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by Xanthoria
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

Chisamba wrote:Do not go for too much until your horse grasps the concept. Just lengthen the neck an inch keeping the poll slightly higher than the withers.


I have been asking for too much and throwing away the contact :shock:
by Xanthoria
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

Maia and I have a distinct lack of back at the canter too! My new barn owner/trainer was admiring the canter lengthening a few rides ago, and then laughing at my wild attempts to collect before we barreled through the arena gate :lol: Yeah at my last jump lesson we almost hit the end wall because m...
by Xanthoria
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

Trot poles are another thing to play with. I've actually never found them super helpful in TEACHING the lengthening to start, but they do help build the strength and can be a nice way to teach more cadence/wait/sit once a horse already has a sense of lengthening. I need to be less lazy about settin...
by Xanthoria
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

I'm guessing you have half halts and the ability to collect if you are running cross country and jumping solid obstacles. You just need to distill that feeling. Well I would say it's more of an "animated discussion" about whether to slow down before an xc jump right now, but we're getting...
by Xanthoria
Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

Re: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

@Ryeissa the half halts are pretty good I think. @heddylamar she has a huge canter stride but I the jump saddle we have recently found a new collected canter and we can power out if that to a jump! Coming back to it is a bit (a lot!) harder :shock: @khall I have done the “trot for longer/faster unti...
by Xanthoria
Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!
Replies: 20
Views: 1989

lengthenings for a spicy jalapeno!

Hello all! Long time no see. I have been eventing my green baby mare (just turned 6!) and she's been doing GREAT. We regularly get ribbons and moved up to Novice this year. Trainer is saying we need to do some straight dressage over the winter because that's our weak spot, and I can't deny it! Addit...
by Xanthoria
Sat May 21, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
Replies: 33
Views: 5486

Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.

Just reading this now - my blood would be boiling if that happened to one of my cats. I'm glad the jerks moved away :x
by Xanthoria
Sat May 21, 2022 1:28 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Takt Saddles
Replies: 1
Views: 1143

Re: Takt Saddles

I tried a Takt jump saddle and I liked the fit and the quality, but in the end buying a brand new, non-adjustable custom saddle for a 4 yr old wasn't going to make sense so I got a used Voltaire from http://www.redwoodtack.com . Even though I swore I wouldn't buy anything foam paneled :lol:
by Xanthoria
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:30 pm
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Topic: My "new" horse
Replies: 21
Views: 4679

Re: My "new" horse

Aww thanks everyone! :mrgreen: OMG you actually found a horse! I have been around since the losses of your other horses... I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! She is super For real - my equine journey has been awful the last 10 years. And I still expect her to be lame every time I see her. I'm worried to make co...
by Xanthoria
Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:13 pm
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Topic: My "new" horse
Replies: 21
Views: 4679

My "new" horse

Hello friends! Here's my long overdue update :) After the sad demise of the 7 yr old Baby Bronto to multiple system breakdowns in November 2019, I was crushed... for a long time. I leased a horse for 6 months and we variously hated each other. He went home. Finally I started looking for a new horse,...
by Xanthoria
Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:23 pm
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Topic: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?
Replies: 25
Views: 5981

Re: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?

I went from a "call me when you need me" guy which meant my horse often went a week over, to a guy who shows up and shoes my horses pretty much when it suits him and I only find out when I show up at the barn... he's mostly very good, and seems to have me on the same schedule as my trainer...
by Xanthoria
Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Help developing a training plan among lots of travel
Replies: 6
Views: 5262

Re: Help developing a training plan among lots of travel

I have read that a horse can be totally stall bound and not loose fitness for up to 8 weeks! Wish I could find that article, but at any rate a couple weeks on or off shouldn't make any difference to them, fitness wise, and you'll probably have lovely fresh minds to come home to :)
by Xanthoria
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:57 pm
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Topic: On Saying Goodbye...
Replies: 31
Views: 17631

Re: On Saying Goodbye...

For so many people, doing the right thing is all a lot of talk - they watch an animal suffer and slip until the light goes out. You're so brave to give your sweet boy that most unselfish, painful gift of passing before the world was unbearable. Hats off to you and lovely Fergus, and many gentle hugs...
by Xanthoria
Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:40 am
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Topic: I Was Her Human
Replies: 29
Views: 16497

Re: I Was Her Human

(((hugs)))
by Xanthoria
Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:37 pm
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Topic: I Was Her Human
Replies: 29
Views: 16497

Re: I Was Her Human

Thanks everyone. Only a couple people outside of here know and I told them I didn't want to talk about it. The condolences are only bearable here, where I can cry in peace and solitude. Even when you KNOW it's the right thing to do, it's so DAMN awful. I hurt now for Xan and her upcoming trial. Wit...
by Xanthoria
Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:29 pm
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Topic: I quit smoking
Replies: 33
Views: 18334

Re: I quit smoking

I am really impressed Paula - don't you dare stop now: you are over the hump!
by Xanthoria
Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:17 pm
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Topic: The end is nigh
Replies: 63
Views: 33063

