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She reminds me of a QH filly I had 25 years ago. She went on to be a fantastic roping horse for my (back-then) farrier who he passed on to his boys to learn how to ride. She was very catty but luckily had a great mind and not just a 'can do' attitude but a 'will do' attitude. Congrats on your new ad...

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Honestly I love starting babies. Glad it's going well. A good egg is a good egg. Sounds like you have a level-headed blonde bombshell. Congrats again.

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I waited to geld my mustang stallion a few months after I acquired him because of flies, needing to get more weight on him and quite frankly I was too busy. In my opinion if they are well behaved, it's best to wait for all the environmental factors to line up that way if you're properly prepared you...

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I've done those that have been older without a problem. The vet can always close them if they want to so it's really just their personal comfort level. He's a beauty. Looks a lot like a Skipper W bred gelding I had years ago. He was a really nice mover. Good luck and I too hope the surgery goes well...

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Love this! and very well done.

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I had a lesson today and for good or bad it was the first time I've had a chance to ride since the clinic with Heather. Junior was even better than before and it showed. He was more responsive, very cooperative and had better balance. He is more consistently seeking and moving into a true connection...

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I think you need to 'qualify' retired. I've retired horses from specific levels of work and/or disciplines to other careers more suited to their physical & mental capabilities. I've retired horses to pasture pet and companion horse status for the same reasons. Some went from higher levels of com...

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She stated that if I make a request and he doesn't answer with an immediate 'yes, ma'am' that I correct him swiftly and make a REAL impression. I have always asked once politely and then follow up with the whip or escalate the 'degree' of the request; but, Junior even though he would respond (in thi...

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I'll definitely take from Heather again. She's here for 4 days but I have to work. Actually I'm glad I could only take one day so that Junior isn't 'overdone'. Thanks for sharing your experience Sue B. I'm hoping Junior has a similar evolution. I'm looking forward to more adventures along the way!

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Thank you piedmontfields. I have to say that Heather did not disappoint. My riding instructor/coach did video tape some canter but the quality is pretty grainy and I'm having trouble getting it shared; so, I guess y'all will just have to believe me when I say that I got a lot of help and good advice...

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Hi khall! Thank you! I've been watching from afar your sweet young one. The saddle is just an Albion SLK. With the cobs it's Albion or Black Country.....I've certainly tried others but I keep coming back to Albion for my own comfort as well as theirs. This saddle fits my section C, the stallion and ...

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He's a chunk in many ways but still hasn't laid down all the bone so at 5 I have a feeling we'll see the full tank. Our ride this morning went well which most honestly do. He's spoiled but very willing to please. I definitely see both his dam and sire shining through however he's not as 'hot' as eit...

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Thank you Chisamba. I'm just looking forward to getting back into a more structured program. Junior is a keeper whether he does well at the clinic or not. It's in an indoor that he's ridden in but he's still pretty green when it comes to distractions and 'bunches of strange' horses. You'd think livi...

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It is UNGODLY hot here right now; but, an update and a bright spot. Junior is progressing nicely and I get to ride with Heather Blitz next week! I only am able to ride once (she's here for 4 days) but for us that's probably best. We'll get to dip our toe in and see if we want to take the dive next. ...

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Having a better understanding of both anatomy through dissection and biomechanics can only add to the toolbox. When I completed my anatomy course in vet school I had to learn which nerves innervated which muscles, the groups of muscles which worked together to produce which type of action, etc. It w...

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I will be on vacation for 2 weeks so the horses get a break; but, when I return Jr and I will be back at it working on all 3 gaits and especially transitions. We are still on target to show this fall. The mustang will continue to be our number one go to for anyone/everyone to ride so he'll continue ...

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If dressage were intuitive there would be a lot more gold medal riders and the US would be three teams deep in talent/skill. I agree that the principles/concepts are simple but making the connection/the link/being able to develop the feel and cultivate the skill so that the horse's way of going is t...

