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- Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Rein Length
- Replies: 93
- Views: 23337
Re: Rein Length
Ditto - Lovely photos and thanks for posting them. I realize now that article was a poor choice as I got taken in with the pics as was intended by the author. A photo moment in time is critical and hard to capture good vs not. Likewise, all the factors of rider and horse conformation / breed vs trai...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Rein Length
- Replies: 93
- Views: 23337
Re: Rein Length
Tanga - that is very reasonable what you are describing as there are so many factors involved. I guess I got distracted with those photos as I like the early ones but was turned off by the last one - which is a moment in time and can be deceiving.
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Rein Length
- Replies: 93
- Views: 23337
Re: Rein Length
I did not want to derail the current training topic thread so added my comments here. The mention of rein length and connection is a common challenge for us all. I stumbled upon this article and it looked familiar as maybe someone posted it before. (It is not that old of a publication.) If you scrol...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:56 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
- Replies: 368
- Views: 78888
Re: Putting 2020 in Hindsight: November-December Goals and Progress
I an frequently criticized for riding with too long a rein. I have completely stopped caring. If I cannot get and uphill balance or a half halt on a longer rein, I am not riding back to front enough. feck modern dressage for the short rein short cut to collection. Applause icon please - thank you f...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:29 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Maybe try some searches for Arabian Sport Horse for more contacts and links.
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- Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:36 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Yes - I only mentioned as a FYI site. I really like this description of the little gray you just posted. I especially like this trainer and how he is riding and training this youngster. Very cute and sounds like lots of potential. I admit traveling with all these covid problems is stressful imo.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
I believe someone previously mentioned this trainer/seller in Idaho. Here is her link. https://ccsporthorses.com/
You can view some of her previously sold horses to get a view of what she typically trains and sells. I really like that she had some smaller horses.
You can view some of her previously sold horses to get a view of what she typically trains and sells. I really like that she had some smaller horses.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: How I get Tio to move forward
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4441
Re: How I get Tio to move forward
I've been slowly rehabbing my guy again after his recent NQR issues. We've been taking lots of long walks on our trails and completely avoiding the ring. Yesterday, I decided to walk around the ring but Mr Pony slammed on the brakes at the entrance. I realized it was because the footing was complete...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Joint support/maintenance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5016
Re: Joint support/maintenance
I've been using the Smartpak Tumeric pellets for my guy for the anti-inflammatory properties. I feel it improved his seasonal allergies. I use a Tumeric supplement myself and feel it helps me as well.
I'm looking into those Equithrive Complete Pellets - thanks for mentioning it.
I'm looking into those Equithrive Complete Pellets - thanks for mentioning it.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Joint support/maintenance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5016
Re: Joint support/maintenance
exvet - thanks very much for your feedback. I will certainly proceed with caution if I use this drug.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:17 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Joint support/maintenance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5016
Re: Joint support/maintenance
This is the same question I asked my chiro today and she recommended Adequan for my guy. He is also very reactive to vaccines. When I gave Adequan in the past to my other horse there was never any problem - so I don't anticipate any with this injection.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:14 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: My rescue kitty got a home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2860
Re: My rescue kitty got a home
Here is another reason why our local cat rescue groups are over whelmed.
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2020/10/30- ... s-say.html
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2020/10/30- ... s-say.html
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
Dresseur - Gorgeous photos and congratulations on your hard work and success. Enjoy your move as this will be your healing place. Embrace the future.
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:49 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Have you ever observed prejudice of older riders?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2369
Have you ever observed prejudice of older riders?
Let me preface that my post is not meant to insult anyone. These are simply some situations that I have encountered in the past. So, I'm curious if any of you older riders or younger riders have opinions on the skills of older riders. For example, when an older rider inquires for a sale horse and id...
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: My rescue kitty got a home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2860
Re: My rescue kitty got a home
Beautiful kitty and reminds me of a Turkish Van with the longer white coat. Our 3 rescue kitties are doing well and had vaccines yesterday - confirmed all are females. We are scheduling another appt for spaying. Cat rescue groups here are over whelmed so I am hoping by fostering with contact with on...
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 12:32 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Always check that your gates are LOCKED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2895
Re: Always check that your gates are LOCKED
Yes - sometimes we are so on auto - pilot that it is always good to recheck ourselves. I just want to clarify in my earlier post that my guy did not get loose. He was spooked when the neighbor's horses ran past his paddock down the street. I'm guessing when they exited their driveway - my guy spooke...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
I so enjoy reading and viewing the pictures and videos posted. So much progress made training and progression in your horses. Today I will ride my guy to see how he goes after his time off and chiro work. Fingers crossed we feel good. Rosie - as always beautiful pictures. SF - those videos certainly...
