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- Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
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Re: March (and April) of Progress
Exvet - For the figure eight exercise you just described: Is the walk pirouette in the same direction as the old circle, or as prep for the new circle? It's in the direction of the old circle and then immediately ask for new bend, soften new inside rein and half halt on the outside rein for new cir...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:46 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
I took the day off and decided to have a lesson. We, of course, continue to work on getting Junior to really bend through the rib cage and then once he's really soft on the inside rein, allows me to half-halt and balance him on the outside at all three gaits, we work on the set up for the flying cha...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
Sorry about that khall. At least it's early in the season. Keepings fingers crossed for you this next 'go round'. Ugh we had a ton more rain, again, which of course I feel guilty complaining about it. My arena is saturated. Hauled Junior out to a lesson with Molly. The first thing she noticed was th...
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:51 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
Tanga - glad to read you had decent rides, haven't had a chance to view the videos; and admire your fortitude to deal with the weather. Blob - that stinks about your trainer situation. You know kelo managed to progress mostly on virtual lessons. I don't remember who she was working with but she mana...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:11 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Shelters
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2465
Re: Shelters
Exvet, while I am aware of your professional history, that was a powerful read. What incredible service you gave and continue to give! Lots of lucky people and animals have intersected with your gifts. p.s. The behavior of small animal private vets vs. large animal vets is a whole other thing.... T...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
We've been schooling and trail riding. I've been focusing so much on Junior that Brandon has kind of taken a back seat. I did work him yesterday with the idea of getting him solid into the outside rein and just focusing on perfecting our transitions - walk-trot-walk and trot-canter-trot. Well as we ...
- Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:09 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
Flight I had a colleague who learned tons while there. Enjoy and get the most out of it you can! Blob, I think we've often compared our horses but Junior is definitely on that energy efficient list all the while being that worker bee. It is the reason why we've been having so much trouble with our f...
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
My daughter and I went to Omaha the last time the world cup was held there, and it was fun; but also, a little disappointing (scratches that we specifically went to watch go). We've decided to pass this year, but the venue is viewer friendly, relatively low key (compared to Vegas) and not difficult ...
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March (and April) of Progress
- Replies: 221
- Views: 269345
Re: March (and April) of Progress
I'm going to be a broken record, Junior - focus on straightness, engagement, lowering the hind quarters, better soft connection, even into both reins and of course quality of the canter Brandon - soft, steady connection, the rest will be 'in place' Ace - just let him be the numero uno trail boss I p...
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
These two months went by fast! I didnt manage to lose 4 lbs but Im okay with that. Having my mom living with me is (and I feel guilty for even saying this, but) stressful. I am not eating well and I’m drinking too much wine because of the stress. If I could cut out the stress eating and drinking I ...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
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Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Ugh! more rain! Not the best way to start off the new year with a 3-day horse show looming overhead. Goals for all 3 are basically the same as last go round. I hope to get qualifying for the regionals behind me with the upcoming show so that I can focus on improving the quality of the gaits and con...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
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Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Ooh, oooooh. I can tell you how to dye your white stuff! :lol: Just FYI, it's in the rulebook that gloves still have to be white or black. Interesting because I've been showing with the brown gloves for 3 recognized shows and NO ONE has said anything. I'm not up on USDF rules! But, I really, really...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:25 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
So today's lesson - controlling the outside shoulder in order to get a straight canter depart. Junior was NOT happy about the task at all because he absolutely doesn't want me to have control of that right shoulder but with much insistence, he did give me some engaged, withers lifted canter departs ...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Love the boots SF! Am thinking of getting a pair that are similar since buying more taupe/tan pads/gloves/etc to go with my navy coat. Ooh, oooooh. I can tell you how to dye your white stuff! :lol: Just FYI, it's in the rulebook that gloves still have to be white or black. Interesting because I've ...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Love the boots SF! Am thinking of getting a pair that are similar since buying more taupe/tan pads/gloves/etc to go with my navy coat.