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So it took a while to get my trailer repaired after daughter dear borrowed it. I've had two lesson since the aforementioned 'escapade', both within the past 7 days. That means we've loaded 4 more times since then. The not so little stinker is now self-loading. That alone is a huge win; but, what was...

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Good luck and an official measurement would be a must in my book. Shouldn't have to worry on the welsh side for any 'other' issues especially if this is already a gelding but MC's point on substance is definitely valid. They are less likely to take up a ton of leg like some other lines.

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While this may be too late, long distance PPEs, especially without being present can be and are often done being video taped. I've had it done on cobs I've sold to others who were not present. Out of curiosity, what are the welsh bloodlines. For me it's always paid off to know the bloodlines in orde...

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The day it truly becomes easy to make the decision to euthanize we need to all get out of caring for pets. The decision to do so may be straightforward or 'easy' to rationalize but having to make the choice should never be welcomed. QOL, what is it? This is such an intriguing yet ironic question for...

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Kyra's Mom wrote:Boy, she has an engine. Enjoy.

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Boy I'll say she sure does! Wowza! Love a mare that's built solid like she is and of course one of my favorite colors too. Nice to get to see her.

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Yes khall photos are in order. I had forgotten that we both have 4 year olds that we bred. I'm sure she's lovely. I rode Jr yesterday in the arena and the focus was on crisp transitions particularly getting him hot off my leg and responding promptly to my aids. Today we went out on the trail again, ...

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Thank you khall. I rode him today, 5 miles on the trail and we cantered both leads, trotted a fair amount and of course worked on the walk - free walk, working walk, etc as well as leg yields. He was perfect. You wouldn't know it was the same horse. Tomorrow is another day and we'll work on the same...

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Well I knew we'd hit 'the wall' sooner or later, it's always just a question of time with each one. Yesterday I had a lesson, the second time in the indoor arena. I was introduced to a mini-me meltdown like no other in which Jr was channeling his mother from some of her worst days (before I got her)...

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Because of work I wasn't able to ride again until today and we went out for a 6 mile trail ride. The weather couldn't be better so I don't know if that had a lot to do with it; but, he was relaxed and marching into both hands from behind, reaching over his back. It was one of our best rides. We trot...

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I will do so. He's definitely a blend of his dam and sire. He's got the sass and the 'you can't make me up until it's too much work to keep resisting attitude of his mother' and the 'look at me, I'm all that and a bag a chips' attitude of his sire. He's got a snap in his back to his buck but not a r...

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So today I was to have our fourth riding lesson this afternoon. My riding instructor texts me to see if I could come earlier, like right then at 7:30 am. The weather reports were indicating that strong winds were headed our way with gusts up to 50 mph by afternoon. I decided to take advantage of the...

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Yup. Sounds like NOTHING has changed. I used to voice my opinion but would be admonished by the 'have's' for it. I hope to show recognized some time in the fall; but, my showing days will be strictly reduced even when I do have a competitive ready mount. For the last 2-3 years I really haven't and a...

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Hugs to you. I have two senior dogs currently and I know that time is precious. All we can do is give them the opportunity to shine in our hearts both while they are here and after they're gone. From the pictures it's clear you've succeeded in doing just that. Godspeed Tucker.

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I didn't select an answer because I have found that it not only depends on the individual horse but also the day (weather, time, what the week leading up to the show was like, etc), venue and the test/level. I've warmed up any where from 15 minutes and gone in to have a really nice test and have nee...

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Well I started lessons last Saturday. This was my first one in over a year and Junior's first one ever; so, I guess our goal is to continue with them. I have one scheduled for this Saturday. We're simply establishing the basics so beyond expanding our knowledge each time we don't have much more on t...

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We're getting into a routine and trail riding is a must when the day is so pretty.

