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Whatever the subject, people are going to find support for their choices. This is definitely true. Obviously it's an anthropomorphism to say anything is "fun" for Bliss, as is any discussion of a horse's happiness as there's no objective way to evaluate that. The objective things that I n...

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MC what a nightmare!!! Having something like that happen is definitely a fear for me and I would also suspect for most people that ride out. I definitely feel much safer staying in the arena, but riding out seriously revitalizes the ring work for us, and makes it fun for Bliss, and much easier for m...

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Yay Sue for being able to ride with some consistency!! Sounds like it's paying off. Sorry to hear about your friend's heart horse. :( Flight you and Norsey look super. Dresseur- I am sure you will effect very positive changes in Charm in a short time. I am in total awe of your technical knowledge an...

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Thank-you so much!! This is extremely timely. Lots to think about for sure.

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My hubby and I are at the local beach right now with the kids and there are two fox puppies playing near the path to the beach. They were quite happy to let us sit quietly and watch them play. What a gift to be able to see that!!!

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That's too bad Gwen!!! Do you have a chiro handy? That tired feeling is one of the early warning signs that Bliss needs an adjustment. He just had one this week actually because he was feeling tired the last few rides last week, and today he was 100% better.

Hope you get it resolved quickly!

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MC - 200 x 80 METERS?? I can't even imagine what that would be like. Want to post some pics for us? :D How many days a week do you ride usually? Do you work all over the arena or in certain parts of it? SrHorseLady - your conditioning trail sounds awesome. Why do you work mostly on this rather than ...

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Hi Guys, I've realized recently that Bliss does better with fewer days in the arena in general. I used to aim for 4-5 days of ringwork a week, but he does much better with 3 days a week in the ring, and another day or two doing other things (like working on the trail or up and down our hill). So I'm...

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greenholmeshandy - how awesome is that!!! Congratulations!! You should be very proud. :) mari - Odin is looking like the absolute gorgeous HUNK that he is. <3 <3 <3 Bliss and I went for a lovely trail ride last weekend. We went through numerous large and deep puddles, as well as a running stream and...

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WOW Gwen!! Good for you and Callie! To go in totally cold like that must have been super stressful. What tools did she use to work on the tension with you guys that worked best?

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Chisamba - that is sobering for sure. So so so so glad that piece of glass ended up in the wood instead of in you guys!!! I'm right there with you mari! We mostly stayed on the circle in my lesson yesterday, in shoulder fore, doing transitions. It was wonderful. :D The connection improved 100% and B...

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Thanks Josette and Chisamba! This is a clinic that I have been looking forward to for the past 6 months so I was exceptionally glad and thankful that we made it there. My in laws were going to look after my kids for me while I was at the clinic, but they bailed on me, so I ended up having to bring t...

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I had my first dressage lesson in almost 2 years today. It was fantastic. I will post more about it after tomorrow, but here are a few pics from my lesson today. Bliss was a very good boy.

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WOW - so much happening with all of you! Flight - I really really enjoyed watching your test with Ding. To my eye, it looked fluid and harmonious. It was a pleasure to watch, and you guys made it look easy and fun. Even in the pouring rain! If you're concerned about being on the right track, go back...

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Bliss is finally feeling better!!! I had my first ride post abscess this morning and it was wonderful to be back in the saddle. I'm just going to take it slow for the next couple weeks to give him lots of time to get back in the groove.

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Thanks piedmont! So Bliss lunged well the other night. He took a few tentative/off steps and then was like "oh ok this doesn't hurt!" He wasn't 100% but definitely much much better. After a good long hard look at his feet and some more reading in my textbook on hoof care, I realized his so...

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YAY Khall!!!!!! That is fantastic news! So so so happy for you!!!

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MC - I just realized I didn't answer your earlier question about rocky terrain either. The arena where he was all winter was a dirt outdoor, and his turnout was also dirt. We had a real mixed bag with winter this year - we had snow, we had rain, we had warm temps, we had cold temps. Throughout this ...

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Thanks again guys. Very good info. Larbear - he's 7 and I've been trimming him for over four years. This is his first abscess. Thanks for that. I've had some time now to digest and have more perspective. I'm just going to wait til he's sound and take it from there. Peidmont - I would be very interes...

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Thank-you guys for your perspectives. Lots of stuff to think about. Bliss is less sore and less swollen. I can't see any soreness while walking but haven't had an opportunity to trot him out yet. I'll try that tonight after the kids are in bed. I think part of the reason it took so long to blow is b...

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Thanks guys. No second opinion yet. My regular vet is back next week and I love her so I'm considering having her out. I have never dealt with an abscess before and wasn't sure at first that's what this was. Ordinarily I have the vet out for every little thing but in this case I waited as he was a l...

