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Gosh so many nice videos, pictures and awesome riding. Congrats to all. Tanga my thoughts are with you as you continue to resolve your mother's situation. I'll try to be succinct. Since the show I've decided not to be guilty of insanity and I'm going to stop worrying about the forward (I know counte...

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We had a better test overall today still scored 57.8 but I'll take it. Both days the judges scored the test I rode and gave me helpful comments so that was at least worth the cost of going. I had forward both days and today a little bit better on the contact but still fussy because I was expecting i...

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Moutaineer I'm right there with you on so many levels and I too feared I'd be riding 3.3 forevah. I rode today and actually had more forward than I feared. I ended up with a 56.8 so not great but it was mostly due to Junior's failure to really accept the contact but there were moments where he was n...

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Ugh, mountaineer nobody likes a cranky judge when you’re having to do a tactical ride. Here to today going with more oomph and a more reasonable judging eye. Exvet did Molly think you need more time or timing not right for 4-3? I think sometimes they just want us to succeed with a bang whereas othe...

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Well yet another saddle doesn't work. It was actually short enough so I was so stoked but it's way too curvy. Back to the drawing board. I also got a lecture from Molly when she found out I was riding 4-3 today. I'm afraid she thinks I'm embarrassing her. Oh well, it seems I'm batting 100 these days...

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Skeweee!! Look at Him’s Exvet like a real lil grown man. He looks like he’s taking his new life well. What’s your plan? Out to the trails after some trot/canter aids prelim install then a break? ' Pretty much that's the plan. He'll get a break while we are on vacation come a couple of weeks. I'll p...

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Another day of attempting to convince Junior that he can move forward on contact remaining round and supple/relaxed especially at the canter. I have another saddle on the way. According to the measurements, I have a chance that it will fit him. It's a model and brand I'm not familiar with so I don't...

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He was a very sweet horse SF, all 17.3 hands of him. My gut tells me he came with this but I can't rule out good ole fashion shipping fever. I mean a horse comes from Germany 4 months ago. Sits in NJ for one month then to Scottsdale, AZ for 2 months and then up the mountain to Prescott, AZ only one ...

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Darn! Aleuronx I definitely know how it feels to have everything in order only to have your truck go on the fritz at the last minute. Hoping it all sorts out quickly so you can get what you've planned accomplished. Tanga a huge congrats! Those are good scores. Heddy, hoping Maia recovers soon. I cam...

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I wrote a post last night that seems to have been eaten by the IT barrier guardians. SF, you and T look absolutely terrific. My hat is off to you and agree that you guys deserve it. That girl has quite a large frame to organize. I can't even begin to imagine the ab strength it would take. Heddy I'm ...

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More work on correcting bad habits today and I think I'm seeing more glimmers of hope on the horizon with Junior. All I can do is commit and keep trying. We are getting more correct flying changes than not and though Junior is not convinced he should have to work harder than me he is coming around t...

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Good job T and SF! I totally get the goal LOL! I rode in a biomechanics clinic that our local chapter of our GMO put on. IT WAS GREAT! I've always had an on again off again (mostly on) problem with my left hand doing its own thing. I've been so focused on everything else that the clinician chose 'th...

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I had a 4 inch weymouth for the original stinker pony. It was a stubben which I found was relatively reasonably priced brand new. I sold it in a hear beat when I retired him. They exist but obviously not a common entity. You might just put it 'out there' in the Facebook universe. You never know if s...

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Good for you Aleuronx! Nice picture too.

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We had a schooling show series that went on for many years and they had Alpacas on both sides of the property. Our horses didn't think they were all that different from the wild pronghorn, deer, or cattle. It was a great venue to take young horses, seriously. The only airborne act we ever had with a...

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LSP I've had more than one gelding get amorous over other specific geldings and mares. Never had anything to do with pain. I had to cancel my lesson that was supposed to be tomorrow because Junior has had a slight snotty nose the previous two days. He never had a fever, never went off of feed, never...

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Totally agree, Chisamba, that the show environment makes a difference and schooling shows absolutely help with that. I think I have just gotten so frustrated with the scoring discrepancy because it can really mess with your mind and expectations!! I agree with both Blob and Chisamba. It can be very...