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Well I did manage to con someone into snapping some shots from my phone today but it is more trail riding. It's cool here for this time of year but sunny and gorgeous. I think Jr was happy to be doing something simple today. Not that yesterday was hard but there were so many distractions with all th...

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Well no pictures but Jr loaded and hauled like a champ and when he came off the trailer he couldn't have been better. We had a great lesson! I was given homework that I think will help and we're scheduled for another in one week. So glad to be back. I think we have the potential to be a real team. W...

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No lesson today but he's going to have one next Saturday. I can't wait to get back into the groove. Today we did another trail ride and trotted quite a bit. He's settling in and is really demonstrating how level-headed he is even if he's a bit of a brat still. To answer the question about the gate -...

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Keeping fingers crossed. I was forced to cancel my lesson tomorrow but next Saturday Junior is going to become a dressage prospect. Taking a lesson with someone I've observed for years but have never taken a lesson from before so we'll see how it goes

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Thank you khall. I love them both and consider myself lucky to be owned by them!

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Not sure what happened. I will try to fix it asap.

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Here are some shots from last weekends trail rides. He is such a good boy. He prefers to ride drag LOL but does well out on his own and in the lead (if he must). I'm riding Junior and a family member is riding the mustang. http://i1076.photobucket.com/albums/w442/mcherrier1/DSC_0502_zpsffwsrnml.jpg ...

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Here are some shots taken last weekend on Junior's fourth trail ride/second weekend. He is very bold and loves to lead. He doesn't mind cars, bikes, dogs or ATVs. Not too keen on mule deer though LOL....and my position has really deteriorated but we had so much fun. http://i122.photobucket.com/album...

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1) You are right that there are those who would claim things as 'routine' as sitting on a horse is causing pain but in all honesty there is a lot of research that shows what is acceptable and does not cause unnecessary pain if we agree that a horse is livestock and a beast of burden. 2) As for fear,...

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I've copied and pasted from another thread with some edits: I haven't read all the threads that pertain to this issue; so, I can't speak to the alleged behavior on COTH. What I do want to address is: Abuse isn't hard to define and every jurisdiction has a legal definition of it. Because I'm certifie...

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Abuse actually isn't hard to define. I am often in a position to describe the type of suffering an animal goes through by relating it to what would be an equivalent experience to a human. When I start to describe the physiologic process that goes on based on forensics and/or medical knowledge it's a...

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"In all the lateral work, I go after the response first. SI (shoulders have to leave the wall), HI (haunches have to come in — so, even if initial attempts at HI are almost counter shoulder in, the haunches have left the wall - bend gets fixed later), SI to R (there has to be some attempt at a ...

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Me too! I was commenting the other day to my SO while we were out riding that I've been so blessed to have solid citizens. No jigging, no nervous nellies. That's not to say there isn't the occasional spook when a mule deer bounces out of the underbrush or a biker comes stalking up behind but usually...

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I think he was a little overscored at 2nd 1 but he's a cutie and typical for the breed. He's a nice mover and seems to be the typical 'hard tryer' that many are. He could certainly come live in my barn though my stalls are all filled up at the moment.....oh wait, I have another barn that has a few e...

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Thank you Anne. I was hoping to get some but unfortunately no one had a phone. I'm tentatively going to be taking a lesson in a couple of weeks (on Junior) for the first time in close to a year; so, maybe I'll be able to get someone to get a couple of photos then.

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I have never regretted spending one penny on this guy. He accompanied the colt (Junior - 3 year old, coming 4 welsh cob) on his very first trail ride. The mustang was so solid and perfect. The colt/Junior definitely picked up on the mustang's cool, calm demeanor. It was an awesome day with beautiful...

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OVER THE MOON! Took Junior out on the trail with the mustang for the first time. Last weekend I moved the horses to my new place. Barn isn't finished but enough is built to finally have them out here. Any how last weekend I rode Junior and the mustang at the neighbor's place. He has a huge reigning ...

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