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by StraightForward
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

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...
by StraightForward
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Holy truck failure! Riding down centerline will feel like a relief Tanga! Good luck to you both Zevida and Tanga. SF, that's an interesting bit. I have a feeling the ridges will make it illegal but it doesn't hurt to send to the committee and see what they say. I've had Kora previously in a HS Duo ...
by StraightForward
Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, I would have been so stressed out. Glad you were able to have some help and it wasn't too hot for your horses in the trailer. Good luck today! LSP, sorry to hear about the KS, but yes, hopefully that gives you a solid rehab plan and it is a good sign that Lynx hasn't shown any really reactive...
by StraightForward
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Good luck Tanga and Zevida, can't wait to hear all about it! I had lovely rides on both girls last night. Tesla got her first sarcoid vaccine shot yesterday, so I kept it light, but I don't think I've ever felt her so pliable and happy to work. Between the clinic and follow up lesson, I think we may...
by StraightForward
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

It's been a busy weekend for everyone! ExVet, thanks for sharing your videos again - it's always fun to follow the progression as they become big boys. Khall, congrats on getting Joplin out at second level! I loved my lesson on Annabelle with the eventing trainer on Saturday. I told him I wanted to ...
by StraightForward
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2034

Re: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

Chisamba, she didn't talk about hacking out or crosstraining. I think it is more setting the horse up for the dressage work, not that they can't go ride across a field without doing their perfect warmup first. And I agree that it's not always possible to do the same thing if there are other riders, ...
by StraightForward
Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Safety Awareness - Helmet Sales
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: Safety Awareness - Helmet Sales

It really hasn't had a ton of usage - I still like my TV Lynx better, so I use it when it's not hot, including morning rides during peak summer. The Uvex is definitely cooler though! I've actually been storing my helmet over a can of Damp Rid all summer, and it's been working well to dry it out betw...
by StraightForward
Sat Sep 16, 2023 2:23 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leslie Morse Clinic Notes
Replies: 10
Views: 2034

Leslie Morse Clinic Notes

Hope something here is helpful to others! Piaffe (ground assist to rider on a ~4th level horse) helpful to start on a circle, don't overbend. This helps with diagonalization. Don't overbend - ride forward into piaffe. Too many people make the piaffe about coming backwards. Canter/FC - make sure to k...
by StraightForward
Sat Sep 16, 2023 1:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Whew, I just got home from the second day of the Leslie Morse clinic. The first day was not quite a dumpster fire, but I went home wondering WTF I'm doing with my life. Basically T was sucked back, Leslie suggested all sorts of physical maladies that might be causing it, and we had a short lesson th...
by StraightForward
Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

What do you enjoy about riding. Similar to others, it puts me in a flow state. It is totally immersive and "in the moment" versus other things like running or gardening, where my mind can wander. There is also always something new to learn, and I love the lightbulb moments, and when I can ...
by StraightForward
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Last week was good! 1. SoloShot arrived, looks brand new and is working quite well. I got some good insight watching my Friday night ride on T. I think we're at a stage where I really need to get her flexing the joints of her hind legs and carrying more. Once she can come up and through a little mor...
by StraightForward
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, it looks like you still have your studio links up, rather than the link to share the video. Heddy, I'm sure if I had a PT they would be much more torturous than I am to myself! Got my new/used SoloShot today and hurrah, it looks like new and worked perfectly. Interesting to watch Tesla's wonk...
by StraightForward
Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Oh wow, you went for it with the new spotty horse! :o Congrats! Tanga and Exvet, good luck at the championships, I'll be rooting for you both! My claim to fame for the week - I can now do this, about 5 seconds each side - definitely feeling the difference in the saddle: https://flabfix.com/wp-conten...
by StraightForward
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

Flight, glad you had such a fabulous time! The drivers get more ragey when you get to more urban areas, I promise. Exvet, it is funny what sets them off sometimes, isn't it? Awhile ago I rode T down the canal bank, past the water rushing over the weir, geese, etc. Then when we got back to the barn s...
by StraightForward
Thu Aug 31, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 584483

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 1x...
by StraightForward
Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:50 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Close enough to close out, I say; I've had enough of this summer! Annabelle - get those poor knees healed up, and probably get back under saddle at the end of July, see where we are with everything in August. Success! Not too much farther to go with the knees. I don't think the left will have any sc...
by StraightForward
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Interesting weather …
Replies: 5
Views: 1128