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Aleuronx, you go girl! I went through much of the same back in the day and believe me you earn every inch of the admiration and you're due. It's tough to do it on your own especially being the only one in the stirrups. No flash and no sass, that's what brings the barn mates out. They all want to see...

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Congratulations Aleuronx! Sounds like you and Kora have definitely found the keys to the kingdom. Good luck with your upcoming shows. If you can nail 4th you've got PSG. Just add a little more of everything.....nothing really new even the half piro's are likely already there.

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Sounds like a successful outing for you and T, SF. I am the first one who used to take care in slick conditions on the jump course. I had a mare pull muscles in her groin that took forever to heal slipping in mud on an approach. You can get lucky many times but all it takes is once. Junior and I had...

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Good for you Moutaineer. I've had some of the same response from Junior when I've insisted he really come through on the right rein and remain moving forward. In fact this is our secondary main hole, the first being the lack of forward in general. When they do finally give it does feel heavenly. I t...

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It finally happened! Junior took off with me! I've been begging and begging for him to just power it up and take off and I'd get a qualified hand gallop but not an all out dead run like there was no way I was stopping him. I realize that in horsemanship 101 this is not the type of behavior most want...

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Lynx has filled out so much and looks to be in very good shape, LSP. Job well done. My guys also got introduced to grass this weekend. We have a few turn outs with the largest being just over 2 acres. The boys were overjoyed running and kicking when I first sent them out on our smaller pasture which...

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Heddy I feel for you. My father got very belligerent in his latter years dealing with dementia. I'm glad my mother is more complacent. She cooperates but is disinterested in life in general. I'm hoping since this weekend is her birthday and mother's day, a day out to lunch may give her some pleasure...

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We certainly do appreciate you.

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Well Aleuronx it sounds like you're making significant progress! Got my lesson with Molly on Monday and we worked on the FC set up by moving shoulders at walk, trot and then forward into the canter. Molly really tuned into my right arm issue and came up with the right 'work around' so that I can act...

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I'm just going to focus on three things: Keep chipping away at Junior's and my holes in our connection. Recognized show in June. Continue to work on Troy's acceptance of the saddle, weight in the saddle and steering/acceptance of the bridle. Keep Ace as comfortable as possible and simply enjoy is de...

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Closing Out: Got Junior to the schooling show which went very well. Did the recognized show and though not the scores I had hoped for there was evidence of progress. Troy has been sat on multiple times. He's worn dressage and western tack without too much concern. I've had more opportunities to work...

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I had a not so great ride yesterday and a much more productive ride today. I think I've come to the conclusion that Junior is demonstrating some very clever ponytude resistance and not physical/medical issues. Yesterday, I warmed up and worked on exercises that Molly suggested. Like clockwork Junior...

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Nice jumping pic SF. You two are looking pretty good. I hope to get a ride in tomorrow and work with Troy in hand. Have a 'realtor broker' showing tomorrow so I'll be pressed for time but the weather is supposed to be good. I've been treating Junior and Ace for ulcers for close to 10 days. Knock on ...

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Sounds like a lot of us are getting some decent work in......I too had a lesson on Junior yesterday. It was all focused on his body mechanics. He goes wide behind because he doesn't want to weight the hind leg and prefers to pull himself along with his front end. So Molly first had me doing shoulder...

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Troy looks like a chunk. Interesting exercise on Kimba this clinic if anyone is interested. 20m circle in Counter canter ( because she needs to find her balance and carry behind ) to simple change to something between piaffe and school trot, to counter canter . The idea being that the trot is as .m...

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I had a nice ride on Junior after working Troy in hand. I managed a few pictures of Troy while on the lunge but it wasn't easy trying to juggle the phone, lunge line, oh and the whip. Here are a couple. Trail ride is in the plans tomorrow (Junior and Ace) and then on Monday I'm supposed to have a le...

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I'm told by my friends that I seem to do best when all the sh!t hits the fan, strength under adversity and that crap. It's been a really tough 3 weeks running at work and I'll leave it at that. Thankfully I work with some of the best people and there were some bright spots. I had to take my mother t...

