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I'm getting back to riding T. Wednesday a chiro was coming to the barn, so I signed up, as she was still not letting me work on her RH. Chiro found her sore in her SI and a little stuck in the hips, so she got adjusted, and she suggested an SI stability taping, which I applied last night. Right lead...

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Ouch, that is a lot to pay, LSP! It seems like I've invested a lot in my glue on showing venture this year, but that's a good reminder that it will pay off over time. I was hoping to ride last night, but still needed to trim T's right hind after the weird lameness stuff a few weeks ago. I had not ha...

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Cuuuuutiieee! Can't wait for the barrage of pony pics and following your progress with him

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So sorry about your dog, Flight. It is never easy, no matter the circumstances. Chisamba, I also enjoy your typos. Usually I can figure out what you were trying to say, but not on that one (though I got the gist)! T got to start turnout yesterday, which was good, as she was starting to get a little ...

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Thanks for starting this thread, Blob. I will be following along and starting on the path to changes in the near future as well. I did learn that T goes into fire breathing dragon mode (FBDM) pretty quickly, when I asked for changes out of CC a few weeks ago. So far we've been just working on changi...

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I just saw this new, very reasonably-priced MIPS model Charles Owen is releasing: https://www.thetraditionalequestrian.com/rider-1/p/charles-owen-mips-kylo-navy-gloss-helmet It comes in black and navy, both matte and gloss finishes. I'm not due for a new helmet just yet, so I'll sit back and see how...

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scrotal harder :lol: Where does auto-complete come up with things? :lol: Aleuronx, I'm excited to see the shadbelly you choose. I'm sure it will be fabulous! Tesla had her sarcoids off yesterday morning. The ones in her ear haven't been too growthy, and they came off really nicely. Due to the recen...

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Wow, I can't believe you've had Ace for 8 years. It does not seem that long ago at all! Chisamba, I wish I was looking. I mean, I look, but lack time and money, LOL. First goal this go-round is to get Tesla's sarcoid jettisoned, and we'll see when she can get back to work. It's coming off Wednesday,...

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Love the title, Blob! *Show either hunters or eq in two weeks (I have a question in on which would be better for us as they're different days) *Try to get in a cross-country school? *Keep developing T's canter *Figure out how to keep her shoes on *Ride her like she's a third level horse *Get the re...

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Last night I managed to get T's front shoes reset, and put some Sole Guard in her LH. I was only able to get as far as picking out her RH. No chance of getting it trimmed or anything. Bodyworker is coming back out this afternoon. I am not optimistic that we'll make the clinic. Might be time to reach...

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Yes to MIPS! The expensive helmets really aren't safer. I ride in a TraumaVoid Lynx. There are sparkly models available I'd that's your thing. For breeches I really like Romfh Isabella's, and Ariat TriFactors are nice as well as the Halter Ego breeches. Not sure on boots - you could go custom. There...

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Khall, that sounds like a hard thing to go through. Glad you had family there through it all. Bodyworker came out this morning and found T was all wonky in her body; thinks she fell in the pasture. She was pretty ticked at both of us, but after, she seemed happier and promptly rolled within a few mi...

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Today found us back at the vet as well. Saturday evening I went out to get Tesla trimmed and shoes glued on all around. I managed to trim her left front and hind, and about half of what I wanted to do on the RF. She was absolutely refusing to hold her RH up for me, and acting like her left leg was g...

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For the rest of the year my plan is: 2 runs a week, at least one outside 3 strength/balance/mobility workouts a week 2 additional cardio sessions per week (these are almost always before a gym workout) Foodwise, keeping it simple: Limit carbs, especially sugar and refined carbs Eat the veggies Go a...

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I hope the fitter can get your saddle sorted out. It's great that you're making progress with your riding even if things are a little bumpy with Lynx! Yesterday afternoon we hauled over to my saddler's (she is the main US rep for Lovatt & Ricketts and will tell you she's not a fitter). She was w...

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In my opinion, for what that's worth, there is no "one size fits all" for horses (or people) when it comes to training, posture, etc. Trying to force them into what is our current view of "correct" when they are not built for it physically or mentally is not productive or conduc...

