Thanks for the update. It is good to hear from you. Kaz is quite handsome.
Susan
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- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:00 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Where is DJR ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4575
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:55 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
- Replies: 313
- Views: 59057
Re: May only the leaves fall this Fall. September October training Bimester
I'm with you Mountaineer and glad you are feeling better. And people say riding isn't exercise :roll: . As usual, life gets in the way. Kyra has been doing very well but she is going to have at least 10 days off while I get the carpal tunnel business fixed in my left hand. I will have stitches for 1...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:25 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Best Fly Boots?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2244
Re: Best Fly Boots?
I recently bought some Shoo Fly leggings. I don't anticipate they will last much more than the fly season but she seems a lot more comfortable and her feet are looking better with less chipping...or worse. Last month she ripped off the whole toe area on the right front. I doubt she did it stomping f...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:12 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Bob MacDonald SafeSport Ban
- Replies: 83
- Views: 31064
Re: Bob MacDonald SafeSport Ban
Chisamba wrote:aunt Becky?
Lori Loughlin...Aunt Becky was her character on Full House.
She and her husband were part of the college admissions scandal.
Susan
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:44 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Yep...summer hair has been coming out quite voluminously for about 3 weeks now. I noticed that her coat is starting to look a bit fluffy in spots. Yes...great when it is 103...not. I did manage a ride today despite the heat. Not very long and not much work in gaits above walk but what she gave me wa...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:15 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How is everyone?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9542
Re: How is everyone?
I am good. Pretty much staying home save for shopping, appointments, helping my Mom every other day and riding or at least going to the barn and playing with pony. I am not much into any bar scenes :roll: so I have thus far been spared from COVID. It is quite apparent that alcohol and COVID don't mi...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:43 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Everybody is so busy...in a good way. If only we weren't 2 steps from hades as far as the temperature goes. I can't imagine exvet. You have had a brutal summer. We are due our own 100's for the next several days. Blech is all I can say. Kyra is doing well. I have her dieted down a bit. At least she ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:09 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Congrats! Annabelle looks to be handling herself well. Hats off to ride #3 on Tesla and your decision not to do #4. I realized that I do my horses a much better service and get far more progress when I ride - (a) when I'm in a good mood or at least clear minded and (b) not fatigued or exhausted men...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:35 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
I need to get one of those tracking robots so I can video her work and post pictures. Have you looked at the Pivo that works with a smartphone? You need to get one so I can try it. :lol: I've been thinking of getting one in a couple months so I can video indoors this winter. They're cheap compared ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:15 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: shoes and performance
- Replies: 61
- Views: 18112
Re: shoes and performance
I am of the mindset that they get what they need. That said, Kyra is barefoot in her pen and I boot her (all 4) to ride...usually from April/May until November. So...technically, she isn't barefoot. The one downside of the place I board is the footing. It is gravelly and rocky. It is on top of lava ...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:51 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Surviving COVID
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10970
Re: Surviving COVID
Srhorselady, so glad you have recovered. I am trying really hard to avoid it as I take care of my 90 y.o. mother...thankfully still independent enough to be in her home. I for sure don't want it but would be gutted if I gave it to her.
Susan
Susan
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:47 am
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- Topic: It's an introvert's world right now.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6424
Re: It's an introvert's world right now.
I thoroughly enjoyed the stay at home...no appointments, grocery store only once/week (or less). Granted I didn't have to worry about income and thankfully, my hobby...the horse...allowed me to get out of the house and still maintain distance from everyone. I board at a low key pleasure barn and I d...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:33 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Wow...everyone looks so good :mrgreen: . Kyra and I keep plugging along. I need to get one of those tracking robots so I can video her work and post pictures. For the most part her work feels great. I am going to be looking at the Pivo in the near future after I work a couple of shifts to give me so...
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:23 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: How do people who live in the South do it?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9653
Re: How do people who live in the South do it?
I don't think I would survive in the south. As I am getting older, I am finding myself much less tolerant of heat. With heat indexes like you guys have, I think I would just melt. Oh, we have heat here but yes...it is a dry heat ;) . Humidity is seldom over 40% and often only 15-20%. Right now it is...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:56 am
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- Topic: Shipping
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5755
Re: Shipping
When I have shipped saddles, I have used FedEx or USPS. USPS for said insurance. That said, I haven't shipped a saddle in several years but that is who I have used.
Susan
Susan
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:51 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 251
- Views: 79864
Re: Summer of Seclusion: July and August Goals and Progress
Lots going on but eager to keep up with everyone. Condolences Dresseur. Damned horses. I am just plugging along with no real goals in mind other than I continue to work on my fitness and damned but it is one slow go. Last week Straightforward was nice enough to swing by my barn and pick up Kyra and ...
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:28 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Some Good News
- Replies: 38
- Views: 17238
Re: Some Good News
Congratulations. Really cute picture for the reveal (and picturesque).
Susan
Susan
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:25 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: A bit of a brag
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6346
Re: A bit of a brag
Congrats,
Susan
Susan
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:24 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Charlotte Bredhal operation for brain mass
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3433
Re: Charlotte Bredhal operation for brain mass
That is good to hear. Jingling for a quick recovery.
