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I like this explanation on cadence

https://www.catskillhorse.org/v-58-a-2- ... ining.html

Will watch video when I can

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Chisamba I don’t agree that horses should not develop more cadence in collected trot Cadence: The marked accentuation of the rhythm and (musical) beat that is a result of a steady and suitable tempo harmonizing with a springy impulsion—USDF Glossary of Dressage Judging Terms. Some horses have natura...

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Congratulations!! Welcome to baby Gilbert!!

Glad all went well. Take the time you need. It’s a steep learning curve for the first baby.

Our family is awaiting a new bundle at the end of the month. My niece is due 1-29. Her first and a baby girl. It’s been stressful dealing with the pandemic.

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In some points I agree with Rye on the Iberian horses. To me the horses are too compressed in the neck which impairs the correctness in their gaits.

The first horse is impressive in the changes she can make. That is fun to watch. The other two Iberians are not my cup of tea training wise.

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Joplin is still feeling punky. Normal temp this morning and for most of day then back up at dinner time to 102.8 not eating well so starting her on GG. I guess we are going to take the week off. Rip seems good though. I had the most fun with him and SW the other day. Cedar had me asking for some lon...

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Ponichiwa I’m so worried about what is going on in our country right now. Concerned about the inauguration concerned about these next few days before the inauguration. And beyond horrified at what happened just a week ago and as more information comes out furious at those who aided Trump and those w...

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Please jingle for Joplin. She presented this morning with a fever of 103.3 today. Bloodwork was unremarkable. Assuming it is viral though no idea why. She’s not gone anywhere and no one has been here recently Horses. Ugh Mountaineer so sorry about having to make a tough decision on Laddie. Hope you ...

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As per usual in the Trump administration yes too much going on to keep up with all the happenings. But flipping Georgia blue will be instrumental in allowing Biden to get done some important work. I don’t envy him or Harris in what they are going to have to tackle I really am struggling with what ha...

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Well you don’t see the issue in the trot. I’m still so impressed with his brain. What a good guy. I hope he works out for you

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Goodness Aleuronx jingles you can get Kora back on track soon
Mountaineer jingles that Laddie is happier in his feet and stays happy.

Not too much here. Still working with Joplin consistently. Rip is doing well in hand. Our weather sucks though. Wet and cold.

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We tried it for a short time. Weird veggies sent and piecemeal. We stopped pretty quickly

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Tanga it Ossoff has not been called yet but the votes that need to still be counted are from democratic stronghold and the absentee ballots still to be counted not enough to change the outcome I’ve read of some who requested absentee ballots and did not receive them in time so they either drove long...

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We did it! Trump and Moscow Mitch you’re fired!

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RIP Jane Savoie. I knew she’s been sick. Long hard fight:(

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Hayburner I’m on the list to try one out. But it was explained to me that they are having issues with shipping from overseas and that the ones that come in have already been sold. I too was interested in trying one because I have 3 horses that I ride.

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My normal has not changed much. I’m here on the farm and full time care for my mom. My DH did work from home initially but they’ve been back in the office for awhile now. With strict rules all to stay in their own office and when in hallways be masked. I actually liked it when DH worked from home. D...

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Lipsmaker how old is this guy? One thing I know when looking at horses to buy that are already going especially with an OTTB there absolutely will need to be retraining. But what you are starting with right now is a pretty dang good base if you end up with him.

Fun!

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I still like him with you on him. I see lots of potential for the pair. I like a good minded nice moving good brain TB. Love his dark bay color too

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Jingles for Laddie mountaineer! Jingles for Kora too! Flight lovely pick of piaffe with Norsey I have some firm goals this time Joplin keep going with the trail riding. Take her to a show just for outing not necessarily to show. Expose her to WE. Hosting a clinic this month to do so Work on her cant...

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Lipsmacker oooh I like him!! So pretty nice mover and looks like a great brain.

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https://fb.watch/2MY8SEpEMC/

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Blob I really like using the leg lifts with my horses as well. All 3 of mine do them with a click at the walk. What I’ve seen with Rip and Gaila is how much more they will left and hold now the hind legs. Initially their lifts were pretty pathetic. I found it does help once you do piaffe work then b...

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Have you tried taking her down the fence line in a steeper counter SI? Juliet the big TB/perch I work with also wants to run through so I ended up taking her up and down the fence line using the fence to keep her backed off. It definitely helped Does MM do half steps in hand at all? Can you ask for ...

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Blob if you get MM sideways enough and control the outside shoulder in the rotation she can’t go forward and blow through you. It’s hard for the horse to do but definitely builds strength and mobility in their HQs.and you will see the bouncy engagement needed for eventual piaffe.

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Happy new year all! Looking forward to a better 2021

Stay safe all

Rain the next 3 days. More mudd:(

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It is interesting chisamba how Saiph reacted. Leaning know that well! The lifting I found very helpful to keep Rip up and open. More from behind just made him stronger in the front until I figured out to lift. I know ultimately we want to be able to hold the horse with the seat in piaffe but it take...

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Blob I’ve used many different approaches to piaffe. Yes I’ve done the leg lifts too both at standing and at walk. AB suggests that the horse must be able to trot in the rotation (moving tof or as she calls it stepping over) to begin to understand piaffe. I find that helps with the ones that are slow...

