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Congratulations! My horse is looking weird behind again lately and I sure wish I knew why.

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Ignoring the feel is an idea that confused me at first reading, but after a couple of examples were given, I think I get it. Many people have horses that are not really connected, maybe BTV or just a little sucked back, but they think it's good because the horse is light. Then when they get a real c...

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Most people, when their horse is "just" walking, are just sitting and not offering the horse any input. It helps to continue to ride. ;) I do that by using my legs very lightly in the rhythm of the walk, dictating the tempo and stride length that I want. Usually it is no more than followin...

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I meant to do my own, but was running low on time. I kept hearing how it was so easy, a great DIY project. I'm so glad I hired it out. It took him two days and lots of sweat to do one room about 10 x 14 with three doorways and one floor vent. I would never have had the patience.

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I would not consider two fingers nearly enough. Just dropping your heel a little deeper could get you in range to get pinched between the flap and boot top, and you could never drop the stirrups even a hole. Though maybe she meant without stirrups when the leg is hanging? I'd still want more. Looks ...

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I fired a doctor a few years ago for blowing off similar issues, and I have not regretted it for an instant. Definitely push. You are the only advocate you can count on. If your doc still declines to take you seriously, get a new one who will.

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Changing the flap length doesn't change the balance of the saddle at all, so wouldn't put you "out of whack". As long as the tops of your boots aren't catching on the flap it is a question of aesthetics. Have someone snap a picture of you so you can see if it looks ok. I would bet it is fi...

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It's so hard to determine from a picture, but here are my thoughts: It doesn't need to come up much in front, seems doable, but I'd need to look at the shape of the panel and of the horse without the saddle. If the panel is narrow there may not be enough panel depth to work with, or if the horse has...

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There is an option to RSVP, so I assume numbers come from that.

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Checking on whether their is a march near me, I found this: https://www.womensmarch.com/sisters/ Pins show marches worldwide/

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Congratulations! I'd call this really significant progress, and I'm happy for you both that you are able to recognize each of these imperfect stages as moving in the right direction. He probably feels he needs more air-time in order to get all 4 feet sorted in a single moment of suspension, so he's ...

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I LOVE Minnie Driver!

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I'd use WAY too much data without wi-fi! When I've briefly been without, I'd go to the local coffee shop to work via their wi-fi.

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I have a Roku. When I bought it (I think at Best Buy) I was asked whether I had HDMI or USB connection, it can work with either. There is also a power cord. I use it almost exclusively to watch Netflix, occasionally to stream music via Pandora. As rarely as I watch TV it is plenty for me. I pay less...

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Fantastic! It sounds like your determination has reaped many rewards, with flying changes being the most quantifiable. I look forward to hearing about his continued progress. Thanks for sharing the exercises!

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I like to have a good look at my horses immediately after pulling the saddle off. The muscles that have worked will be plumped from the increased blood flow. It's a short-lived effect, but it gives an idea what they will look like in a few weeks or months after those muscles have grown in a permanen...

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My ex-husband was, among other things, financially abusive. I knew I hadn't fully recovered from the damage he inflicted, but I could go months at a time without thinking about it at all, and I was feeling like that was all well in the past. Then recently I was having trouble getting a mortgage loan...

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I've seen several and have not been impressed at all, with construction, materials, design, ability to fit horse or rider. I like Black Country hoop trees or Frank Baines (sizes up to 8X!) for wide horses.

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As I'm in the process of buying a fixer-upper, I must say this thread has made me feel much more confident about what I'm headed into: my house has a solid foundation AND roof!

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Is this your first kid? My experience was that it was worse after the baby came. Complete strangers would chastise me for not dressing the baby appropriately. Such as not putting a hat on her to walk the short distance from car to store on a cloudy day because "she'll get sunburned!" Or fr...

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It sounds as though some "expert testimony" might be handy, to refute the "facts" being slung by the one selectperson. Several experts who agree with each other and support your position could really bolster your argument. The other stumbling block sounds like the cost. Perhaps y...

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Some of the conversation at Rolex the last couple of days among my fellow saddle fitters was the damage that super-sticky breeches can inflict on a calf-covered saddle. Apparently, they are not a good match!

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I'll be in the Black Country Saddlery stand all week. If there's gonna be a meet up, please let me know!

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When I had a similar thing happening at home I learned that keeping a log does no good until after you talk to the police. They need to be asked to do whatever they need to do to monitor a line, then you keep a log and they can look back at who is calling during those times. I don't believe it matte...

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It's not easy to find the balance between letting the horse set the pace and still making progress. Well done, you! And congratulations on finding this gem! Her whole body has changed with her hoof angles. I'll be interested to hear how she likes her massage. My horse got one yesterday for the first...

