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by Moutaineer
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Nice pictures Blob! I love the pink on him! Potters has a sprung front shoe. Anxiously waiting to hear if my farrier can get out there quickly. An occasion on when I'm glad the ground is a bit squishy as I hate for those front feet to be stressed in any way. Heddy, the move is gut-wrenchingly quick ...
by Moutaineer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

SF, The only problem with dying the shoes is it limits your matchy outfit options :) I didn't know you could read a temp off a chip. How interesting! Is that all chips or just more modern ones? Potters is chipped but I don't know how old it is. I suspect at least 10 years. It's my 3 year anniversary...
by Moutaineer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:43 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Oooh. Keep the baby pics coming, Khall! She looks beautiful!
by Moutaineer
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

And I meant to add, Chantal, you look great. What a nice-looking horse!
by Moutaineer
Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Fingers crossed for an uneventful foaling, Khall! Just chugging along here. Actually, that's not entirely true. Last week was a week of really good and productive rides and so was this morning. It's all simple stuff but focusing on quality and correctness--those things like making sure you don't sti...
by Moutaineer
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Just wanted to share!
Replies: 5
Views: 1430

Re: Just wanted to share!

Nice article!
by Moutaineer
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:50 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

Monday Funday! Monday morning training sessions after a weekend off, particularly a cold and very snowy weekend, can be challenging in more ways than one. Just getting away from my desk and off the phone and getting in the saddle can be tough enough, and then there's that creaky human with the hot a...
by Moutaineer
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

heddylamar wrote:I'm back in town Saturday, Maia has bodywork Sunday, then I'm gone again Thursday – Sunday, and Friday – Wednesday, and suddenly there's only a handful of days left in the month. Oh. Yeah. And we're on the move again, likely leaving Texas by this summer ;)


Where are you headed, Heddy?
by Moutaineer
Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Trailering Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 227

Re: Trailering Insurance

I've had very good experiences with US Rider, both with my truck/trailer and my car. Its going to depend to a great extent whereabouts you are located when you break down, though, as they contract with local services. The four times I've used them have all been in populated areas.
by Moutaineer
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress
Replies: 51
Views: 1363

Re: In like a lion, out like a lamb - March and April Goals and Progress

I'm going to be spending March getting ready for April. I'm riding with Mette the second weekend in April, which I'm excited about. It's been a while. I'm toying with the idea of a schooling show the following weekend, but we will see what the weather is doing and whether its going to be inside or o...
by Moutaineer
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Breathe, breathe better. ³ Well, its better than it was. I'm working with the speech therapist once every couple of weeks and things are improving. Painfully slowly but there is progress. I'm also working out and doing pilates. Ride, ride better. I'm riding my own horse 4 times a week and not dying...
by Moutaineer
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Tanga, the situation with your mother must be so stressful. I'm glad you aren't dealing with it alone. SF, sounds like you are living the high life! Potters had his Osphos shots on Tuesday, so this week has been largely off. Which was just as well as we were getting a new rollup door on the indoor o...
by Moutaineer
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Blob, I dont know if you've ever had serious physio or bodywork on yourself. My experience has been that a really big release, while a good thing in the end, can make you feel really off-kilter immediately after. I'm guessing horses are no different. I had one experience a while ago where I still ha...
by Moutaineer
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

That looks idyllic, Flight. I'm glad you all finally made it there in one piece! I have some serious grass envy going on looking at that... Chisamba, I hope you have a good visit with your mother. When my father was failing, I would in some ways dread going to see him because I didn't know what to e...
by Moutaineer
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

We have a working student like that at the moment who thinks she is God's Gift to horsemanship and we are all a bunch of dumb middle-aged women. She's already lectured me about what I should be doing with Potters about his hives (Did I know horses could be allergic to certain food stuffs and environ...
by Moutaineer
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Super good SF! That sounds so encouraging. I had a really good lesson this morning, too. Potters really needs that extra level of "knowing you are up there." Now I'm convinced, I'm learning to ride with a lot more contact and connection than I'm used to, not just in the hand, but in the se...
by Moutaineer
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Yup. Good AWD/4WD is just essential in the mountains! Another heavy, wet snow day here today. Its been unrelenting this week. Not much riding has happened. Oh well. Its not a bad thing for them to have a bit of down time. Me on the other hand... I need to stop celebrating the survival of yet another...
by Moutaineer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: I rold you so ..
Replies: 7
Views: 595

Re: I rold you so ..

