides her getting on for a few minutes after the fall.) She was admittedly a little nervous but seemed under control. We lunged him a few minutes before which I think we will do f...

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