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by zevida
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Want to float an idea past you wonderful people
Replies: 3
Views: 58

Re: Want to float an idea past you wonderful people

I am always a fan of trading volunteer hours for costs. I’m not sure how anyone can complain - gives everyone equal options.
by zevida
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7747

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Just watched the Carl Hester video and I like that exercise! I may try it on my own this weekend. Sometimes I find that whatever I do with my legs is a change. Medium canter? Change! Straight canter? Change! Flex inside in counter canter? Change! We do work on things like leg, yield a few strides in...
by zevida
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7747

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Aleuronx such lovely photos! Exvet - you're so right that the hurt is worth the relationships we have with them. We're working on trot HP and flying changes. For the trot HP, he doesn't have access to a lot of sideways jump, if that makes sense. He needs a bit of forward oomph first, and then the h...
by zevida
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 675

Re: What’s in your car?

I forgot I have a folding cart I keep in the back to bring bags of grain from the trailer to the barn every few weeks.

I also didn’t mention all the stuff in the glove box or center console. Broken sunglasses, Uno game, orange safety vest, iPhone cable, and more.
by zevida
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 675

Re: What’s in your car?

Our tack room at the barn doesn’t have a lot of space so I have to keep a bunch of stuff in the car. I have a tote bag with my helmet, gloves, and a few other things that I have to carry in and out. I have my boot bag. I have a tin with horse cookies. I also have my Barn boots that I change into and...
by zevida
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Moutaineer wrote:
It's pretty obvious I'm the weak link in this partnership!


Aren’t we all??? :lol:
by zevida
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

For zevida - String of Pearls - a series of 10-meter circles (usually 6) end on end from A to C with the focus of bend (supple), round and maintaining a consistent forward tempo at whatever gait you're executing. At canter you can use the canter walk canter transition to change bend/direction, trot...
by zevida
Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Anyone remember the string of pearls exercise that Zettl was always so fond of? Molly and I were commenting and reminiscing when we each were first introduced to the exercise (she in 1997 on one of her grand prix horses and me in 2000 at a symposium). Well poor Junior worked the exercise at all thr...
by zevida
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I’m so sorry for your loss Tanga.
by zevida
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

exver I’m sorry the show didn’t go as you hoped, but give yourself credit for getting out there. On the equitation class it’s really unclear what they want. One of my barnmates rode in a junior equitation class. I thought for sure she’d be top 3 and she was 7 of 8. All 3 ponies placed last. But the ...
by zevida
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Replies: 242
Views: 127136

Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)

And, August trailcam https://youtu.be/eeyJBl99xuk How did you even notice the water snake that was motionless?? The three legged coyote seems to be hanging in there. Loved the raccoons messing with the camera! Hearing the sniffing at it was so funny. And a bobcat again! So fun! Thanks for sharing
by zevida
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Once I got over being prickly about it (felt better than that to me!) and heard it from more than one judge, I reckoned its good to get an impartial view and know what I need to work on this winter. And we went out and did it, which is an accomplishment in itself these days! And I think that the ba...
by zevida
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Me and my horse are both home from the show. We had our best ride today for a 64% and fifth in the class and we ended up 6th overall for the state championships! Which means we got our Top Ten hat :D I’m also pleased all 6 of our flying changes were clean which did not happen in June. One judge even...
by zevida
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I liked today's ride better but one of the two judges really did not so I ended up with a 62% and finished 11th out of 12 for the USDF regional class. I still have hope for a top 10 finish with tomorrow's ride - a new day! And, I was happy with my ride. The judge at B gave us a 60% for a horse who t...
by zevida
Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Aww Tanga I’m so sorry about your wrist that really sucks!! Hope you are able to make it through and take care of yourself.
by zevida
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Successful first show day for me we got a 63% at 3-2 and finished 7 out of 11 which means we get a ribbon since they do ribbons to 8th. I’ll take it! And that means I’m well positioned to hopefully finish in the top 10 after Sunday’s 3-3 test I hope! But at least I’m coming home with one ribbon! We ...
by zevida
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Moutaineer wrote:And it's Covid. I've avoided it until now.