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Thursday, May 18th. Chestnut colt? He(?) will be GORGEOUS!!

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Hi Guys, Bliss blew a pretty big abscess out the heel of his right front on Thursday and is still quite sore. I had a vet out today (not my vet unfortunately) and he prescribed antibiotics as his leg is a little puffy and has shown slight progression in puffiness since Thursday. Bliss is barefoot an...

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Here's a question: other than for cosmetic reasons, why would you want a club footed horse's front feet to look the same? What impact does evenness of the foot shape have on biomechanics?

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We're off to an inauspicious start because Bliss has been off with an abscess for two weeks now. BUT this morning we have some clear drainage so I'm optimistic we'll be back at it soon. Goals for May/June: * ride at least three times a week * do hillwork at least four times * learn to sit the new bi...

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Yes this sounds fantastic. Please share!!!

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Aaaand a few more of Bliss. Bliss loves to have naps in the hay pile and enjoys when I come hang with him while he's resting. Today I went and sat on him for a bit. It was lovely, for both of us I think.

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Aww thanks guys. That makes me feel better.

MC, he's a cutie for sure.

I've been blessed with two beautiful boys, and I'm of course ridiculously biased.

Here are a few more pics of Kai... since he's cute and I can't resist.

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Oh that's really unfortunate! Sometimes they can really surprise us with the things that we take for granted but that they find scary. Fingers crossed all goes well with your next sessions!

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I am so sorry khall. I can't even begin to imagine how painful this is for you. Hugs and prayers through this difficult time.

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Thanks guys! Yes I've had two sons since getting him as a two year old. Here's the coles notes: I broke him while pregnant with my first son, then he had 8 months off to grow up a bit, then I rode him lightly his 4yo year. That winter is now referred to in these parts as "snowmageddon" (du...

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Congratulations!!!! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and return to effective riding!

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Hi Guys!

Bliss turned 7 yesterday. Where does time go? I couldn't ride because I'm sick and he has a stone bruise, but he thoroughly enjoyed his grooming and treats.

Notice we had some company, too. Kai is quite content to hang out in the barn for a while.

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I don't live in the south but it can still get pretty hot here and I never overheat in my tall boots. I ride in FITS and they have a superfine mesh panel on the lower inside calf. And FITS are also long waisted!

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Yay!!!!! That smile says it all. Good for you! And congratulations on your first show together! I hope you have many more successful shows together.

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Mountaineer - sorry to hear about Laddie. You must feel so bummed. Best of luck with his recovery! Straightforward - that sounds like a lovely ride!! I hope you guys get some nice weather soon. We've had snow twice this week. I had three super rides on Bliss this week then I got sick last night. Tod...

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Lol!!! Chisamba and Martha - you guys are both right. There is a devil in princess and we have been very thoroughly briefed about it. Yes she runs off with small children. Only if the small child is the only one "driving the bus". Lead line and longe line she is great. Otherwise, she has s...

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Odin is looking fantastic!! I love the canter picture especially. Best of luck with your recovery!!

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Hi Tempest! Welcome back. Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing.

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Hi "stranger"!!

Nice to see you here! Can't wait to see your foals this year!!!

Everett is SO CUTE!!!

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I really hope the EOs work out!!! Also fingers crossed that the other horses on the farm and your grass check out ok. That must be so stressful!!

I found another nice moment from the video of my lesson... this is a total fluke but it still looks rather nice.

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Thanks khall. That is one of the big things Lindsey had been tackling all winter - he is not allowed to curl and he must carry himself! It's been quite eye opening for me to say the least as it's a bit different from how I am used to riding. And again I'd like to say I'm so sorry about Rip. You didn...

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Thanks Gwen! I am smitten with her. And so is Max!!

And I have to post this one too. Lol. She is soooo cute.

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Khall that is a great idea for energizing the half pass. I'll have to try that. Bliss came home Thursday. I had a lesson before we brought him home in which I rode like a wet noodle. Then I had a truly excellent ride yesterday morning at home, and another great one this morning. It is SO nice to hav...

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And yesterday she gave four little children their first pony rides! She was wonderful and you could tell she was just loving it. Here are some pictures of her giving a pony ride to my son Max. Max turned 3 in January. Next up - we need a pony saddle!! Princess has also apparently decided that I am t...

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Princess practically trotted on the trailer on Thursday. She didn't want her buddy to leave without her! Here are some more pics from when we brought her home.

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I'm so sorry khall. ((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

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Awww she's beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

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greenholmeshandy - way to go!! You guys look very nice together. Onward and upward! Dresseur - you look fabulous as always. I am not in the least surprised by your very good result at your FEI debut!! Way to go!!! Hoping it'll be my turn in a few years. lol. I am having my first lesson since Februar...

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