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by Josette
Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please
Replies: 13
Views: 3327

Re: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please

We are near the NJ coast and waiting for this storm heading our way tonight. :roll: Then during the week will see some warmer days - crazy weather. Enjoy AZ! :) https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/ocean-city-maryland-under-winter-storm-watch/ https://patch.com/maryland/baltimore/md-weather-winter-storm-watch...
by Josette
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:05 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74494

Re: So what are you watching?

I've been subscribing to the PBS, Acorn and Britbox channels on Amazon Prime because I prefer mystery and drama series but no extreme violence. I recently watched a PBS crime series called Vienna Blood takes place in early 1900's time period. If you like a bit bizarre and twisty to keep you guessing...
by Josette
Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hives
Replies: 16
Views: 3642

Re: Hives

Do a GOOGLE search on Horse RAST testing which is used to identify allergens. It is very accurate to identify food allergies and other things that make Potters reactive. Myself and a friend had it performed years ago on our horses for allergies - her horse allergic to corn and my horse was sensitive...
by Josette
Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Mountaineer - I apologize for my comments as they were not tactful or helpful. It was wrong to compare my guy's trust spook issues from bad training and possibly aggressive handling. I'm dealing with different type of mental issues. (My guy is still fearful of any new person (ex: vet assistant) comi...
by Josette
Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Well this one's a puzzle. Great ground manners, nice personality. But, under saddle, he's always on the lookout for something to spook at, and you have to be on it the whole time to keep his attention on you and not have him decide he's going to have a meltdown over something trivial. oh, the drama...
by Josette
Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Well that certainly is a strange situation - time will tell how that works for the seller. I recently saw a seller site who refuses to do videos but insists you visit in person. However, you must send a video of yourself riding prior to the appt to be approved. Sellers can do what they want........
by Josette
Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Hard to sit trots
Replies: 54
Views: 12138

Re: Hard to sit trots

Totally agree and those comments are what gets someone like me off track because I could interpret literally - at least I did in the past. OT - many years ago I heard a western trainer comment that too much movement in the saddle was "screwing the saddle". :o :shock: :? That would not go o...
by Josette
Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Hard to sit trots
Replies: 54
Views: 12138

Re: Hard to sit trots

Just like the horse, the rider has to use their body also. I've struggled with the sitting trot especially when I was having physical issues of stiffness and being crooked - years behind a desk. At one point, I realized I was over focused on being too quiet in my body parts and not allowing myself ...
by Josette
Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

I like your comment that he appears level headed which is great for a green training project. I would prefer that over reactive or unpredictable behavior (been there). It sounds like you would enjoy working with this trainer to make him into a fun horse. He is cute and you fit him well too.
by Josette
Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52282

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Hope Demi is okay in TX - severe weather and power loss there.
by Josette
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7756

Re: Just need some cyber hugs

You are not alone SueB in this situation. My mother was admitted to a Nursing home at the end of February 2020 after discharge from the hospital. Shortly afterwards on March 13 2020 the building went into lock down for Covid and I have not been allowed inside since then. She is age 94 and has dement...
by Josette
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Maybe for window shopping but check out the QH pony listed under the poster name Jessica Turner. There are some lovely pics posted but you would have to contact seller for video and price. https://www.facebook.com/groups/119042001761362/ Facebook - Dressage Ponies in USA and Canada - Public forum Tr...
by Josette
Tue Feb 09, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats

Is there a scream icon? I couldn't catch the last 2 cats this morning for the spay appt. Food and water was removed last night but I guess they figured it out that it means a road trip - like in the past for vaccines. I'm annoyed that the vet office booked 2 cats as I told them I might only catch on...
by Josette
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Scoring Discussion Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 9602

Re: Scoring Discussion Thread

SueB, in my experience, the warmbloods find it as frustrating as you do... In my ongoing horse search, I'm finding quite a lot of horses that have been hustled up the levels to the point they have said "no." They've been pushed beyond their level of fitness and muscular development and ha...
by Josette
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22287