Oh bummer hope you feel better!
by zevida
Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

DESPITE someone walking through end of the arena DURING my test (you can see it.) I was a little distracted and said out loud to the judge a horse was there. Quilla didn't care. Holy WTF at the person hand walking THROUGH the arena!!! And I can't believe I missed that! I remember seeing someone han...
by zevida
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Of course the day we are all leaving for the show the smoke rolls in! From fires in Oregon and Northern California. It is supposed to clear out by tomorrow and I don’t have my first class until Friday so hopefully it works out. One of my barnmates is now thinking of scratching. I was already in the ...
by zevida
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

https://youtu.be/sui7zri6-Ek?si=MGqW-KyOH7KaO-Pa her poor horse tripped right before and you could see it stung a little. My dad had been watching a few tests beforehand and said just about every horse had tripped right there so there must have been a hole or something. Here's her first little dres...
by zevida
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, how did it go? Packing now. Leave Weds. First rides Thursday. I will post what I can. I assume the insane expensive motel have really good wifi. It has good wifi! It is such a great hotel. I always think I should save money and stay 25 mins away at a place half the price but it really it a b...
by zevida
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2032

Re: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

I prefer to mix-up the warm-up routine from a set of typical exercises we would do. I don't like my horse to be anticipating. But I can agree that for a nervous horse or who is fried that consistency and predictability of the warm-up could be really valuable.
by zevida
Sat Sep 16, 2023 3:24 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2032

Re: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

Keep the shoulders back like you've been stabbed between the shoulder blades and have blood running down your back. This is funny! The other day my trainer told me to sit up like I’m the Queen of England and that really helped! I have better posture and keep my chin up and stretch my legs down. But...
by zevida
Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 575823

Re: September October, we go on and on.

@Tanga I will be at champs too after waffling back and forth for weeks (months). We won’t be competitive but it also feels like now or maybe never for me and my guy. I just want to have fun and enjoy cheering for my friends and barnmates. We will be competing at third AA. I will seek you out to say ...
by zevida
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492988

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I would love to be able to post mediums on my guy mostly because we have no medium to begin with and trying to sit the rushy wannabe non-medium isn’t fun for either of us. We aren’t going to get better than a 5.5 so just let us post and put us out of our misery. :lol:
by zevida
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492988

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I've probably had, over the years, a dozen posts on bras, support, etc. I've spent probably, thousands of dollars over the years trying every thing. She fit, title nine, chetta trotter et al. I always wear Two support bras. I was at a clinic once doing a demo and this guy hands me his business card...
by zevida
Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 492988

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

@chisamba - I watched your ride and felt a kindred spirit. Our horses are very different and have different challenges but both fit the mold of not the fancy mover and just worked on doing "good" work (not 8 good but colloquial good). Your test to me showed good basics and had good moments...
by zevida
Sun May 28, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Replies: 242
Views: 127136

Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)

Very cool! Looks like the bird was thinking the snake could be tasty? But maybe was a little more than the bird bargained for so she gave up?
by zevida
Fri May 12, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Replies: 242
Views: 127136

Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)

An otter and a beaver! Amazing!

It makes me so nervous to see the house cat(s) in the same spots where the bobcat and coyote hang out.

That turkey looked huge!
by zevida
Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131270

Re: March (and April) of Progress

I had a working eq comp with Norsey on the weekend. He was soooooo good. He really is a nice, obedient horse. He's quite smart so he's worked out what a weq course is about (although he'll probably spook at something next time, now I've said this!!). He has been to these grounds a few times over th...
by zevida
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131270

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Zevida, well, having scribed for this one and others, things like counting the tempi changes out loud for her. But, yes, pointing out things like off course, too. She was having trouble keeping up with the FEI tests and even mentioned it was time to retire, but didn't. The show in Oct. last year I ...
by zevida
Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131270

Re: March (and April) of Progress

\And knowing this judge and scribing for her last year, I really hope the scribe is sharp and can point out when she keeps missing things. Oh interesting, I have scribed a ton and I would never point anything out to a judge other than if they missed giving a score for a movement. What would you wan...
by zevida
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Pixem vs Pixio etc
Replies: 10
Views: 2326

Re: Pixem vs Pixio etc

I'll add to Blob's query, I've used cee coach during lessons and find the cord to be annoying, why don't we just call cell phone to cell phone and use a wireless earbud? I've found using my phone there is much greater delay, often 2-3 seconds, in the audio as compared to using CeeCoach. I either ru...
by zevida
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Pixem vs Pixio etc
Replies: 10
Views: 2326

