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by demi
Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 446207

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Very interesting, Exvet. I’m having to change a lot of the way I’ve always ridden, but I’ve never trained a horse to the FEI level, let alone ridden at that level. You’ve trained several to FEI and quite successfully. So I can't even imagine how you are feeling about changing your canter strike off ...
by demi
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Replies: 348
Views: 446207

Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress

Beautiful, Blob! I really enjoyed looking at those pictures. I so like it when a horse and rider “fit” each other so well, as you and RP do. Athletic and elegant at the same time. Thanks for posting. I didn’t close out the May/June thread because my riding life has done an about face since I got Bes...
by demi
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

I somehow missed Lynx’s video and had to go back to find it. Very nice LSP. But I had to laugh at the “moaning” leg yeild :lol: Welcome to Texas, Heddy! Piedmont I’m glad you’re giving Emi the chance to come back as much as possible. I especially appreciate it as I am seeing how my own older body re...
by demi
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20907

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Nice update, Exvet!! You and Brandon are quite an exciting pair to follow. He sure is showing a lot of dressage potential and very handsome to boot.
by demi
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Ive been trying to keep up with everyone but just havent had the time (or energy!) to update myself. I had a flat tire so am now sitting at the tire shop and will take advantage of the down time. Im finishing up 4 weeks of lessons 5 days a week. Im kinda tired but my body is holding up just find. Tr...
by demi
Tue Jun 14, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Flight, I wasn’t familiar with Tiago Alves so I googled him. I watched him do a one handed dressage test. OMG! Wow. Beautiful!! What a fabulous rider/trainer. I PM’d you for the clip of your work on FC’s but Im not sure it went through. I always like your work and even tho I’m nowhere near fc’s myse...
by demi
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Thanks for the good clinic notes Mtneer. And really nice work in the video! I am happy to see you and Potters working so well together. You inspire me!
by demi
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Aleuronx, thanks for the peer pressure! I think you’re right, and I will bite the bullet and ride Besa.
by demi
Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Heddy, another Texan tip: I use a battery operated fan and it works amazingly well. I bungee it to divider and it blows over the horse’s back. Even with the drop down windows all open, if I dont have the fan, the horse gets very sweaty, even on the toll road at 70 mph. With the fan, she is always dr...
by demi
Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Glad to hear you had a good clinic with Mette, Mtneer. Looking forward to the report. Glad to hear Emi is coming back! Piedmont. Ponichiwa, I feel your pain with the heat. We’ve had 100+ for the last several days and Im dragging. The horses are acclimating well, though. The first week or so of 90+ a...
by demi
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

So preparing for riding Rocky in the morning, Im thinking about “the buttons”. Christine says get them balanced and they’ll do what ever you ask (within reason, I guess). The buttons, or the way she has me get Besa in balance, is to first put her on the outside rein, and straighten her to the outsid...
by demi
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27932

Re: Kittens!

Yes, beautiful cats, Chancellor. Such an elegant pose.
by demi
Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Mountaineer, I love your sense of humor. I know you were frustrated before the fabulous Margo got on and put your horse together, and I feel for you!, but your descriptions of what went on before and after cracked me up. But hey, you found the magic bullet!! And I can relate. My trainer warmed Besa ...
by demi
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:08 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: French horn one year in
Replies: 7
Views: 2102

Re: French horn one year in

Yes, Sue, lovely experience. It brought tears to my eyes as I imagined it.
by demi
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27932

Re: Kittens!

Oh, so cute! Thanks for sharing the little kitties. Keep the pics coming, Mountaineer.
by demi
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Im starting my second week of 5 lessons a week on Besa. Trainer warmed her up today as last Friday, and then I got on. Trainer had to tend some other business for a few minutes right after I got on and so I let Besa relax a little on a long rein, but not on the buckle. WRONG!! When trainer came back...
by demi
Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Good notes on the clinic, Blob. Sorry the first day was frustrating, and also that the whole thing was more of a demo ride/symposium. I also like a clinic where I feel I’ve done some work, so I would be frustrated with JS, I think. I get so taken by how well a particular clinician rides, that I forg...
by demi
Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Congrats on the house sale, Heddylamar. Good luck on the long journey.I hope you like Texas! Blob, I’m excited for your clinic! I hope we get some pics. I really like watching vids of JS riding. His position and harmony with the horse remind me of some of the Spanish Riding School riders, like Ernst...
by demi
Thu Jun 02, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27932

Re: Kittens!

