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khall he has a hard time backing up because he has shivers - his legs shake a bit, but we do it daily in hand and a step or two under saddle in an effort to strengthen him. So backing over a pole might be really hard - but I'll try it! We do trot and canter poles and cavaletti or small jumps about w...

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musical comedy, I see what you mean! Hm. Not sure how to correct on the lunge, but this could play into why the right lead canter is tricky to get under saddle. I will try and find some old pics demi. I guess I have been going on for quite a while thinking "must never have SRs too tight! Must a...

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OK, tried moving the reins up to the almost top ring last night. Might still be a bit long? When he got tired he curled a bit, but overall head much higher. He's pretty pokey on the lunge, and I have to chase him to get him to track up. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TnsIA8giSS_4a-NeGLfLRdqLOfczO...

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Yeah, I have to say I'd have killed this conversation a long time ago normally, but somehow it's so surreal it's amusing. How few FACTS can she give while typing so MUCH? It's like a game! And yes absolutely - she doesn't want to sell and/or she's bonkers. I am absolutely sure the 2 hour each way dr...

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Send it on heddy - Id love an eventer but a great showjumper would be alright too! Thanks

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Casually browsing for sale ads, as one does, I ended up in the following SUPERBLY annoying text conversation with a seller of "Three unbroke/recently started WB babies, incredibly bred, need to sell right away for $5k each due to (terrible incident). Please text me." See if you can figure ...

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I think for my purposes the west coast is likely too far, and I'd like to limit the search to horses under 6yo to space out my current horse and the up-and-coming one. - Still palomino if possible - Under $15k - Under 6yo (unbroke is OK) - 15-17h - Gaits capable of scoring 7s (no impurities in the ...

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Actually I did use a chambon 2 years ago to show Baby Bronto he can reach down and out, vs be hollow. But now, he's past that stage as you say Dresseur, as he's finding slow and low too cozy :lol: I have Vienna reins and they'd be disastrous for him, obviously. I do a lot of transitions that help, a...

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Agree Ryeissa - I did Pony Club up to A level in the UK and we had to know all about lungeing as a training tool. It's hard to find people who know how to do it here! Bronto likes to go slow and curled, mostly at canter, so lungeing gives me the opportunity to get him brisk and up. He also needs to ...

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Congratulations!!!

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I like to do a weekly lunge for the Bronto: quick workout, less demanding of me but work for him. Improves manners too. Generally we do a little walk, then 5 mins of canter both ways with no side reins as I have always been taught not to use SR for canter, then the rest trot in SR. I am reading else...

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"cantering like a wheelbarrow" :lol: :lol: :lol: I admit when I saw your post musical comedy I was back to feeling crushed . I felt that way the first year after his diagnosis. How much of what he's doing is PSSM? Shivers? Baby horse? Useless trainer (me)? Diet still wrong? WHAT am I doing...

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OK, we have progress. I did some in hand work, connecting "aaaand HO" to halt. I am not asking for a walk/halt until the end of a session and they are much better. I am no longer tolerating yawing and reefing: if consistent, they disappear. If I use more leg, I get better halts I am being ...

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heddylamar wrote:Youngsters can be exhausting.

Ain’t dat de troof!

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Great suggestions here. I recall having been here with a horse years ago and I fixed that by letting him reef himself into a fixed hand a couple times. So that’s the reefing. And for all his yawing and messing at halt (and walking on the trail he’s a real tourist too) I think just not letting him “o...

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Genius Rosie! I know people who do this - in fact, I could go so far as to say I am already schooling 2nd when I ask Bronto to back up to close the gate!

Wow, this could save me a remarkable amount of money...

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Baby Bronto is a big guy for me - 17.1 and 1400# or so, and long (87" blanket) so we have issues with inertia... Thanks to the relative impulsion level, I am able to get some nice trot-halt transitions when he stops lightly, promptly, gathered and ready to go. Walk-halt is another matter. Usual...

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Oh you GUYS! No but really, the scores are so inflated - at a rated show I'd be pulverized! :shock: Last night I was just trying to get the darn horse to do a walk/halt that didn't end in him literally hauling me out of the saddle due to sheer inertia dragging his giant head forwards (I'll make a th...

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Baby Bronto and I have been trying to push on despite me being out of town for 2 weeks. Progress made: 1. He turned 6! No mas excusas! :D 2. Bought a membership to and went to school at local horse park. Alone. In 92 degree weather. Nobody died or went to jail but it was close. Next time: bring a fr...

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Show number 2: complete. TL 1: 74%, first out of 3. TL 2: 71%, 2nd our of 3. Again, generous judging! But he was so much better. Except for the 3s on disunited canters. But 8s for impulsion - miraculous! He trailered very badly tho - pawing and sweaty. Got to find him a pal. 3 more TL shows this yea...

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Hm, yeah... I can see your point.

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Shock collars for dogs have been banned in Wales, and soon other places: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/11/animal-cruel-electric-shock-pet-training-collar-ban-england I have seen them marketed openly, and commonly, as well as equine shock collars, to prevent negative behaviors. That seem...

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How about this piece of equipment? https://www.beastmasterrodeo.com/steer-saver/ "The Steer Saver is designed to prolong the use of steers for practicing rodeo events. When the steer wants to stop running you use the Steer Saver to keep them running. The Steer Saver is a Remote Electric Stimula...

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You know, maybe I'm doing it wrong but I find neck straps make me lean forwards, and that's the last thing I want when the world starts spinning. Perhaps I just have t-rex arms!