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Always check that your gates are LOCKED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2895
Always check that your gates are LOCKED
I'm really a very boring person and like my quiet routines - no drama or excitement for me. I recently posted that my pony was exhibiting some lameness issue the previous week. It had me very concerned as I had gone through a long layup and rehab to get him sound again. My vet came out last week and...
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Hmmm - that short choppy trot would make me be cautious of foot soreness. why? It sounds like you have some decent radar instincts for what you see and feel. Don't rush into a purchase if you can wait and even save a bit more $ to get a horse that makes you really want it.
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
It sounds like that horse would be an ideal lower level dressage prospect. Many folks here are doing great with the off breed non-dressage horses and movers. A wonderful mind is a great asset and work ethic is more than half the battle. Some bigger or fancy horses become harder to sit or ride for av...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Divorce- how did you get through it
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14204
Re: Divorce- how did you get through it
Dresseur - I am so sorry for your situation. You have gotten excellent advise here from others with this experience. I went through a major health crisis some years ago that I would never wish on anyone - but it did make me stronger and better able to identify my life priorities. I wish you the very...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
Thank you all for your support and enabling! :) It is so frustrating as we were really enjoying our rides and improving our fitness level. We both managed to shed some pounds - size 6 is a easy fit on me. I totally agree how much the riding improved my fitness and that mental feeling of well being. ...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:19 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
Thanks Demi - I have a call in to my vet so waiting to hear back. I already had an appt with chiro for next Friday too. She did the cold lazer therapy on him in the past. I'm not sure what happened maybe I asked for too much during our rides. He is typically in front of my leg with quick transitions...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:46 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Senior horse nutrition
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8990
Re: Senior horse nutrition
Your guy looks great for his age and the fact that you able to get some riding with him. That is WONDERFUL! I'm struggling with soundness issues and it is frustrating and depressing as an older horse and rider. I'm not ready to stop riding yet.
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
We appear to have another lameness issue - yet again. I lost all of the nice fall weather last year with rehab for 6 months - then slowly restarted this spring and now lame. We were just working on simple lower level w/t/c work - easy no stress stuff. So frustrating as an older rider because I reall...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76072
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Regarding TBs - the TB I lost was my soul horse - he was my heart. I purchased him as a green 4 yr old from a local breeder who bred for show hunters. He was just shy of 16 hands so I was able to purchase him privately - via a trainer reference. I will assume that because he was never raced (he did ...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: What are your favorite things?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5217
Re: What are your favorite things?
For gift ideas - I ditto Canyon on those quality wool socks. They are my favorite brands with the various weights and cushion heels. Next, really nice quality riding gloves. I have too many pairs but I love riding in comfortable gloves - don't like it naked anymore. :lol: My favorite saddle pads tha...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: A Life Well Lived
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2753
Re: A Life Well Lived
20 inspiring and empowering quotes from the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."
https://www.today.com/news/ruth-bader-g ... id=related
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."
https://www.today.com/news/ruth-bader-g ... id=related
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: LS Gap
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10571
Re: LS Gap
Disclaimer that I am not a breeder or expert on conformation. However, I really like this guy. He has substance and looks to be a balanced type. If you like his canter - even better! Plus if he is a solid citizen with a great mind - that in itself is worth his weight in gold imo. Another poster here...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Tension from injections and robaxin?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4876
Re: Tension from injections and robaxin?
My vet gives vaccines in the chest pectoral muscle. There is some swelling and a boobie forms but walking around helps it. I have a similar situation with my guy and must give Banamine and Bute. I'm not familiar with the other drugs you mentioned.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 60488
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
WOW!! You can really see the difference in those photos Blob! Do you feel your horses physically move a bit different too in this saddle type? Very impressive.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Guess the vet bill
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10543
Re: Guess the vet bill
Silk - I'm so sorry for your loss.
