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by mld02004
Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Sad News--Rockabilly
Replies: 26
Views: 5376

Sad News--Rockabilly

Our own Rockabilly has crossed the rainbow bridge. She passed on Thursday. While I never met her in person, she and I were email "pen pals" for nearly 20 years, starting on the UDBB. I am really at a loss for words. She was such a kind soul and a good friend. I will miss her terribly, as I...
by mld02004
Tue Jan 21, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: 2020 training hopes and dreams
Replies: 21
Views: 13884

Re: 2020 training hopes and dreams

My hope is to enjoy my older mare after two years and two injuries to the same leg. It’s been one disappointment after the next. Rehab has been an arduous journey. We were beginning to show third before the first injury. I have no idea if we will get back to that level but if I can enjoy her even in...
by mld02004
Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:56 pm
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Topic: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?
Replies: 48
Views: 28008

Re: StraightForward and Redsoxluvr- Petrie updates, please?

I just ordered full custom petrie Olympic boots from the Dutch boot company. Apparently I’ve angered both the German and Dutch boot makers with my measurements. They also write back and say no! That length cannot be right! Apparently I have freakishly short legs. I had Königs made last time but they...
by mld02004
Tue Dec 24, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Grain-free?
Replies: 19
Views: 14235

Re: Grain-free?

My Morgan gets a handful of grain plus vitamin mineral supplement. She is typically in full work, schooling first and second. I also have to be careful with hay I take to keep her slim. No energy issues.
by mld02004
Thu Nov 28, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Your Warmup - how do you prepare?
Replies: 15
Views: 11437

Re: Your Warmup - how do you prepare?

15 min of walk, on buckle and also shorter reins, to check adjustability. Lots of free walk on diagonals and then shortening reins on short side. Stretchy trot and canter to loosen up the back, mostly 20m circles. Trot/canter transitions on the circle. Both of my horses tend to have tight backs, str...
by mld02004
Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:12 pm
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Topic: A Sudden Goodbye
Replies: 23
Views: 13675

Re: A Sudden Goodbye

So sorry. What a full life he lived!
by mld02004
Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:13 am
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17332

Re: To thine own self be true...

You’ve had quite the run of bad luck, Xan. You try to make the best choices/decisions you can but honestly it’s all a gamble, isn’t it? And wicky, I’m so sorry. No words. My heart horse just rehabbed one tendon injury from last summer only to injure her check ligament this year, in the same leg. Iro...
by mld02004
Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Risking turnout on an unclear diagnosis
Replies: 7
Views: 6359

Re: Risking turnout on an unclear diagnosis

I’d do whatever keeps him the quietest, likely away from other horses who might get rowdy. My vet wanted very small turnout for my horses two tendon injuries and I opted for a larger area where she felt less confined and therefore quieter.
by mld02004
Sat Jul 13, 2019 2:04 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Discuss your experiences with front leg splint
Replies: 19
Views: 13083

Re: Discuss your experiences with front leg splint

How’s he doing?

My horse popped a high splint on the outside of the leg this summer (she’s 16). It sort of appeared one day with no heat/swelling. Vet did not think it was anything to be concerned out.
by mld02004
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:25 am
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Topic: Anhydrosis - your experience
Replies: 15
Views: 11089

Re: Anhydrosis - your experience

My Morgan sweats, but not much. She will really start panting in hot muggy weather when worked. One AC does help. There’s also sweatwerks from horsetech.
by mld02004
Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:59 am
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Topic: My rodent problem
Replies: 52
Views: 25196

Re: My rodent problem

MC, I have used one of the commercial services with great results and low cost. Yes, they use poison but the better thing is that once on a spring and fall program, there are NO MORE MICE. So, the poison sits in a bait station and is not used. No owls could be harmed, I think. Kande is correct that...
by mld02004
Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:05 am
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Topic: trailers and SUVs
Replies: 43
Views: 22305

Re: trailers and SUVs

Definitely no tack room imo if pulling with a suv. Sway bars would be a must. I have a 2h straight no dress and an F150 and it pulls great. If I rountinely pulled two horses I’d move up to a 250 though.

