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- Tue Feb 19, 2019 5:46 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Fun Use for Carrot Tops/What do you do with often discarded parts?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 74
Re: Fun Use for Carrot Tops/What do you do with often discarded parts?
I generally feed carrot greens to the guinea pigs, they love their treats. But, I had a fantastic carrot green pesto in a restaurant a few years ago that has me giving the pigs side eye. One of these days they’re not getting the carrot greens!! I do too but not too often. I was told that (unless or...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 9:33 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Good Exercises for Greenies/basics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 338
Re: Good Exercises for Greenies/basics
I work with an instructor who likes to incorporate tools like poles and cones into her lessons. Her setups sometimes create the physical need to do something and since I also have a horse who works better if things "make sense" those exercises have been very helpfull for us. We have been w...
- Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:56 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Schedule for Horses with Minimal/No Turnout
- Replies: 12
- Views: 461
Re: Schedule for Horses with Minimal/No Turnout
This is just me it seems, but for me horses need to move. If there is no turnout (or if she's just standing around during turnout) I would at least hand walk or lunge a little on a halter on her days off, just to get her going a little. Your horse and mine seem to be very similar (from what you wrot...
- Wed Dec 19, 2018 7:22 am
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Horse-proof blankets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 422
Re: Horse-proof blankets
I second the Rambo blankets. BTW, it's not just about the denier it's about the material as well. The Rambos are "just" 1000D but the balistic nylon makes all the difference! My boy is hard on his blankets as well, he's playing hard turned out in a group of geldings. He does loose hair and...
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:42 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Have you ever found full siblings to your horse? How similar/dissimilar are they?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 829
Re: Have you ever found full siblings to your horse? How similar/dissimilar are they?
My horse has three full siblings. Two older brothers and a younger sister. All four are the same color with very similar markings. The geldings also have quite a similar disposition, the filly was a bit different (in a good way) all the geldings had some (again similar) issues. They differ in type t...
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Chess Pie
- Replies: 7
- Views: 325
Re: Chess Pie
I googled it. Not what I was expecting
I expected a Battenberg design or something similar... because, you know, chess...

I expected a Battenberg design or something similar... because, you know, chess...

- Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:16 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Side Reins!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 975
Re: Side Reins!
So, all of this to say that all the time I just want to scream SIDE REINS to everyone I see lunging. :) No. Thanks but no. I longe in a cavecon (the french kind not the vienna kind) or I long line. No side reins for my horse course he can not move in them. Never could, painfull to watch. It's like ...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:56 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: How often do you bathe your horse?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1647
Re: How often do you bathe your horse?
Well, never?! I rinse off the sweat after I ride when it's hot and I sometimes cold hose legs and neck when it's so hot out that the horses sweat in their stalls. I have never used any kind of soap on his body and maybe used shampoo once or twice on his tail. Once wet I usually let my horse have a n...
- Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Should I mind my own business?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 474
Re: Should I mind my own business?
...she only came to the barn at 7pm when nobody else was out. What piedmontfields said! BUT, nobody else out at the barn at 7pm?! What wonderland is this? We have basically rush hour from 2-8pm and even people out as early as 5.30am and as late as 9.30pm (closing time). About 50 boarders and not a ...
- Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:11 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What does "submission" mean to you in training?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1111
Re: What does "submission" mean to you in training?
Like others said, I never use "submissive" in the context of riding. Obedient, maybe. But I have the luxury being able to use "durchlässig" or "Durchlässigkeit" without sounding like a pompous a$$. :lol: ;) It basically means "to allow to pass through". And I ...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:25 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Guinea pig help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1029
Re: Guinea pig help
Very cute microswine! I question whether the weight of your pig is an issue at the moment. The other thing is I would say if he does keep gaining that there is a veterinary reason at play. I have only had one comment from a vet about the largeness of one pig... I think he was much heavier than your...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Learning from dissection
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3030
Re: Learning from dissection
I've always wanted to attend an equine dissection. Having a BS in Biology I've done dissections on smaller animals and have seen full sized articulated equine skeletons. I've also been present for small animal surgeries and necropsy but I have never seen an equine dissection. (learned muscles on a ...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:22 am
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Saddle Question Knee Blocks
- Replies: 10
- Views: 822
Re: Saddle Question Knee Blocks
Velcro. For me that's the way to go. When I was saddle shopping I did try some with external blocks and I was surpised that even with the rather large blocks they seemed to work for me (short, big thighs *sigh*). BUT I've had velcro blocks on my last two saddles and I don't want to go back!!! My hor...
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:35 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Shoulder-in
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2213
Re: Shoulder-in
Hah, kill me now. Not only do I do SI for the whole long side, I do it around the corner, the short side and along another long side as well. I also do SI/HI/SI/HI... only for a couple of steps each all around the arena. At the walk we don't have any issues to keep up a good SI, at the trot I'm not ...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:29 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: More leg? Not really...No
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1937
Re: More leg? Not really...No
Tuddy wrote:Sorry. I didn't mean to offend.
I really don't think that anyone was offended or really read anything more into your "more leg" intro to the training thread than it was supposed to be. I think it just hits a spot with some of us and is a very valid point to discuss.

- Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:11 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
- Replies: 166
- Views: 9409
Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt
...something straight out of spain maybe... ;) https://www.elegante-andalusier.com/english/special-colors/ This one, maybe: https://www.elegante-andalusier.com/english/geldings/yerbal-lba/ Not a palomino, be the coclor sure works for me ;) https://www.elegante-andalusier.com/english/geldings/carinoso/
- Sun May 27, 2018 7:33 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Scotland vacation. Paddock boots or sneakers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 819
Re: Scotland vacation. Paddock boots or sneakers
PaulaO wrote:Sorry I was unclear. We are not riding but walking in the city and on paths.
Sneakers then. Or whatever works best with the clothes you are planning to bring.

- Sun May 27, 2018 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Scotland vacation. Paddock boots or sneakers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 819
Re: Scotland vacation. Paddock boots or sneakers
What about a shoe that could do both, like Ariat Terrain? or Terrain H20? Can anyone weigh in who has experience with this brand? I used to have riding sneakers with heels that were fine for getting off and doing short walking stints while trail riding, but cannot remember the brand. I basically li...
- Wed May 23, 2018 9:18 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
- Replies: 378
- Views: 25325
Re: More Leg! More Leg! - May and June Goals
piedmontfields wrote:What I really want to know is--am I the only one using *less leg* *less leg* these days! (as opposed to the title of our thread)
No, you're not


- Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:05 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Needlefelting project
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5421
Re: Needlefelting project
I was going for blood bay with white socks, so I hope he will grow into his head eventually :oops: :lol: :lol: :lol: Hey! :lol: It worked. Sort of. Still quite a bit to go. I also have a simple quilt sitting here that needs to be finished and have only worked on him a few minutes here and there... ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:42 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Needlefelting project
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5421
Re: Needlefelting project
I really like your fat little pony, enough to give it a try. So here I am, about 30 min into my very first go at needlefelting...
He needs A LOT of work. I was going for blood bay with white socks, so I hope he will grow into his head eventually

He needs A LOT of work. I was going for blood bay with white socks, so I hope he will grow into his head eventually

- Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:14 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Needlefelting project
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5421
Re: Needlefelting project
I think they would make lovely memorial ornament for a lost horse - especially with the hair piece. I agree whole heartedly! Lovely work - it appeals to me much more than most of the horse hair jewelry that I've seen. Absolutely! I second (third) this. I never really liked any of the memorial horse...
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:52 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1687
Re: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?
OK, here we go :) Quality wise, all three pads I've owned were very well made, high quality materials. No issues there except all three are rather overpriced, although I have not have had any issues re-selling them at a good price. The sheep skin ones are of course much more cosy and comfortable tha...
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:22 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1687
Re: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?
Right now I need to get ready to go to work but I will get back to it latter. Let me just say, I've tried them all, Christ, Grandeur and I now have soemthing called a "felt saddle" (the academic riding crowd came up with that one, I've had it the longest and like it the best). I the meanti...
- Sun Oct 29, 2017 9:42 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Anybody else planting bulbs??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1824
Re: Anybody else planting bulbs??
I am going to his week. I moved in with my horse this summer and for the first time in my life I have a tiny litte garden to work with. So, obvoiusly there are not nearly as many bulbs to plant. The bulbs have been waiting for weeks now, but I felt it was way too warm yet plus I wanted to get someth...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:13 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Pony trot?
- Replies: 120
- Views: 25348
Re: Pony trot?
I tried to use this technique in my warm up today and it really doesn't work for us :D I actually knew that it wouldn't but I thought I give it another go just to make sure. The New Welsh is one lazy pony and ralaxation is not really an issue for him. So, I did the no pushing just trotting along, bi...
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:37 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Winter is a coming
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3728
Re: Winter is a coming
So is he pink and naked like my leopard appy at the moment? (He's getting downy, like a baby mouse.) Unless that's a leopard thing to do (my friend's knabstupper, also leopard, sheds weirdly too, first the white hair then the black spots). Maybe it's worth to check for cushings. Not a textbook indi...
- Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:20 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
- Replies: 346
- Views: 67469
Re: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
I find bareback riding puts you in a chair seat because it feels like there's a spot for your legs/thighs to go that is more forward than usual. I agree, riding bareback isn't going to improve your dressage position. But finding your ballance and seat bareback and brining that feel back into the dr...
- Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
- Replies: 346
- Views: 67469
Re: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
I was without a saddle for close to 18 months and obviously rode bareback during that time. It hasn't done me or the horse any harm. I had the horses back checked a few times during that period. However, I only rode 1-3/week, and I never rode without any padding. I usually used a sheepskin pad with ...
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:24 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7547
Re: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!
Hah! My mare had Sender on her sire's side as well (Arsenik=AbsatzxSender). Both lines are actually Trakehner lines. And guess what, she was a fence jumper as well! :lol: But only if she thought that was really, really necessary. Never in panic, though I knew her well enough, not to try to seperate ...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:14 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Momentos
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3619
Re: Momentos
Personally, I like the idea of pictures, maybe get a portrait done later on. I Have one of my mare. And when I had to put her down, I took a strand of tail hair, braided it, made it into a loop, tied it together with a nice ribbon and put it next to the portrait.
- Mon Mar 06, 2017 6:15 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7229
Re: Need Help Naming -"E" and "J" suggestions please!
galopp wrote:Ehrenhaft=honorable, ehrenvoll=noble
Since it's a mare:
Ehrenhafte or Ehrenvolle
- Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Going to Iceland (now with more summer photos)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2978
Re: Going to Iceland (now with more summer photos)
Oooohhhh, I'm so very jealous!!! Going to (and riding in) Iceland is a big item on my bucket list! Have fun, and lots of pictures please!
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Clicker training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1744
Re: Clicker training
As I understand it, what you are refering to is a form of cicker training, called target training. It is done with zoo animals a lot, to help with vet checks and stuff. Personally, I am too uncoordinated for clicker training but I do a lot of trick training and reward with a verbal cue and treat. No...
- Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:45 am
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Saddle flap length - update with picture
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3060
Re: Saddle flap length
If you buy and sell anyways, what difference does it really make if you keep the saddle for a while and try? FWIW, I never really thought about flap length, but I just caved and went full custom and when it was time to take my measurements, I was asked if I ride with or without tall boots most of th...
- Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:38 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Grass fed, whole, pasteurized, HOMOGENIZED milk?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3248
Re: Grass fed, whole, pasteurized, HOMOGENIZED milk?
My guess is, that the homogenized/ not homogenized is a cultural thing. I was pretty sure that there is NO not homogenized milk in the average store in germany. I checked, couldn't find any. And no fish oil in any of them (that only seems to be a thing in formula). But, you can have your pick, whole...
