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by quinta
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Tips on improving the walk
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Re: Tips on improving the walk

My 4 year old pony mare has a similar walk. Here's a few things we are doing: * Lots of hacking (and her hacking buddies all have bigger walks) * Poles and raised poles to show her that she can do a bigger walk stride * Always free walk across the diagonal, with neck scratches and 'good girl!" ...
by quinta
Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Who rides bareback?
Replies: 24
Views: 5083

Re: Who rides bareback?

I do most of my hacking bareback, over all sorts of terrain. I find it really helpful to maintain balance and side-to-side evenness. I have a thinline bareback pad that gives a little padding and grip. Both of my mares are plenty wide, so that helps.
by quinta
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:09 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Black Country Vinici X mono flap
Replies: 3
Views: 2163

Re: Black Country Vinici X mono flap

Did you sell this already? (You probably did, since it's been a while, but thought I would check).
by quinta
Fri May 14, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Does your horse let you approach them/pet them while they are laying down?
Replies: 12
Views: 4371

Re: Does your horse let you approach them/pet them while they are laying down?

Haha. Autumn not only stays laying down, but needs a fair bit of convincing to get up from nap time. I can sit on her back and do a rather exuberant "giddy up, pony!" and she just sighs and gives me a look. Nia, not sure yet. I haven't caught her napping.
by quinta
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79179

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Great discussion, folks! and timely. This has been the winter of lateral work for me and Autumn (addressing some longstanding crookedness on both of our parts). It's been physically and mentally challenging for her - overachieving personality combined with this-is-hard and I-don't-understand-what-yo...
by quinta
Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79179

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

We've got a few EHV-1 infected barns in the area (Ontario) and it is scary. Hoping that the biosecurity measures keep it from spreading further. Had a glorious few days of spring-like weather, so we've been hacking every day. I put the bareback pad on the baby for the first time, and she was a super...
by quinta
Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50058

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Congratulations! Hope the transport is uneventful and he gets to you soon.
by quinta
Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79179

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Crossing fingers for finding the right unicorns for LSP and Mountaineer, looking forward to pics from Blob, and happy to hear that Tanga's herd has a good new home. We are still solidly in winter here, but hints of spring are in the air - getting a few daytime highs above freezings, although it was ...
by quinta
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:39 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Subaru Outback
Replies: 13
Views: 4812

Re: Subaru Outback

I had a 2007 Outback Sport (Impreza wagon with beefed up suspension) and then traded that in for a 2017 Crosstrek. I am a huge fan of the AWD as well as the high clearance. The Outback took us into all sorts of crazy wilderness camping adventures in the southwest, and now the Crosstrek is making Ont...
by quinta
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11125

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

Another 'off-breed' fan here. I grew up riding Morgans, and when I finally purchased my first horse as an adult, I bought a western working Morgan (these are the bloodlines that developed as ranch horses in the west). When I bought my next horse, I wanted something with a bit more aptitude for dress...
by quinta
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

We are settling in for the real start of winter - up to now, we haven't had much snow and temps have been unseasonably warm. Autumn - keep working at getting that left hind to engage, do poles / caveletti once a week, and now that we have snow instead of ice, get back out on the trails (winter blank...
by quinta
Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:13 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Thanks to everyone for being excited about the new pone. I'll try and get some pics this week. I've spent the first few days figuring out what she knows. She is very obedient wtc on the longe, has moments of taking the contact in side reins, and is surprisingly balanced at the canter. I've hopped on...
by quinta
Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Jingles for Laddie, Mountaineer! Hope the injection makes him more comfortable. As for the breeding on my little mare... *shrug*. I am her fourth owner (!), and the specifics about the cross have been lost. She definitely looks and moves like a Welsh cross, so I have no reason to believe that's not ...
by quinta
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Bridle shopping help?
Replies: 16
Views: 5523

Re: Bridle shopping help?

I have one of the custom Nunn Finers (my Morgan needed a tiny noseband, pony-sized cheek pieces and a horse-sized crown and brow band). I really like it - the leather is lovely, and the width looks good on a cob-sized head. Not a monocrown, though. (On a related note, I also love the Nunn Finer soft...
by quinta
Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Happy shopping update! I just brought home a mini-Autumn. Meet Nia, a 14hh 3 year old Welsh X. She was a summer project pony for a local eventing trainer, who gave her a really good start. Three solid gaits, extremely personable, and a fabulous brain. Really wants to do the right things, and is supe...
by quinta
Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

I love how much fun everyone is having with their horses! We all need some extra joy right now.