I have the F150 eco boost which is also a commuter vehicle. Mpg could be similar to the rover?
by mld02004
Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:30 am
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Topic: Don Martillo diagnosed with Shivers
Replies: 33
Views: 20101

Re: Don Martillo diagnosed with Shivers

Yikes scruffy, how awful. So sorry to read this!
by mld02004
Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ponderings/mystifyment/bafflement - The 75K+ sales horse
Replies: 103
Views: 51306

Re: Ponderings/mystifyment/bafflement - The 75K+ sales horse

I do very much wish I had more income for lessons, clinics, and shows. And I think those things would make a big difference. So, for me, that's where money creates limitations that I really wish weren't there. If someone gifted me a 75k horse, I would still feel like I could do more if i could affo...
by mld02004
Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bit clinics and changing it up...
Replies: 11
Views: 8461

Re: Bit clinics and changing it up...

What PS bridle did you go with? Are there different models? What happened with the Micklem?

My mare *should* have loved the micklem based upon the design etc and her issues but she really hated it. I’m intrigued by the PS but after the micklem debacle I’m hesitant!
by mld02004
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:44 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Cushings and eating
Replies: 17
Views: 13815

Re: Cushings and eating

I started him on Cabergoline, his first injection being given yesterday. First two injections are .5 cc, then 1 cc given every 14 days. In answer to questions, I've tried oils, flavorings, etc. I tried probiotics and Equine Omega Complete. The only thing at this point I can get him to eat is Triple...
by mld02004
Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:18 am
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Topic: Things you would pay extra for and the opposite
Replies: 73
Views: 34893

Re: Things you would pay extra for and the opposite

I have two greys. IMO melanomas are treatable and I’d take that over a lot of other problems. Most of the time they are slow growing and not the reason for mortality. I only considered horses with excellent hoof conformation and working well barefoot. I had a horse with awful hooves and even with th...
by mld02004
Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:20 pm
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Topic: Virtual shoppers, interested in another one?
Replies: 163
Views: 71623

Re: Virtual shoppers, interested in another one?

If you do Facebook, there are several pages devoted to dressage horses for sale. There is usually a wide variety of horses advertised. There's a huge range of prices, ages, levels of training, height, breed, etc. I put up an ISO post and found many good possibilities, including the horse I bought l...
by mld02004
Tue Sep 11, 2018 1:21 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Favourite suppling exercises
Replies: 22
Views: 13170

Re: Favourite suppling exercises

Don’t know if it has a more formal name, but a ribbon candy exercise W and T. It’s a half ten meter circle, then cross the centerline, then a few steps of leg yield into a new half ten meter circle and repeat down the arena. It’s more dynamic then a serpentine imo.
by mld02004
Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Frustrated ! No Walk
Replies: 37
Views: 20960

Re: Frustrated ! No Walk

I leased an Azteca mare (andi/QH) and she was the exact same way with the walking. She would really get antsy in the arena. Canter transitions were a disaster. I think she was just a lot of horse for me and very sensitive. Lunging just wound her up. She never worked down, only up. She was super sens...
by mld02004
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:53 pm
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Topic: Meet Mikey
Replies: 42
Views: 18482

Re: Meet Mikey

Wow congrats Chantal! Gorgeous!
BIP, my mare has been out since may too, with a tendon injury, though. It sucks. We started tack walking in August, hoping to get cleared for trotting in a few weeks. Sounds like you’ve had quite the spring and summer too! Horses, sigh.
by mld02004
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:35 pm
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Topic: Jasmine (rescue horse) update
Replies: 70
Views: 38638

Re: Jasmine (rescue horse) update

Stunning! What a beautiful job you’ve done with this mare!
by mld02004
Fri Aug 24, 2018 11:28 am
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Topic: Virtual shoppers, interested in another one?
Replies: 163
Views: 71623

Re: Virtual shoppers, interested in another one?

I’m so sorry, scruffy. Horses can and will break your heart at any given time. I lost a four year old to a very mysterious heart problem a number of years back and I was practically ready to give up. Then a really great horse fell into my lap and we are 2/3 of the way towards our bronze (although re...
by mld02004
Fri Aug 24, 2018 11:19 am
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Topic: May I Have a Seat on the New Horse Bus?
Replies: 22
Views: 13745

Re: May I Have a Seat on the New Horse Bus?

