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by Tuddy
Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

It's been a few days since I posted, and things have been progressing, quite well actually, but we have been having an issue with some spooking and avoidance issues. He is a "looker then a scooter" type of horse and the one end of the arena is going to be the death of him - so he likes to ...
by Tuddy
Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Deneb:
Replies: 175
Views: 94833

Re: Deneb:

Thank you for posting this, I am having some of the same issues with Tuddy, and it is getting very discouraging. It is nice to know that I am not the only one.

Good Luck, and I will be watching this thread with tons of interest.

PS - the walking dog meat comment was priceless.
by Tuddy
Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

You both look very happy and patient :) The end of his noseband is driving me nuts, but he doesn't seem to bother him at all. Mine does the same thing :) He seems to like the pats at the end :) Tuddy! I think the end you see is the loop on the rope halter he is still wearing. :) I am in the process...
by Tuddy
Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

I rode my horse. It was amazing. I know that I am not the rider he needs me to be right now, but seeing as how he is so forgiving, says a lot about his temperament. It will come. One ride at a time. Took a little video. Feel free to comment, critique and offer suggestions. https://youtu.be/fEIN1F_Wyj0
by Tuddy
Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

I sat on him last night. After all this time. I finally sat on him. I wasn't going too. My trainer put a good session on him and we should've left him at that, and I literally, like a child asking for a candy, asked her if I could just sit on him. Don't move, don't walk, just sit on him. It.was.awes...
by Tuddy
Tue Mar 01, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: SOLD: Jerry's Harness Dressage Bridle OS
Replies: 3
Views: 4511

Re: Jerry's Harness Dressage Bridle OS

Too bad, it would fit Tuddy, but with the dollar, and the shipping, it would be way out of my price range.
by Tuddy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

Thanks for the advice, the clicker training sounds like fun for the both of us. I took him to the arena the other day, and I grabbed the big oversized soccer ball that my trainer uses for desensitizing. Well, first it was the scariest thing ever, but by the end, he was pushing it around the arena. I...
by Tuddy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Going to look at a new barn tomorrow...
Replies: 38
Views: 20194

Re: Going to look at a new barn tomorrow...

Congrats on your new barn! I've been there, and leaving a facility that you grew to love is hard to do. The last boarding barn I left, I was really sad, but the breaking point for me was when the barn owner didn't want my trimmer (who is also my coach and trainer), to stick around after she was done...
by Tuddy
Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

Oof, it's been a while since I updated this thread! But I really don't have anything to really update. But I do have a question - how do I help this big fella gain some confidence in himself. He is the King of Epic Spooks, it would seem. He is settled into his boarding barn nicely, has made friends ...
by Tuddy
Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Jeremy Steinberg telling it like it is...an interesting article
Replies: 29
Views: 19724

Re: Jeremy Steinberg telling it like it is...an interesting article

Just read this article and will be sharing it on my Facebook. As for his clinics, he sounds like a person that you need to have private lessons with so that you have his undivided attention, which sounds okay, but very expensive.
by Tuddy
Mon Feb 01, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mini Donkeys For PaulaO
Replies: 1
Views: 2312

Mini Donkeys For PaulaO

Pedro and Tequila Lopez, they are quite the couple. She wears the pants in the marriage, absolutely inseparable. Pedy is the smaller one and Tequila is the taller one. I acquired them from a couple that were retiring and moving into the city. Spoiled little munchkins with their blankies. When the te...
by Tuddy
Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My new guy - Topper
Replies: 28
Views: 19041

Re: My new guy - Topper

My goodness, what a looker! (He reminds me of my Tuddy, they could be twins!)
by Tuddy
Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:54 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Big Bay Baron - Now known as #warhorse

Thanks for the kind words. Here is a short video I put on my Facebook page. Hope I changed the privacy settings so that you can see it. :-) .Leading him to the arena was good, but coming back he was really pushy. We will work on that. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153338438071500&...
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Not sure I want to get up from yet another knock down.
Replies: 35
Views: 19800

Re: Not sure I want to get up from yet another knock down.

I am so sorry to hear about this, sending healing vibes.
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Canadian Horses are going to be the death of me....
Replies: 13
Views: 11112

Re: Canadian Horses are going to be the death of me....

My Tundra is a Canadian cross and displays similar nonchalance --sort of the equine version of ' Hey, hold my beer while I ...' !! Yes, this is exactly the attitude of Yonka. He is such a little bugger. And I bet if you rode him past the truck, he'd give it the total side eye thinking it was a mons...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Canadian Horses are going to be the death of me....
Replies: 13
Views: 11112

Canadian Horses are going to be the death of me....