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Tanga, I hope you're feeling better soon. That has to be really frustrating! Khall, sorry for the hard time your family is going through. Aleuronx, so happy for all the success you're having with Kora. You've certainly put in the work! Tesla has been pretty darn good too. We jumped Monday morning, a...

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Congrats on moving up to 3rd Mari! I slept in a bit this morning, so T was fairly pissed when the other horses were getting turned out and she had to stay in and work. So today was a session of maintaining my zen and just trying to tactfully work through the tension and get her forward when she was ...

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Thank you SF! Yes I lately have been encouraging a lower neck, nothing crazy but definitely stretching into the contact. I especially try and encourage a long neck as well. I honestly haven't asked for anything else as far as frame in the last month. Jillian Kreinbring has this description I like o...

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So I think I've mentioned to you before that a friend of mine rehabbed her TB's minor kissing spines, as verified with radiographs. She worked with a trainer who is a bit of a specialist in it, and they honestly did a lot of long and low. Not quite A2R style, but she rode in like a hunter under sadd...

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Khalil, jingles for getting through this tough time. Glad you can be there for your mom. Exvet, fingers crossed on finalizing the sale. I'm sure the buyer will feel lucky to get him, with the solid foundation you've put on him! Blob, fingers also crossed that MM continues to respond well to the dex ...

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Great job again on the freestyle, Aleuronx! Blob, jingles for MM. Hopefully things will get easier going into fall? Not a lot of riding going on here due to wildfire smoke. I got a Dresch saddle on trial, and it was wider than I expected, and not quiiite right in the flap/block for me. The kind of t...

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T was fine this morning. It took her a bit to realize she wasn't hock sore any more, but we got an easy canter LY on the right lead, which was the most obvious problem before the injections. Mari, I don't remember the exact exercise, but there was an Emile Fauri video I can no longer find, in which ...

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Wow, ExVet, apparently some people have a lot of time on their hands to worry about other people's business. Sheesh! Tesla was supposed to be back to work today, and looked good on the lunge. She felt uneven under saddle though, and was clearly unsound when we circled left at the trot. I did trim an...

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Yes, we just did steroid. We talked about PRP and Noltex, but vet felt the water soluble steroid he uses is best for low motion joints and doesn't wear the joint surface the way the standard corticosteroid can, due to leaving crystals behind. Ordered a Dresch Verdades for trial last night, so hopefu...

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Yep hocks, so we got injections. I had her back x-rayed while I was there, and it's nice to know all is normal. She has a couple processes around T16 that are a bit close, but not remodeling. The vet said there was no reason to do it, but I said avoiding a lecture from Leslie was well worth it. :lol...

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Congratulations Aleuronx! Kora certainly is stepping up, and it's a testament to you putting in the work. Exvet, excited to hear about your new prospect, and of course see pics when you're ready. T was still having trouble holding her right lead in back this morning, so we're going to the vet tomorr...

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I'm so happy that all your care and attention is bringing out the best in Potters! Tesla's right lead started to deteriorate over the last week. I didn't think it was related to the saddle, but I got an appt with the bodyworker yesterday morning. I rode right before and was going to work on my 15m c...

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Yeah Tanga, I was thinking about it this morning because the question came up on ToB about whether the demands for competitive GP are unattainable without abusive training. Not that I'm anywhere near that level, but it does seem that this expectation that a horse should be competing GP at 9 piles on...

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Dang Khall, that does seem like strange coincidences. I hope it's not something that's "going around" and that Rip continues to improve! This saddle is going back tomorrow. It was a little better this morning with some front shims to balance it out a bit. There is another one available in ...

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Thank you both for looking and the feedback. Yes, plot twist: I am harder to fit than the horse :lol: I did ride in one demo saddle that had a block that worked but of course it was not a saddle T preferred. The rep says she will find out about getting one shaved down, and I think I'd go up half a s...

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Great job on the freestyle Aleuronx! I hope you're able to get video at some point! Tanga, thanks for the heads up on the movie. I don't think we have Peacock, but I'll keep an eye out. If anyone has a couple minutes, here is a video riding in the Aviar yesterday. I think she is going better in it, ...