I’m looking forward to reading about your adventures with her! Lovely!
by mld02004
Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Anyone try this bit verbindend snaffle?
Replies: 13
Views: 9307

Re: Anyone try this bit verbindend snaffle?

I’d try the neue Schule turtle top over the verbindend. The turtle top locks when pulled. Stubben EZ control is the same idea.
by mld02004
Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Mixing bit materials
Replies: 2
Views: 3098

Re: Mixing bit materials

In terms of showing, I don’t think so. My horse has a neue Schule Weymouth and a stainless baucher bradoon, it was no problem. I think my horse prefers stainless over others, though. My guess is your horse didn’t like the bits, not material, unless you’ve seen the same reaction with either metal sep...
by mld02004
Wed May 30, 2018 1:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: I can sit the trot on grass all day!
Replies: 12
Views: 9331

Re: I can sit the trot on grass all day!

Hoof boots are probably easier than plastic shoes. I was schooling third level using boots at home (and show barefoot). There’s a lot of different brands, you have to try and see. There are some groups on FB that you can find used ones on. I mostly use cavallos at the moment.
by mld02004
Sun May 27, 2018 2:06 am
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Topic: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt: August update
Replies: 166
Views: 76139

Re: The Casual Impossible Horse Hunt

How about a Morgan? Mine is a palomino going grey but there are plenty of palominos. I know a great breeder in CT who has a palomino stallion. My Morgan is on the hotter side, seems to love dressage and great work ethic.
by mld02004
Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Notes from Jeremey Steinberg Clinic - April 2018
Replies: 21
Views: 13988

Re: Notes from Jeremey Steinberg Clinic - April 2018

Thanks for the notes, it made a lot made sense, along with many other comments too. I’ve come to realize you need a lot of power to keep the connection and have effective half halts. You need some “positive” weight in the reins (not downward pulling) in order to collect. You have to ride on the edge...
by mld02004
Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48219

Re: Get me out of training level!

Started in TL, now coming out at third 5 years later on my Anglo Arab. I have an excellent instructor, but I have done all the riding myself—horse was TL when I bought her. Horse has never been in training. I’ve put a flying change on, play with canter pirouette, etc. I am I guess what some would ca...
by mld02004
Fri Dec 29, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Herm Sprenger eggbutt bradoon
Replies: 0
Views: 2608

Herm Sprenger eggbutt bradoon

Size 5". Eggbutt bradoon, KK ultra. Asking $125. Pics available by email gwen7_22@yahoodotcom.
by mld02004
Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:58 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The big picture: How has your training or your horse evolved?
Replies: 26
Views: 17995

Re: The big picture: How has your training or your horse evolved?

I used to think I was riding with fairly independent hands, but not until recent breakthroughs with core strength have I been able to really ride back to front with enough collection for third level. The amount of physical strength required for putting oneself in “self carriage” is much larger than ...
by mld02004
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 pm
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Topic: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!
Replies: 39
Views: 22173

Re: The Decrepit OTTB - Slightly Less Decrepit Now He's in Heaven!

So sorry! I loved reading about him. He certainly had a wonderful life with you.
by mld02004
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:41 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Kent and masters cob dressage saddle
Replies: 0
Views: 2200

Kent and masters cob dressage saddle

18” cob “s” bar model. S series, velcro knee blocks, new billet straps. Comes with three different bars. Wool flocked. Excellent choice for short backed, wider horses or ponies. Very good condition. Contact me for pictures gwen7_22atyahoodotcom . Asking $900.
by mld02004
Tue Aug 08, 2017 7:36 pm
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Topic: Mundane and pointless: I'm wearing a belt
Replies: 17
Views: 13433

Re: Mundane and pointless: I'm wearing a belt

Ah, I suppose I will have the same problem, my lower legs are not thin by any stretch! I do like the stretch of the fabric.
by mld02004
Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:40 am
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Topic: Mundane and pointless: I'm wearing a belt
Replies: 17
Views: 13433

Re: Mundane and pointless: I'm wearing a belt

What is it with the pipers? I feel like everything fits great and the waist is huge (belt basically fixes the problem). I've read it in the reviews too. I wish they would look into changing the waist!
by mld02004
Sat Aug 05, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: "Gimmicks", "Techniques" and "Secrets of Riding" That Have Changed Your life!
Replies: 75
Views: 37959

Re: "Gimmicks", "Techniques" and "Secrets of Riding" That Have Changed Your life!