I go out to let my mini donkeys out of the barn to enjoy the sunshine, and I find this happening.... :o Yonka in Truck.jpg Yonka and Tuddy.jpg Yet, this summer when the #blondebastard was in training, stepping over one pole was a life threatening experience :roll: . I am taking him to an obstacle co...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

Re: The Big Bay Baron - Now known as #warhorse

He made it. But I had to change his nickname from Big Bay Baron to War Horse. He came off that trailer like he owned the place. You ever have or see one of those horses where your first impression is, "Whoa, that's a horse". That was this guy last night when we unloaded him and walked him ...
by Tuddy
Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Job and move and life change jingles?
Replies: 16
Views: 12031

Re: Job and move and life change jingles?

Congratulations! Sending good vibes that everything goes smooth!
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Freeway
Replies: 41
Views: 20938

Re: Freeway

Sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like he had a wonderful life with you.
by Tuddy
Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Proud but Disappointed - Breyer making a Canadian Horse
Replies: 5
Views: 6306

Re: Proud but Disappointed - Breyer making a Canadian Horse

I am going to buy the Breyer Haflinger and tell everyone it is my custom made #blondebastard. :lol: That is my third purchased Canadian, Yonka on the bottom. Either way, like I said, I am proud as a Canadian Horse owner that they are getting recognized by Breyer. It is great promo for the breed. :D ...
by Tuddy
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Proud but Disappointed - Breyer making a Canadian Horse
Replies: 5
Views: 6306

Proud but Disappointed - Breyer making a Canadian Horse

Breyer is making a Canadian Horse model! Yay! https://www.breyerhorses.com/cherry-creek-fonzie-merit But it is using an existing mold.... I think they used a QH mold and some of the Canadian people on the Facebook group page are saying they used a previous mold marketed as "Adios, a famous Stan...
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME

I am a chubby person who likes food, so take this is shared with sympathy, not disapproval, but if you can get him a tiny bit lighter i think it might ease some of his occasional discomfort. although he might prefer to eat and be a bit uncomfortable, lol. :D It's the breed. Lucas won't get much sma...
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trying to avoid a silly Dr visit
Replies: 8
Views: 7868

Re: Trying to avoid a silly Dr visit

This is going to sound absolutely ridiculous, but it was what worked for me when I had ringworm. Go to walmart and buy a sponge top bottle of Absorbine Jr. liniment. Apply thoroughly to affected areas. It may burn like hell but it works. You can either keep the bottle for any other future issues wit...
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

Re: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

Thanks for all that have sent money, it will definately be put to good use.
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

Re: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

GoFundMe charged me three times for a donation. Sad for many causes, I refuse to donate through them since they were so delightful in helping fix their mistake! This is the first time I used this type of site too, and I see on my online banking that I have a posted transaction of my donation, yet a...
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The circle of life.
Replies: 20
Views: 14515

Re: The circle of life.

I am sorry to hear about your father. Sending good vibes for sure. Congrats on the new baby though!
by Tuddy
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME

they can return to soundness after fusion has happened, can't they? Yes, no joint, no pain. I did have the option to inject him with some stuff to help speed up the process. He doesn't seem lame at the walk, so we just left it. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement. It is really appreciat...
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

Re: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

Woost2 wrote:Hmm.. declined my card. That's a first. Will try again later.


Thanks for your help!

I was having a heck of time paying for stuff with PayPal yesterday. I finally had to do it through my phone, and then when I checked PayPal over my desktop, it showed my payment going through. Weird.
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

Re: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

Oh Chisamba, hugs to you and many good vibes sent your way as well!
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Emma
Replies: 71
Views: 45323

Re: Emma

What a nice little mare! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures!
by Tuddy
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME

My BBFT had his appointment with the vet yesterday. We went with x-ray over ultrasound. He has always protected his back left leg. He does have calcifications on the inside of the hock that are visible in the summer when he isn't so fluffy with hair. We x-rayed it and noticed that the hock is nearly...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy
Replies: 179
Views: 100988

The Warhorse - the Tale of Tuddy

Introducing.... Tuddy! Well, some of you may already know him, but this is his official thread. May 24, 2007, Massawippi Dandy Tao, entered the world. This bay cheval Canadien was destined to be my next heart horse whether he knew it or not. On June 20, 2010, he walked off the trailer that brought h...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 04, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

Re: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

Tuddy, do you mind sharing how he died? was he young. it is very sad to lose a loved one, and such an important part of the family, so i send jingles and prayers. I did the go fund me page and it is not going very well. Unfortunately, I am not at liberty to say how he passed. :( The lady that set u...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Decrapification
Replies: 61
Views: 35475

Re: Decrapification

I am decrapifying my house this year. I feel bad chucking things, but I am recycling and freecyling as much as I can. I just can't stand the fact my house if full to the brim. It's happening. It is so happening.
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..
Replies: 14
Views: 11557

New Year's Eve Tragedy... Please help if you can..