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I put straps on both saddles and have no shame in hooking fingers thru when his head and heart rate go up! I find many of them are pretty short so keep an eye on that if you're buying.

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WBs are wussy - I am used to the lion-hearted TB mind, so this is making me a bit :? I am sure if I go back 2-3 times he will be better. In fact, a year ago I couldn't imagine trail riding him alone, but I do now and he does great. But is that how it's going to be at every single new adventure? I ca...

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I took the Baby Bronto to the x-c facility nearby recently, hoping for a nice hack around the perimeter and some trot and canter sets on the gallop track. Instead, found out that "x-c" is an abbreviation for "eXtra Corporeal" and we got: - Total rigid plant and :shock: at the gat...

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Agree - half that would be a good price unless training is excellent.

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haha! So, how far from TX can you go?

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Angel
Lovely palomino dressage prospect, daughter of Morgan dressage horse. 6 years, 15.2hh Wonderful parade or exhibition horse.
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Ponichiwa, I don't know where you live: can you clarify your range?

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I am not a vet but when I go to see a horse I check the teeth, check the back for soreness, and do my own flexions and trot on hard ground. I have seen a number of horses come up lame or sore that way. I did do a long distance PPE once, vs flying out to see the horse first. Told the vet very clearly...

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http://www.whiskeyrunsporthorses.com/uploads/1/7/8/0/17808531/triton-jump_orig.jpg http://www.whiskeyrunsporthorses.com/horses-for-sale.html Golden Opportunity (Triton) Stunning, Brave and Honest Event Prospect!! 7 yo Palomino Connemara Cross Gelding 15.3 hh Triton was born to be an eventer! He's a...

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https://www.dreamhorse.com/photos/mar/2087619.jpg https://www.dreamhorse.com/ad/2087619/filligrana-do-oura-kd-palomino-andalusian-mare-cutest-andalusian-ever-washington.html FILLIGRANA DO OURA KD (Cinnamon) 2010, 15.1, $28k Cinnamon is a 15.1 hand 8yr old Palomino colored mare. Shown 1st level and ...

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https://www.dreamhorse.com/photos/feb/2063673.jpg https://www.dreamhorse.com/ad/2063673/atmf-california-dreamin-palomino-morgan-horse-mare-big-beautiful-palomino-morgan-mare-california.html ATMF California Dreamin' (Brandy) born 2009, 15.2, $12,000 Brandy is a big bold flashy trotting machine. She ...

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https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_5ssg6PTUYbY_600x450.jpg Cremello Horse/Gelding For Sale - $7500 (sebastopol) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/grd/d/cremello-horse-gelding-for/6608678431.html Spirit is a beautiful 10 year old, 16.3 hand cremello Saddlebred gelding. This gelding is offered for sa...

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Tsavo wrote:The density of that horse approaches that of a neutron star.

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I would now add a PSSM test and basic neuro exam to PPE for me. Sadly the PSSM1 test is the only one that can be done w hair - the PSSM2+ are at least a blood test, and that can take a while...

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Xan, from your description of baby bronto, I would probably not do a hilly mile hacking before arena work (given the 24/7 turnout). I'd separate the hacking and the arena work, so that it was "less" for his brain and body. I wonder if that might change his arena attitude (for 20 minutes o...

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Great topic! I did choose the type of horse I prefer to work with on purpose. I like hot, sensitive, a bit of a scaredy cat (so they look to me for leadership) and a bit social (so they like the interaction but are not trying to get in my lap). Sometimes this is hard to do...(buying at a distance o...

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I think we probably all want our horses to like us. And to respect us. And sitting in the middle of that Vann diagram is the perfect spot! But I am often conflicted, as I'm sure many of you are. I want my horse to be respectful - don't haul me all over looking for grass! Pay attention and trot on wh...

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I get really bored with warmups in the ring, so I take my just turned 6 yr old on the trail first. We have a 1 mile loop, and jog up a hill for the first 1/8 mile, then a slow incline for the next 3/8 mile, then walk back to the arena. That's 10 mins. He's turned out 24/7 in a mixed herd too, so thi...

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Wonder if the shivers (and does he have PSSM too?) have anything to do with it. He does have PSSM 2, I don't think either is causing this issue, although he does seem to have proprioceptive issues going from soft to hard (concrete) surfaces. Post mortem, we could see it was her joints. They were f*...

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We haz ribbinz!!! Baby Brontosaurus was a pillock, as we say in the U.K. ;) He regressed to barely started level - no steering or brakes, and rigid with tension. Mega spooks. Head slinging. Such fun! The judging was, shall we say “optimistic”? He got a 68.4 on training 1 and he was completely daft: ...

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This just in: I have entered a rinky-dink schooling show this weekend - TL 1 and 2. It will be me against a horde of children. I WILL BEAT THEM!!!! :o :lol: :twisted: Reality check: they will crush me. But is OK - I have cunning plan: am setting a nice low baseline to improve on. In fact, the worse ...

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I do think he was more through - I had a fantastic ride. And yeah it's really tough finding the right situation: I've long ago given up on the idea of boarding at a place with good footing, a gallop track, a jump arena, maybe some x-c jumps, an on-site trainer, hot water and all sorts of amenities s...

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Well, as I have been stuck as training level forever due to various horse disasters (but clawing my way out!) I have not had much occasion to sit the trot. "And just right!" my abs said! I occasionally try it for a few strides and agree with my abs: a bridge too far for lazy me. However, t...

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