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by Imperini
Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I bought Ariel last night
Replies: 34
Views: 21272

Re: I bought Ariel last night

So exciting! Congratulations!
by Imperini
Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

I ended up catching a terrible cold just shortly around my last post, still dealing with remnants of it. Blah. So with that I kind of messed up my exercise on non-riding days but still managed to ride fairly regularly. I must thank you Dresseur for the thought/idea of thinking about sitting to the f...
by Imperini
Sat Jun 17, 2017 3:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How to manage bolting?
Replies: 37
Views: 23494

Re: How to manage bolting?

Sounds like you found a really great solution, glad to hear it and hope you do get to feeling completely better.
by Imperini
Fri Jun 02, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How much arena work?
Replies: 37
Views: 24529

Re: How much arena work?

Imperini - I hear you on being a wimp. I'm definitely a bit of a wimp too. How do you know that Pal needs variety? I was told when I was originally looking at her that she will get bored easily, which she does or at least you can definitely tell the difference in attitude when she gets more variety...
by Imperini
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How much arena work?
Replies: 37
Views: 24529

Re: How much arena work?

We typically do three or four days in the arena and a day out. Personally I do not like riding out of the arena, I'm a wimpy nervous rider and being in the arena is my comfort zone. However Pal needs variety and she is a good girl so I don't actually need to be worried and am learning to enjoy it. W...
by Imperini
Tue May 30, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

Pictures and video are so helpful, it's great when you can spot something and are able to make adjustments and quickly see results from those adjustments. I have slightly improved my zombie arms but there's still work to be done. I have to stop being so darn tense. None of my body parts seem to want...
by Imperini
Sun May 28, 2017 6:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

We jumped today and it was fun. She's a good girl and doesn't have a scary jump at all. Not to mention the jumps were ridiculously tiny :D The two rides prior were both excellent so I figured it was time for a fun day.
by Imperini
Sat May 27, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

Sorry to hear about your fall demi, that's never fun. Since my lesson last week I've had a few super rides and a few meh rides. Of course I set up my phone to take some video on one of the meh ride days. The outdoor is so large that just setting my phone up ends up with mostly an empty arena and a f...
by Imperini
Tue May 23, 2017 1:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Lesson with Robert Dover and Laura Graves
Replies: 15
Views: 11748

Re: Lesson with Robert Dover and Laura Graves

How cool, thanks for sharing, I think you both did great. I couldn't find your rides with the link posted, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong place.. :) I was only able to get it to work with Internet Explorer so if you were trying from another browser that may be the issue. With a different browser...
by Imperini
Mon May 22, 2017 6:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

Appaloosas. I tell you. They are a breed apart. Haha so funny and so true. I had my lesson on Friday with the new instructor and she said she hates to stereotype by breed but she finds with Appaloosas they do as much as they want to and no more so my job is to convince Paloma that she wants to work
by Imperini
Sun May 21, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Regarding the canter
Replies: 18
Views: 12689

Re: Regarding the canter

My trot work is definitely always better after the canter. I also always feel better body wise after a canter so I'm not sure if it's the motion of the canter that also loosens me up so I can ride the trot better but it seems to be the case. One of the ladies at my barn cantered her young horse unde...
by Imperini
Sat May 20, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

Thanks for sharing the videos it's great to see people in action! I'm hoping for some of my own video that's not just a phone propped up on the wall in the near future. There are far more educated eyes than mine around here so I'll leave the commenting to them but it's definitely been interesting an...
by Imperini
Sat May 20, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Guess the foaling date! *She's here!*
Replies: 18
Views: 17938

Re: Guess the foaling date!

Congrats, she's adorable!
by Imperini
Sat May 20, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel's bodywork
Replies: 2
Views: 3341

Re: Ariel's bodywork

She looks so content!
by Imperini
Sat May 06, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress May/June 2017
Replies: 329
Views: 167768

Re: Goals and Progress May/June 2017

Odin is so handsome, of course I'm a bit partial to the dotted ones too :D Hope your neck continues to feel better mari Miro is looking less like a youngster and more filled out and grown up, it's lovely watching you two progress Dresseur For Pal and myself we've had some really lovely work the last...
by Imperini
Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Happy Birthday buddy! - more pics added
Replies: 21
Views: 15816

Re: Happy Birthday buddy!