Re: Interesting weather …

Yeah, that storm woke me up and all I could see was the sky lighting up. Didn't dare to go outside to watch it (and would have gotten soaked). Haven't had to water my garden as much this week though!
by StraightForward
Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Good to hear from you LSP, and that life is evening out a little bit! Chisamba, happy anniversary! Ponichiwa, we will need to see baby pics of course! Tesla came out moving wonky yesterday, so Annabelle got pressed into service for my lesson. It was hot and we wanted to preserve some horse in case I...
by StraightForward
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Moutaineer, I think Danielle did a WD clinic down in St. George last winter, so maybe there's a bit more going on down there? I turned in the most high pressure/stress portion of my current work assignment yesterday. Even though the hours haven't been excessive, it's just been mentally draining. Nex...
by StraightForward
Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

For awhile I thought I might transition A to western dressage, but there's not much of it going on here. WE has been increasing in the last year or two, which is nice to see. If I ever did go that route, I'd try to get a really stripped down saddle made by Mike Corcoran. He designed for Black Countr...
by StraightForward
Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Wow, Moutaineer, that sounds like a hairy show. One of those "well, we survived" type situations. :lol: I'm also lucky that we have a few rated shows close by. I'd have to be really motivated to travel farther. Maybe someday if I'm in a situation where someone else can do the hauling. Long...
by StraightForward
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Lessons got postponed for me because we're getting monsoonal storms all weekend. The first one rolled in, and the cool-off is certainly welcome! I think this might be a good thing because T seems to be just on the edge of an epiphany about going forward into the bit. This morning I tried "going...
by StraightForward
Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Wonderful camping trips, looks like it was a blast, other than Saiph trying to smash you into a log :shock: I've only used xterra on Sarcoids. It's messy but it works. I've used it twice on the one on her chest; now she has a funny looking wart there, but the vet agreed that it doesn't look like sar...
by StraightForward
Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Yes, SF, I got my grinder but I am going to have to do more desensitization. She is not a fan. It is quite high pitched and she was very twitchy about it touching her feet. I will keep working at it because I know it would be time saving and be back saving. Yeah, with Obie I had to stand next to hi...
by StraightForward
Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Yes, I can see the pics now too. You both look great! Susan, did you get your grinder yet? Kristin and I both agree it is a gamechanger. I even got the big pansy Obie to stand for it on Sunday. I'm going to try to get my girls on a 1-week touchup cycle, then I don't think I'll use my other tools muc...
by StraightForward
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I can't see the pics either, but congrats on moving up a level! My vet advised going with the vaccine - it's a new one called Torigen that they've only had available for eight months or so. We'll get the tumor removed next Monday so the lab can brew up the vaccine. I'm only having to pay for that pa...
by StraightForward
Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

khall wrote: My vet ended up using an injectable medication that completely took care of the sarcoid in Joplin’s ear. I can find out what we used if you want.


Yes, I would be interested to know what you used!
by StraightForward
Sun Aug 13, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I finally finished DRT3, so there's a goal marked off for this go-round. I think I'll freestyle my workouts for the rest of the month, and then regroup next month. The sarcoid in Tesla's ear has come back and is about the size of the end of my thumb, so I brought her to the vet yesterday. Having exh...
by StraightForward
Wed Aug 09, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I had a mini stallion who did that several years ago. His came out much further. Vet came out and stuffed it back in and packed it with sugar.. Oh, I was wondering if that was still a treatment. I remember that being the treatment for a prolapsed uterus in one of the James Herriot books. Jingles fo...
by StraightForward
Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Exvet, sounds like some really productive lessons. Chisamba, I hope Flei behaved and Honey is on the mend! Chisamba, looking forward to watching your tests. Things that went well for me today: Tesla was easy to catch out of the pasture, stood patiently for braiding, loaded and unloaded nicely. She i...
by StraightForward
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

