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by khall
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Love the pink blob!! Nice pictures too! Hopefully RP will settle more with his shoes. I’ve not had bad reactions when putting shoes on actually saw really good results when putting back shoes on Rip. Joplin has been in all 4 since she was started. Never tried any backwith Gaila she only wears front....
by khall
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Ulani is here! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0RjoFdfm7FwpcQ6X9hufDRYbwE2dmZM9G2abm6GMFL6YY1diFWDpU6hmVGUFrhQUnl&id=100000861553573 Absolutely enormous palomino filly with white I think on all 4 feet and star small strip and snip. She is blinged out! But my god she’s huge!! No ...
by khall
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

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Gaila here at 355. Sigh. She’s in no hurry. Very laid back about this pregnancy stuff. No drama mamma
by khall
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:37 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Foal watch. Jingles please! 350 days. Gaila is close. First night sleeping at the barn. See if she goes tonight or if a get a couple of nights “rest” on the cot.
by khall
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Boy she would not like my warm up! I usually do lateral work in hand first or at least get on and do lateral work in the walk. We do stretch a bit in the walk but go to the trot and lateral work moving pretty quickly through the different movements. Cedar last clinic had me thinking piaffe walk in w...
by khall
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 52
Views: 1375

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Heddy ugh another move. Hope it goes smoothly for you! SF yeah! Glad T is developing well. It’s definitely been a journey for you. Me this go around first and foremost is safe foaling with healthy foal. Jingling and jingling. Always a bit worried. Gaila is inching closer. Maybe this week? Her due da...
by khall
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

January and February I have lowered expectations depending on the weather ( looking at lots of rain with no indoor unless I can find somewhere to haul to) I do have a clinic with Cedar scheduled in February if I can fill it. A couple of regular riders are out so we will see. Here is what I had indic...
by khall
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Glad you got the young one moved flight and he was ok from his trailering experience. Scary! Post more pics of the new farm when you can!! Chisamba ugh saddle fitters!! I hope all is warming up now. Of course then you have mud:( Blob good luck at the show! Hope RP finds his good canter. Interesting ...
by khall
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Exvet I’m so sorry for your loss of your JRT. 18 years is a very long life. Bless you for your service for helping other owners with their difficult decisions in their pet’s end of life. We’ve all had to make those tough decisions and it sucks but having a vet who cares sure does help make it a bit ...
by khall
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 664

Re: What’s in your car?

Car needs a good clean out! Have stool to help mom get in. Keep receipts for horse stuff but mostly just needs a good clean out. Truck has new and the dogs in it right now. Use it mostly for hauling these days. At the vet with Rip. Scope upper airway. Last one in December was not great so see how th...
by khall
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
Replies: 25
Views: 1931

Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services

avma find an elder care attorney who can help you navigate this with your mom. We initially went the POA both medical and financial with both our parents but let’s just say my sister took advantage of her access to their money via her co POA. Grr. I ended up having to seek conservatorship over mom’s...
by khall
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Just a quick note got my first FC on Joplin today!
by khall
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Exvet I hope Junior is still feeling well and jingles that the SMZs do their job! Same antibiotic Gaila is on. I found the exercise to help Joplin with CW transitions. 10 m circles to W works wonderfully. I’ve been doing lots more smaller circles and serpentines in general with Joplin and really lik...
by khall
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

How incredibly scary Exvet! Chokes that bad are just agonizing to get cleared. Jingles that Junior stays pneumonia free. Poor guy. Rough go for him.
by khall
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

I’ll chime in on the Iberian trend. Still don’t see that many on the east coast shows but there are quite a few breeders and importers here. Many in WE. Me personally I will choose an Iberian over a WB any day. I don’t necessarily find them more comfortable to sit but because of their temperament. T...
by khall
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Improving shoulder freedom
Replies: 9
Views: 683

Re: Improving shoulder freedom

I would teach him Spanish walk then.

