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So sorry for your loss

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My flying changes stuff is pretty boring now! Just asking for them occasionally when his canter feels ok and only doing one or two per session, so he only does them when asked.

It's getting hot for us, yesterday was a hot 38degrees with a really strong wind.. I stayed inside.

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That's not good

Hoping he'll be ok.

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Oh and trying to take a picture of my garden with them in the background:

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I agree, you are doing so nicely. Look great

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Thanks Xcaliper

I tried again the next day and was much better. I think I might have to get new shoes, my feet get sore now.

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Mine are such dorks:

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I started with an older aerowear body protector and now have a Vipa. The Vipa is much more comfy. Definitely try some on if you can.

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I rode my older horse in a double and it was like having super powered steering! I had to be so so careful with what my hands were doing! Pretty cool isn't it

It's also great when you feel that you're improving, enjoy it!

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Thanks girls! That's given me some things to think about. I don't think I'm over training, but I'd had a long day at work the day before, getting home at 10pm, up early the next day and a big morning with the horse, didn't eat until midday and ate heaps of fritters! Then fell asleep on the couch for...

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Another question! Do you ever have days where running feels sooooo hard. But for no specific reason? Today all I managed was 3.4 km, then I stopped. I wasn't short of breath, no stitches, no pains but my body just wouldn't GO! I had to push myself to get that. The first km is usually a bit of a stru...

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Klark_Kent07 - cool video!! "keep weight in the stirrup of leading leg when you change flexion" I'm going to find that helpful for me.
He's so close!! Really nice horse/riding

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Bummer Sue B! I'd finally managed to get a saddle fitter down and get a new saddle for my guy and he went and cut his leg, needing sutures! Always the way. Baroque, look forward to seeing your pics of your guy! My horse has filled out with the spring grass and looking much better with his almost sum...

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Grats StraightForward! I think managing to run that far is amazing. Demi - yes, I would call those extenuating circumstances.. talk about stressful!! I had a week off on a holiday, spent most of it in the car travelling a couple of 1000kms. First run back tonight after work and managed to do 5km pre...

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No help from me except wow awesome!!!! Looks great

I've started teaching my guy half steps so you vid is actually very helpful for me to see. Thanks!

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Wow!! This is very cool

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I thought it was great what she said

Damn straight and good on her! In that very male dominated area and she's exactly right.

I work in a bit of a male dominated area, and it can be frustrating at times so I love her!

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Straightforward and Ganas, thankyou!! From reading your replies I think i"m doing the right thing this time round by not trying to run every day and faster each time! I think i broke myself trying to do this :) I'm aiming for 3 or 4 times per week, with one longer run and 2 or 3 shorter ones. I...

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Yep this is how I've ridden it too at competitions.

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Yep, you guys are all runners!! Ultra marathons! Holey moley! I do... 5km...... well I've done two 10km now! Sooo, I'm only running for fitness, not to do any races. I've started and stopped many times, usually at around 6 months I get fed up of being a bit sore, having a terrible stitch etc. Howeve...

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Brydie, I'm trying to decide whether to go to a horse trials just south of Sydney, but I know they've copped a fair bit of rain too! They haven't cancelled though...

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I can't really call myself a runner, but a wannabee one maybe. But a couple of questions for anyone who's been at it for a while...

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That will be a good weekend klark_kent !! Do you have any way to video any of your rides?? Ok, so yes we did changes!! It was pretty funny. So, I've been playing with them at home a bit and can get a good R to L, but a wonky L to R. I told my instructor and she said let's fix some stuff first, so we...

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I dont think it's just a head set either..

I have a lesson today.. hoping it's the first changes lesson!!!! There is more rain coming so fingers crossed it's still on and I can video it.

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Oh poor Ratty!
Dogs are quick though. My bloody Pomeranian did damage to a blue tongue lizard today

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Kande I would think that tempo is good for most of the video. The canter maybe a bit more energy but tempo ok?

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Anyone got any vids showing the ideal tempo? What I always feel is ok, my instructor tells me is a little too slow. But then I can overcompensate and rush.