Re: Rein Length

Ditto - another vote that I really like your photo. She has a lovely expression too.
by Josette
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats

Thanks for these ideas - they are very helpful. :) Daisy kitty (the one with missing hind paw) was spayed last Thursday and is currently recovering in the downstairs bathroom. She can hear the kitchen noises and activity with dogs and appears relaxed there. She did shred the remaining toilet paper I...
by Josette
Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Scoring Discussion Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 9602

Re: Scoring Discussion Thread

Lendon Gray and Seldom Seen are who triggered my interest in dressage so many years ago. This was in the 80's that I became aware of them. The riding and training of an average horse was what appealed to me. Over the years, it seems dressage has developed into more of an extreme equine sport that I ...
by Josette
Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11127

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

Ok - maybe I'm wrong but I thought this guy was a rare find especially on the east coast. He also sold within 3-4 days of posting advertisement. I really liked him even if he might have been a wee bit big - wide for me. ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYoTpFHGZ1A&feature=youtu.be https://www....
by Josette
Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11127

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

This gelding sold in 2 days after being posted. I sure liked his brain and his way of going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252bQEg0i-s https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/skip+n+whiskey2 I really like the QHs. However, I would definitely consult with someone like Kelo who knows this breed so well. Th...
by Josette
Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

This is a great update viewing this horse. I laughed at 16.1 hands because that is large for me. The critical word that jumps out is FUN! :D
by Josette
Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "Helpful" neighbor.
Replies: 10
Views: 4050

Re: "Helpful" neighbor.

I agree this sounds like an older former horse owner - who misses being around horses. I think she was trying to help in these weather conditions - but should definitely have contacted you FIRST. Deep breath - then talk to her about asking BEFORE she ever tries to help / feed in the future. Her resp...
by Josette
Mon Feb 01, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats

Blob - yeah - that is what I'm trying to figure out. The basement situation is my current setup with my indoor cat for the litter box because my dogs will not go down the basement stairs. She is fed on a counter top in the kitchen. :? (That is my ideal goal for ALL cats to use the basement and I can...
by Josette
Mon Feb 01, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52282

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Rosie - Bliss is Gorgeous! You have made amazing progress with your training because the majority of the credit goes to you. Also, I really like that you are working in a snaffle - just something I like to see. Huge congratulations for your hard work and a beautiful horse. :D
by Josette
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:31 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats

Tanga - thanks so much for your experience as my adult cat does like catnip. These young females are about 8 months old - so not that young now. They were really feral and fearful when we found them last summer. It took so long to make spay appointments due to Covid - plus we couldn't catch them. Th...
by Josette
Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Re: Need Cat advise for new house cats

Thanks Blob - I have a feeling this is not going to be easy with my older cat accepting them. She has been the only house cat for 8 years so has not been socialized with other cats. It appears introducing by scent initially is recommended (bedding) before physically meeting. I want it to work but ha...
by Josette
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

:D I saw her last week and thought she was sold. She is a jewel!!

(Last week it said sale pending status.)
by Josette
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Need Cat advise for new house cats
Replies: 12
Views: 4124

Need Cat advise for new house cats

Maybe some of you remember back last summer my situation with 3 feral kittens in my garage. I still have them (all females) and they will be spayed in the next 2 weeks. I'll spare you the long saga trying to contact cat rescues - they were over whelmed with cats. I did not want to drop at SPCA and r...
by Josette
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Mountaineer - it is excellent that you have an insider who can inform you of those sale barns. The videos are always so professionally done and easy for ammy shoppers to be impressed with a pro-rider. Many of their sale horses (upper level) seemed to be imported which makes me wonder about their pur...
by Josette
Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11127

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

I followed khall here :D khall - totally cool Arab. This video reminded me of a George Williams Clinic for young riders I viewed many years ago. These kids were riding VERY expensive upper level WBs. The exception was the one rider who came in on the tiniest horse - a little bay Arabian. Lots of mou...
by Josette
Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Guess the Score
Replies: 51
Views: 17004

Re: Guess the Score

oops
by Josette
Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: DeKunffy definitely rode!
Replies: 38
Views: 8093

Re: DeKunffy definitely rode!

