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by Tuddy
Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting
Replies: 14
Views: 11376

Re: The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting

Wonderful opportunity to instruction people! To expand their horizons. Every.single.day. I will be eating at my desk, and one guy will see me eating something - soup, chicken and veggie soup, my go to lunch - and he will proceed to ask if I can eat that, doesn't it have gluten in it? I told him the...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 14, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting
Replies: 14
Views: 11376

The Holiday Food Table - Be warned, I am ranting

Every year at work, we have FOOD WEEK, it is always during the holiday season and it is one long week of eating and snacking and "oh, who brought this, it's delicious" and "good grief, what is that, it looks like road kill" and then everyone moaning about how much their bellies h...
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26062

Re: Close, but how close?

Tuddy wrote:5-8 days. Her back end has dropped (her pelvis has opened), and her veins are full. She is ready to go! How exciting!!!!



I was damn close!
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26062

Re: Close, but how close?

YAY!!!! Congratulations!!
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Diamond in the Rough--Progress Thread Spring 2017
Replies: 163
Views: 91620

Re: VHS--Looking for that Diamond in the Rough

Well, boo, Legend was a nice horse!!!

Kentucky has fast horses and good bourbon! You should be able to find something there! :)
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Done done and done
Replies: 31
Views: 17989

Re: Done done and done

I am happy for you! Sending you good, healing vibes!
by Tuddy
Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: They went for a walkabout...
Replies: 13
Views: 11581

Re: They went for a walkabout...

They look so "ho hum" about the whole thing. I hope you cut out their apple ration in punishments! LOL I told them they were grounded for two weeks and took away their toys. ;) I was pretty frantic that they were gone. It's one thing to have someone come up your driveway and say, hey, you...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: They went for a walkabout...
Replies: 13
Views: 11581

They went for a walkabout...

Thursday afternoon, after work, I head out to the pasture to bring in my three guys for grain. Daily occurance. They usually come running when I call, and we go to the barn yard and have our grain and a visit, and then head back out to the big, 20 acre, pasture. But not that day.... Oh no, they had ...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: December to Remember
Replies: 10
Views: 12012

Re: December to Remember

Thanks for the link Ponichiwa, I have actually forwarded it to our Health Services department. Maybe work can pay for one or two!

I have been watching what I eat, and feel lighter. Better energy, that is for sure!
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trump??!!?
Replies: 68
Views: 42371

Re: Trump??!!?

I'm surprised no one is discussing his proposal today calling for a "ban on incoming Muslims". Wow. Just wow. This man scares the h*ll out of me. I know very little regarding US Politics, but I did just read an article stating the White House says Trump's plan to ban Muslims disqualifies ...
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Besides WB - what do you ride
Replies: 76
Views: 47496

Re: Besides WB - what do you ride

I am loving all the pics on this thread!

I have my daughter's QH, and my three Cheval Canadiens.
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Haha vkitty, you could do it! It has more good days than bad days, that is for sure! Had a pole lesson with the BBFT on Saturday. He was pretty tired. I can't wait to have the vet out to see him on Friday, I really want his teeth looked at as he is getting a little more owly each time I bridle him. ...
by Tuddy
Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: December to Remember
Replies: 10
Views: 12012

Re: December to Remember

Update: bought a DeskCycle. It arrived yesterday, so today is Day 1. Verdict: love it. Have already put on 12 miles and it's not even noon yet. I have it on the lowest resistance setting so I don't sweat at work, and it still feels like I'm getting something out of it. It'll be so much easier to fi...
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Clinic organizing 101?
Replies: 10
Views: 9961

Re: Clinic organizing 101?

I have organized a few clinics... And it is a lot of work. Find out the clinicians rates and requirements are, find out how much the facility rental is and then go from there. Then there are many questions that need to be answered. How many students max? Where will the clinician stay? Hotel? Stay wi...
by Tuddy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Unfortunately, the poor thing didn't make it. It was pretty weak.
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

New bridle, new reins (not as heavy), extra dressage pad over top the Back on Track pad, warmer weather = one happier BBFT! (and rider! :D ) Really good lesson last night! He is starting to use his body in walk/trot transitions instead of just using his legs. Things are coming along. :) But then.......
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26062

Re: Close, but how close?

5-8 days. Her back end has dropped (her pelvis has opened), and her veins are full. She is ready to go! How exciting!!!!
by Tuddy
Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: December to Remember
Replies: 10
Views: 12012

December to Remember

It is December 1, 2015... I am not waiting for January 1, 2016, to start those New Year's Resolutions. It isn't that I want to lose weight, but I wouldn't mind rearranging it. Starting today, I hit the gym 5 days a week. Starting today, I start using myfitnesspal account to keep me accountable for w...
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: I am a 12 yr old boy inside or, unfortunate names
Replies: 25
Views: 17462

Re: I am a 12 yr old boy inside or, unfortunate names

boots-aregard wrote:....that Regina for Imogene?...