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:40 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Moutaineer in so sorry about your gut. I was happy to hear of your nice ride on Potters, now this. Ugh staightfirward good luck worth Tesla Exvet do you find you have to ride Junior just a bit deeper to get the base of his neck? Caliburn is like that. Yes I do. It really bothered me at first but it...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
- Replies: 14
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Re: Walking away from mounting block with one leg not in stirrup
This is a pet peeve of mine. I will remount a horse who even tries to walk off making sure they stand through the entire process. It's just too dangerous to accept anything else as you've noted. I continue to work on my balance and strength when off the horse so that I can mount while holding the re...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
It was a gorgeous day for riding yesterday. I rode Junior in the am focusing on canter quality, lowering the base of the neck and overall light connection. I think he did pretty well and is coming into the hand softer and sooner, doing better to maintain it over poles and in both directions. I also ...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:57 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Cringe worthy? Are you daft? Of course, you're not, and I think not only do you look remarkable after major surgery just a short time ago, but your seat is also still very much there! I rather liked the video. Good on ya. My lesson was quite a bit along the lines of what you're working on with Saiph...
- Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Thank you for sharing the videos, Tanga. I am also a HUGE fan of the blue. I agree with Chisamba though there are plenty of nice moments too. I only dream of the day of having at least one at FEI again. Weather isn't cooperating here but then neither is my work schedule, oh well. Looking forward to ...
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:38 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Good luck Tanga!
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Here are some more recent pictures https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o253/ldarling_photos/Junior_medium.jpg?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/o253/ldarling_photos/Junior_concentrating.jpg?width=590&height=370&fit=bounds I think there's a litt...
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
I had some pictures come up on my facebook feed of Junior and I competing at a show 4 years ago this weekend. I pulled up some pictures from our last schooling show from this past fall for comparison. I thought the changes were pretty evident and figured I'd share in this and the next post. https://...
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:11 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Sounds like with the coming spring lots of positive steps have been made for many. Really like the video clip Aleuronx. Warning my post is going to be LONG; sorry, but I've been kicking myself and apologizing to both my horses for several days and I believe Ya'll will understand the why. Brandon sca...
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:37 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
OMgosh, I hear you demi. I agree that having dependable horses is a godsend. Even though I didn't do quite as planned at the last horse who I wouldn't trade my guys for anything. They are all so solid and perfect for this independent amateur. They deserve my upmost respect and gratitude for what the...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
More prayers for you and your Mom, Aleuronx. Sounds like we might know where you get your determination from ;) I spent part of yesterday in addition to chauffeuring my mother around to get her various errands run also trying to arrange for her cataracts surgery. I was grateful to find out that it's...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:34 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
I had some of the best moments of connection on Brandon this morning. Since in my last lesson (last week) I was given homework to dedicate two weeks to solidifying the objectives, I decided to take Brandon to my lesson this morning. The exercise was simple but so very good for Brandon. I spent much ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
I've certainly have been on all sides of the issue regarding use of the double, mostly in regard to me, myself and mine. I don't really have any opinion on others' choices in its use. I think I've made a little head way with Junior connecting the dots and being, I'll say more responsive in giving th...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Video thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4399
Re: Video thread
Annabelle shows pretty nice scope over fences. Maybe I can manage to get some video of Junior and Brandon going through my makeshift jump alley.
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Remember I'm part of the club, Brandon is definitely a princess, though both Resi and Monty already had broken me in pretty well ;) Monty did transition to the double well, but his issues of preference were and are still more dramatic when it comes to saddles. With Resi it was the bit and with Brand...
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:30 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Got another exercise today! We did this the entire lesson and have been instructed to work on this for the next two weeks. I will say that Junior was not happy with the exercise at all. We worked in the dressage arena; a short court would work or anywhere with similar square footage and the ability ...
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Saiph is a spooky easily distracted horse ( referencing Moutainers comments) and as she feels better and stronger and turns on the power her distractions become a bit more dramatic. I have found that keeping the back feet quick and stepping into the outside rein not only cures everything, it also i...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:01 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Video thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4399
Re: Video thread
I agree demi, you and Besa make a wonderful pair. She seems like a dream to ride. Flight, you have given me some ideas! SF I need to do the same with Brandon again. Molly had me do this in a lesson back in the summer and after the show I see that I need to revisit. Thanks for the reminder ;) Here is...
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Piggy's laminitis journey
- Replies: 77
- Views: 19942
Re: Piggy's laminitis journey
Sounds promising! Fingers crossed for a good report from Davis.