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I'll have one. Stick to running a few times a week, and run one 14km run at the end of nov. I've always wanted to do a half marathon but I usually run for a couple of months and then give up. I'm just at that stage where I give up due to a very painful stitch, but I seem to be managing it better thi...

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Oohh, I'd feel bad for it too. Make it your new pet!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7uclQ3fv2w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLgTP4YTj3M Nice difference!! And your horse is lovely :) Exvet, I always love your pics and stories! I got a bit bored with schooling dressage, so I went off eventing. Now that is a LOT of fun, but throws up it's own issue...

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I haven't made the trip up to Clarendon yet to compete in any of their dressage comps (I live south) but it's a nice venue and yep some big names and beautiful horses! But I'm sure once you've done a few you'll feel ok

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Not dressagy, but I got my young guy going following following Warwick Schiller's videos. He has free stuff on youtube, but a massive lot of vids on a subscription. Granted I had some difficulties with my horse, which is why I ended up following his stuff. I haven't seen much of Karen Rolfe's stuff ...

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It's taken me years to accept that you need shorter reins, but can still have a forward soft hand, it doesn't have to be restrictive. I was always a bit worried about it and would keep having a longer rein and my instructor was forever "shorten your reins'. I was thinking OMG that's all I'm hea...

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Your table is off on an adventurous life

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Scary Halloween?? I dunno, we don't really do it here in Oz!
But cute pic

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I didn't even know they were still making new seasons! Will have to get back to watching it.

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Looking good!!! You would have beaten me I only got 61% :) My horse tried to throw in a change in the CC so it turned a bit ugly, but that (along with the EOCs) was the only major drama. I might try again at a comp in November, if I can get the shift off work. Nice jumping effort too, you are both m...

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*laugh* I spent so long looking at this, trying to figure out what exactly you fed your dog and how it tied into the 3-3 test. :oops: :lol: I'd never heard that expression before. :lol: sorry! Yes, just a big general mess! Good article! It's exactly what is happening with us now. I had a lesson yes...

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Beautiful!!

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Hooves17 - Wow!!! How cool is that! Love your photos. Sabre sounds fantastic, my 4yo (actually even my 6yo) wouldn't be able to do all that.

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klark_kent07 - How did you go in the 3.3? I made a dog's breakfast out of it, with 2 EOC's and probably a 3rd one that the judges may have overlooked! Time to start practising these tests in a full sized arena now I think! I only have a small one at home so I'm guessing where the markers are and the...

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LOL who took the photo of you in theatre??
Ouch and scary stuff!! Glad you're ok.

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Astral, that road pic reminds me of a very pretty "walking dead' road.. you know they are always on those roads with trees on either side. Except the trees are always green (no idea if they would be colourful trees).
Gorgeous pics!

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I've got a comp planned for my guy in Feb. I'm hoping there wont be too much of a temper tantrum! But young horses, you kinda have to go through the first few and just deal with what you get. I had a lesson with my dressage instructor with him recently. Especially reading these forums, I can get a b...

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Flight, FWIW, my mare's changes are very related to my good canter side. As in, right to left is harder than left to right (even though right canter is in some ways the weaker side for my mare). I am much stronger and more positioned on the right. Left is a lot of work for me. Thanks, I will have t...

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kcmel, your horse is a cutie!
Thanks for sharing the vid, it's good to see what other horses are like at the same age. I know they are all different, but it's helpful to watch.

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I've got one side pretty good, the other a crazy kick up leg!
So, I'll be reading this thread closely

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6c legs wrote:as to the OP?
yer spelled "rolkur" wrong and, imho ANYONE who treats a horse/animal like in the above video DESERVES to be piled on.
might teach 'em about compassion and empathy.

I googled how to spell rollkur and I could only find it spelled rollkur!

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I don't think it 'looks' crueler than dressage rollkur. While it does look very odd to me, it looks like minimal effort (correct me if I'm wrong, anyone with western pleasure experience) there's hardly to no pressure on the reins. The necks look more relaxed to me, rather than bulging muscles and ch...

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I've plaited some mane around the top of the headpiece. They are still on... for now

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