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- 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 ...
- 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.
Good Luck, and I will be watching this thread with tons of interest.
PS - the walking dog meat comment was priceless.
- 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...
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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!)
- 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&...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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!
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:09 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Jingles appreciated or ending up the new year with new equine issue
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11669
Re: Jingles appreciated or ending up the new year with new equine issue
Hugs and jingles!
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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!
Same here! The holidays have me run ragged! Merry New Year!
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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!!!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...