He is such a handsome boy, happy birthday!
by Imperini
Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Our first show
Replies: 14
Views: 11722

Re: Our first show

Woohoo, congrats on the first show! Great pics too!
by Imperini
Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92711

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Well crud Mountaineer sorry to hear about Laddie being out for a while, will think lots of smooth recovery thoughts for you two. My rides this week were all quite nice. Managed to convince her that when I ask for canter I do indeed mean that I want to canter and not that I want grunts of protest abo...
by Imperini
Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92711

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

So sorry to hear about Rip khall, hoping the essential oils can provide him some relief. Wow Bliss looks amazing! I bet it's odd for you coming back to him feeling so different while also having been out of the saddle for a while but no doubt you'll get back into the swing of things in no time. For ...
by Imperini
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: PPE Jingles Worked, meet Annabelle!
Replies: 36
Views: 20369

Re: PPE Jingles Worked, meet Annabelle!

Woohoo congratulations! Looking forward to hearing lots about her once you get her home
by Imperini
Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: PONY!!! - with more pics
Replies: 31
Views: 19536

Re: PONY!!!

Hooray! Hi Princess! :D
by Imperini
Mon Apr 03, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Anatomic Girth Covers?
Replies: 6
Views: 7323

Re: Anatomic Girth Covers?

Total Saddle Fit has a new girth with elasticized inserts. I ordered it with the neoprene backer. It fits well, no gapping. Perhaps worth a look. I've considered this as well. Had you tried the original one and had the gapping issue? My girth collection may be quite large by the time I find the one.
by Imperini
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92711

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

I too appreciate the breath out suggestion for downward transitions. I never thought of it but figured I would give it a try because I sometimes forget to breathe at all so if I have to breathe for transitions then I have to remember to breathe and found it either does something good for my body and...
by Imperini
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:52 pm
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Topic: Tying Discussion....thoughts?
Replies: 30
Views: 18327

Re: Tying Discussion....thoughts?

Growing up the horses either tied, or they learned to tie. The barn had a big post and if they didn't tie before once they met the post they did. I never really had any horses that had an issue with the cross ties. The barn used the stretchy ones so horses never panicked from feeling restrained but ...
by Imperini
Sun Mar 19, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Anatomic Girth Covers?
Replies: 6
Views: 7323

Anatomic Girth Covers?

Trying to see if anyone has any experience with girth covers for the anatomic girths, the only one I can seem to find is for the Total Saddle Fit girth. I tried that girth for P and it gapped in the front, which is apparently a common problem with that one on some horses, so now I'm using a County L...
by Imperini
Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Iceland trip!
Replies: 33
Views: 20175

Re: Iceland trip!

So cool thank you for sharing! Love the sweater too!
by Imperini
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel and the crossties
Replies: 12
Views: 9534

Re: Ariel and the crossties

I use two blocker tie rings so they act as cross ties. They allow the lead rope to come out, but you do have to apply some pressure for that to happen and there are a couple of different ways you can put the lead rope on for less pressure or more pressure for the lead rope to slide through. So when ...
by Imperini
Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Ariel and the crossties
Replies: 12
Views: 9534

Re: Ariel and the crossties

I bought blocker tie rings for Pallie after the 3rd halter she killed. I thought to myself they were just a silly gimmick but I was also tired of buying halter parts so figured what did I have to lose. They are great and we haven't had an issue since I got them. If you're interested in trying someth...
by Imperini
Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92711

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

Chisamba, I have tried to avoid a constant push because it doesn't work, she just tunes me out and shuffles around pretending to be a western pleasure horse. Instead I had been working at going with with just a very small aid and if she doesn't listen then she better get her butt in gear because she...
by Imperini
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:34 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress March April 2017
Replies: 182
Views: 92711

Re: Goals and Progress March April 2017

How neat Flight, he looked like he took it all very well. Thanks for sharing! I had some super rides right after our move I think due to new environment energy but I think we're back to the regular lazy level now so continuing the theme from the last couple of months, more for less. I will be focusi...
by Imperini
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: If you can spare a few jingles...
Replies: 39
Views: 21605

Re: If you can spare a few jingles...

Jingles! Hope everything goes smoothly and your pain in the butt begone!
by Imperini
Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017
Replies: 157
Views: 79365

Re: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017

We moved barns today so the rest of the month will probably just be adjustment time. She made me laugh because she's on individual turnout for the moment to get settled into the new place but she's next to another paddock of horses. I showed her the fences and then let her go, all the other horses w...
by Imperini
Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Carl Hester is coming to the East Coast!
Replies: 8
Views: 8033

Re: Carl Hester is coming to the East Coast!