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Lipsmacker I’m not saying the NO is the only way for everyone. It just is for me though I’m game to audit many different trainers I just won’t ride with a mix at this time. Yes Cedar is a very accomplished rider and trainer for her young age. I really appreciate being able to learn from her. As for ...

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I’ve done this dressage thing for a long time. Almost 40 years now started with eventing dressage. I appreciate the system that stems from NO and that continuity between the different instructors. Except Bettina Drummond. I did not like her approach when I audited her. I don’t see a reason to look a...

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I am not a fan of Legerte’ with PK at all. Now Col Carde and Master T ( can’t spell his name but head trainer of Samuer I like) saw Master T co teaching with Bettina D several years ago. Loved him. For me it took me years to find the one method that I wanted to follow whole heartedly. When we lost M...

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Lipsmacker I like the Portuguese style of riding. In particular coming from Nuno Olivera. Mark Russell who I rode with for almost 10 years rode with NO and now I ride with Cedar Potts-Warner who is the head rider of JP Giacomini who also rode with NO. That style of training speaks to me the most. I’...

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SF I like to use the short but active trot in my WBs and will use it on Joplin who wants to power through. I feel it is a great way to build carrying strength and promotes balance. I will use it on Rip before asking for medium trot and great before canter transition.

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That’s exciting exvet! I’ve audited Betsy Steiner but not read any of her books. I have to say Joplin is going to make me a better rider. She quite readily allows me to control her shoulders with my thigh. She’s a much more sophisticated ride than what her training is at. She’s an old soul. Very suc...

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That’s awesome exvet! Brandon is going to be a fun one for you. Are you able to go trail riding directly from your farm? Today is Joplin’s first trail ride/walk. I have to haul out to do so. There is a farm about 30 minutes from my place that has beautiful trails to ride on. They charge a nominal fe...

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Love! Chisamba!!

Lovely Christmas on the farm with DH DS and my mom. Bitter cold and windy but warm and fun in the house.

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Wishing all a safe and enjoyable holiday season and jingling for a smoother 2021

Great news on our front. DS tested neg after his exposure last week and he got the ok via doctor cdc guidelines to come home for Christmas.

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One of these days I’ll figure out how to post. The computer instructions don’t work for me since all of my pictures are on my phone. I rarely get on the computer unless I’m paying bills.

So can we post pics directly from our phone?

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Well the pivo has been absconded with. My DH heard me say it was my X mas gift to myself and decided to hide it from me until Christmas. Our weather after tomorrow is supposed to turn atrocious anyway and I had planned on no riding to prep for the holidays W Th and F. DS was supposed to come in tomo...

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M can you put a second line of hot wire 5-7 ft from the shared fence line? I’ve done this before using just step in posts and hot tape.

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Anja Beran hands down. Any of them

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I was charmed by Totilas at WEG. Watching him trying to play with his ribbons during the awards ceremony and then loping along on a loose rein as they took their victory pass.

I agree blob he showed up to work each day with a good heart and so much try. I really appreciated that in him.

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Not that! Geeze you got hit pretty hard. Lovely to look at but I’m sure a PIA to deal with. We just have rain and mud. Trip to vet and Rip is ok to go back to work. There are changes in his airway but we are hoping he can cope. Looks better than last scope but not as good as earlier this year. We we...

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Blob have you ever used Dr Dan Carter out of countryside for lameness? He’s my go to. He was a farrier before going to vet school then interned at Rood and Riddle. Awesome vet with such a keen eye. I also recommend Dr Jennifer Miller at Prairie River holistic for acupuncture and chiro. She’s in midd...

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Glad it helped! I sent a similar video to one of my former foster adopters who was moving in with two cats. My former foster ended up living happily with them.

What I find interesting is that my dogs know and accept our cats but if a feral shows up they will chase it.

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So happy with Joplin today!! It was cold (40’s) and windy and she went out and went to work happily. Not a hitch one. She is going to find lateral work so easy compared to my WBs. Definitely saw why the Lusitanos can fight the bulls. Got a bit too strong with a turning aid with my seat and she whipp...

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I so enjoyed watching Totilas go in the 2010 WEG. Such an incredible athlete even though I’m not a big fan of Gal. Sorry to hear of his death. He has lots of progeny all over. A farm in Portugal that we visited was breeding their black Lusitanos to Totilas and his sons. A stable full of mostly black...

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Yay mountaineer! Blob ugh I can’t even get Rip to think of changes. He does them no problem out in the field. Watched him do one times while having a prance around. Yet does not compute under saddle. I’ve put changes on TBs that I owned over the years and had not trouble. Rip not so much so I feel y...

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That’s great SF. I’ve never looked at yawning as a bad thing. Some do it more than others. Gaila has been yawning when working her in hand here recently. Under saddle she is very good in the bridle and has been for a long time. Mark taught a bit different in that we focused on the head neck and jaw ...

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Oh gosh piedmontfields that’s heartbreaking Demi yay for first! That’s great Rocky is showing nice lengthenings. My farrier came out hoof tested Joplin and pulled a nail. No idea why she is sore with slight pulse. She’s done this once before on that foot. Supposed to lunge her tomorrow to see how sh...

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Gracie has made a full turnaround and is back to her normal self. No idea what caused her issues but glad that they have resolved.

Thanks for all the jingles! Really appreciate them for my old girl

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