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by StraightForward
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Love the pic of Queso. That bridles is just so perfect on him! On the therapy stuff - well I've just had to throw everything at Tesla. I don't always know if it "works" in the mechanical sense, but she enjoys it and gets really relaxed, which can't be a bad thing. Yesterday I went out with...
by StraightForward
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Does running her forward in a stretch help. It gets her warmed up and forward but it does not get her through the balking when ridden into collection. I have to get her so responsive to the forward at home that she forgets how to quit. Otoh if I have someone riding in front of me, she will ride for...
by StraightForward
Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I'm so sorry about your dog Chisamba, that is just heartbreaking :cry:
by StraightForward
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Awesome progress on Junior's canter, and glad Brandon is doing well with his stifles! Tesla had a puffy leg Saturday. I love that I have all this therapy stuff now, so I lasered and taped it. Looked better yesterday, but still some filling around the tendon and really mild heat, so I iced and then t...
by StraightForward
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Changing Barns??
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Re: Changing Barns

Since you're close with your instructor, I'd first try to have a conversation about what could change to help you progress towards your goals. Maybe she thinks you're content staying at lower levels, but if you set a concrete goal of say, getting your bronze, and asking her what needs to happen to g...
by StraightForward
Tue Dec 12, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Exvet, I identify with a lot of that bend with power was one of the things Leslie really nailed me on, and we still have plenty to work on there. Thanks for reminding me about Equibands. I found a Sailrite sewing machine on Craigslist this weekend and hadn't though much farther than repairing blanke...
by StraightForward
Mon Dec 11, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Aww, sorry about that Chantal - the big pressure environment can really get in your head for sure! I always love seeing pics of Mikey though, and you're both looking super. Our BO had a photographer out yesterday and we all got a mini photoshoot as a Christmas gift. I hopefully got some good ones wi...
by StraightForward
Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Based on Lauren's lessons on Ride iQ, I'd love to ride with her if I get the chance. I enjoy her sense of humor, and some of the cues she uses for position really have the effect of putting my horse together. Chisamba, I hear you on selling horses. I am pretty relieved though, because I think I was ...
by StraightForward
Sat Dec 09, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Annabelle's PPE went well today. I waited in the truck, so I don't know what all they looked at, but the buyer said "flying colors" and she is very excited. Her friends told her they'd be mad if she didn't buy Annabelle, lol. She's a small animal vet and just wants an all-arounder she can ...
by StraightForward
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Bodyworker was out today and got Annabelle adjusted and lasered her leg. She is scheduled for a PPE on Friday, so fingers crossed and I'm trying to keep her in shape and not have anything else happen before then. I think she liked the buyer though, and will hopefully knock it off with these random p...
by StraightForward
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547627

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Sadly the big Asian market near our house closed up recently, so I ended up ordering the duck from Whole Foods. It came frozen, but I don't think that affected it. The confit was quite lovely - pan seared it and it was like duck carnitas. Chisamba, maybe next year I'll try a goose! I think Christmas...
by StraightForward
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well, managed to get Annabelle shown today after all. I quite like this lady, and she could learn a lot from Miss A. She seems interested, but we'll see. Per a thread on CotH, I bought a PosturePrep curry and have used it on T the last couple days. She is definitely tight around her gaskins, and to ...
by StraightForward
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

WOW, I have interested buyers scheduled to come today AND tomorrow, so I go to the barn last night and Annabelle has a substantial scrape on her LH and leg is swollen. I'm guessing she took exception to her new neighbor and kicked the fence. She looks sound on the lunge, but was not right under sadd...
by StraightForward
Wed Nov 29, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, thanks for the tip on the quarter sheet. I will have to put it on my wish list! I'm not sure what to call this year, but overall it has been a good one. Maybe Growth? Annabelle has shown herself to be quite the adorable, honest little hunter prospect. Tesla has really grown up mentally and...
by StraightForward
Sat Nov 25, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Really nice seeing Kora progress! Can I ask what kind of quarter sheet you have? It looks like it stays in place nicely. I have a few and don't love any of them. Yesterday I took T over to a bodyworker I've used periodically for several years. She just came back from a full horse dissection with Sha...
by StraightForward
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547627

Re: "What's for dinner?"

Woo, I conquered duck breast! Still have the rest of the duck, so I'll be making confit duck legs next.

Kept dinner to green beans, mashed potatoes and the duck, to maintain room for cheesecake.