- Sun Jan 08, 2017 8:33 am
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7018
Re: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
Ah well, too bad. It could have been an easy fix. I hope you'll find the actually cause soon.
I did go from loose ring (Sprenger KK) to D-ring (SS) and got rid of the noseband altogether, but I don't really think there was a conection to the excessive rubbing.
I did go from loose ring (Sprenger KK) to D-ring (SS) and got rid of the noseband altogether, but I don't really think there was a conection to the excessive rubbing.
- Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:07 pm
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7018
Re: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
p.s. She's had a dental 10 days ago and all was fine, and her bit fits her according to trainer and my eye. It's an HS 14mm sensogan bean egg butt. She was this way when she was in a stainless french link before the HS. OK, here goes nothing. My pony did just the same thing when I started him under...
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:31 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: How many blankets does one horse need?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8875
Re: How many blankets does one horse need?
Well, I have a few. Mostly horseware turnout sheets. Lightweight to heavy weight, everything. I haven't used a stable blanket in ages, since my pony basically lives outside. What I actually use is just a lightweight Rambo turnout sheet plus a medium weight liner if needed. The liners are easy to was...
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:17 am
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Let's talk about horse bankies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5120
Re: Let's talk about horse bankies
While I do get the complaints about horseware's poopy tail straps, I personally prefer them to leg straps any day. I despise those! Always an accident waiting to happen (luckily, they usually break away easily).
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:50 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7447
Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
I am leaniñg that way now too! Of course I just ordered new blankets of all weights for both boys, all with that clip. A friend suggested taping the clips once fastened and essentially turning them into over the head styles. That sounds like a good solution. Glad everything ended up OK! Ah, there i...
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:04 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7447
Re: Pasture Disaster Avoided...Talk About Thankful!!
I have two words for you: DUCT TAPE!!! (What else, really). Glad your horse is alright! I have a pony that seems to live for just these moments. If it has a weak spot Crispin WILL find it. Since I love Horseware blankets and they fit my pony very well I figured out a way to make them wearable for my...
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 6:21 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6521
Re: Breast Cancer Spin-Off, Who's had it?
My paternal gandmother died of pancreatic cancer +30 years ago. Hardly anything they can do about that now, then, she wasted away quicky... Maternal grandmother battled with (breast) cancer on and off for 15 years but died of a broken heart, because her husband left before her. The one thing, I thin...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:18 pm
- Forum: The Tack & Apparel Trunk
- Topic: Let's talk about horse bankies
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5120
Re: Let's talk about horse bankies
Another Horseware user here. I have Rhinos and Rambos. They've always been the best fit for my horses. And I actually like that you don not have a color choice. They come in one color only and that's that.
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:50 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Dismounting without falling
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3591
Re: Dismounting without falling
I do it the way DJR and Flight do, though I'm not sure if if I put my right hand on pommel or seat LOL, I'll try to pay attention tomorrow. Me too. Both legs out of the stirrups, though. I definitely support myself on pommel and cantle. Unfortunately, unless you never wear anything with a zipper, i...
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Trainers who come to you
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3443
Re: Trainers who come to you
Here in Germany, it seems to become more and more popular to have trainers come to you. I think people are more critical about training and are looking for different things, different riding and training styles, especially in the non-showing, leisure riding crowd. A barn that has a trainer on proper...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: My training is staring to show progress
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11734
Re: My training is staring to show progress
I think anyone that has been told that their riding is so unpleasant that someone can't watch would be hard pressed to NOT take it personally. Maybe, but this is the internet. I do not care . I know what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. And Ryeissa is right,why be offended by someone who has a compl...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: My training is staring to show progress
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11734
Re: My training is staring to show progress
The opportunity to have a respectful conversation about training was a boat that sailed with the very first reply on this thread. I respectfully disagree. I've read that post at a few times I really don't think it's that bad. And I agree with amygdala, this is the training forum. People had to read...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:12 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: My training is staring to show progress
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11734
Re: My training is staring to show progress
The opportunity to have a respectful conversation about training was a boat that sailed with the very first reply on this thread. I respectfully disagree. I've read that post at a few times I really don't think it's that bad. And I agree with amygdala, this is the training forum. People had to read...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 12:17 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge
- Topic: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7785
Re: Television shows- I found some gems. Anyone else have any good ones?
StraightForward wrote:Totally forgot to mention "Better Things" on FX. Louis C.K. is executive producer. If you like "Louis", you'll probably like this show. I think it's about six episodes in right now.
Oh yes! I do like that one too!