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I literally had a list of 15 things, Riot got everything checked off but the height. He was also not for sale at the time but was available to me for a private purchase.

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musical comedy wrote:And another similar comment people give is "he/she is testing you".

Yes. I believe they do this all the time. Its normal.

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Rye, I do not know what you mean. Are you trying to describe your thoughts on "drilling"? No, I was discussing the OP and the "has your number" idea. Here is the OP with my comments that reply to specific areas. OP is in black, my comments in red. Does this make it more clear? H...

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Update: I have been needing to HH Riot in the lengthenings and as of this month we can do a full line with no babysitting HH. Yay!

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It feels awesome to be back in action! :) Spring! I have the good update that my walk half passes are no longer on the struggle bus. I used to feel there was a stickiness and I could have bend but not sideways, or sideways but not bend, and I got tired of praying for it to work! I credit my work on ...

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I have no association with this phrase, to be it's descriptive. The situation it is portraying is negative but reality. This means the rider is mentally and physically not effective. I get it, it's hard. I have seen this play out countless times, and really have to be sure I don't get into the trap ...

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Ponichiwa wrote:We have 4-tempis. I repeat, we have 4-tempis!

Super!

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Moutaineer wrote:in a moment of madness I signed up to ride with Dawn White-O'Connor in 3 weeks time... better get our rears in gear!

Awesome

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This situation has still been running thru my mind, actually more than I'd like. My husband did run into her and her husband and she made a comment to him that she's "been meaning to send me a card, but she doesn't have my address". My husband didn't respond, but thought what a crock of s...

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Had some good weekend events- clinic and lessons. I'm also signed up for some stuff in the summer now. Onwards and upwards! It looks like spring is finally on its way.

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Lovely- I thought that was you riding--- in a good way...I wish I was that good as a beginner. I don't ride that good even now.

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my horses were not really for sale. so knowing the right people for me was key. I have been told the best horses never hit the open market. That has been true for me.

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I guess I'm talking about clarity. If there were issues and someone drifted away then you would know why. In your case its mistreatment and totally makes sense. I'm talking about avoiding people on purpose and not giving them a chance or explanation. . In my cases its probably just the way it goes, ...

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I have had friends just "disappear" and it was very hurtful. If it was me, I would talk to her. Contrary to what we might think, conversations won't kill us and might actually repair some rapport (no you don' t have to be friends but as a participant in the relationship you can work on mak...

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Have a fantastic time! quite the milestone

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If you want to see the dressage I had on in my dreams, here's the link. This dress photo keeps popping up on a website I visit. https://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~&ProductDisplayID=47856&clr=GLMM&sc=XWEBSMA75&cm_mmc=Remarketing-_-Criteo-_-UN-_-General&utm_medium=...

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I'm still alive. Waiting for spring. I have some fun clinics and things planned to kick off my "spring". Feel like i Have to mentally climb back up the hill to regain the lost fitness from so much down time, but in reality it might not take too long. He was never completely off work

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I feel like I'm probably way too idealistic. Maybe horses do put up with noise, and maybe that really is ok. who knows.

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If the riders hands and legs are that unstable, I wager that the core is also unstable. A horse can possibly tune out somethings but not a seat that is counter-productive and out of balance with the horse/crooked. It will always influence the horse negatively in lateral and longitudinal balance I'm ...

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Mary Wanless: The emphasis on the rider’s hand and lower leg in most riding texts can again be attributed to the homonculus. Despite the enormity of their skill, the old masters had much greater awareness of what they were doing with their extremities than of how they organised their centre. So they...

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Another thought is to be quiet. Once my horse gives a response, I use quietness if seat and aids to signal, as it were, that I appreciate the response. How long I can remain quiet in the contact depends on the horse, I do this often because it's my way if saying yes, you did good, this us our goal,...