Susan
Susan
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:23 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
Good to hear and see everyone's progress. Kelo...we know your cow pony is a ROCKSTAR! Congrats on the first GP. My riding is kind of hit and miss. We have had a monsoon June...very odd for the high desert and there have been stretches of time that the outdoor arena was not rideable. When we can't ge...
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:11 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Goats!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5048
Re: Goats!
Yes...how is he doing? I can sympathize. A long time ago my friend and I used to load up and go to a close trail head and we could make a nice 45 min-1hr loop after work. Well one day we unloaded and said oh, look, a sheep herd (a couple hundred at least). Waaay over there. It looked at least 2-3 mi...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:49 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
It's been snowing here in Utah. Dampens the spirits somewhat. Idaho has been on a weather roller coaster too. That same storm was our second in about 3 weeks. 90's to 50's overnight...then back to 90. No snow in Boise proper with the last storm but the ski area above town got 7 inches. The day it w...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:31 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Godspeed, LaurieB
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8597
Re: Godspeed, LaurieB
So young .
Godspeen Laurie B.
Susan
Godspeen Laurie B.
Susan
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:16 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
SF--I saw the cows when I drove by last week and thought...that ought to be interesting :o . I have been very pleased with Kyra's work. I am picking up lots of exercises to work on on Karen Rolhf's video classroom while I work out on my rowing machine. The ones I have tried are doing well to improve...
- Tue May 26, 2020 6:15 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: The latest in helmets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8899
Re: The latest in helmets
I got a Trauma Void EQ3 this month. Just rolling the dice on fit but they were closing out brown and had a screaming good deal. It actually fits. It is quite comfortable and seems adequately vented. I was riding in an Ovation with the dial fit and it was OK. I will save that for back-up and shows if...
- Tue May 26, 2020 6:08 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
It is good to see everyone working hard. I am actually getting some positive results on the weight loss front. I joined Noom and am finding it quite helpful. I know full well what I should eat and Noom spends more time dealing with the psychology of eating. Between the stress eating of dealing with ...
- Tue May 19, 2020 5:33 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Silly/fun horse pics
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7425
Re: Silly/fun horse pics
If I saw my oldster gelding making faces like that I'd run for the banamine! Those are his "I'm feeling a bit colicky" facial expressions! My mare is the same way. See that face (flehman posture)...oh sh**. It's a bummer because it should be cute like these two, not a heart attack. SUsan
- Tue May 19, 2020 5:30 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can your dressage horse do this?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14028
Re: Can your dressage horse do this?
Working cows is the best! I know that's sacrilege to say on a dressage board, but there you have it. Dressage is awesome and I love it too, but working cattle is just the funnest. :D Versatility for the win. Nah, but I've talked about him so long I'm sure everyone's heard and is tired of his story ...
- Tue May 19, 2020 5:28 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Developing strength with a very muscle sensitive horse
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10226
Re: Developing strength with a very muscle sensitive horse
It sounds like he is mildly tying up. Maybe some blood work? Check his CK (creatine kinase) pre-work and again post-work and a general chem panel.
That is what I would do at this point and see if there is evidence of muscle issues.
Susan
That is what I would do at this point and see if there is evidence of muscle issues.
Susan
- Sun May 17, 2020 5:25 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Neck conformation
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18529
Re: Neck conformation
https://www.flickr.com/photos/188453742@N03/49898564696/in/dateposted-public/ Here is my dromedary...I wasn't kidding. Susan Wow. That's interesting. He actually has a beautiful neck set. It almost looks like he had an accident and damaged something. Not that I know of. I have owned her since she w...
- Fri May 15, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Neck conformation
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18529
Re: Neck conformation
https://www.flickr.com/photos/188453742 ... ed-public/
Here is my dromedary...I wasn't kidding.
Susan
Here is my dromedary...I wasn't kidding.
Susan
- Fri May 15, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
Rosie...riding boots are definitely supportive. Just take it easy and see how it feels. Luckily your guy has been in work so it should be a piece of cake. Moutaineer, I had a mare that went psycho on MSM. Very strange but I rechallenged her and it definitely was the MSM. I have had some good rides. ...
- Sat May 09, 2020 5:44 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
SueB...I hope Rudy is recovering well. I have had 2 in my lifetime that were allergic to stinging insects. The first one had a ground hornet nest right next to his pen. That had to be dealt with pronto. He too was a giant hive from his legs to the tips of his ears. The second one got swarmed and stu...
- Sat May 09, 2020 5:35 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Neck conformation
- Replies: 40
- Views: 18529
Re: Neck conformation
Kyra has umm shall we say interesting neck conformation. She is 1/2 Andalusian and 1/2 Appendix QH. The breeds kind of split. She has the cresty neck of the Andalusian but set on lower (than most purebred Andalusians) from the QH. That leaves her with a giant dip in front of her withers...which kept...