Vetting my potential horse #2 tomorrow, so hope to have a good update later in the day. I hate waiting.
by quinta
Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

I also can't believe November is almost over. With Autumn, I are making progress with the lateral work, ensuring the left hind is stepping through (and catching my tendency to sit left). The 3 year old WB mare is learning about longing with side reins, about forward-and-back at the trot, and about c...
by quinta
Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Interesting discussion about exercises. I find that a new exercise in a lesson / clinic often provides the lightbulb moment of "ok, that's how it is supposed to feel" so that I can move past the block and start looking for that feeling throughout the ride. We did a fun lesson yesterday wit...
by quinta
Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Kelo - you and your boy are super inspirational! Great photos. I had a solid lesson yesterday. We had some nice moments where the transitions between lateral movements were just 'there' without me having to overthink and work too hard. Also developing some really good sit in the canter, although we ...
by quinta
Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

Sue B wrote:Hey Quinta or exvet, how old is Autumn now?


She's a 2006 model, so 14 this year. Still going strong!
by quinta
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72435

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

I am in this round! After a few weeks of mostly just enjoying the fall colours on the trails, it is the season for getting back into the arena. I've spent a good chunk of the late summer / early fall making progress fixing my long-standing tendency to sit left (part of the fix was figuring out that ...
by quinta
Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
Replies: 313
Views: 57659

Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester

ironbessflint, congrats on the change! That video gave me great joy, with your whole crew cheering you on. :D
by quinta
Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Bareback pads
Replies: 11
Views: 6597

Re: Bareback pads

I have the Thinline bareback pad and I love it. I mostly use it for trail riding in the summer, but also do the occasional lesson in it. I find it has improved my balance and certainly highlights crookedness on my part. I've done two hour trail rides through all sorts of terrain, and have had no iss...
by quinta
Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63521

Re: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - SKIN EDGE CONTACT, UPDATE Oct 4/19!!

Glad to see some good news from your farm amid all of the other sh*t news. Your care of this wound has been exemplary - I can't imagine many of us would have been able to do the same. 85 days is a loooong time...

Go Finn! Go Deanna!
by quinta
Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.
Replies: 442
Views: 213669

Re: Cool down and keep going! September/October Goals and Progress.

Loving this late summer weather! Goals for the next two months: * hacking, hacking, hacking! Now that haying is over, we have access to two neighbouring properties, which means about 700 acres total. * dressage lesson every week and clinic mid-October. * jump school every second weeks, trying for ro...
by quinta
Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Manes
Replies: 14
Views: 11155

Re: Manes

That looks good! Once it gets longer, it will hold much better. He certainly is a hairy beast. :)
by quinta
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Having a run of horrible luck (graphic photos) - RIDING AGAIN!!!, Vids posted Oct 7/19!!
Replies: 119
Views: 63521

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

Oh no!! That is all just too much. Panache was such a gem - you did such a lovely job developing him from his scrawny youth. :( While Finn's wound is horrific, that repair job is stellar and I hope it is just the start of good healing. Many hugs.
by quinta
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Let's sweat some! July/August goals and progress thread
Replies: 226
Views: 118131

Re: Let's sweat some! July/August goals and progress thread

Thoroughly enjoying these threads - great to see progress from everyone! We've been struggling with some intermittent hind end lameness which seems to be stifle-related. Vet coming today - hoping that 1) it is there so he can diagnose and 2) that it isn't something tragic. This is not the hind that ...
by quinta
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:32 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Manes
Replies: 14
Views: 11155

Re: Manes

I used to running braid my Morgan. Takes some practice, but it is really fast once you get it. I don't have a great photo - all of my closeups are of the other size of her neck. Here's the best one I can find. Excuse the early-spring-still-hairy rest of the pony. I never had a comment from anyone at...
by quinta
Fri May 31, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

Autumn's leg injury is healing beautifully (and I am so thankful!). We've been doing a lot of walking over the last month - on the trail and in the arena. I've taken the opportunity to re-assess horse and rider straightness through lots of lateral work. Not what I planned for May, but it has been pr...
by quinta
Wed May 15, 2019 6:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

Huge congrats, Kelo! What a good couple of cowponies. :) Abby - so sorry to hear about George. Hope that the new horse helps to fill the hole. Autum's leg wound is healing fabulously, and she is being a super star patient. She hasn't been lame on it at all, so I've been adding a little walk work und...
by quinta
Thu May 09, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

...and we're out for at least the first part of this round. Mare somehow cut across the cannon bone on her right hind. Stitched up nicely, tendon not severed, and she is sound on it, so we are optimistic that it will heal up well. But, it does mean my barn visits are bandage changes rather than ridi...
by quinta
Wed May 08, 2019 12:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

Yay, exvet! Sometimes, trail is all they want to do. When I had red mare (Autumn) and black mare (Quinta), my life was much better once i transitioned Quinta to exclusively Trail Pony and forgot about making her Do Dressage. Moving Autumn to 24/7 turnout (another perk of the new barn) has made a hug...
by quinta
Mon May 06, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

Here's a picture of Autumn in her new digs. We've been out on the trail twice, and she has been happily charging through all of the creek crossings.