Oh my goodness! Adorbs!! Does she have a name yet?
by demi
Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Nice pics of Kora! Also Queso! I like his bridle. I really enjoyed the video of Kyra. She is lovely to watch and what a beautiful head she has! Thanks for all the helpful pep talks on my new horse and the WS issue. Mountaineer, it was not pre-arranged that she would continue to lease the horse. It i...
by demi
Mon May 30, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Blob, Besa just started showing this year. Only two recognized shows and one schooling show so far. She showed 4th at the first recognizes show and 4th/PSG at the second. WS got all the scores needed at 4th.and WS just started riding her in December last year. Up till that time they weren’t actively...
by demi
Mon May 30, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Canter fitness: riders
Replies: 20
Views: 2901

Re: Canter fitness: riders

Im trying to build stamina too. Additionally, I need to stretch and strengthen my hip tendons. I am working out a plan of action, but it is trial and error at the moment as I haven’t worked out a regular program yet. I am thinking it will help to use the Equilab app every time I ride to get a good i...
by demi
Mon May 30, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

I’m thinking about Besa and wanted to clarify a bit what I wrote earlier regarding “ulterior motives”. I have often felt that my trainer works better for more advanced students, and she does tend to push me out of my comfort zone even with Rocky. With Besa, though, i have to wonder if she thinks I’l...
by demi
Mon May 30, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

LSP, I dont remember for sure, but didnt you put shoes on him because he was foot sore from the mud? If so, maybe now you could let him go barefoot again. I have my non-working horses as well as my low level Rocky barefoot. They are all sound with good feet. Rocky gets worked 5 days a week and has n...
by demi
Thu May 26, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

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by demi
Thu May 26, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Chisamba, my trainer is 56 and recently started using a dismounting block. It is tall for so it works with tall or short horses. It has steps on either side to walk down after dismounting. It’s hard to describe so I’ll take a pic today and post it later. It can be used for mounting, too, but with re...
by demi
Tue May 24, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

I'm sure your WS will be sad about losing the rider on your New horse but you do what is best for you. Thanks for this thought, Chisamba. I noticed that you bolded “your” horse. I needed to hear this. As things are progressing, I think I am going to have to keep this in mind. I can’t say more as th...
by demi
Tue May 24, 2022 4:46 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Nice clinic notes, Blob! Thanks for posting. It seems like you accomplished your mission of letting the clinician help you deal with RP when he is tight and fussy. And I especially appreciated your explanation of the work with the PRE as my trainer discussed a bit of the same thing today (the PRE te...
by demi
Sun May 22, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Kittens!
Replies: 96
Views: 27932

Re: Kittens!

Adorable! You and your DH are going to have so much fun. Enjoy them, and we will too, when you update pics!
by demi
Sat May 21, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Hi Josette! Nice to hear from you. I don’t look at sale horses anymore (honestly!) I guess I don’t need to because they find me. Very nice TBs in the vids you posted. I’m still reeling a bit after getting a horse when I was so sure that Rocky was my last. I haven’t started a regular riding program w...
by demi
Thu May 19, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

Following along here and keeping up with the progresses, trials and tribulations. Thanks for all the good vibes for my SIL. They flew to their home in MI today and everyone is tired but happy to be home. Their two Jack Russels are happy, too :) The PPE went well! The mare’s name is Besa. She’s a 14 ...
by demi
Sun May 15, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Replies: 384
Views: 68144

Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread

I’m keeping up with everyone’s posts, but just barely. I’ve been at the in Houston since Wednesday. Several family members here supporting my brother and SIL. She was going to get into a clinical trial but got pneumonia and now they wont take her in the trial. Still some hope but they want to get he...
by demi
Mon May 09, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 14
Views: 2626

Re: What to do?

