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by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Sitting trot
Replies: 29
Views: 7145

Re: Sitting trot

Me! Oh me! I have no advice but it took till I was getting real second level work till I could sit.
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Am I being too picky about Daughter's riding instructor?
Replies: 34
Views: 7988

Re: Am I being too picky about Daughter's riding instructor?

I would say lease a horse and teach her yourself....?
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

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

awwww another golden pony! congrats! Those faces!
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For Fun: Your hypothetical horse shopping!
Replies: 25
Views: 6718

Re: For Fun: Your hypothetical horse shopping!

Ryeissa,, I'm with you I would get another half Arab pinto again in a heartbeat! I still miss my heat horse that was perfect for me and what I wanted to do riding wise. I would even look at a Sempatico bred gelding if it was sane and under 15.3 . yes, everyone tells me he can be a PSG horse, will s...
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For Fun: Your hypothetical horse shopping!
Replies: 25
Views: 6718

Re: For Fun: Your hypothetical horse shopping!

This is what I would look for https://www.facebook.com/1524233224/posts/10224203412142710/? The Valenca’s buy and sell Lusitanos all the time and definitely have the type I look for. Be sure to watch his video. Just lovely If I was looking less expensive and wanted to stay in the states it would be...
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dog suddenly aggressive
Replies: 15
Views: 5682

Re: Dog suddenly aggressive

:( sorry. My dog was very fearful too but born submissive so would be scared/inward vs aggressive/outward. we don't have kids and are pretty chill so my dog (who is older) is doing well.
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

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by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50058

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Too far to be of any real use, but best of luck :)
by Ryeissa
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

yea- make it a LEASE TO BUY - vs just a lease---I did this and it worked great but it was a bit of a private sale. Anywoo, my advice is have the purchase price IN WRITING the day you start a trial and agree NO ONE ELSE gets to buy him. I had situations (not recent) where I made the horse look good s...
by Ryeissa
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

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by Ryeissa
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

I'm hoping to see him one last time next Saturday (although I think others are checking him out this weekend so he might be sold.) Then its $#!t or get off the pot. It's only been 4 1/2 months since I lost my young horse to Wobblers. I'm so anxious for a new dressage partner but I'm facing the real...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

in both 2 andb3 the camera is tilted. This part is interesting to me. The pictures are all stills from a video with my cellphone on a tripod. So technically the camera should be exactly the same for all. However, I too wondered if the ones where he looks more downhill were related to my camera angl...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

ifbyou can't overcome your own bias. you cease to learn. first pay attention to the angle of the photo. in both 2 andb3 the camera is tilted. you have to first align the photos so the the feet are level . then you have to remove the head and neck and shuffle them so you no longer know which neck yo...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

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

Working on canter a lot this month, last fall I did quite a bit of work on the trot- collection, TOH, HP, etc to really get better flow and not just mechanics. This month it seems to be the canter time- I also have to break up the winter blahs with pole work- canter poles, raised cavaletti, etc. It'...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

I like a mix of the sternum lift of 4 and the push of 1. I really would not prefer 2 or 3. The sternum of the horse is very dropped and it makes everything so much harder being downhill. Capture the sternum first and add push over the withers to get the better work on 1 and 4. The abs are starting t...
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

Tanga you were very negative in the GP judging for the GDF stream, so it will be interesting to compare when we get the link what I am seeing vs what you saw there.....
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Global Dressage Livestream and replay
Replies: 4
Views: 1884

Re: Global Dressage Livestream and replay

link please?
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

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

Moutaineer wrote:Even more so than "normal," I think, Rye! Admittedly I want a unicorn, but... Well, I'm not in a hurry.


yeah, we have been there. Good luck in your search~
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

One more time, unevenness in half steps. schooling piaffe, is not an issue. No horse learning half steps or piaffe is even. Maybe it comes with experience teaching it on many horses. Same with DAP. You can argue with Hilda all you want on that--you will lose. One more time. NO clue who she is and h...
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

The first horse is impressive in the changes she can make. That is fun to watch. What I love about that video is that the initial trot is nice, but it is nothing special. I would not see that trot and think "that's a really great mover". After the change? Yes, a really great mover. I wish...
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

Chisamba wrote:https://youtu.be/aT_pzY-xCtQ

I have seen this horse in warm up, its ordinary trot isn't quite as expressive as this.


yes, very nice collection here. you can tell it's learning but this is real harnessing of the hind end.
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

I added more above. As I said above, 3:56 is half steps, he's a little bit uneven, but that's not the point, because it's clearly about engagement, not perfect half steps. You can hear her clearly explaining that. I don't understand why you keep saying that. That is the POINT of the video--the hors...
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

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

there really isn't much better in life than a good ride on a nice horse, is there? No, Chisamba, there really isn't! We are all very lucky people that we know of this pleasure and have the opportunity to pursue it. The only other thing I have to add is that, Good Lord, horses are expensive at the m...
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

I don't see any issues in the pictures. Both show the legs are parallel. At the beginning of the video, she shows how he gets out behind and then shows how she corrects it and brings him through. You do realize the 3:46 is where is is doing half steps, right? Whether you like her or not, this video...
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

Ryeissa I looked at the video again and have no clue what you are talking about. I don't see any lack of rhythm in the grey horse. I see a horse being taught how to carry and work from behind, get push. She is CLEARLY showing this and explaining it in the video. You see he wants to get a little laz...
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Our Long Awaited Arrival!
Replies: 16
Views: 5759

Re: Our Long Awaited Arrival!

awwww! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5561

Re: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?