Chisamba - Thank you for that picture of Main Spring - I saw them at Madison Square Garden MANY years ago. Also, Idle Dice and Rodney Jenkins. There may be a wee bit generation gap in some of these conversations as they certainly were my idols growing up. ;)
by Josette
Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

2 more sale sites in the WA area - one is for the Avanti gelding Blob mentioned above.

https://www.svensmienkdressagestables.com/horses

https://www.summervalepremierdressage.c ... s-for-sale
by Josette
Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

PF - You better clarified the Temperament 7 score for the bay. IMO this is a critical factor to consider for rider horse partnership and suitability. Since I'm in the 60+ age group I immediately step back from a T score above 5 - while it is fine for someone else. :) These are both very nice horses ...
by Josette
Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Looks like he just got added here. The temperament is listed as 7 - so he is the sensitive type. It may be my eyes but I believe the rider is not wearing spurs and certainly no whip.

https://warmblood-sales.com/horse/duque
by Josette
Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

I like him more than the previous black horse. I bet he is so comfortable to ride and why the Pre are so popular with riders.
by Josette
Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Very nice youngster and looks like he will be a solid citizen with more training. Definitely like him.
by Josette
Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: When do you consider a horse dangerous?
Replies: 47
Views: 9794

Re: When do you consider a horse dangerous?

Honestly, if I were in this situation boarding a horse with ulcers, soundness issues, high medical costs plus dangerous to handle - option #3. Life is too short and humane euthanasia is not a horrible decision - sad yes. There are so many other horses to be found that could give her real pleasure. I...
by Josette
Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Another vote here for this horse in AZ. I see a horse with comfortable gaits schooling the movements very well and ridden in a snaffle. I like that the horse is not curled or BV like some which is an UN-training issue IMO. This WB seems to click all your check boxes. As an older rider, I always chec...
by Josette
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

khall - if he were significantly smaller I would be serious for him myself. :)
by Josette
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50092

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

This location is wrong but is this the type that would appeal to you? He has changes.

https://warmblood-sales.com/horse/dorchis
by Josette
Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

I just thought to comment that race horses are shod different (angles and shoes ) than other riding disciplines. These may be some of the changes he is adjusting to with his balance and stride regarding what you felt or observed. I thought he went very well for a OTTB compared to other ex-race horse...
by Josette
Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22287

Re: Rein Length

Ditto - Lovely photos and thanks for posting them. I realize now that article was a poor choice as I got taken in with the pics as was intended by the author. A photo moment in time is critical and hard to capture good vs not. Likewise, all the factors of rider and horse conformation / breed vs trai...
by Josette
Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22287

Re: Rein Length

Tanga - that is very reasonable what you are describing as there are so many factors involved. I guess I got distracted with those photos as I like the early ones but was turned off by the last one - which is a moment in time and can be deceiving.
by Josette
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22287

Re: Rein Length

I did not want to derail the current training topic thread so added my comments here. The mention of rein length and connection is a common challenge for us all. I stumbled upon this article and it looked familiar as maybe someone posted it before. (It is not that old of a publication.) If you scrol...
by Josette
Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72549

Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress

I an frequently criticized for riding with too long a rein. I have completely stopped caring. If I cannot get and uphill balance or a half halt on a longer rein, I am not riding back to front enough. feck modern dressage for the short rein short cut to collection. Applause icon please - thank you f...
by Josette
Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Maybe try some searches for Arabian Sport Horse for more contacts and links.

https://arabiansporthorsealliance.org/member-ads/
by Josette
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73215

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Yes - I only mentioned as a FYI site. I really like this description of the little gray you just posted. I especially like this trainer and how he is riding and training this youngster. Very cute and sounds like lots of potential. I admit traveling with all these covid problems is stressful imo.

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