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by chantal
Mon Oct 18, 2021 12:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61803

Re: September - October goals and progress

lipsmackerponty-I love the pics of your guy, looking good!

And congrats Chisamba, well earned!!

Kyra's Mom-don't you just love those delightful rides?? Love the update.
by chantal
Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:50 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?
Replies: 25
Views: 5987

Re: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?

Mine does not make an appointment for the next time but my farrier is my instructor and my guy is barefoot at the moment. We go 3-4 weeks at this point as his bars grow really fast and affect how he moves. We got on that schedule as we were trying to prevent hoof wall in a specific spot from splitti...
by chantal
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61803

Re: September - October goals and progress

Yay for Annabelle!! And hoping Tesla feels better.

exvet-I love your shape shifter!!

Good luck khali, have fun at your shows.

Thanks Mari and khali, I'm so lucky to have busy friends who will share their horses.
by chantal
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61803

Re: September - October goals and progress

And now some comments-my brain is fried. Hard day. Still working on keeping kids out of nest. Plus vet. I loved your videos exvet, thank you for sharing. Yes, very educational. And your comment about the hands. Me too. Blob-CONGRATS!! I will also enable-go for it!! SF-Tesla is really coming along.
by chantal
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61803

Re: September - October goals and progress

So, I've been reading but not posting. Life is changing and we've became empty-nesters (which took a ton of energy-who knew) and now we are grandparents and, well, lots has been going on. Mikey and I have been playing with XC and more jumping and we did 2 schooling dressage shows. 66% across the boa...
by chantal
Sun Jul 11, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Sweat equity: July-August goals and progress
Replies: 209
Views: 58251

Re: Sweat equity: July-August goals and progress

Whew, it's been a while. Been busy with human kids, though not really kids. But enough about that-we were all set to show the middle of June and guess who needed stitches in his knee. Minor injury and no lameness issues but better to take care of it and let it heal. And then we just got back from a ...
by chantal
Mon May 17, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bits and spurs
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: Bits and spurs

Single-jointed D-ring snaffle for my low-paletted, sensitive guy and short POW spurs for dressage and rubber balls for poles/jumping. Sometimes nothing. We put them on in Dec as he was not respecting my leg. I tried the Turtle-top bit but the S is too small and the M is too big so it didn't work. He...
by chantal
Mon May 17, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Tesla's stops and spin outs
Replies: 113
Views: 21191

Re: Tesla's stops and spin outs

The slower cadence/tempo is great, looking good! And she is getting the hang of the poles. I love poles!! Slow the front, keep the hind moving, and go, lift off! I like the way she is working in the new videos. I've had issues with my inside leg to outside rein connection, my issues and he totally t...
by chantal
Fri May 14, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: May-June: Don't be afraid to set some goals and make it better
Replies: 279
Views: 44570

Re: May-June: Don't be afraid to set some goals and make it better

Wow, as usual, lots going on. Nice videos exvet, Junior is really coming along. You guys excelled in your 3-1 test, he really did seem to meet you halfway. Nice riding in both tests, he seems like a handful. I love your video Aleuronx, reminds me of some other young warmblood I know... gah! Happy to...
by chantal
Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

SF-Tesla is looking great. The right lead thing is something I know all too well. You guys will get it, you are doing all the right things. And it sounds like Annabelle is doing great. exvet-your boys look great. Yes Brandon is doing the young horses stuff, minimally and it will go away as he gets s...
by chantal
Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

I've been absent for a while. Family issues ongoing, fairly high maintenance and exhausting, emotionally and physically. But i am riding alot. I had 4 lessons last week alone. And a fifth one today. Mikey is coming along and I've had more than several light bulbs go off. Not a lot of pics or video u...
by chantal
Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