- Tue May 05, 2020 1:37 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Baby Giraffe Turns 4!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10408
Re: Baby Giraffe Turns 4!
What a change.
Susan
Susan
- Tue May 05, 2020 1:27 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
- Replies: 188
- Views: 78178
Re: Keep Calm and Canter On: May and June Goals and Progress
My goal continues to be to get to the barn and interact with my horse. Pretty simple. This has been my happy place during the pandemic and all the resultant changes. I have been pretty good at getting out every other day. I do elder care on the other days. I usually ride but sometimes do in-hand wor...
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:46 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9526
Re: Barn is slowly easing restrictions
No restrictions at my barn either but it is a small pleasure barn with no trainers, lessons or haul-ins allowed (been that way for years). I have found that if I go out around 5pm, horse has been fed and has some food in her belly and I have the place to myself. If others are out there, I may see on...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:31 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 162
- Views: 80830
Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
I had a lovely ride tonight. 70 degrees and sunshine. Right in my wheelhouse. I took Kyra to the trotting track. We stuck to the walk but I had her doing all kinds of figures. I rode her across the track at a diagonal then a 1/4 TOF and back to the other side, rinse, repeat. As per usual, her right ...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:58 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Understanding the horse(s) you have, and their associated training challenges
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13255
Re: Understanding the horse(s) you have, and their associated training challenges
I feel like I am finally starting to understand Kyra (yeah--she'll be 18 next month :!: ) and being able to really recruit her basic good nature and have her really happy in her work. I have had so many physical issues in the last few years that I haven't been able to ride much but have tried to kee...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:43 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Well that was exciting!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12125
Re: Well that was exciting!
Are you guys still getting after shocks? We are still rocking and rolling here... another 4.2 this morning. Which when combined with a spring blizzard made for a very rude awakening! The TV station I watch, the weatherperson always show the earthquake map and all the aftershocks. The frequency was ...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 162
- Views: 80830
Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Blob and Rosie...take care of those feet. I am heading out to the barn soon. We have had one session of Spanish walk work. No problem getting her to pick up her foot but she tends to be a stomper. Boy is the timing of praise critical. I might try a clicker today and see if it is anymore precise than...
- Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14398
Re: Elderly Dog Help: UPDATE- We said our goodbyes
{{{{PhoenixRising}}}} I just went through this with my Mom's old dog who was about the same age. Probably the same issue (kidney's). Early she seemed to be in some pain but nothing marked...still bright at times but she WOULD NOT eat. I battled for 6 weeks...we tried appetite stimulants and ANY food...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:14 am
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- Topic: In which I ask for jingles for my best girl bailey (dog)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11079
Re: In which I ask for jingles for my best girl bailey (dog)
Jingles for Bailey.
Susan
Susan
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:12 am
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- Topic: Minor vent
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14580
Re: Minor vent
Here, we have a clearer view of how things are progressing locally than we did a few weeks ago. As a county, we have been hit painfully hard by the virus. We are fundamentally a ski resort and a giant playground for the rest of the USA, so we were infected early and very widely. Having booted out t...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:42 am
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- Topic: Riot has his Sweet 16 party....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7065
Re: Riot has his Sweet 16 party....
Happy Birthday. What a handsome dude.
Susan
Susan
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:40 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 162
- Views: 80830
Re: Let the horse hair fly! March and April Goals and Progress
Pics are great from everyone. They all show lots of improvement. Well, I am just pretty appalled at myself right now. The 6 weeks of hospice care for Mom's dog (stress eating) and now the stay-at-home with the food right THERE has been bad. I have not been this heavy since Kyra was started. She is a...
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: PSA of the day/: When was your saddle last fitted?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8267
Re: PSA of the day/: When was your saddle last fitted?
StraightForward wrote:Susan, The Brown Pony does most.of the fitting around here. I was hauling to Adrienne to get some adjustments and reflocking. So at least we have a couple options now.
Good to know. Someday I hope to need one.
Susan
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:23 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: PSA of the day/: When was your saddle last fitted?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8267
Re: PSA of the day/: When was your saddle last fitted?
What is a saddle fitter? I have never had a saddle fitted. They (the fitters) are a fairly rare bird in wild west Idaho. I know that several get to the area on occasion but I haven't had any use for their services for quite a while. Any fitting I have had done has been long distance. I am currently ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:59 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Guess the vet bill
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12789
Re: Guess the vet bill
Well, you already revealed the total but I was going to say (and I am glad I was wrong) that since your stimulus check is $1200, the bill was $1200.
As I said, I am glad I am wrong. Kyra gets the works on Monday. Teeth, vaccines and her Legend shot.
Susan
As I said, I am glad I am wrong. Kyra gets the works on Monday. Teeth, vaccines and her Legend shot.
Susan
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:20 am
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- Topic: Well that was exciting!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12125
Re: Well that was exciting!
Yeah...fun :P . I had just walked into my house and there was kind of a thump then the windows started rattling. Sometimes, they do that with when larger commercial aircraft or some visiting F-16's take off at the airport but there weren't any planes flying :? . I stood in a doorway ('cause I had ju...