I also have gone back to SI to short diagonal medium trot. Such a classic exercise
by khall
Thu Jan 18, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Improving shoulder freedom
Replies: 9
Views: 683

Re: Improving shoulder freedom

Teach passage to improve cadence.
by khall
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Winter is hitting many with a vengeance this week. No snow for us but cold temperatures for us southerners who don’t do cold weather!! Rain mixed in with maybe a day or two of lovely weather. Today was glorious And I had very good news on the Gaila front. US shows marked improvement of the placentit...
by khall
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
Replies: 25
Views: 1931

Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services

Get an attorney asap. Elder care attorney and get the petition filed. See if they can appoint a temporary guardian until conservatorship and guardianship is appointed. Call the cops. Call adult protective services. Please let the facility know your mom can not go back to her home with your sister. I...
by khall
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Ugh. Need jingles for Gaila. She’s just over 7 weeks away from her due date and she started to bag up slightly. Way too early for that. So hauled her in and US shows early stages of placentitis so now she’s on SMZs and equioxx to keep her from foaling too soon. Cross your fingers treatment works and...
by khall
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and Fitness 2024
Replies: 5
Views: 635

Re: Health and Fitness 2024

I’m down 20 lbs have another 20 to go. Tracking macros seems to work well for me. Did not put on anything over the holidays even though I definitely splurged. I’m continuing Pilates twice weekly 3 lessons each week. I’m also on a quest about proper ab engagement which relates to pelvic floor. Also p...
by khall
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

Definitely need picks of the new addition ponichiwa! As for exercise to help improve walk p this is what. Cedar had me do start turn just do 2/3 steps then continue straight in HI really asking for big step with outside hind then short turn 2/3 steps straight again rinse and repeat. Really want the ...
by khall
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7633

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

January and February I have lowered expectations depending on the weather ( looking at lots of rain with no indoor unless I can find somewhere to haul to) I do have a clinic with Cedar scheduled in February if I can fill it. A couple of regular riders are out so we will see. Here is what I had indic...
by khall
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Pretty much accomplished all the goals I had set out except for more CW transitions. Super clinics both WE and Cedar and Joplin continues to be such a joy. Did have some joint injections done but not my favorite thing to do. Looking into alternatives and am interested in what others do to help with ...
by khall
Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Jingles flight to heal quickly and I am so sorry for the loss of your family member especially during the holidays. Blob my vet just started Rip on apoquel for his upper airway issue. Last scope this month was not good. Did not want to try pred again so he’s on the apoquel for the airway. Supposedly...
by khall
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Chisamba I’m so sorry for such a huge loss of Callie. For you and your family especially your son. I agree wholeheartedly about temperament being such a big part of an upper level dressage horse. They’ve got to be able to handle the pressure of the harder work. I see the difference between Joplin an...
by khall
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well our last Cedar clinic was a success! Bless Cedar she drove down Wednesday evening after work getting in around 12:30 am to teach 9 rides Thursday trying to beat the rain. Was supposed to have 3 days of soaking rain and I have no covered arena. Ends up the weather was just a few light showers go...
by khall
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

This year it’s definitely been steady progress with some milestones for Joplin. First time out at 2nd level was a success and first time in a stadium arena=no issues for my girl. Also having some lightbulb moments riding Joplin and having to set the parameters for her to step up to. Joplin has some ...
by khall
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:53 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Freeze proofing barn faucets
Replies: 5
Views: 1984

Re: Freeze proofing barn faucets

I have one installed in my 86’ long center aisle barn. We’ve replaced it a couple of times. They do wear out. Thankfully I’ve got a good person who can do the concrete work it requires. In fact it’s leaking again at the top. The parts just wear out with heavy use. T you can replace the guts though a...
by khall
Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

SF I’ve had a mild virus go through just Rip and Joplin. Both ran low grade fevers not even a day and were pretty much back to normal by the next day. Threw them off their groceries a bit and just blah. Hopefully A is back to normal! That’s interesting about HI having an adverse reaction in T. Sound...
by khall
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well hauled Joplin to the big stadium arena and she had no issues with working in there though she did spook a couple of times when horses were coming directly at her. Not your typical dressage warmup but a mix of western, little tykes, saddle seat Arabs ( she really did not like that one!) and loca...
by khall
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Thanks all for your well wishes. Right now for the next 6 months we are keeping mom home with 3 very experienced caregivers and hospice. Mom is way past AL and even memory care now. She’s needing assistance for everything and we are probably looking at being bed ridden in the not so distant future. ...
by khall
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:24 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: C6-c7 malformation
Replies: 4
Views: 984

Re: C6-c7 malformation

Pamela Eckelbarger from Equus-Soma in partnership with Sharon May Davis are conducting a genetic research on ECVM horses. Pamela can also give you the radiograph protocol for your vet to take for potential diagnosis.
by khall
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Thank you mountaineer. Aging parents is a difficult road.