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Guess the vet bill
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10543
Re: Guess the vet bill
Back in April during the major Covid-19 lock down in NJ - our older little dog coughed up blood. We had no clue why and rushed him to our local vet hospital. We were not allowed in the building and had to call from the parking lot for a vet tech to bring him inside. After much stress waiting outside...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Suggestions for a horse who really runs during flying changes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5070
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Test riding saddles
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8288
Re: Test riding saddles
Frankly - I do not care for this saddle fitter/seller as you described and would not give her your business. I agree when you are paying in the $4K - $5K+ range that is a lot money and I would like to be pretty sure of that purchase. In the past, I've spent a small fortune test riding saddles with t...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:54 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Test riding saddles
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8288
Re: Test riding saddles
If I were shopping to fit a wide body type this saddle appeals to me. https://mysaddle.com/en/dressage/wolfgang-solo It reminds me of a saddle I rode in when I did a test ride on large pony. I agree with the comments about immediately eliminating a saddle versus really liking another. If you can get...
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How is everyone?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9644
Re: How is everyone?
Tornado watch on for next 20 minutes.. Definitely was not expecting this today. I thought I was going to ride after breakfast. I just put in some laundry when the sky turned black like night. So - I run out to the barn to make sure pony okay and in stall. Heavy rain and thunder as I run back to the ...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 81355
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
I just managed to get a few rides in recently because the extreme heat index was too much for us. We lost power for 2 days during that hurricane Isaias but our small generator kept the well pump and refrigerator running. So many people lost power for DAYS during the extreme heat - horrible situation...
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:50 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Surviving COVID
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11119
Re: Surviving COVID
https://nypost.com/2020/07/29/scientist ... -19-study/
Scientists identify six different ‘types’ of COVID-19 in new study
Scientists identify six different ‘types’ of COVID-19 in new study
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Thanks Exvet!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4756
Re: Thanks Exvet!!
Thank you Kirby's Keeper and Exvet for posting this information - very good to know for understanding possible problems when treating our horse. Although my guy is not on antihistamines - he does have Cushings and recently had hard a time with this extreme heat / humidity. I'm always checking his sw...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:04 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Surviving COVID
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11119
Re: Surviving COVID
SrHL - very glad to hear you are doing well and had an uneventful recovery. Covid is so scary and stressful trying to avoid exposure. Hoping there is a vaccine soon with proven efficacy.
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How do people who live in the South do it?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9803
Re: How do people who live in the South do it?
Prior to the start of this heat wave I was riding 5-6 times a week. I'd had a lovely ride the day before and then the weather changed. I went out to check my pony and he was down in his stall although I had 2 box fans running plus the recent 42 inch fan in the aisle. I didn't wait but called my vet ...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5205
Re: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
I've had immediate luck with the dog crate and they are being fed inside 3x daily - confined in the garage. The tuxedo kitten is no longer climbing up the shelves into the eaves. The black kitten is very tolerant and hangs out where I can get very close to it. Only the tabby with the injured foot co...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:49 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How do people who live in the South do it?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9803
Re: How do people who live in the South do it?
The past few days in NJ has been very difficult with high temperatures and humidity pushing the heat index up to 100+. Today, there is an bad air quality advisory in our county due to pollution - not pollen. The warning is not to exercise and be mindful for those with medical and respiratory conditi...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Babycat urinating on laundry
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4122
Re: Babycat urinating on laundry
I had the same problem years ago with a female cat. If DH left dirty clothes on the bathroom floor - she marked them. It helped to better house train DH to put dirty items into the clothes hamper.
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5205
Re: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
Demi - So glad you had success with your kittens but that neighbor is a butt head. I am determined and can cope with the catching the kittens and hopefully someday the adults. My anxiety and concern is that MIA injured kitten who I have not seen in 2 days. This morning the other 3 had no issues eati...
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 12:11 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5205
Re: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
Thanks Chisamba - I like that large crate idea. I mentioned to my sister that I was going to buy one and she kindly dropped one off this evening. Next, the challenge to get them eating in the crate. They are so fearful hiding in the garage. I'm going out tomorrow to get large traps for the adults. A...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5205
Catching feral kittens - success anyone?
I realize others have this problem too when animals are dumped or left behind at neighboring farms. Now, it has gotten to the point of really wearing me down and frankly depressing me. Over the years, I've rescued and rehabbed several strays to keep myself as indoor cats. Our current cat was caught ...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 81355
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Dresseur - very sad and very scary if someone had been riding. My friend lost her horse last year in a similar incident playing with his buddy in turnout. Witnesses saw him rear and go over as if hitting a switch. Very fast event.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Happy Birthday, Shirley!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2715
Re: Happy Birthday, Shirley!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aj2qW_ ... e=youtu.be
Beautiful sanctuary for these gorgeous animals.
Beautiful sanctuary for these gorgeous animals.