Happy Thanksgiving all!
by StraightForward
Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Ooh, piaffe steps, how exciting! Last night a kid at my barn was getting a lesson on an old schoolmaster and he is a piaffe machine so she was getting to have a play at it. Very cute to watch. Thanks for the jingles for Annabelle - she seemed back to normal last night - maybe just a bit tired when I...
by StraightForward
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Imperini, good to hear from you. Glad Pal is OK after the colic episode. Yes, stubborn lazy pony makes it difficult to work on the finer points of one's seat. I think I wrote something about that in the Leslie Morse clinic thread, but I can repeat it here if you're interested. Thanks Khall for the r...
by StraightForward
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well Annabelle has been feeling punky and we don't know why. Thursday night I noticed she wasn't eating and was standing kind of awkwardly. Her temp was up (as it turned out, probably over-blanketed on a warm day), so I gave her some banamine. She pooped, had gut sounds and wasn't acting colicky. Sh...
by StraightForward
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Moutaineer, funny! The way Obie looks now, he is kind of shark-finned. Never had it when he was younger/working. Now it's like everything has sagged and he doesn't carry much topline muscle. I had a really encouraging ride on T last night. No video since I wasn't able to get out before dark, but a) ...
by StraightForward
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "What's for dinner?"
Replies: 808
Views: 547627

Re: "What's for dinner?"

That bird should be fine. We love roasted Brussels sprouts. Maybe with a honey mustard pan sauce or topped with hazelnuts to make it fancier. It will just be two of us. I'm making a braised duck and turtle cheesecake. Probably Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. DH makes Stovetop every Thanksgivin...
by StraightForward
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Thanks Chisamba. You are right that I can now push more on spots that weren't really available before, and I tend to forget that. My lesson yesterday incorporated a lot of what you suggest - we ended on doing 12is meter canter circles changing lead through trot and really trying to keep the connecti...
by StraightForward
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Mari - from your links, I had to click on the photos again, and then right click on them and choose "copy image address", and then paste that in between the [img] tags here to make them show up. Glad you had a successful show; your spotty boy is gorgeous as always. There was a very loud bl...
by StraightForward
Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Thanks Moutaineer and ExVet! Yes, I think the tension is a big part of it. Always so hard to know if it's just mental, or if it's stemming from physical pain. I was able to squeeze in a lesson today and went through my concerns with my instructor, who hasn't seen us in about a month. She felt that s...
by StraightForward
Sat Nov 11, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Khall, sorry to hear that your mom has deteriorated to the point that she has to move. It is great that you were able to provide her a space of her own right near you for as long as you could, though. Moutaineer, looking forward to new pics of your handsome guy! LSP, glad to hear Lynx is taking to l...
by StraightForward
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

, Well, that is very cool. That was the badger! It's clearly not expecting an actual address that I can give them and trying to get me to find it somewhere in the wilderness on a map. If you drop a pin on Google maps, you can either give them the link to the location, or send them the coordinates. ...
by StraightForward
Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well, Annabelle and I managed to get over to the XC course after all today. She hasn't been anywhere except the vet in almost five months, so I was pretty happy with her. She blew off some steam on the lunge and was still a bit twitchy the first 20 minutes or so I rode, and wanted to inspect each lo...
by StraightForward
Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

SF did the vet have you put T on adequan? That’s what my vet uses for most of his sport horses. My holistic vet uses it to both on her dogs and her pony. Joplin has been on it for a bit. Found she has unusual conformation in one hock upper joint. Had effusion from it. Vet says should not bother her...
by StraightForward
Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Wow Tanga, I would not want to tussle with a badger, glad everyone is OK and the horses handled the excitement so well! Well, Tesla flexed sore in both hocks, and sure enough, she had watery joint fluid, so she got steroid injections. I still wonder if this is secondary to another issue since she ha...
by StraightForward
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:46 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Interesting Leslie Morse keeps coming up. I knew her from way back when at the beginning of dressage's rise in CA and she never had the breaks. I was scribing at the local show, not big, on Sunday, and she was there apparently helping some people. Sigh. Must be nice to have the funds. I'm really gl...
by StraightForward
Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269618

Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Here we are at the end of the year, on the precipice of winter in the northern hemisphere! I'll likely just get a couple lessons in November, then be on my own for a few months. Tesla: Improve the canter, canter, canter. That really is it. We'll see the vet tomorrow, but I feel like it's all about t...
by StraightForward
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

Tesla - we have a clinic with Leslie Morse in two weeks. Until then, I'm just kind of trying to smooth out the things that are working and not push the envelope to shutdown mode. Second clinic with Leslie is at the end of October, so we'll be doing whatever she says this period. Also, try to jump 1...
by StraightForward
Mon Oct 30, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2026