I will put my flame suit on, but I've audited a Robert Dover clinic and found it to be one of the worst clinics I've audited. Very little useful advice was given to the riders and horses. Blatant problems were ignored and the clinic mostly consisted of riders just going around doing their normal ri...
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?
Replies: 37
Views: 14478

Re: Taking hunter jumper lessons too?

super! It's a great skill to have. My horse loves jumping and it really helps the dressage
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: To the US citizens from Georgia. You’re welcome!
Replies: 20
Views: 6580

Re: To the US citizens from Georgia. You’re welcome!

I'm no fan of McConnell, but his wife resigning as Sec of Transportation is meaningful (beyond being the first cabinet member to do so), I think. As to the other stuff, America needs to get its ducks in a row. Trump may be a buffoon, but the next one might not be. I would like to think its sincere,...
by Ryeissa
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5561

Re: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?

Lol. Robert does like to hear himself talk.
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5561

Re: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?

I don't recall having to give them much for just a fan subscription, but it's been awhile.
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: HTBF Colonel Brandon
Replies: 109
Views: 20897

Re: HTBF Colonel Brandon

nice job! I really like him.
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Ryeissa, I also lost a horse to neurological issues that originally seemed a little weak behind do definitely hyper aware as well. I'm not picking up any neuro vibes personally, to me it's very classic stifle. But that can be normal weakness or could be OCD/arthritis too. Especially off the track. ...
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5561

Re: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?

yeah, it was fantastic that he really drilled down on that...... He really demanded the rider get the horse more through and never let the horse get BTV. Robert likes to hear himself talk, but I really liked the clinic. It was a lot of similar ideas that a clinician told me a few times, but it broug...
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

You ride him great! It looked like a nice partnership and you rode him well. I would definitely keep checking the hind end. I don't consider that just normal "weakness" but it's so hard to tell. My POV is dressage needs a horse that "starts with a good engine" at least in a basic...
by Ryeissa
Mon Jan 11, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5561

Re: Robert Dover Clinic Can anyone hear it?

On the topic of the clinic, I've watched 2 sessions and have to say the horses are beautifully trained and the young riders (I think one was just 14!) are also lovely riders. But both behind the vertical and this was never addressed. I know this is a controversial topic and most believe that it doe...
by Ryeissa
Sun Jan 10, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

I think the video is transparent about the training process, and the horse is still developing. No it's not perfect but I thought it was worth posting because many of these videos use big moving WBs and these horses are more similar to the OPs, and offers more explanation of the process. What I can...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

Angela newcomb isn't someone I want to emulate generally so I will try to leave my opinion of her riding alone. This video with the grey doesn't show a horse with a regular trot rhythm. The hindlegs are dribbling out behind with little punch. Watch the robert dover clinic from this am on USEF networ...
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Second trot
Replies: 56
Views: 12363

Re: Second trot

Its more trot than passage to me. If its more towards passage it would be more vertical/compressed vs horizontal. Nice horse and rider- really fun to see the change in gait.
All shades of the same thing though, and I think each horse learns in his own style.
by Ryeissa
Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52248

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

So I'm having one of my trainers get on my horse to work on the harder canter stuff. I don't have the feel or timing to guide my horse to the right work at this point. I think this will really help get the harder counter canter work to make more sense.
by Ryeissa
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Bridle shopping help?
Replies: 16
Views: 5522

Re: Bridle shopping help?

nice! glad to hear that. Keep us posted on the bridle! Yay prezzies!
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

SF, the comment about hands connecting to the pelvis vs the lower back is exactly what I was thinking about. I remember hearing DeKunffy say “hold the reins with your lower back”. I think (?) if you have the front body line (collarbone to public bone) the same length as your back line the reins wil...
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dog suddenly aggressive
Replies: 15
Views: 5682

Re: Dog suddenly aggressive

If the friend comes over they don't get to be alone with the puppy. I think this sounds situational. Sounds like he was actually scared and "something" happened.
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: To the US citizens from Georgia. You’re welcome!
Replies: 20
Views: 6580

Re: To the US citizens from Georgia. You’re welcome!

oh lawd, this is all too much. 4 people dead? 2021 is off to a bad start.
by Ryeissa
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Replies: 433
Views: 73175

Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?

Okay here is few a little clips of me on him. Just a little trot. My position is horrid. This is why I want lunge lessons. It didn't help that I was so sore from my "jumping" lesson on Thursday. I was feeling it! https://youtu.be/e77xNfOvA6E https://youtu.be/RrJEOjDdUqE He did catch a toe...
by Ryeissa
Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

This is a better arm and hand position
by Ryeissa
Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rein Length
Replies: 93
Views: 22269

Re: Rein Length

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