SF-look at Tesla!! She and Mikey would make the handsome couple, that's for sure! Can I borrow some of your position please? You are so quiet in the saddle. It's beautiful to watch, and what I am striving for. A and T must be such different rides. Love the videos!
by chantal
Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Congrats exvet! Well done! Jingles for health and safety for all creatures at your place Chisamba, gosh, yes ironic. We had another poles clinic. Encountered the illustrious flowers yet again but this time we were prepared. He was very good, and I did my part. No pictures as DH had his second vaccin...
by chantal
Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Oh Chisamba, hoping all is well at your farm. My heart goes out to your friend.
by chantal
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Oh gosh exvet, are you okay? Discs suck, DH has issues with his. Hoping it heals and settles and you are okay.
by chantal
Wed Mar 10, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Chantal, Mikey and Tesla would make a striking matched pair! Now that Tesla has found her try, she is almost over-achieving, like she wants to offer canter but can't figure out her legs. Definitely need to work on right lead more on the lunge line, but we did canter all the way around the big outdo...
by chantal
Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Thanks all, Mikey is such a character. He has so much try and I love seeing and feeling him think about stuff. We have so much to learn. I feel so lucky to have found him.

More jingles for Laddie Moutaineer.

And for you too Rye. I hope you find a spark and something a little extra to enjoy.
by chantal
Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Lynx 2017 QH
Replies: 68
Views: 13353

Re: Lynx 2017 QH

Sounds like a great plan to me. I'm excited for you, have fun with him. That's what it's all about. And pics!!!
by chantal
Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

So, being brave by posting videos. I see lots of stuff to work on and thought these would show you guys what we're working on. Poles or dressage, basics are basics. The poles have been helping my dressage immensely. Quiet hands and body, hands a little lower, not allowing him to fall on his forehand...
by chantal
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Heddylamar...OOOWWW. Do be careful and follow Dr.s orders. Those hematomas can rupture further...my Dad had that happen. Pretty scary whether the Dr. could stop the bleeding in surgery and whether the damage was the veins or the arteries. Luckily, it was the veins. The ortho was very very clear exa...
by chantal
Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:39 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Argh SF! Blob, lovely photos of what sounds like very good work. Yay exvet, upward and onward. Humans getting hurt, i hope you get better! We had a poles clinic and I'm please with how we're progressing. So much straighter and more forward. I'm working on a video, DH is trying out some new stuff. Me...
by chantal
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
Replies: 36
Views: 10870

Re: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?

Slow in Maryland. I know many over 65, heck over 75 who are struggling to get appointments. DH got his, work related a few weeks ago and is not looking forward to the second one. He had a terribly sore arm and was sick for a day or so with the first Moderna shot. And "they" say that's the ...
by chantal
Thu Mar 04, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Demi-I'm with you on the wine! Heddylamar-how are you feeling? Jingles for healing for you, gosh, that sounds painful. Moutaineer-update on Laddie? Hoping he's okay... And jingles for anyone I've missed. I love reading these updates! We are doing better this week, got the inside leg to outside rein ...
by chantal
Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Rye, I am so sorry to hear about your pup. Hugs to you!! They steal our hearts. And life in general is a little out of sorts for many of us, winter is always a little dark this time of year. 2021 is harder for many reasons. So hugs to you and sending you strength, peace and hope. Happy to hear your ...
by chantal
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79226

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Phew, after a rough couple of months (other than riding), I'm hoping to get back on track with posting. I had to adjust my RA meds in Jan and am finally feeling more like myself again with a nagging issue in my elbows and forearms. I had to cut back to every other day, and February was a little roug...
by chantal
Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20922

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

Brandon looks so happy. I need to play with a Pivo so I record my dressage lessons. I have 2 friends who have them and have offered. What a great addition to your training.
by chantal
Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14499

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

Sounds like it's going well, yay!
by chantal
Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52277

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

Chantal, your horse always has the most pleasant and eager expressions. Just love the photos - keep them coming! Thank you! He is such a happy camper, we are trying to keep him that way. He does love to play :D I have a dressage instructor who doesn't overface us as well. She keeps him relaxed and ...
by chantal
Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:04 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52277

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

Two more pics, I love the one, but my position is better in the second one. Working hard on that.
by chantal
Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52277

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

Oh moutaineer, jingles for laddie and you. And for all those with critters who need mending. SF-wow, good for Tesla. I want to teach Mikey to self-load. He loads well and unloads himself, it would really help if I we could self-load. Goals for this year-ride a test off property like I ride at home, ...
by chantal
Tue Dec 29, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14499