Sorry I havent gotten back to this sooner. So busy with my SIL and giving her and my brother the emotional support they need right now. and trying to buy another horse at the same time. Obviously my family needs come first so I’ve been “doing horses” only when I can fit it in. Anyway, Rocky seems fi...
by demi
Mon May 02, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: What to do?
Replies: 14
Views: 2626

Re: What to do? UPDATE

I am hoping Rocky doesn’t have a sinus infection…. So the crack is on the left, both vet and dentist/vet looked at radiographs on March 31 and gave her the all clear with a recheck in 6 months. Hauled her to a lesson two weeks later and when I got home, she had a little snot in the right nostril. Ve...
by demi
Sun May 01, 2022 1:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

I’m still thinking about the sale horse. I havent ridden her yet because she’s been in preparation for a show since I found out that she was for sale. Last weekend the working student took her to a clinic in San Antonio, and this weekend she went to the show in Houston. I drove almost 3 hours to wat...
by demi
Sun May 01, 2022 12:50 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

My wrap for this period: I didnt have any well defined goals this time. In summary of the last two months, March was a lot of travel time, injured hips, and difficult weather. So not a lot happened with my riding. April was better. I felt I had a handle on collected trot and canter, and I did most o...
by demi
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

Very thoughtful, and interesting comments on clinics. This is a great BB.
by demi
Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Totally love it, Imperini!! You both look good.I watched it 3X!!! i love that you are still working at it and having great results. It gives me hope for my own little horse!
by demi
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:32 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

We have live oak pollen all over the place. Even the horses’ noses are covered with pollen. The gale force winds are no help blowing the stuff away….this too shall pass. I was scheduled to look at the Andalusian mare yesterday, but at 7 am I got a text from trainer saying she had to cancel because h...
by demi
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:21 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: barefoot transition woes
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: barefoot transition woes

That’s normal. It will take a while for the nail holes to grow out but then she should be back to “normal”. As far as management, maybe just file or rasp a little where the chips are.
by demi
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

Anne, I find reading everyone’s updates helps keep me sane, too. At least in my “horse life”! Thanks everyone for the enabling on my potential new horse! Now I almost HAVE to get her! Piedmont, Kyrasmom, and Khall, I like hearing about your Iberian cross horses. They are certainly a horse of a diffe...
by demi
Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Not super NH but NH book about communication?
Replies: 20
Views: 2786

Re: Not super NH but NH book about communication?

I still like some of the oldies, like Tom Dorrance’s “True Unity”. Not everyone likes it but it works for me. Also Podhajsky’s “My Horses, My Teachers”. Both books are genuine horsemanship books and get to the heart of the horse-human relationship, in my opinion.
by demi
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

Welcome DQwannabee! Good reports from everyone. Yay JR! I was a little worried after reading about his antics the day before the show. It’s been a whirlwind few days here. I had my lesson on Wednesday and trainer was very happy with Rocky’s progress since she last saw her. She still kicked my butt a...
by demi
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Barisone Trial
Replies: 44
Views: 8432

Re: Barisone Trial

Yes, Susan, I also question HOW he got shot. I certainly hate violence, and do not condone the use of firearms as a solution to controversy, but there are too many unanswered questions to just believe the testimony of the only two eyewitnesses who are known liars. Not only are the witnesses despicab...
by demi
Wed Apr 13, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

Thanks for that, Exvet. Your experience is very helpful. I’m reviewing my rides from yesterday and Friday before I haul out to my lesson in a half hour. My instructor is a very good trainer, but not so much a teacher. It will help if I can explain to her what I need concerning the long rein issue. I...
by demi
Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Nice video, SueB! Rudy looks very good all around. Steady in the bridle, and steady in the rhythm (both things I am envying right now!) I like the legyields to half pass and also your canter to walk transitions. Walk to canter looked good, too. I think his gaits are really lovely and would never bel...
by demi
Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Exvet, I also notice how much Brandon is filling out! He looks very improved in the work, too. Thanks for going ahead and posting that vid. It is especially educational for me. I needed to see how you handled his fussiness/ refusal (right around 7:00 minute mark). I think you were asking for right c...
by demi
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Replies: 326
Views: 46280

Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress

We’ve had crazy wind here, every day for almost two weeks. We just went through multiple tornados in the area two weeks ago and we just got a PSA that we are under a tornado watch until 11 pm. The sky looks very unusual right now and the wind is blowing stuff all over. I have a lesson tomorrow and I...
by demi
Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Barisone Trial
Replies: 44
Views: 8432

Re: Barisone Trial

The COTH published a good review of the closing arguments, with a lot of quotes from the prosecuting attorney and the defense attorney. If one doesn’t have the time or inclination to watch the actual trial, just read the review. https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/closing-arguments-presented-in-bar...

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