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I had a really great ride on Phoenix last night. I hadn't been feeling great earlier this week, so she ended up getting 4 days off in a row which I wasn't too thrilled about after all the great progress we made last week and I was really afraid we'd take a couple steps backwards. Even so, last night...

No personal experience here, but I was just looking at those the other day myself and wondering if they were any good.

Pictures are easy, I can get some tomorrow. I'll have to do some reading on how to do the tracings, that's new to me too. I wasn't familiar with the CAIR panels, and after some reading agree I don't want to go that route. It would actually be really great to spend less than what I was planning, I ju...

I'm gong to second Chisamba's one rein stop. Non-traditional yes, but it's saved me many times. I've found when practiced enough, it can also be a calm-down tool for an anxious horse. When I was starting horses a few years ago (mostly trail riding horses) my focus was safety. This was probably the m...

I'm going to be running by our local tack shop this weekend, I'll have to look into those silicone breeches! Anything to help my chances of staying on should it happen again! :lol: I rode last night and had a much better ride. I'm realizing as soon as we get to doors she's not paying *any* attention...

You know, I really don't know! Oh boy! I just had to google what a hoop tree is :oops: I do know that even at 4 she's already pretty wide. She's also slightly chunky at the moment although I'm sure there will be some trade off between the fat and building muscle as she gets back into shape. I really...

I've been working with a container/potted garden this summer. In retrospect I probably shouldn't have even tried, as I haven't been able to do much with what I've gotten because of my schedule. It's been fun anyway though, and I'm learning a lot of do's and dont's for next year when I'll have more t...

A side note- I do have someone at the barn who used to saddle fit for Trilogy, so a saddle fitter is close at hand if needed as she develops and changes. I'd just prefer not to buy a saddle and then a year later need a different one.

I'm going to have to start looking at purchasing a saddle for Phoenix sometime in the next 6-8 months. I'm not currently able to go out and buy one, but will be starting pooling money for the purchase now. Until now I've used the saddles the barn owns where I board her, but there's a lot of big chan...

Good job sticking the aerobatics! Youngsters are so weird. What was the tractor going to do to her?! But, then, I avoided my trainer's indoor — random windows, mirrors, etc — for fear of a similar ride! I know she thought I was nuts when I chose to ride outside in 95+ weather last week at our lesso...

I had my second ride on Phoenix since bringing her back last week. That's only being lunged 4 times, and ridden one of those at a walk (with 1-2 laps of trot) on Sunday. She's got a lot of "go" so this time I went ahead and let her trot and canter. She's really goofy, as many 4 yo are, and...

Adorable!

Thanks everyone for the sweet comments!
After only 2 lunging sessions since coming back home I've already been back on her at the walk and trot. She's just superb.

Flight wrote:Hey, she's the same as my horse - friesian/TB cross

Oh really?! I'd be curious to see some pictures of yours as well! I'm falling in love with the cross, its probably the Friesian personality shining through!

Flight wrote:She is nice! And you're matchy matchy, even in non riding attire

Right down to our white legs

She’s Friesian/TB. Her dad is a 15.2 Friesian out in California https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/zanders, and her mom a 16.2 TB “Kate’s Unique” https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/kates+unique . If I can ever get my act together I’ll be having her registered with one of the Friesian sport horse regist...

scruffy the cat wrote:Mmm. Love the Le Mieux pad!!

A Kringle gift from our very own Chisamba! I love it!

She’s Friesian/TB. Her dad is a 15.2 Friesian out in California https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/zanders , and her mom a 16.2 TB “Kate’s Unique” https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/kates+unique . If I can ever get my act together I’ll be having her registered with one of the Friesian sport horse regist...

One more picture, just because. Excusing my attire, I knew I wasn’t riding and it was HOT

We moved Phoenix back “home” Sunday. After letting her settle back in for an hour or so we went straight to work. She was a dream, after at least 6 months off she took the saddle and bridle like it was yesterday and was lunging with side reins again by the end of one lunging session. Other than havi...

I'm absolutely delighted by the fact that he's wearing a police light

In light of this crazy heatwave here in the Midwest, I give you an old video of Phoenix demonstrating how to keep cool on a hot day

https://youtu.be/B9rYTa01T9k

Ryeissa wrote:I'm so happy for you! That's a wonderful update. I am certified in horse massage and love it, although its just a side job for me.

Which are you certified in? I'm a bit overwhelmed trying to make a decision on which equine massage program to start with. There's so many out there.

StraightForward wrote:Great update, and congratulations on everything! And you’re right, the time off to grow and mature will do your mare nothing but good.