Oh my goodness now I'm excited! Thanks calvin for the heads up
by Imperini
Sat Feb 04, 2017 3:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017
Replies: 157
Views: 79365

Re: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017

I had to laugh because I took some video of myself a couple of nights (I would share but it's terrible video because it's just my phone propped up on the side of the arena) and for the first one I thought while I was riding I had a decent working trot but then I watched it was like *tap tap tap* is ...
by Imperini
Sat Feb 04, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Vacuum Recommendations
Replies: 14
Views: 11739

Re: Vacuum Recommendations

My parents have an older Dyson that I really liked, and I have one of the slim cordless ones that I also really like just for convenience and it's quite powerful for being so small. They're crazy expensive but also really nice.
by Imperini
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!
Replies: 20
Views: 15122

Re: I Got Myself a REALLY Fun Gift!

That is so pretty, love it!
by Imperini
Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Riding with the brumbies
Replies: 12
Views: 8981

Re: Riding with the brumbies

Lovely pictures thank you for sharing with us!
by Imperini
Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017
Replies: 157
Views: 79365

Re: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017

Jingles for Rip, hope he can get to feeling better soon! I have seen progress with my goal of "more for less" but I sort of feel like it may be something that we'll always struggle with at the beginning of the ride until she wakes up and gets her engine really going. She's been really awes...
by Imperini
Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017
Replies: 157
Views: 79365

Re: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017

Oh the snow! It rained here all day just the other day and there's STILL snow on the ground after that! Under it is ice so we're stuck in the indoor until spring I think. What nice no drama changes Flight! We had a good go at getting more in front of the leg last night but I think the 35km/h gusting...
by Imperini
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017
Replies: 157
Views: 79365

Re: Goals and progress January Febuary 2017

My goal for this month for myself is to improve my position, my legs have a tendency to sneak back/up in the trot and tip me forward partially because I need to focus on keeping correct position and partially because Pal is a lazy bum and I feel like I am constantly asking her to go forward but I'm ...
by Imperini
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:28 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12018

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

Finally got one of us together in our fancy new dressage tack

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by Imperini
Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress - December
Replies: 61
Views: 35827

Re: Goals and Progress - December

The flying change discussion has been really interesting though I can't really add anything of value. I mostly just spent the month getting to know my girl. I did find that she takes a fair bit of time to warm up and it's best done with some not quite stretchy, but a little longer and lower than we ...
by Imperini
Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The latest on Miss A.
Replies: 15
Views: 10544

Re: The latest on Miss A.

I rode a little hunter confidence builder sort for the last two years before I got Pal and he was exactly what I needed to get back into riding. Sometimes that no pressure sort of riding purely for the joy of riding is just what is needed and I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying yourself!
by Imperini
Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:42 pm
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Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12018

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

Mine is older and with a Henig tree also, the Gunnar Ostergaard model, but it was almost completely refurbished so I think they added in the interchangeable blocks. I've ordered some Wintec blocks (thanks NancyP for the suggestion) so hopefully those will fit and help because I seem to keep slipping...
by Imperini
Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I got a pony for Christmas
Replies: 17
Views: 12981

Re: I got a pony for Christmas

She's adorable! Congrats!
by Imperini
Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 45327

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

That looks great! You've done a wonderful job and it is so interesting seeing how it healed too.
by Imperini
Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and Progress - December
Replies: 61
Views: 35827

Re: Goals and Progress - December

I have managed to work a bit on getting some counter canter. The good news is she will pick up the counter canter from the walk, the bad news is she really really wants to change. We will get there though, she is trying but I think I also end up overcompensating a bit trying to prevent the change wh...
by Imperini
Sun Dec 18, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12018

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

I moved the blocks forward a bit and they feel slightly better but I am definitely going to look into getting some of the smaller ones. My old saddle that didn't fit her was a Stubben Tristan with no blocks to speak of :lol:
by Imperini
Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12018

Re: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

I'm always by myself so this is the best I can do for now but it does show off some more of her spots than the only other pic I shared of her here and of course her new dressage outfit :D https://scontent.fyzd1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15443055_1374115029279125_5538779003608847243_o.jpg?oh=9b4f488e...
by Imperini
Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wow, what a difference a saddle makes
Replies: 15
Views: 12018

Wow, what a difference a saddle makes

Recently had the saddle fitter out and bought a new saddle. Not only does my horse move better in it, she's more willing to be forward and up, but I don't feel like I'm riding a barrel. Even my hips are happier and even riding with a long leg (they tend to be very unhappy especially riding with a lo...

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