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:45 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Tanga! you're right! The rain came. The weather was meh but at least my classes were between the rainstorms, and we did reasonably well. Yesterday I went with the idea of just giving Brandon an opportunity to build his confidence. So, I wasn't going to yank and spank or force him to conform to reall...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Yes it's been a challenging show and it's already raining. I don't ride until noon but that could change with whatever show management decides to do with the rain issues. I've been hauling back and forth and just paying for a day stall; so, it could be worse, I could be typing in a damp, drippy wet ...
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 8:54 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Well no qualifying score for Brandon either BUT for a horse that went in cold to a very noisy scary indoor arena (2 rings side by side) that he's never set foot in and to do a test we've never shown I was grateful that we managed to squeak by and stay in the 60s. He didn't really spook or do anythin...
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Thanks again y'all; but this is what one expects to deal with when you ride what I ride, no apologies and no regrets. The fact is that Junior will never move like a warmblood and tension/power is the Welsh Cob mantra. It's my job to make it look less tense and I didn't succeed in this judge's opinio...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:22 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Thank you for the support Tanga and I agree with demi, you two look fab. Unfortunately, though the weather has been great today, Junior and I failed to impress the judge with anything but a very short back supposedly tense Welsh cob. I say supposedly because he didn't feel that tense to me and hones...
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Lesson this morning was interesting and of course just underscored where our weaknesses are. We are supposed to have rain starting Sunday and all of my classes on that day are outside. So far the future of our show weekend doesn't look all too positive but as usual we'll take it as it comes. Focus f...
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Video thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4399
Re: Video thread
Nice progress on both Joplin and Tesla. Love the clip job on T too. I shot video of both boys yesterday using my Pivo. The Pivo worked fine but trying to get it to load on my computer has been a bit of a challenge (the pivo upgraded and I haven't figured out how to work around the 'new features' yet...
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Aleuronx - I hope your mother is hanging in there and coping with things well. I know how challenging it all is. I was hoping to get a picture of Darla this weekend because like puppies do, she's grown a bit but still comes in at only 4 lbs. These are pictures that the breeder took. The second one h...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Micklem bridles
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6217
Re: Micklem bridles
I like the Micklem bridles I have. They both are well made and built to last; however, I switched out of Junior's back to Monty's old FFS plain snaffle no flash bridle. My coach and I both agree that it likely was affecting Junior's breathing despite what is claimed. Of course, Junior has a pony hea...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:06 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4646
Re: Selling my trailer--input requested
I've been casually looking for a three-horse bumper pull and have seen downright crazy prices. Those priced truer to value (based on age and condition) usually sell within 1-2 days around here. I recently had my two-horse bumper pull repaired (minor stuff typical of weekly wear and tear) which is a ...
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
SF- Junior has recently developed a habit of stomping when he gets upset knowing that we're going to really amp up the ante. It seems though that with some persistence and 'fairness' in terms of releases and breaks his episodes have disappeared almost as quickly as they started (last few months). I ...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 249
- Views: 399990
Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Ugh! more rain! Not the best way to start off the new year with a 3-day horse show looming overhead. Goals for all 3 are basically the same as last go round. I hope to get qualifying for the regionals behind me with the upcoming show so that I can focus on improving the quality of the gaits and conn...
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:32 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 120374
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
I'm sorry to read about your mother, Aleuronx. I know how tough this can be. As for seeing out the old and in with the new........ Me: I've started adding to my workout regimen specific exercises to help me straighten up my upper body/shoulders so that I don't look so much like a little curmudgeon p...
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 120374
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
That is awesome Ponichiwa! We've been actually having 'weather' here too; so, much so that my arena is too wet to ride in at least for yesterday and today. I did get to at least ride Junior in another lesson this morning. I haul him to a place with a covered arena. We worked on basically legs off an...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:37 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
- Replies: 187
- Views: 120374
Re: Riding goals for The long night and Freezing moon months
Merry Christmas everyone! I feel guilty about having absolutely gorgeous weather here for the last few days. I have spent some of the time alternating trail riding with arena work with all of the boys. My daughter is coming tomorrow to go trail riding. Then it's supposed to turn rainy and cold. Let ...