Re: The end is nigh

The insurance company just sent me a request for payment for another year of coverage - haha! I may have been hemorrhaging cash to keep this horse going, but even I am not daft enough to pay insurance post mortem... I do hope they find something catastrophic in there on necropsy. When I think about ...
by Xanthoria
Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:28 am
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Topic: The end is nigh
Replies: 63
Views: 33063

Re: The end is nigh

OK. It's over. I took him to the teaching hospital yesterday and he stuffed his face with grass on the nice lawn they keep watered for such occasions, then they sedated him. He laid down and with three huge breaths, he was gone. They're doing a full necropsy, sending tissues to vets who study his is...
by Xanthoria
Tue Oct 29, 2019 3:12 am
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Topic: The end is nigh
Replies: 63
Views: 33063

The end is nigh

Well, my dream purchase of a highly bred warmblood is about to be over: the Baby Bronto is to be put to sleep soon. At age 1 he had a shoulder injury. At age 2 he had multiple soft and hard tissue injuries to his LF in pasture: 6 month rehab At age 2 he was also diagnosed with PSSM and shivers At ag...
by Xanthoria
Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:55 am
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Topic: The opposite of a gossiper
Replies: 15
Views: 10786

Re: The opposite of a gossiper

I heard it once described that being good is an absolute. And that’s why there aren’t too many shades of wording to express it. You’re either good or you’re not. Conversely there are a great many ways to express the levels of evilness people descend to.

I do like discreet though!
by Xanthoria
Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Unbelievably, my bad luck continues ... now Jet. (Reinjured, and now Pippa, too!)
Replies: 31
Views: 18317

Re: Unbelievably, my bad luck continues ... now Jet.

DJR your year has been what I call a “shitstival” - festival of crap. I’m so sorry. I hope Jet heals quickly and profoundly and remembers every nuance of his training afterwards.

Hugs!
by Xanthoria
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:35 pm
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Topic: COTH hacked - pony forum redirects to porny forum
Replies: 7
Views: 6559

COTH hacked - pony forum redirects to porny forum

Anyone else?

It sends me to raidforums .com when I try to visit COTH. Definitely NSFW!
by Xanthoria
Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:37 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

Yes! And she's a little pocket rocket, plus the owners are excited to get some training on her. Win win!
by Xanthoria
Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:36 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

yeah no sorry - that is not the weather I can handle :lol: Nor can I handle Lyme! "Yes, you and your horses will all get Lyme, but your horse life will be a zillion times more satisfying." Satisfying tho... my horse life is not satisfying :( I DID manage to make a commitment to ride the ve...
by Xanthoria
Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:36 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

It is indeed ridiculous! You’d be drowning in showsheen! :lol:

I’m sure the money goes elsewhere...
by Xanthoria
Tue Aug 27, 2019 9:09 pm
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Topic: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE
Replies: 70
Views: 39051

Re: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE

Let's remember that I've dealt with two subsequent, different injuries here. The coffin bone fracture started it all, and is fully healed. We had a month back under saddle W/T/C before, with extenuating circumstances, the relatively minor soft tissue injury happened. We're leading parallel lives. M...
by Xanthoria
Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:38 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

Bip, you go! I'm only extremely jealous! :lol: Where do you live anyway? I tried out the lease horse and she's a greenish mare who seems to be a lot of fun. Going to ride her again this afternoon, so then I'll be discussing how much I have to pay the owners to train their green horse (I know - begga...
by Xanthoria
Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:20 am
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

piedmont I should expand territory - you're right. I did find a good lead on an Irish sporthorse to part lease about 15 mins away today. Going to try her soon! And I had my "assessment" lesson today. For a very fancy barn, this guy was a real beginner safe gelding... kick ride, stiff as a ...
by Xanthoria
Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:11 am
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

Re: To thine own self be true...

Xan- that mare had issues. Serious issues. She hated her job, which was the most revealing thing of all. I'm very glad she went foot perfect for that ammy but there are better horses out there for you. I know there are. I also know you are in the deepest of dark places with your current horse situa...
by Xanthoria
Thu Aug 22, 2019 2:08 am
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

Re: To thine own self be true...

My heart horse just rehabbed one tendon injury from last summer only to injure her check ligament this year, in the same leg. Ironically and cruelly, it happened right before breaking ground on my very own dressage arena. Prognosis is not great for returning to third level work. Oh lawdy - that's a...
by Xanthoria
Tue Aug 20, 2019 4:22 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Re: Assessment lesson: is this normal?

I’d be OK with cleaning tack if it was a less expensive lesson, and at a barn that charges less than about $1500+ per month for board with compulsory training on top… At that price I kind of expect to have the horses groomed and tacked for me... When you see either of these barns at a show each ride...
by Xanthoria
Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:49 pm
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Topic: Assessment lesson: is this normal?
Replies: 38
Views: 21597

Assessment lesson: is this normal?

