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by ASBJumper
Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??
Replies: 6
Views: 7555

Re: Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??

Thx ladies! Guess it's time for some jumping jacks before my stretches. :lol: Tsavo - my physiotherapist is a big believer in the power of chiro and she says she can feel when i'm "out" and need an adjustment (she does lots of myofascial release work around my sacrum and tail bone). So I h...
by ASBJumper
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:35 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??
Replies: 6
Views: 7555

Stretches - do you do them? If yes, when??

So, obviously we were always taught in gym class to stretch before exercise. This never seemed to translate to riding (i don't recall ever seeing a single rider ever doing stretches in the barn before mounting). But I really need to - my physio, my chiro and my RMT have all commented on how tight I ...
by ASBJumper
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Puerto Rico ( Irma sounds terrifying)
Replies: 23
Views: 17130

Re: Puerto Rico ( Irma sounds terrifying)

Am watching closely (from the total safety of my Canadian home) and I am horrified by the size and intensity of this storm... almost 2 days straight of 180mph sustained winds is unheard of.. her size is staggering. The devastation in Barbuda and Saint Martin is unspeakable... Prayers, thoughts, jing...
by ASBJumper
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
Replies: 346
Views: 173387

Re: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread

Dresseur wrote:I frequently touched my knuckles together to test where I was carrying my hands. Was an exercise that I could use myself to correct the habit.


Will try this, thanks!!
by ASBJumper
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
Replies: 346
Views: 173387

Re: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread

This is such an informative thread, I love it! Anybody have any tips for keeping hands even when one hand is holding the dressage whip? I notice in videos that I consistently "hike up" the hand that's holding the whip... First I want to say your horse looks pretty correct here. Really nic...
by ASBJumper
Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread
Replies: 346
Views: 173387

Re: July/August Perspiration and Progress Thread

This is such an informative thread, I love it!

Anybody have any tips for keeping hands even when one hand is holding the dressage whip? I notice in videos that I consistently "hike up" the hand that's holding the whip...
by ASBJumper
Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?
Replies: 72
Views: 39360

Re: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?

Chis - I honestly don't know what you mean, everything I put in quotes in my most recent posts, was a direct quote. I still think you missed MC's original comment. It was the 5th post in the thread. Anyhow, I now clearly understand why this thread was started by MC in the first place. I've said my p...
by ASBJumper
Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?
Replies: 72
Views: 39360

Re: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?

In my thinking, buying a horse without the money for training and vet care is ridiculous . Both are part of the package. [/quote] Ok, I'll own it. So that is what I think, snotty or not. I could care less what you or anyone else thinks of me or what I say. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: PS - I have never,...
by ASBJumper
Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?
Replies: 72
Views: 39360

Re: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?

In my thinking, buying a horse without the money for training and vet care is ridiculous . Both are part of the package. I stand by what I said. MC - you can backpedal and sugarcoat all you want. You essentially said people shouldn't buy a horse if they don't have the money for training. Period. Yo...
by ASBJumper
Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?
Replies: 72
Views: 39360

Re: Why Aren't You (g) In A Regular Lesson Program?

Buying a horse without money for vet care? Yes, irresponsible. Because the horse WILL actually suffer (i.e. not having teeth floated, pain from illness/unsoundness not being treated, etc.) Buying a horse without the $$ for training/lessons? Not REMOTELY in the same ballpark. The horse will not care ...
by ASBJumper
Tue Jul 04, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Deneb:
Replies: 175
Views: 94798

Re: Deneb:

Fabulous, Marion!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO! She is so lovely! :D :D
by ASBJumper
Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Deneb:
Replies: 175
Views: 94798

Re: Deneb:

OMG, yaaay!!! Fingers crossed!! Please continue to keep us posted, I really hope this is it! :mrgreen:
by ASBJumper
Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Deneb:
Replies: 175
Views: 94798

Re: Deneb:

I hope you find a solution, too, Chis! My mare has really strong, painful heats too. She was so miserable one year she rubbed herself hard enough on a tree branch to tear her vulva open. She has never been dangerous under saddle when in heat but just unhappy - tense, giraffe-necking and tail swishin...
by ASBJumper
Tue May 16, 2017 7:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Long overdue update - and a training question LOL
Replies: 4
Views: 5672

Re: Long overdue update - and a training question LOL

Yeah, I suspected as much. It didn't feel late or strung out riding it, but when I watched the video I was pretty sure that is what is usually referred to as a "Hunter swap", not a true flying change. I am glad I haven't really been attempting to do these (she's offered them once or twice,...
by ASBJumper
Tue May 16, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Long overdue update - and a training question LOL
Replies: 4
Views: 5672

Long overdue update - and a training question LOL

Hi all! Some of you may remember me from the "old" board. I am a lifelong member of the "Saddlebred" fan club, and as a small side-hobby thing, I breed Saddlebred/Warmblood crosses (registered as Canadian Sport Horses - no unpapered, backyard crosses here, folks). Have been dabbl...
by ASBJumper
Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Cat vomiting
Replies: 9
Views: 10045

Re: Cat vomiting

Please stop feeding kibble - or at least ADD wet food to her diet. Kibble is not good for cats, it doesn't matter how "high end" it is, they are designed to eat meat and to get 80% of their moisture intake from their food, not from drinking. :( http://catinfo.org/ When my male cat started ...

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