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by quinta
Thu May 02, 2019 11:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May & June Goals & Progress
Replies: 338
Views: 156864

Re: May & June Goals & Progress

I am in this time! I think winter might (maybe? finally?) be over. We've had the same horrible winter as many of you, along with terrible arena footing issues this spring. But, I just moved Autumn to a new barn and have full long sides available for the first time in months. The big perk, though, is...
by quinta
Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Registered vs. Show Names
Replies: 24
Views: 14658

Re: Registered vs. Show Names

Completely understand breeders wanting the name to persist. I had this conundrum with my Morgan, but never ended up showing recognized so she always went under her barn name ('Quinta') instead of her registered / pornstar name ('Tetonia Playmate'). :lol: Looking forward to continued updates on this ...
by quinta
Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:08 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Annwylid Dare to Dream
Replies: 191
Views: 122520

Re: Annwylid Dare to Dream

Welsh cobs for me are definitely like potato chips but as much as I adore them and am owned by them I still admit they are not for everyone. Cute and smaller package do not equate to an easy ride. For a welsh cob being a confident rider with black & white but fair parameters makes a fun ride fo...
by quinta
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:01 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?
Replies: 10
Views: 9614

Re: Christ Lammfelle bareback pad - anyone used one?

I've ridden in the Christ Lammfelle dressage pad for longe line lessons, and I liked it a lot. Very comfortable, and a nice balance between full saddle and completely flat pad. My super-sensitive mare didn't seem to notice the difference between it and my regular saddle.
by quinta
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For those who got their own indoor arena...
Replies: 39
Views: 22485

Re: For those who got their own indoor arena...

I don't have much to offer in the way of experience, but following this thread with interest, as we have just purchased 30+ acres in the same part of the country as DJR. The place has great pastures, a lovely barn, but only an outdoor arena. I have no immediate plans to move my one mare away from ou...
by quinta
Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: Questions about how this forum/server is set up
Replies: 3
Views: 4960

Re: Questions about how this forum/server is set up

Chancellor will have more details about the specifics of DDBB setup, but there is a huge amount of information about how to setup phpBB (the underlying software) here:

https://www.phpbb.com/
by quinta
Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: ERU
Replies: 17
Views: 13509

Re: ERU

Here is my (unhappy) story: I went through this last year with my mare - both eyes. Could not get it under control with the same regime that you are using now. Tried a few things at NCSU - steroid injections in the eye, leptospirosis antibiotics, and finally the cyclosporine implant surgery. The sur...
by quinta
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:41 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Trying again, hope this is the one!
Replies: 77
Views: 52267

Re: Trying again, hope this is the one!

Lovely little mare! What's her breeding?
by quinta
Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: The Mustang
Replies: 23
Views: 17635

Re: The Mustang

He sure is a brick shithouse, isn't he? Although, I am pretty sure that's your type... :lol:
by quinta
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Dressage Championships for us today.
Replies: 20
Views: 15219

Re: Dressage Championships for us today.

Congrats! What a nice job you've done with him (and it looks like he did grow some space between those forelegs)!
by quinta
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:15 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Another sad farewell to our gentle giant, Ben.
Replies: 29
Views: 19687

Re: Another sad farewell to our gentle giant, Ben.

Oh, so sad, Deanna! He was a beautiful boy. Hugs to you and to Kara.
by quinta
Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:13 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Annwylid Dare to Dream
Replies: 191
Views: 122520

Re: Annwylid Dare to Dream

So much personality in that face! Sorry about stinker, but love seeing the progress with Jr. Tell him his red cousin says 'hi' from Canada!
by quinta
Mon Apr 10, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What do you have around your house from the old BB?
Replies: 43
Views: 28529

Re: What do you have around your house from the old BB?

I have a pony! Bought my mare from exvet (and I never would have looked at a horse on the other side of the country without "knowing" her from the board).

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by quinta
Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!
Replies: 34
Views: 21425

Re: Has anyone dealt with a fence-jumper before? UPDATE WITH PHOTOS!!

Look at that face!! Glad to hear she is settling in and has made a new friend.
by quinta
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92685

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Flight - that looked like so much fun!! I can see my red mare liking that sort of work, and that it would help build confidence. (Goes off to look for working equitation clinics near Ottawa...). I am in the beginnings of moving hell, so my goals are just keeping Autumn well-groomed with occasional r...

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