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Geez I hate selling horses. I have yet to look at the videos. I'll work on getting them posted later this weekend. It's an effing nightmare! I hope I never have to do it again. I got the Aviar saddle a few days ago, and the block WILL NOT work for me, but T seems to like it. I dropped my stirrups a...

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Glad to read more good news about Lynx! ExVet - wow, 40 horses to look at. At least you'll get to do some serious one-stop shopping. Maybe you will find that needle in the haystack - have fun! Khall, sorry to hear you are going through so much all at once. Jingles for Henry, your mom, and Rip! I had...

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LSP, thank you, and good to hear that Lynx is continuing to improve. I would guess that the HI exercise is to fine tune control of the haunches and play with different weight distribution onto the hind legs. Moutaineer, yeah for riding! Good to have some extra roomy boots around. Well T had 4-5 days...

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Rock solid position there, SF! And the pole is perfectly photographed! I sometimes thing I'd like to play at jumping some small stuff again. Not going to happen with Potters of the delicate feet, however. I'm making good healing progress. I went to the doctor yesterday and had new x-rays. She said ...

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Helter swelter is right. It's supposed to be 111 here tomorrow, and close to that through Saturday. No getting out of triple digits on the horizon, so I'm giving T a few days off. Not sure if lessons will be canceled this weekend, but if not, I'm first on the schedule at 6 am. Hoping the demo saddle...

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Great news!

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Jingles for Rip!

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Chisamba, I also don't know how you do it! I'm tired sitting in front of a computer and then riding one horse. Tanga, you are still out there getting it done. I do hope you can find some answers to get back to where you want to be. It's going to hit triple digits here next week and I am NOT sad that...

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...bury my head in the sand. That is about where I'm at. I'm an ecologist for the federal government and have been working on policy that has the potential to really have a positive impact, but I know it will get exploded if the administration changes. Hard to keep pressing forward if I think about...

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Well my plans have already changed. T is getting her sarcoid removed on the 23rd so we can do another round of Torigen, so I doubt I'll be showing 10 days later. There is the Dressage Festival in early September, so we'll aim for that. Yes, maybe it won't be so stinkin' hot by then. Maybe I'll even ...

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Have you looked at the dressage style endurance saddles? Black Country and Lovatt & Ricketts both make them, possibly others.

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Love the title, Blob! *Show either hunters or eq in two weeks (I have a question in on which would be better for us as they're different days) *Try to get in a cross-country school? *Keep developing T's canter *Figure out how to keep her shoes on *Ride her like she's a third level horse *Get the res...

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Congrats on a good show, SF. You've worked so hard and done such a good job with her. Thanks! She was a total rockstar at the jumping show this morning too. They were running about an hour behind, so we had a couple warmups followed by standing around the in gate, and she totally woke up and went r...

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Moving barns on Saturday. We're going to a jump schooling show Saturday morning and we'll see how I handle the 2'6". I know T can handle it just fine. The following weekend I signed up for 1st-2 and 2nd-1 at a schooling show. Goals: See where having a flatter arena leads us. Get into a new rou...

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Blob, way to go! I know you were feeling unprepared, and it sounds like it was tough with the heat. Then throw in that you've been struggling with RPs canter and pulled 8's on the canter work is awesome! Chisamba, T has made it clear that she does not like metal bits. I decided to get a Winderen bec...

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Ouch Moutaineer, that just sucks. And wrecked boots are just salt in the wound. Dang. I had a nice ride with the bareback pad this morning. Had my "circle of death" set up with cavaletti, so ended the ride riding a volte around each one, with a 1/4 canter circle in between voltes. If you'd...

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Chisamba, I am among the list of admirers. You look like you've lost years in addition to pounds; way to perservere! Heddy, glad you made it safely; breaking the trip up sounds like a good way to go! LSP, glad to hear Lynx is doing better. I hope he stays on the up and up. Today I met up with a loca...

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Which mouthpiece is everyone using on the winderen? Most know Joplin can be a bit bit reactive too. The better she’s engaged though the better her acceptance but hey maybe there is a better fit for her. Right now she’s in myler wide barrel eggbutt I had not heard of these bits untilmSF mentioned th...

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