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Ryeissa

hey, I got a jump pack for my car for christmas.... I think DH is very sweet to be concerned about my safety when I'm out in the nowhere ville at the barn. He's good at the fancy gifts too.

Ryeissa

Prob going to start FC with my pony later this year. I've been quite happy with the quality of the trot work and lateral work. I have a plan to address the canter strength to setup for FC

Ryeissa

yeah, its good people are being made aware of this....however, its amazing how many people still think A2R is a good idea.

Ryeissa

Rye this is typical of some WBs. You put a leg on and they push back. They are ponies in big bodies. Are all this way? No but to see this resistance is not unusual in certain WBs. My friend’s mare would stop but also add in ears flat to the head. Nothing is wrong with her. Nothing is wrong with Rip...

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I thought this might be interesting to some given the amount of discussion was generated in the goals thread re: Tesla's stall-outs. She seems to be mostly past her recent episode of stalling out, but we did have a couple stops yesterday captured on film. The problem right now is her haunches spinn...

Ryeissa

Rye not for a WB. Tesla is pushing against the outside leg throwing her HQs out to do so. That is why I suggest counter bending to almost counter SI to put the outside hind back under. They push back against pressure. Why once you start with the lateral work and they learn to move away from pressur...

Ryeissa

If this was my horse or you were my client I would get a serious look at the right stifle. She looks a little off to me. That is causing the hips swing- they swing out when the right hind is asked to push under.

Ryeissa

Here is just after- there is no flexion or carrying of the ribcage on the curve.

Ryeissa

Let's take a step back. This is a few seconds before 1:30 so there is no contact here/flexion. Shorten your reins

Ryeissa

SF I know exactly what you are dealing with. I agree that Tesla is objecting to the leg like chisamba says but I also know how difficult it is to deal with in the WBs. This is where I would go back and train the go. Don’t worry about where her head is just concentrate on on light leg aid to go if s...

Ryeissa

thanks!

Ryeissa

thanks!

Ryeissa

As you might remember, I lost my beloved dog in Feb. It's been very sad but I'm starting to think about my next dog. I know there are a lot of well connected dog people here so i wanted to throw this out: I am looking to network/connect with groups that can help me get my next dog sometime this year...

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Lipsmackerpony88 wrote: To me some of the seems very common sense but apparently not to everybody.

Right, its too bad! Keep us posted!

Ryeissa

sorry a bit late- have had horses insured since 2005. the trick is finding the right agency that can underwrite several companies. I have changed companies 3x based on the changing needs. I have been very happy with my decision to do this, but my horse is under-valued to save me money on my premiums...

Ryeissa

that is really too bad- I have to say my VERY well behaved horse had that happen at a show and pulled back. It's just a hard scenario when they can't see behind them. Really too bad that people were that inconsiderate. I don't know how things work at your barn but you have the option of mentioning i...

Ryeissa

Looking for a high quality bridle like Jerry's. Not liking the $300 crappy bridles being sold. (I have some nice bridles, but just not feelin' it....) Does anyone know of US businesses that MAKE bridles like Jerry's? I kick myself regularly for not spending the money before they closed.... I have ni...

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Ryeissa very true! The weather has been AWFUL so I wanted to give him at least a few days to settle. So many changes plus bad weather made me nervous for him but he's doing well. I need to get my saddles to the barn and see if they fit him at all. If not I'm sure I can borrow something from the bar...

Ryeissa

sounds like a great start! I would say try to get on him a bit- you don't want to build it up to be a bigger deal than it is. Just walk and chill after groundwork. I know I can get in my head too much if I avoid things so the more I have that muscle memory the better. One thing that helped when I go...

Ryeissa

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/equestrianpoleclub

Ryeissa

yes! I love cavaletti. Some of it can be quite hard. I have some of the books that are available online.

Ryeissa

really pleased with my horse this week- the sitting trot has always been hard for some strange reason (I commented on it in the sitting trot thread) anyways, I am so thrilled that this is becoming a non-issue so I can use effective aids as I try 2nd/3rd stuff.

Ryeissa

awwwww! so cute

Ryeissa

such a handsome boy!!!

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super!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryeissa

Thanks! It doesn't help my current boss is an asshat so I am considering filing bullying charges. This board is full of smartie pants so if someone wants to message me that would be great. Trust me, this isn't taken lightly.

Ryeissa

well, back to the land of dressage- things are going well! Going to see if TOH is reliable enough for the show in a few weeks as well as C/W/C for 2:2. I'm ok if its not super perfect as this is a schooling show....I will at least do 2:1 and since its my show (literally- I am the manger!) I am ok if...

Ryeissa

any more updates? more importantly- PICTURES?

Ryeissa

jingles!

Ryeissa

My dog died 3 weeks ago, she was very happy then she wasn't- she was shutting down with in a day. It went quick and it wasn't really a choice. She wouldn't have survived the day. In her case it was cancer. I thought she wasn't doing well for about a week then it quickly progressed.
Sending you hugs

Ryeissa

thanks!

Ryeissa

awww I have been outside too! How fun! I'm just a bit south of you in minnesota, so we usually have snow till April. We have no snow anymore and it's strange but I'll take it!

Ryeissa

yeah! I'm optimistic. I am so lucky I am in a much better space in my life to have a job break. DH got a stellar new job last year so that helps. Sadly, my dog dying made it possible to make different choices now :( but I do want another dog someday. ANNNNND the new job is close to the barn (if I ge...

Ryeissa

yayyyyyyyyyyy awesome

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oh! Interviews are coming in! whooo! this is place Ive been trying to get into for OVER A YEAR.

Ryeissa

JIngles

Ryeissa

you can always try betterdressagescores.com for regular video submissions. It looks like you do show "in real life" as well so that is great! Definitely do regular video and keep a journal of your rides and goals. I like to look at the tests and plan my rides roughly about what they are as...

Ryeissa

thanks, I think it's going to get better. Just takes time. DH is very supportive and I don't need to edit anything with my horse due to a job loss, etc. Its just going to affect my lessons somewhat but I can still do some. At this point I am limiting my interactions with my bad boss and focusing on ...

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A bit in a motivation funk but I suppose that is to be expected- nothing with horse per say but we have been inside all winter, dog died, boss is a jerk, etc etc. I have two lessons next week so that might help. It's probably a good thing that my "getting the horse back" fit is actually bo...

Ryeissa

nice videos Chantal!

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Srhorselady wrote:More sympathy plus a few tears for you. I lost my companion of 14 years two weeks ago. I so totally understand.

same. We have quite the membership lately in the club no one wants to join.

Ryeissa

I make minor adjustments from horse to horse but the original question was how to sit hard to sit horses and I posted the video in reply. The things I do not recommend are slowing the horse to make it easier to sit, because we do want to be able to show the horse at its best gait. I post , when I l...

Ryeissa

You have my complete empathy on work issues. Have been feeling weepy thinking about my own (and I am NOT a cryer. Or wasn't before this). Fingers crossed that you're able to find a better fit! Sorry to hear that this opportunity didn't work out - maybe it just means that something even better will ...

Ryeissa

Little spotted pony is doing great. Its getting nice now so I hope spring is here early.
Each ride is better and better....

Ryeissa

big fat rejection on a monday morning-- but at least i know....didn't even get an interview--- really wanted this jobby

Ryeissa

I am having a lot of work issues that I won't go into, but jingle please I get the right fit for me this year. Many thanks....

Riot will continue to live his best life, so I am fortunate in that respect.

Ryeissa

Oh dear, that is so sad. It's so hard to loose our friends.

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so beautiful!

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