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Another thought is to be quiet. Once my horse gives a response, I use quietness if seat and aids to signal, as it were, that I appreciate the response. How long I can remain quiet in the contact depends on the horse, I do this often because it's my way if saying yes, you did good, this us our goal,...

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I like what Mary Wanless calls the "signal to noise" ratio.

99% of what I have been doing is quieting and stabilizing my body to allow the aids to be as clear and possible

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are you still alive?

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yup, this goes for me at all levels. I wager the beginner needs better instruction than the GP riders- teaching contact HH feel is so challenging. It takes a special teacher to break it all down into meaningful ideas that translate to results and real learning. The true beginner would benefit just ...

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I do very much wish I had more income for lessons, clinics, and shows. And I think those things would make a big difference. So, for me, that's where money creates limitations that I really wish weren't there. If someone gifted me a 75k horse, I would still feel like I could do more if i could affo...

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thanks!

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really cool everyone! thanks

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I get it!

That is awesome. where can you get this magical stuff? I LOVE Grilled cheese but as a GF and dairy free (mostly) person it's the one thing I can't really have...DAMN.....

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I'm so sorry MC for your loss- I appreciate your update though and sharing with us. Sending you a lot of good wishes

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I am very diplomatic and can see how to bring people together and work with them.

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I'm sorry for the loss of your pony! I remember when you got her

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I do very much wish I had more income for lessons, clinics, and shows. And I think those things would make a big difference. So, for me, that's where money creates limitations that I really wish weren't there. If someone gifted me a 75k horse, I would still feel like I could do more if i could affo...

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A wise older friend once told me "the more you can afford something the more you enjoy it" and that rings true for me. I have a bit of a mixed perspective. Money and quality matters in dressage. the older i get the more I see limitations in dressage due to money. However, reality is also t...

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Flight wrote:The other was to start PSG. I would have entered PSG tomorrow but I've put on weight and the tails I bought - my belly sticks out!! Well, that's really just an excuse

uh oh! But it made me chuckle- never thought of that.

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I did really well in Feb considering at least 2x a week I couldn't drive out due to snow/ice/below zero temps (sometimes the same day) More winter storms and cold- I never had to use a neck cover and "heavier medium" weight in MARCH! Riding wise- going very well. I have been reminding myse...

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I am certified and have a small business, I think those are good schools. Masterson is good but it's a bit more simplistic.

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Chisamba wrote:
Ryeissa wrote:Yeah I have a truck and know the cost. Its just hard to talk about money as people have such different cultures and attitudes.

And yet you come off as mocking me for quoting lower end working truck price.

I wasn't mocking you.

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never mind

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khall wrote:I found a book called Zen and Horseback riding which explains the illiopsoas and how to access it and train it.

yeah that is a good book.

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Rye - again it may get down to some geographic areas. Regarding expensive vehicles - in NJ it is very common to see very expensive cars, suv and trucks where $50K is lower-range. They are a dime a dozen while a worn out older vehicle actually stands out. Stay at home mom's driving kids around to so...

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I aim for 2-3 "hard sessions" and 1-2 "light sessions" a week. I generally get at least 4 rides a week.

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Good luck! Keep me posted

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I don't know...I have /had two of those horses at the same time, and I am not super wealthy. I sold one. I kept the other, nicer one. it costs just as much to pay board for a $75k horse than it does for a $500 horse. When the opportunity to buy what you really want is there, why not go for it? beca...

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I don't know...I have /had two of those horses at the same time, and I am not super wealthy. I sold one. I kept the other, nicer one. it costs just as much to pay board for a $75k horse than it does for a $500 horse. When the opportunity to buy what you really want is there, why not go for it? beca...

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both! that is what I am saying....

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Khall sent you a PM

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I am getting no where with riding this month. I rode once last month and then it turned into the arctic out here on the prairies. In fact, I think the arctic is warmer than my place right now. We have been under an "Extreme Cold Warning" for the past couple of weeks, with last week dippin...

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