Wanless' bearing down changed my riding. To me it is about positive muscle tension. I was riding with too much give in the body. To me it's about being responsible for my own body weight at all times. Because I have "fluffy" thighs I really have to keep more tone there. It helped me too. ...
by mld02004
Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: "Gimmicks", "Techniques" and "Secrets of Riding" That Have Changed Your life!
Replies: 75
Views: 37959

Re: "Gimmicks", "Techniques" and "Secrets of Riding" That Have Changed Your life!

This thread has been super helpful. There is a very good, short little book called Zen and horsebackriding-- there are some off horse exercises to find the psoas. Very helpful imo. Available as an E book on amazon. Wanless' bearing down changed my riding. To me it is about positive muscle tension. I...
by mld02004
Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
Replies: 28
Views: 21763

Re: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?

Are these dressage legal? How are they different then the micklem? Interesting!
by mld02004
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Connection or Lightness: bit choice
Replies: 23
Views: 18594

Re: Connection or Lightness: bit choice

I think one has to do a thorough view of the mouth...checking teeth, inside of the cheeks, and lips. Also check the poll and TMJ. Some horses, like mine :roll: , have conformation issues that really affect her reaction to a bit. However, she is the opposite of the horse the OP is describing. Her mo...
by mld02004
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:44 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: ISO Brown Cob Double Bridle
Replies: 13
Views: 11943

Re: ISO Brown Cob Double Bridle

I was also going to suggest bobbys. I gave a double for my Arab that is very thin for a more refined head. Quality is very good for price imo.
by mld02004
Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:41 pm
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Topic: Trash to treasure: trailer tack locker project
Replies: 11
Views: 10559

Re: Trash to treasure: trailer tack locker project

This is a great idea, and in fact I have one of these in my house that I store barn clothes in. This would be a much better use. Thanks for the inspiration!
by mld02004
Sun Jun 11, 2017 1:44 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Emma
Replies: 71
Views: 45160

Re: Emma

Wow, you should be pleased--looks like a totally different horse. The hind hooves look fabulous.
by mld02004
Thu Jun 01, 2017 1:11 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Old Konig dressage boots, ladies size 10
Replies: 2
Views: 3762

Re: Old Konig dressage boots, ladies size 10

Do they have any elastic gussets? I think they may not be wide enough but I'd need to measure. I have a pair of custom made Konigs that don't fit post pregnancy.....
by mld02004
Wed May 31, 2017 12:47 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Anatomic Girth Covers?
Replies: 6
Views: 7285

Re: Anatomic Girth Covers?

Total saddle fit has a sheepskin for their regular girth also.
by mld02004
Wed May 31, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?
Replies: 28
Views: 21763

Re: Micklem bridles solve what problem(s)?

I thought the design would be perfect for my very fussy Anglo Arab, but she went noticeably worse in it compared to a regular drop (weird in the contact, curling). My trainer was like :o :shock: when she saw me riding with it. I have no idea what mare disliked about it, we double checked the fit etc...
by mld02004
Mon May 29, 2017 1:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How to manage bolting?
Replies: 37
Views: 23439

Re: How to manage bolting?

Regarding an anatomical girth, I highly recommend a shoulder relief girth, and they have them in small sizes. It has worked really well on my very wide Arab. My arab does the head flip thing I saw in the video but isn't a bolter. It's especially bad with thick bits. It has taken literally years to f...
by mld02004
Mon May 29, 2017 12:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Potpourri
Replies: 9
Views: 7522

Re: Potpourri

regarding klimke's article--I've also read conflicting things about hills, varied terrain etc. iirc there was an article about the benefits of hacking through rough terrain/hills some months back in DT. I don't have a "formal" arena (the horrors) and ride on grass. I have two areas, one is...
by mld02004
Tue May 16, 2017 1:01 am
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Topic: My Perseverence is Paying Off
Replies: 29
Views: 19794

Re: My Perseverence is Paying Off

Good for you! I remember when you got her. It must be very satisfying to make that progress. I leased an andaulusian/QH and that horse was HOT and your story reminded me of her. I could only get so far with her because she was so reactive in the arena. Smart as a whip. When she was good, she was gre...

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