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Absolutely Minz! I was on the road when I posted before so I didn't have the details on me. I'll be in booth #1030 in the Bricker building. My business is The Saddle Tree and I'll have my Black Country, Frank Baines, and Harry Dabbs saddles. I believe there will be only one other business solely foc...

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Mmmmm. Trader Joe's. [Drooling.] But like you, Minz, I am easily entertained. Every time I go, I mostly buy things because I don't have any idea what they are or what to do with them. Cookie butter is a repeat purchase, though. You might want to have early Christmas shopping in mind. My Dad, for exa...

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Good luck! When we had a similar issue we hired an exterminator that promised they'd come back for free if the problem wasn't eradicated. After his 4th time back, he conceded defeat and refunded our money. :shock: Shortly thereafter we happened to have the porch roof replaced, and the nest was found...

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I confess I haven't read Jane Austen. It always sounded too heavy for my taste. But I was wondering whether any of you had read Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke? I was just re-reading it, and noticed that 3 of the 8 critics quoted on the back cover compared it to the work of Austen...

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Yay! for Suzon's dog! The wisdom of the DDBB wins another one!

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IMHO, this is the crux of why many people get stuck at the lower levels. The amount of energy required can be a bit intimidating to those not used to it. On the rare occasion that I coach anymore, "MORE ENERGY!" is the most common thing I say.

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From the article linked above, they were sentenced as arsonists, not terrorists, which makes a whole lot more sense!

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Love it! Thanks for sharing! I think it is notable that it was only about 1st to 2nd level. You don't have to be trained to a very high level to be amazing, just do what you do really well.

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I think that learning to fix stuff it requires a willingness to accept the consequences if you screw it up and a tolerance for frustration! Then, as you do more, you gain more confidence either because you were successful so you feel like you can do it, or because you weren't successful but the worl...

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Classical western riding - the way it was done a few decades ago as opposed to the more recent AQHA crap - is VERY similar to dressage. After all it has its roots in Spain, as does the Spanish riding school... Traditionally, western horses are ridden in the bosal for several years before graduating ...

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Congratulations! I can't believe how fabulous life is since my divorce! I hope you find the same to be true.

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Very nice!

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Yep. I think "sloppy" is a good term. I've referred to it as "static" from the jiggling bit that my aids have to get through. I don't often speak of my feelings on the matter, but last time I did, to a highly experienced UL trainer, he said that people with really good hands tend...

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Apparently my post had a much different tone than I intended. I just really want to get into the details of the theory and practice so I understand. Perhaps my frustration with my own lack of understanding came across as frustration with all of you. I do apologize.

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So as is usually the case with this topic, most responses contrast under tempo with rushing as if those are the only 2 choices. ;) No one has yet said for what duration they would work a horse under-tempo. As I said, I do so for only a few strides at a time. For example, on a horse that has a tenden...

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I'm a fan! I'm not sure what you mean by a "regular saddle" though as they are essentially normal. Frank Baines saddles, including but not limited to the Balance saddles, are the best for wide horses, IMO. They come in sizes up to 8W, so extra, extra, extra, extra, extra, extra, extra wide...

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Many people advocate working under-tempo in certain circumstances. I've never quite understood why you would want to do this for more than a 2 or 3 strides before pushing on. I'm all for "ride your horse forward and straighten him!" Can you please explain what circumstances would lead you ...

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Better hone your investigative skills! Engage him in a conversation. Ferret out some clues.

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This is the Cair panel: http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz75/dara_dempsey/2015-11-27%2017.07.28.jpg So as you can see, it is actually two air bladders, one in the front and one in the rear of each panel. From the top you can better appreciate the overlap: http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz75/d...

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I bet we all have loads of examples of this! And it is very sad. One of my most recent: I'm switching banks because PNC made a mistake. I went in to the local branch and pointed the mistake out to them and the response was, "Oops, sorry" but with no attempt to correct it. This was an error...

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The chemistry behind the yum!

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Next time you are passing through Ohio make a point of stopping at Melt Bar and Grill, specializing in gourmet grilled cheese: http://meltbarandgrilled.com/menu/melt-menu/ The only complaint I have about it is that their sandwiches are so filling I am full after half of one, and I really want to try...

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Listen to your gut, it's way smarter than you think.
Don't make decisions based on fear of "what if it fails?" Instead think "what if it works?" and go for it!

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This sounds like not at all your style, but what I do is ignore it, bake a few more things, and after a while I notice that the former goo is now a pile of ash. At which point it wipes away very easily. Benign neglect is my housekeeping style.

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