SF…yes a pleasant test. What I saw is that although most of the time her frame is nice (I think she was kind of born that way), the energy is getting stuck somewhere. She is primarily leg moving. I thought the free walk was hurried but definitely a walk with nice stretch. You know about the canter....
by StraightForward
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:36 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Nice test Chantal! Mikey has some moments where he comes together and looks super fancy. That 1-3 is a long test! ExVet, jingles for Brandon, I hope it's very minor and temporary! I had a really nice ride on T this morning, doing a RideiQ lesson that uses lots of small LY back and forth off the rail...
by StraightForward
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Thanks, I will try that. I learned that scapula technique when I did the Masterson weekend seminar, but Annabelle is so musclebound that there is no groove to get into. I'm not sure if I've ever tried it with T, but she does like the laser around her scapula. I'd love to have one of those stretching...
by StraightForward
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Thanks Khall, and I wasn't meaning to only direct my questions to ExVet and Chantal! I don't do the tucks and lifts, but have been stretching her front legs before almost every ride, and I've been using the Equilibrium back pad too. She especially likes to lean in on the right. She does have plenty ...
by StraightForward
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Thanks ExVet and Chantal - I do have a question - the judge commented that both the free walk and stretchy trot were "hurried". I can see that she does pick up the walk tempo a bit in the free walk, but she's stepping through, not jigging, so I would have thought this would be a good march...
by StraightForward
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Whew ExVet, you had a much more challenging show weekend than me! I took Tesla to a schooling show today and last I'd checked yesterday, my first test was 12:57. I know this because I told my husband about 5x since he'd agreed to come take video. I have to say Tesla stepped off the trailer pretty co...
by StraightForward
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

There is a long thread about it on CotH. I would like the option because I can sit T's big trot when she's relaxed and through, but can see it going to hell in a handbasket at a show if she gets tight in the back. Being able to post would help regroup if needed rather than coming out of the medium a...
by StraightForward
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

MM got a 4.5 and RP got a 5.5. Ouch. I am just showing in Opportunity classes, so I'm not too concerned about scores, but the insights are interesting! Melonie Kessler is the judge for the second day of the show, and she was pretty kind towards Annabelle when we showed a couple years ago. I think w...
by StraightForward
Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Moutaineer thanks for the detailed show report. You are out there getting it done! Sounds like difficult judging, but the experience is still beneficial. Chi, I am going to sell Annabelle's titanium bits if you're interested. I think the lower weight as well as lower bulk is a good thing for lots of...
by StraightForward
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Chisamba, it just goes to show that judges can't always see everything that is simmering under the surface. When I was a teenager I was riding my gelding in a schooling show, pleasure or equitation. He was about to blow a gasket but I kept him together and go through the class. The judge came up and...
by StraightForward
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I tried the Fager Gustav eggbutt snaffle on Tesla this morning. The bit is designed to provide tongue relief when put on the regular way, and bar relief when put on "upside down." I tried the latter, and think it might be what Tesla needs. She seemed to stay a little softer in the jaw with...
by StraightForward
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

It really is the dog days of summer, isn't it? We had been getting off relatively easily so far, but it climbed up to about 105 on Sunday, and now the temps are pretty much going to be close to triple digits most days. Sunday and Monday I had dressage lessons at 6 am with some moments of really good...
by StraightForward
Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

That is frustrating Chisamba. Is she that bad at shows? I had a mare who was actually excellent at shows, hated change in her home place. If the water level in the trough next to our home arena changed, she would spook at it every pass for the entire ride, but the water truck roaring by spewing wate...
by StraightForward
Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:53 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Great pictures Chantal - I think Tesla might be Mikey's evil twin :mrgreen: Blob, glad the lesson went well. I hope it continues to be helpful for RP! Yesterday I had a jumping lesson with the BO and Tesla was quite a PITA. I needed ground assistance with the lunge whip more than once to get her mov...
by StraightForward
Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Annabelle is Ok. She got the thin layer of proud flesh scraped off and sent home with some special proud flesh ointment. The vet thought rebound swelling since her wraps had fallen off her knees overnight. Now we start daily knee mobility exercises and may need to treat for proud flesh again. Horses...
by StraightForward
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Blob, I think I would be inclined to take MM so the new instructor can assess you more as a rider without throwing more of a wildcard in with RPs issues. Next time you can take RP. I hope the new instructor works out for you! Jingles for Annabelle - her right knee was warm and swollen this morning. ...
by StraightForward
Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Oh dang, I hope you can get Maia feeling better. So frustrating when something blows up like that out of nowhere. Poor thing! Moutaineer, looks like a fun group to hang/ride with! This morning I experimented with a different warmup routine: hopped on T and went for a little hack (because she's a big...
by StraightForward
Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

SF--OMG! That's horrible! Is she on antibiotics? Any scratch I've ever had on a joint that could possibly get into it, I've had to give antibiotics just to be paranoid. Yes, two weeks of antibiotics. The vet did say joint infection was the biggest risk. The wounds have healed a ton in the last 48 h...
by StraightForward
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 501551

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Horse camping, how fun! Tesla was really soft in the NovoContact this morning; not really going to the contact, but also not getting into that stiff/stuck place. Maybe we'll alternate between this and the Fager. She had one little sticky episode where I got her cantering, and then about halfway arou...

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