Re: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

I didn't watch the full clinic like last time, but jotting notes about my own ride since I've had some time to digest but hopefully not forget. For now, ride with wider hands, about the width of my hips or the horse's shoulders to prevent wiggly evasions out the side. However, keep the contact. Do n...
by StraightForward
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF - I think Junior and I are a great 'test'/'study' for improving the canter. All three of his gaits have improved immensely under saddle. To think he barely came close to stepping into his track at the walk and now oversteps by 1/4-1/2 a hoof print is huge for us. Both his trot and his canter hav...
by StraightForward
Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, all that rule stuff is making my head spin. Luckily not something I am anywhere near having to worry about. At least know you have made amazing achievements all of your own doing. It's impressive whether there is a title bestowed upon it or not. LSP, jingles for Lynx, and for you the first ti...
by StraightForward
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

We had a super day to wrap up our show season, if you can call it that. Tesla was charged up right off the bat when I got her out of the pasture, and still pretty charged up by the time we got to the show grounds, tacked and started warming up. She has been to this place several times, but was a lit...
by StraightForward
Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Nine is not old! As long as the horse is sound and progressing, I can't see how it matters. IDK about rebuttoning the sweater. A horse is not a sweater; all the past training is imprinted in them good and bad, and all we can do is work more with the good, and darn the holes. Now that Tesla is not ef...
by StraightForward
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I remember that mare Faux Finish, she was stunning.
by StraightForward
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I had a lesson on Tesla yesterday, and then on both girls this morning. My instructor was really throwing the instructions at me; I was mentally exhausted when I got home! Yesterday we were cantering a diamond with a walk transition and counter bent ToH at A and C, and a little thought of pirouette ...
by StraightForward
Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:34 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Flight, I think you are too humble - the whole thing looked really good (except maybe the refusal at the fence ;) ). I really looks like lots of fun! Chisamba, nice pic, and well done getting out there, and then attending to choir in between! Moutaineer, glad you are back up in the saddle. I'm sure ...
by StraightForward
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Carl Hester Masterclass Notes
Replies: 4
Views: 1722

Carl Hester Masterclass Notes

Today was the Masterclass up in Surrey, B.C. The first snafu of the day was that they moved the date AND location back in April. At the time, the date was the most relevant thing to me, and I forgot about the change in venue. So I arrived about 20 minutes before it was supposed to start, ran all ove...
by StraightForward
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:58 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Life Changes
Replies: 10
Views: 1937

Re: Life Changes

That is a lot of change, but it sounds like things have fallen into place quite nicely for you and your ponies.
by StraightForward
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:55 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Oh no Tanga, I am so sorry :cry:
by StraightForward
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Exvet, sounds like a really tough show, but yes, you are out there doing it, and at a level many of us are still only dreaming about. Tanga, well done toughing it out through the show, and I hope you are getting rested up and the wrist is healing. Jingles for those of you making choices for your old...
by StraightForward
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2026

Re: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

It is funny, now that Tesla seems to have "woken up" I was told to trot slower in the warmup in my jumping lesson this weekend. I never thought I'd see the day! So I guess at this point I'd say warmup approaches need to change if the horse changes.
by StraightForward
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: High-end bits
Replies: 0
Views: 981

High-end bits

It is time to clear out the bits Tesla has rejected in favor of rubber :D Prices include shipping in lower 48. Fager Sarah titanium mullen mouth baby fulmer 145mm $75 Fager Nils sweet iron loose ring 145mm $65 Fager Gustav sweet iron eggbutt 145mm $65 Sprenger Novocontact single jointed eggbutt 5.5 ...
by StraightForward
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Do you remember some one on udbb donated a mare for a necropsy and had felt it was a positive experience. Does anyone remember? I think that was Silk? It might be on this board. StraightForward, with Kea, my PSG mare I lost, jumping and stride adjustment truly brought her canter into the realm of P...
by StraightForward
Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, glad your wrist is not broken, jingles for fast healing! StraightForward I haven't researched your specific bit but I was putting together a bridle yesterday and decoded to try the rubber mullen mouth I have. I have not used it yet but it's attatchef to a bridle should I care to try it. I sti...
by StraightForward
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 574749

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Way to go Tanga and Zevida. Tanga, I hope the wrist heals quickly. Exvet, I hope Brandon is OK and it is just a small/temporary sprain. Congrats on the new job and huge raise, that is fantastic! I had good lessons on T this weekend. The new rubber bit is a total game-changer. My instructor could har...

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