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

LSpony88 (does that work? :lol: ), you look good and I love your hands. Your body may get a little confused at first but tell your instructors to keep after your postion. Correct muscle memory is so important. I've told mine I don't take offense at the nitpickyness (hmmm, sp?), it will only help in ...
by chantal
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Thanks Chantal. We went out to the preserve today and though Brandon's stamina really just isn't there, he was a good boy dealing with joggers, bikers, dogs and horses. I think we rode a total of 3 miles. We repeated more of the same from yesterday with Junior. I have a lesson tomorrow. I hope it g...
by chantal
Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14499

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

I think all lessons, meaning good instruciton, will add to your education, condition and seat. I think it's a great idea and hopping on a schoolie has great benefits. I rode schoolies for years between other mounts and learned so much from them. And they can really shine with an experienced rider as...
by chantal
Sat Dec 26, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

I love Brandon, what a cutie!! Straightness, yup yup. Our issue is the right hind. Such good stuff! I still love Brandon...
by chantal
Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)
Replies: 48
Views: 13726

Re: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)

They are all beautiful and obviously well loved. I love all the pictures except the ones of horses laying down. Just a personal and odd thing of mine. How does one post pictures here? I've never figured that out. (Hey, to my dear friend, Madi. If you maybe wondered where I was on Facebook they kick...
by chantal
Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14499

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

"A proper trainer will help use the same muscles for collection and have the back lifted no matter the saddle type. " This!! I do think my past helps, plus me being an adrenaline junkie and racing bikes and being a mountain biker. Seriously, my biking friends made me suck things up more th...
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Thanks chantal, it really means so much. I cannot wait to get back to some boing boing pics like yours soon. What a good lad! Kora is a beautiful mover, hoping you two will be boinging around soon! You two make a beautiful pair. Hoping everyone's horses behave, heal and allow you to move forward wi...
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Good new Aleuronx. So awesome to have a vet you love. Onward and upward! Adding my jingles for continued resolution.
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14499

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

So maybe an instructor who is an eventer would be better for you than a hunter jumper person. They understand how we need the two disciplines to work together. My jumping instructor is an eventer. And my dressage instructor has a French Classical background and I love her. None of the toes out, heel...
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Thank you Lipsmackerpony88. I've been a dressage rider for 30 years or so. I'm cross-training for health and fun. I was a pony clubber and a jumper when I was a teen. I rode other peoples' horses for 30 years and found this guy about 2 1/2 years ago. I had that much time to figure out what I wanted ...
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

And one more pic, boing boing boing!!
by chantal
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Another gymnastics session, we got him forward at the trot and responding immediately. So good! And so energetic down the line of gymnastics. He's so happy playing, 'cept for the first time seeing the oxer. He may have wanted to sneak under it, don't know, but decided to go over it, in typical Mikey...
by chantal
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)
Replies: 48
Views: 13726

Re: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)

:lol:

blob wrote:Here we have two christmas faces of MM.


Season's greetings:

and bah humbug :lol: :
by chantal
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)
Replies: 48
Views: 13726

Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)

@Anne posted a great pic of her horse in the Dressage Training forum and I wondered if you all had any to share. I took this one when a tree guy caught our guys' attention, and then they all ran for safety. :lol: I love watching them in the field.
by chantal
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Anne, that's a great picture!! I'm going to start a new thread specifically for pics and credit it to you. Eye candy is always appreciated!
by chantal
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Blob-love the pics and commentary. Very cool exercise to do that. RP is really cute! How was the shoeing experience for MM?
by chantal
Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Quinta-CONGRATS!! We love new ponies!! :D Looking forward to more pics and updates. Moutaineer-jingles, just jingles, for health and sanity and peace. exvet-argggghhhh! I love our vets, drop-off has been amazing for our dog Tesla (ha, a Vizsla so he matches SF's Tesla, and my guy). He keeps getting ...
by chantal
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Yawning after work
Replies: 20
Views: 6039

Re: Yawning after work

Mikey will blow when he's ready to get ready to work, that's always been his signal. He yawns at times, usually after really hard work. He works well most of the time, but the yawning isn't consistent.
by chantal
Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
Replies: 368
Views: 72532

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

Oooh, jingles Quinta! I don't ride under 25 anymore. My RA just can't handle it. The indoor stays decent and we have black rubber in the outdoor now so come on sun! It's not horrible here though. Cold this week for us, only getting up to 40ish during the day which I'm sure is balmy for some of you. ...

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