Due to ongoing broken horse issues, I've decided to take some jump lessons on school horses. I approached a local Grand Prix jump rider and asked him for a lesson. Yep, no problem. Showed up, a very shy working student tacked up for me, and then we went to the arena where GP rider was on his stallio...
by Xanthoria
Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:32 pm
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

Re: To thine own self be true...

oh my god Wiccky - what the actual?! I'm so sorry :(
by Xanthoria
Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:11 pm
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

Re: To thine own self be true...

Argh, so frustrating! I often wonder how different it would have been if I'd bought that lovely 3 year old with the x-ray finding that my vet and the examining vet said wouldn't present any future problems. Horses are such a total crapshoot, I feel like buying one at random is just as effective as ...
by Xanthoria
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:11 pm
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

Re: To thine own self be true...

I know... and am usually able to say "oh well, on to the next" but the feeling of regret this morning has been STRONG.

I should have found a way to make it happen. Just UGH!
by Xanthoria
Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:52 pm
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Topic: To thine own self be true...
Replies: 29
Views: 17417

To thine own self be true...

As some of you know my voice journey has been bumpy. Rocky. Turbulent. Over the years, I have had horses suddenly die, get weirdly expensively sick, and been sold horses under false pretenses. My current horse at seven is once again on a nine+ month layup. Woe is me. Last year I saved up money to bu...
by Xanthoria
Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Thanks guys... I'm still in shock in a way. Why is everything going so wrong, horse wise? What am I going to do for the next 9+ months? I can't afford to buy a new horse... I don't know any trainers with schoolmasters I can ride.... I don't see any offsite lease horses around here (I still need to d...
by Xanthoria
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:19 pm
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Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63518

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - UPDATE later in the thread

I have seen less gore at the butcher's on delivery day... DJR you win this and ALL FUTURE CONVERSATIONS about horse wounds... :shock:
by Xanthoria
Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Right. I'm down on my luck now. Bronto came sound after the injection and I was entered in a show last Sunday at first level, for the first time (for him) and I was feeling READY and good about it! But somehow he lost his right lead canter. Such things happen with youngsters, but in the back of my m...
by Xanthoria
Fri Jul 26, 2019 4:56 pm
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Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63518

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos)

OMG what horrible, horrible luck DJR! I'm so sorry - I know that shoulder will heal, as will the flank injury on the filly (the dearly departed Decrepit OTTB had a similar shoulder injury and it was fine). But the colic loss, and the stress, and the expense.... you poor thing. If these things run in...
by Xanthoria
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Truth... I really hoped by buying a baby and treating it with kid gloves I'd be better off. But no! Oh universe, you wag, you...
by Xanthoria
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Thanks Q! I might print that out for those times when I need a boost! :mrgreen: A wrinkle occurred this week: slight lameness of indeterminate appendage. Vet lady was out, said 3 out of 4 legs (but NOT the one that was off for 8 months of the last 12!) seemed sore, and probably as a result of compen...
by Xanthoria
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:37 pm
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Topic: Need to talk this out
Replies: 22
Views: 14136

Re: Need to talk this out

My guy get half his (alfalfa based) feed before a ride, half after. The first half lines his stomach and the second half gives him something to look forward to! I vote for go right ahead and take her away from her feed while you groom and tack up. There will be something in her stomach to soothe it,...
by Xanthoria
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Thanks! Our trot / halt / trot transitions are pretty good. It’s the walk / halt that feels like your wheelbarrowing a metric ton of concrete down a steep slope at times... :?
by Xanthoria
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

The loops! Yes - those are pretty easy for us!

Boy Bronto for the win :D
by Xanthoria
Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Get me out of training level!
Replies: 89
Views: 48399

Re: Get me out of training level!

Righty-ho. Baby Bronto just turned 7, so now he's just Bronto I suppose? Last fall he took a wrong step on the trail and buggered up a cartilage. He had 3 months off and 5 months of rehab. Last week we eent to our first (rinky dink schooling) show since last year: T1: 73% 1st place, T2: 71% 2nd plac...
by Xanthoria
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:10 pm
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Topic: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE
Replies: 70
Views: 39051

Re: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE

Uuuuuurgh! Farriers!!!! Not the best news no... but not, as you say, the worst.

So glad you can sort the toes out yourself.
by Xanthoria
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:36 pm
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Topic: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE
Replies: 70
Views: 39051

Re: The Pit of Eternal Despair - AKA Stall Rest/Hand Walking UPDATE

@#$@!ing horses. How many, exactly, does it take to get one that's relatively sound????? I'm so sorry. You know my story- my situation is no better. I also don't know why we do this. Oh, I had a sound one. Only she had zero athletic ability. Maybe not athletic enough to hurt herself? :lol: That's h...
by Xanthoria
Mon Jun 03, 2019 6:35 pm
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Topic: We said "I do"
Replies: 22
Views: 14846

Re: We said "I do"

Congrats! :D

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