Yeah, we can ban polo wraps but still think using a running W as a training device is A-OK? I love dressage. I still believe that the vast majority of participants do remember and respect why they got into it in the first place--the love of the horse. The governing bodies just suck. The FEI makes Fi...
by Moutaineer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

So apparently, I decided to have a full-blown asthma attack in the barn this morning instead of my scheduled ride. More than a bit scary to be honest and I'm still feeling rather wonky. However, as I was sitting recovering, Potters was looking fabulous for Justin. I was very happy with his attitude ...
by Moutaineer
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Aleuronx, Yes, I do worry about that. I'm not sure which is worse, liquid mud or lumpy frozen mud.

Its very unusual for us to get this muddy and this early. A couple of heavy snowstorms followed by an early warm spell.

Next stop, scratches, I guess.
by Moutaineer
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Potters had his brains back in his head today and I had a very nice ride. We've been playing around with collecting the trot to the point of passage and then letting him out to a more medium feel. I suspect his right hock is bothering him. Any resistances seem to come to the fore when you start to r...
by Moutaineer
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

I'm sorry, exvet. Right decisions are not always easy ones. Well, Potters was a complete and utter pratt today. I dont think I've ever seen him be so stupid. Fortunately, Justin had hopped on him for a quick warm up before I was to get on, so he got the wild ride. I think I know what was going on, t...
by Moutaineer
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

How's the Vertigo, Chisamba? I had just a lovely ride on Potters yesterday. Understanding my connection issues is really paying off in things like the shoulder in and other lateral work. It's been so worth spending the time on the basics to backfill my problem areas. And he's much happier now I've a...
by Moutaineer
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

I'm so pleased to hear Junior is doing well Exvet! I'm not a huge fan of exercise for the sake of it, but it does help with the riding so I do it I'm doing a 30 minute standing pilated routine most mornings which I'm finding really helps hugely with my balance and flexibility in the saddle. ("T...
by Moutaineer
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What’s in your car?
Replies: 11
Views: 662

Re: What’s in your car?

I've only had my new car for 2 weeks so I'm still babyng it... however there is a double bridle hanging off the valet hook behind the front seat, which is I'm sure where I'm meant to put my purse.... Apart from that, in winter I always have a warm (human) blanket, gloves and a hat, a water bottle, c...
by Moutaineer
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

The Burgundy jacket arrived today. Its actually really nice. Especially for the money (Smatpak Piper softshell. I got it on sale so it cost me $84.00. Can't beat that!) Quite a subdued color so I think it will look good on the redhead. Whilst it is very well cut with quite a forgiving fit, It would ...
by Moutaineer
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Poor guy, exvet. Jimgles continue for him and for you. What an ordeal for both of you.
by Moutaineer
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Improving shoulder freedom
Replies: 9
Views: 683

Re: Improving shoulder freedom

Turn on the forehand into the trot. Really opens them up.
by Moutaineer
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Nice ride today focussing on shoulder in to haunches in on a circle (with the added forward impetus of snow crashing off the roof.) I'm finally getting how to change my weighting in my seat and legs correctly rather than using my hands as much. I've just ordered a new show coat. I wonder if it will ...
by Moutaineer
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Saiph's path sounds like the one that we have taken/are taking with Potters. They need to develop the physical and mental confidence in their own ability to do stuff before they are asked to do it, or they get worried and balky about the whole thing. There is no learning by doing, or work by the sea...
by Moutaineer
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

The barn got dumped on over the weekend. 21" of snow on the ground, and high winds. And yes, SF, all that has got to slide off the arena roof... and it's going to be zero tomorrow, heavy rain or snow again on Wednesday and be 45 degrees by the end of the week. Blech. Apart from the slop and the...
by Moutaineer
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

More jingles for you Khall! Snowy and very cold here today. I had a good ride yesterday before all this started. Potters was a bit up because of the cold but held it all together very well and we had a productive session. I'm really happy with how the connection is developing for me. We will see wha...
by Moutaineer
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:31 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel is starving
Replies: 3
Views: 580

Re: Ariel is starving

Lol. There is a garbage can just outside the entry door to our indoor arena, conveniently placed for the trash ponies to forage through as you are trying to pick out their feet. I've tried moving it, but it always seems to migrate back.
by Moutaineer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:21 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

And they don't look wierd. I got the black on black and they just don't stand out at all.