Hi everyone, I never really post these type of things, and I am at a loss for words as to ask for people's help. My friend, Vanessa, lost her husband tragically on New Year's Eve. Vanessa was the one that really helped me get involved with Canadian Horses, and is strong advocate for promoting and pr...
by Tuddy
Mon Jan 04, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Well, today is the day, ultrasound day! I really don't know what the ultrasound will say today. On one hand, I hope they find something so at least we have some answers as to the cause, but yet, on the other hand, I don't want anything to be found, as that means he has been in pain for some time. I ...
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: thank you tuddy!
Replies: 1
Views: 2467

Re: thank you tuddy!

Hey, no problem! Glad you liked it!

Don Giovanni wrote:I haven't been here much lately, but wanted to pop on to say thank you.



Same here! The holidays have me run ragged! Merry New Year!
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Thanks folks! Lucas had his treatment with chiro and she thinks it is suspensory. His whole pelvis had shifted to the right and forward. This is his usual issue, but this time it slid back into place quite easily. She didn't do anything other than that as she wants to hear what the vet has to say. H...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Thanks everyone! I went out and hand walked Lucas last night and my coach and another boarder were in the arena with me. We decided to put him up to a trot just freely in the arena and he bucked and farted and I had a heart attack thinking don't wreck anything more on your body! GAWD! He came down t...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:32 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Got my Kringle Gift - Thanks BAILEY!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2351

Got my Kringle Gift - Thanks BAILEY!!!

Huge thank you to Bailey for the lovely gift card to Dover! Now I have to decide what to purchase with it! Thank you again!!!
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train - No Ultrasound today..

Today we find out, or at least get some insight, as to what is going on with Lucas. I have been hand walking him for the past week and you would never know that he has an issue. Saturday, I decided what he would do at a trot, and it was a no-go. You could still see the unbalance. I wish my damn YouT...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Putting weight on new guy....
Replies: 23
Views: 18007

Re: Putting weight on new guy....

Read the ingredients on the Calf Manna. Wouldn't feed it to my horses. It's best to stick with whole foods--timothy pellets are pure hay, ground flax is plain flax, ground up. Plain oats can be OK in moderation. And, of course, hay, hay, hay. It's the processed feeds and oils that can cause problem...
by Tuddy
Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Reflections on Year's Training
Replies: 7
Views: 7119

Re: Reflections on Year's Training

I agree that I am also deepening my understanding and appreciation of how the basics make "the fun stuff" possible/easy. Yup, me too. I had an amazing year! Lessons, lessons, lessons and a couple of clinics and oh, it was awesome! My understanding of the basics is slowly sinking into this...
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Mastiff Agility
Replies: 5
Views: 5674

Re: Mastiff Agility

Ha, I posted this to my facebook and captioned it - If the Big Black Freight Train decided to become a jumper... Lol
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train - JINGLES NEEDED

Thanks everyone. We have been handwalking for about 20 minutes a day to keep him moving. I have the vet coming on Monday to do an ultrasound to see what is going on. He walks fine, but seems to protect his left leg. He tracks properly at a walk, but is just off at the trot. Who knows, maybe we just ...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: RIP Peri
Replies: 42
Views: 22909

Re: RIP Peri

So sorry for your loss.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting
Replies: 14
Views: 11374

Re: The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting

Cross contamination is real, unfortunately, especially for those who are celiac. Celiac is an autoimmune disease, so a lot more care and attention is required. I am not Celiac, I have had my blood tested and scoped both ends and biopsy taken. I have been diagnosed with a non-Celiac gluten intoleranc...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54595

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Big Black Freight Train had his teeth done and a nice massage this past weekend. Rode yesterday and his stifle is buggered. Was riding at a walk and he was fine, threw him into a trot and both my coach and I were, "What is going on!!!!" Got off and yup, bad leg. Calling vet today. Please s...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Back on Track socks
Replies: 6
Views: 7530

Re: Back on Track socks

I have the scarf, considering how thin it is, it is very warm. Do I think they are they are all they are hyped up to be? No. But, I do think they are a good quality thermal product, which is what you want for circulation. I can see why they advise you to only wear them for so long, too much heat can...

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