Re: Pixem vs Pixio etc

And just the PIVO app How do you call/provide a link via the PIVO app? Sorry for being so clueless! When you start a Pivo Meet (video call) in the Pivo app, it generates a link and then you text or email it to the other person. Here is their help center article that reviews how it works. https://su...
by zevida
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180212

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

I can't believe it's halfway through Feb which means about halfway through my winter in FL (I am trying to stretch it to mid-April-ish but entirely at the whim of when transport will be available for the horse back to CA). I'm so excited by how well our lessons are going and the new perspective I'm ...
by zevida
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180212

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

Belated but oof to mountaineer, sorry about the fall. I had a horse who I really would have considered bombproof but there were two things that completely unglued him - cows, and ice/snow sliding off the roof. I'm settling into Florida and enjoying the change of pace working with a new trainer, such...
by zevida
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 180212

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

I would LOVE to do working equitation. But I'm not sure how to get started, honestly there's not much of a community in this area. I’ve seen a few working eq videos that really intrigued me but it also isn’t clear how to get started. It seemed like an interesting alternate if I don’t want to try go...
by zevida
Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Pixem vs Pixio etc
Replies: 10
Views: 2326

Re: Pixem vs Pixio etc

I use PIvo for remote lessons too. It has a video call feature built into the app so you just send your coach a link to the video call. They can remotely control the camera from their view if needed, if anything is off with the tracking. The auto tracking should work well, as long as you are the onl...
by zevida
Sun Dec 25, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

Gorgeous pics Anne! How fun!
by zevida
Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

I've been working on using mostly my seat to ride,...So the real message in all this is that while I've been good with my hands in the past, I can't seem to walk and chew gum at the same time. I mean I started focusing on other aspects of my riding and the rest goes to hell in a hand basket.......o...
by zevida
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

I'll go look at the CoTH scratches thread. We do have the vet involved in a couple of cases, but ours isn't that bad, yet. Apparently, my small animal vet riding buddy is supposedly the purveyor of Magic Ointment--I just haven't seen her in a few days to see what she's got! My boy’s scratches were ...
by zevida
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

We are dealing with a rampant outbreak of scratches in the barn. A couple of horses have quite bad cases that are proving hard to clear up. Potters even has a patch. Such a pain. Oof, I went on a year long journey with scratches and finally went to Davis for a dermatologist consult and now we seem ...
by zevida
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

I’ve traveled a lot the last few weeks so riding has been intermittent. My clinic two weekends ago was great, we worked on 4 tempis and while we averaged 4 I think we were often getting 3 and then 5 or 5 and then 3. The L to R change is often a stride behind my aids which throws off the count so we ...
by zevida
Sat Nov 26, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

@exvet: Good for you for standing up for your boundaries. You don’t owe them anything.
by zevida
Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I just got home from my holiday trip and I stopped by the barn to ride on the way home from the airport. This was my first ride in a week but my guy had been ridden by the assistant trainer while I was away so he hadn’t had a vacation. He felt so good I decided to play wit...
by zevida
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

Be whimsical. Pretend it doesn't matter. Some how that let's you remove the stress and ride with joy and clarity for the horse. I love this! I was a bit demoralized after a lower than I wanted score at the show on Saturday to the point I thought about scratching Sun. In my warmup on Sun at one poin...
by zevida
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

I didn't really understand how to try to ride thinking less perfect! Not that I am perfect mind you. I think especially from competing, I can get too locked into trying to get every step right and I end up shutting it all down and holding on too much with everything. This is very relatable! I also ...
by zevida
Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:18 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Replies: 187
Views: 89038

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

Hi! I’d like to join the threads. This past weekend was our last show of the year. We have a few clinics coming up the next few weeks in between some travel I’ve got. We’ve been showing 3-3 this year and my trainer thinks we are ready for 4-1 but I’m less convinced! So the goals for the winter are c...
by zevida
Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Safety Awareness - Helmet Sales
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: Safety Awareness - Helmet Sales

I have taken to removing the liner from my helmet after a ride and it is working so much better to allow it to fully dry before I ride the next day. I just leave it in the drawer or locker next to the helmet. (Wouldn’t help for multiple rides in a row.) I also ordered a second liner so I take it hom...
by zevida
Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I’ve been asked for strange things but….
Replies: 6
Views: 1499

Re: I’ve been asked for strange things but….

PaulaO wrote: I hope she brings her own next week.


Brings her own to share right ;)

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