I got mine from Redpost Equestrian in the UK. They had a decent price and aren't sketchy.
by Moutaineer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Heavy enough to be where you want them to be without being excessively so. So, not light, but not overly weighty. If that makes any after dinner and 2 glasses of wine on a Friday night sense...
by Moutaineer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

So, for funsies in my lesson today we played with a bit of piaffe and passage under saddle. It's the first time I've ever ridden either one properly, on a horse that is truly coming over his back. It was tons of fun and the boy was very proud of himself. We were just planning on playing with half st...
by Moutaineer
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Ooooh... so cute, Ponichiwa! And, yeah, Heddy. Wrap that wrist in vetwrap or something! Glad no break though. Enjoy your trip. Today I found my right butt cheek at the canter. The left one, however... Who knows? Maybe by the end of the week, I'll find them both in the course of a single ride. You ne...
by Moutaineer
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:05 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)
Replies: 153
Views: 7630

Re: Trotting on to 2024 - Goals, Progress and More (Jan-Feb)

Breathe, breathe better. Ride, ride better. Combine the two. And in the mean time, work to solidify the truly glorious feeling of "between the seat and the hand" that has appeared over my last couple of rides, as if with choirs of angels singing, like a true Christmas miracle! (To do this ...
by Moutaineer
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:52 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Its been another hit and miss couple if months for me healthwise. Covid really kicked my butt and compounded my respiratory issues, but I now feel like I've got some solid medical and therapeutic help moving forward who actually understand the struggle. Its damned hard to do this sport if you can't ...
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services
Replies: 25
Views: 1931

Re: ANY help with conservatorship, Adult Protective Services

What a horrendous situation, Tanga. I can't offer any advice but get thee to a specialist in family law, but I can offer my sincere best wishes that you can get her to safety.
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Low Hanging Fruit
Replies: 8
Views: 1959

Re: Low Hanging Fruit

Lol...
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling
Replies: 10
Views: 3127

Re: New Arrival/ Reason for lack of Kringling

Well, that's a poor excuse :D :D :D

Congratulations and best wishes to the whole family!
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Excellent ride today which was just what I needed. He was relaxed and cooperative and "with me" with minimal angst on either of our parts. The speech pathologist has given me some breathing exercises to do on horseback. It's been interesting and caused a certain amount of ear swiveling and...
by Moutaineer
Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I'm so sorry, Flight, for your injury and your family's loss. Wishing you speedy and uncomplicated healing. And thats a lovely picture!

Wishing all of you, wherever you are, a peaceful, safe and wonderful Christmas.
by Moutaineer
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

SF, thanks for the review! The Acavallos seem to have different sized nubbins in different pictures on the web, which is rather confusing! The STS ones look a bit too complicated to me and not dressage legal means switching things out for showing, so no... I do like the turned eye. I find it much ki...
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

A question about stirrups. Who uses safety stirrups? If so, what? I'm most interested in the Rid'up ones. I like a stirrup turned at a 90 degree angle to the eye and I thing the technology where the whole foot breaks away from the leather makes more sense than the ones that open down the side and by...
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 23, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Spirulina is one thing I haven't tried! Thank you for that thought. Can't hurt, might help! Off to order some now.
by Moutaineer
Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Flei looks cooperative and willing, Chisamba. Lovely pictures Straightforward. Tesla has turned into quite a chunk, hasn't she! Queso just looks so damned cute! Potters and his next-door stall neighbor are both covered in hives today. No rhyme or reason that we can discern that just the two of them ...
by Moutaineer
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:02 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Totally agree on the temperament. I'd rather have an agreeable, cooperative horse than a really fancy one. My trainer has Covid, poor woman. Assistant trainer set up a trot pole pattern for us to play with.today. We haven't done that before. Potters got pretty into it. Not a spook to be contemplated...
by Moutaineer
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269547

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I'm so sorry about your dog, Chisamba. That must have been devastating. I think bend is probably something we all work on, once we get to the level of sophistication in our riding that we understand the concept. Bending honestly through the body going to the right is one of (the last of) Potters' ex...

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