I keep reminding myself that, but man I miss seeing her out there in the pasture every Sunday and at least getting to tell her Hi.

Moutaineer wrote:Oh, my. That isn't a "little" update! You sound happy and fulfilled, which is so nice to read!

Yeah, I thought it was going to be little when I began typing, and it just kept growing

Congratulations on your certification. I was a human massage therapist back in South Africa and worked in a sports medicine clinic that catered to several teams/ I enjoyed the work tremendously, but when i came to the USA there actually was not a certification system, and most massages were the hap...

Although I've never been all that active, I've been even less so over the last year. Here's what I've been up to, for anyone who may be wondering ( and because for once I have time to post, so I'm posting! lol) For anyone who may remember, last March-April I made the decision to go back to school. I...

I have fallen hopelessly in love with Fanfare. If she were farther along in her training I might consider her. Alas, I will have to worship her from afar. As all of use have as well, you'd fall even further in love if you met her. She is seriously one of the sweetest horses who just LOVES being dot...

Further of a drive than you're looking for, but the barn I work at has 3 exceptional horses for sale at the moment. I handle all 3 of these horses on a weekly basis and would be happy to chat about their personalities/etc. The mares are a bit younger than what you're looking for but I'm including th...

I doubt its the water then if you've been using it that long.

A side thought, what kind of filtration does the water from the cooler go through?
ETA: AND how long has that been the water he's been having water changes with? How long have you had him?

I know for sure you should stay away from Pimafix and Melafix. I've had good luck with them with other fish types, but its one that makes the bettas unable to breathe. So its a heater that has the temperature already set for you... I'd be tempted to get one of the internal thermometers ( I never lik...

What dosage of salt are you using? The salt should be just over 1/2 tsp per gallon... or 1tbsp per 5 gallons.
I'm racking my brain trying to remember which meds are ok. I think at this point they may not help, but I don't think it would hurt either.
ETA: What temperature did you set his heater at?

Has he responded at all to the heater/salt combo?

It does indeed look like fin rot, but I'm wondering if there isn't an underlying cause... even just old age. At first I thought it looked like he had spots by his gills, but looking closer I believe that's just his scales?

Is there any chance of you being able to post a clear picture of him? Orono does have a point that it could also be something other than fin rot. Typically fin rot is from sitting in dirty, ammonia ridden water. But if he's had a filter this whole time, the tank is biologically balanced, and he got ...

You have to be pretty careful what you treat betta's with. Since they're labrynth breathers there are treatments that can affect their ability to breathe. My suggestion for fin rot would be the aquarium salt (or mortons ice cream salt, works the same and costs way less), frequent water changes, and ...

Got my gift sent today

I'm also hoping it makes it in time

galopp wrote:Can people post whether they received their Kringle gifts?

Yes, please do!

On that note, I received my gift from you galopp

LOVE LOVE LOVE it and cant wait to sit down and start watching! Thank you so much!

I have someone who has offered to kringle with you Hayburner, if you want to go ahead and send me your questionnaire we are good to go!

When is the cut-off to reply/sign-up for this? Kringle assignments were sent out last Friday. I could add you in if we get another person wanting to join in as well, or if there is someone who hasn't shopped who'd like to swap people... I'd hate not to include someone but I've already shopped for m...

Kringle assignments have been sent! Please let me know if you didn't receive it or if there are any issues!

I’m not seeing a pm?

No, it hasn’t

I plan to get it done tomorrow afternoon.
I completely forgot/didn’t think about the fact that I was traveling yesterday, and then all day today spending time with family. I should have down time sometime tomorrow to get it done!

I've created another thread so I can change the title as needed. Go forth and join in the kringling

I apologize for being so far behind! I've given up my idea of grandeur thinking I was going to make a google doc... Maybe next year... :roll: Here is what you need to know! This is our annual Christmas gift exchange. To participate please fill out the form below and email it to DDBBKringle@gmail.com...

Done

I've got a ticket, but will have to see closer til what is going on with my school schedule. I should be enrolled in my Associates program by then. I REALLY hope I get to go, Omaha was a blast this year!

What kind of help do you need? The biggest thing I think is that I was thinking of turning the questionnaire into a google form that you can go fill out and it emails the answers automatically to the DDBBKringle@gmail.com email. I thought it might be easier to keep track of things that way and I ha...

Sounds like we have interest in doing it again! I’ll work towards getting it organized this week. I’d like to get it started soon, I know I like shopping early! If anyone wants to volunteer to help out I’d greatly appreciate it.

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