I do have one fun thing to report. I ordered a new saddle yesterday!! It’s a Peter Horobin monoflap customized to my very flat backed mare.

https://horobin.com.au/saddles/equestri ... -kitzbuhel
by khall
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Flight I love in hand work! I need to get some video of the piaffe work I do with Joplin in hand. We not only work true piaffe but work piaffe trot as in very active short trot and do HI and HP. It’s such good fun! Very sad today. Putting mom in hospice and probably looking at skilled nursing care h...
by khall
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Great show report Exvet! Glad Brandon put his big boy pants on for the show. Well done! SF have a great week riding! Chisamba riding pregnant mares. Most don’t I agree. I have and ridden after foaling but not every broodmare. I do agree riding before having foals is a good thing. See what you have m...
by khall
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Wow tanga that was way exciting! Good girls!! SF did the vet have you put T on adequan? That’s what my vet uses for most of his sport horses. My holistic vet uses it to both on her dogs and her pony. Joplin has been on it for a bit. Found she has unusual conformation in one hock upper joint. Had eff...
by khall
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269548

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Will be a busy 2 months both with horses and holidays/family. Joplin working on developing more collection in the canter. Working on C W transitions. Continue the trend of more upright and staying softer in the bridle in the canter. Piaffe US more. WE clinic November Haul to big indoor show facility...
by khall
Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Wrap up I accomplished all that I wanted to these last two months. Joplin went to two schooling shows. Stepped out into 2 nd level for the first time. Very happy with my girl! Great Cedar clinic too. Me I’ve lost 12.5 lbs. Still working on it. Edited. Weighed this morning. Mom is losing more of hers...
by khall
Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:36 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Mountaineer it’s always a work in progress riding! At the schooling show there were some fancy horses with pro riders aboard. Recently imported sales horses. I was happy with my sporty homebred buckskin girl that tries so hard each day compared to the big moving teeth grinding black WB that probably...
by khall
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Sounds like some great successes from our riders here! Awesome score SF! Well deserved with your perseverance with T. Nice changes chisamba. I’m still trying to figure out seat on Joplin. Her canter especially challenges me. As for our weekend schooling show it had a rocky beginning Friday when I wa...
by khall
Thu Oct 12, 2023 3:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga I hope you are feeling better! Mountaineer glad you are testing neg now even if you aren’t feeling up to par yet. Chisamba congratulations on the PSG win! Love the tails pic!! Alueronx nice changes! Even with the cheeky one:) Blob I hope things settle more for you job wise. Especially now we a...
by khall
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I’m so sorry Tanga. Chisamba difficult decision to make, a part of our caring so much for our animals. Giving them a peaceful ending. Exvet so sorry it was a tough show. You are most definitely going out there and giving it your best even with challenges of work and Brandon. Mountaineer ah dang on t...
by khall
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Good luck zevida and tanga!! Jingles the smoke clears out!!
by khall
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF sounds like a good clinic! Looking forward to your notes from your next clinic. Exvet congratulations! Nice scores:). I know you are proud of both your boys Joplin and I had a great outing yesterday too at the schooling show. Our first foray into 2 nd and got a 62 and change in the rain. Joplin m...
by khall
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Chisamba that’s interesting. I just started a turmeric supplement myself. Will keep an eye on any issues. As for watching the decline of our LOs both furred and human. It’s definitely hard. Mom had a morning today when she did not even know who she was. It’s been a long gradual decline since she was...
by khall
Mon Sep 11, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574622

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Love it tanga! What a priceless gift you sharing your lovely mares with the young rider!! Exvet similar situation I’m a bit in the weeds with bracing and Joplin. Especially in the canter work. Two things I’m chipping away at is firm this is the parameters and you need to stay in them and the better ...
by khall
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Just wanted to share!
Replies: 5
Views: 1430

Just wanted to share!

Sidelines did a story on Cedar this year. Joplin got to step into model horse role. Cedar has done some fabulous work with the horses she rides trains and shows. Very special person. https://sidelinesmagazine.com/weekly-featured/cedar-potts-warner-at-liberty-and-beyond.html?fbclid=IwAR1RKUuUD1s_DJXt...

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