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Goldhorse the 'boring' progress sounds pretty darn good. While I can't say with certainty since I haven't seen it in person, based on the rads you shared I think there's a very good chance you guys are out of the woods just so long as nothing else traumatizes the area. On the topic of sharing horses...

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Wow, SF, I have to admit just from the description of your latest ride on here, you had me grinning from ear to ear. It's fun to read and feel others' enjoyment of their horse(s). I've been taking extra shifts at work lately so much less ride time but I managed a couple of rides in Sat and Sun in ab...

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GoldHorse, jingles for quick and uncomplicated healing. That is one of my worse nightmares, street nail type of injuries. Blob, I'm right there with you. It's the reason why I keep putting myself out there with Junior. To be honest and maybe it's also age, though my shows in general have been lack l...

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SF, I agree that the jumping with the gymnstacizing as the focus will pay off with your canter on the flat. Cavallettis and poles do help Junior. Unfortunately he really hates to jump but I still get benefit with the rest. As one who's been dealing with canter issues on one horse for years and this ...

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LSP, it sounds like we're the same height. I started out in my 20s at 5'2" but degenerative disease of the spine, particularly my cervical spine has caused me to lose some height. Aleuronx, the closest Welsh Show is 8.5 hours from me. If I were still breeding and he a stallion or mare I'd consi...

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Chisamba, I finally got the time to watch your video clip. I agree with the others. You and Pauletta look quite well matched. You have such a lovely seat. I rode Junior today. I had to work yesterday and will be working extra shifts this coming week as well which means less riding; but, I was please...

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I really appreciate the support y'all. It's the way of the dressage world and having Welsh Cobs. My choice and I really don't regret it. Blob, I think you're right. One thing is got to happen and that is teaching Junior that he can sit and push from behind including into that right rein; so, as it w...

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Sorry to hear about the disease outbreaks in your area mari. Dealing with such vector borne diseases is so hard especially the ones preventable through vaccination as are the majority we deal with here. AHS is always on our radar for reportable foreign diseases. Thankfully we have dodged that bullet...

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I had a great lesson yesterday with Molly at the show grounds. All of Junior's flying changes were clean and in the air. His contact was pretty solid and we really dug in and got him into that right rein honestly. Most importantly I had a forward pony. When we got to the show today, Junior was as ch...

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Yikes crooked horses..............I raise my hand. I flew home after work and loaded horses after tidying the place up. I know I sound like a broken record but I am SO GRATEFUL that my horses load like champs and put up with a 2.5 hour haul especially knowing what is going on. We have an open house ...

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Appreciate the clinic notes Blob. Sounds like it was a great investment. Hope the weather holds out as expected LSP. SF, it sounds like T and Junior have similar focuses in their work. I was working in our pasture yesterday really demanding that Junior remain forward in his gaits and requiring him t...

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Odin looks like he's like, "I got this....." LOL. Good for you and nice halt. I can't tell you the number of rides/shows/tests that have gone much the same way. It's hard no doubt. I think you have one heck of a nice horse. I've always loved spots.

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I realize that Junior's growing in from a body clip winter coat is quite brittle and am hoping that the rubbing isn't due to a ill fit of saddle. Actually today, Junior found his shoulders like he never knew he could reach his forelegs that far forward. He really galloped for me to day and it was gr...

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Wow heddylamar, sounds like Maia was a very stoic and obedient girl. We occasionally get winds like that here but no barn doors to deal with but the realty signs now those give Junior extra lift in his get-a-long. Few remain in place when we get those type of winds.

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LSP I agree with Blob. It may be that Lynx has a medical issue/soreness but it's also quite possible that he's just weak and is finding an evasion in order not to load where he's weaker. Doing lateral work in the walk I find to be very helpful in teaching a horse where to place their feet and to wei...

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Thank you guys again. As y'all know I wouldn't give up on this guy or find him an alternate path with someone else no matter what - unless things ended up out of my control which is why I broke down and purchased pictures (and of all things a schooling show). Each moment with him is precious, corny ...

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