I am dying inside :lol: , I work in REGINA, Saskatchewan. I see people struggle pronouncing it - Rah-geeee-nah, I say, no, that is not right, it rhymes with "fun". It takes them a minute, but they finally get it.... :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Air Panel Saddles and Interchangeable Gullets
Replies: 6
Views: 6880

Re: Air Panel Saddles and Interchangeable Gullets

Thanks for the info, I ended up passing on the CAIR saddle.
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

TODAY IS A GOOD DAY That is my motto, I am sticking to it. I had the absolute worst ride ever on Thursday. Yes, I know, I shouldn't complain as I did pull the #bigblackfreighttrain out of pasture and he is no where near fit or happy about coming out of retirement. The vet comes out on the 11th for t...
by Tuddy
Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all!
by Tuddy
Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Air Panel Saddles and Interchangeable Gullets
Replies: 6
Views: 6880

Air Panel Saddles and Interchangeable Gullets

Hi there,

I have the chance at a Bates Isabella with a CAIR system and interchangeable gullets for a reasonable price. Pros and cons of CAIR?

Thanks in advance! :)
by Tuddy
Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

vkitty, what a pretty mare! She is very feminine. Is she closely related to my guy?

Lesson night tonite and I am looking forward to it. The BBFT will be wearing an english saddle, he is gonna look so silly! Love it!
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: American Pharoah wins the Grand Slam
Replies: 15
Views: 13017

Re: American Pharoah wins the Grand Slam

I heard that he, AP, is in the running to be Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year. Has anyone read/seen anything to confirm it?
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Besides WB - what do you ride
Replies: 76
Views: 47496

Re: Besides WB - what do you ride

My daughter has her QH and I have three Canadiens as well. My very first horse was a Paint mare and I know, someday, I will have another.
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

I love him! kind of like a giant version of mine, I have attached a picture of her sire who is a typical Fell pony. I wonder if there is a connection way back from English Fell and Dales to Canadian horses? Oh my word, I need one! He looks amazing! He's a heavily muscled guy, could be he's a bit ti...
by Tuddy
Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Thanks for the link piedmontfields! And thanks to everyone for their kind words so far. Last night's ride was a tough one, I had one very grouchy boy to deal with. We are going to swap out saddles and see if it makes his attitude a little better. It wasn't a bad ride, he is very sensitive and respon...
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Diamond in the Rough--Progress Thread Spring 2017
Replies: 163
Views: 91620

Re: VHS--Looking for that Diamond in the Rough

Go to The Canadian Horse Link and look up MOSARC LUCIFER YANCY. His ad states that he has been saddled, but no rider as of yet, and is priced accordingly. Yes, I know, I am a little biased when it comes to Canadians, as I have three of my own, but if you are looking for a "diamond in the rough&...
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves
Replies: 101
Views: 56439

Re: Reconvening the Court of Grammatical Peeves

The use of "loose" for "lose" gets me every.damn.time. BAH!
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 23, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

I have one of those Rambo coolers and like it very much. Remember to adjust for Rambo sizing (4" smaller than "normal" blanket size). Love the photo of BBFT and your daughter! Thanks! Is the sizing thing really true?! I had never heard of that! I just have to ask, what size blanket i...
by Tuddy
Fri Nov 20, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Beginner students...dominant mare...a vent
Replies: 5
Views: 5693

Re: Beginner students...dominant mare...a vent

First of all - HUGS! And secondly, you are not failing as a teacher or a horseperson. You are working with the resources given to you. And doing a damn good job at it, I would have to say. If you weren't, those girls would have probably have moved on by now, but there they are, sticking it out... wh...
by Tuddy
Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123294

Re: Goals Thread...

It is dark in the evenings. It is cold. It is nearly winter time. These threads are VERY helpful in motivating me to ride. This ^^^^ I try to get to the barn by 4:30 and done riding by 6. And yes, all of you winter riders have me starstruck, as this is my first winter in many that I will can call m...
by Tuddy
Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

I am sure Lucas is hating me at the moment. He had his massage and I haven't been back to see him since! With my father in law being in the hospital, my evenings have been tied up doing other farmwork and extra errands, that I haven't been to see him. Today, my personal goal is to get out to the bar...
by Tuddy
Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals Thread...
Replies: 214
Views: 123294

Re: Goals Thread...

Around here all I've had to deal with so far was a couple mornings of below 0 temps... no snow yet thankfully! And this morning was a balmy 8 degrees C! (46 for you south of the border). Whereabouts are you located? I am in Saskatchewan and it was -14°C this morning with a windchill making it feel ...
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 16, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Well hello and Happy Monday! I had last week off of work and it was great, busy, but great. My father in law is healing from his surgery from his broken hip and is still in hospital. I think he will be there for a couple weeks yet. :( During my week off, I rode pretty much every day and Lucas is rea...
by Tuddy
Sat Nov 07, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Hey everyone! I haven't forgottenv to update, but life kinda got in the way this week! :-(

My father in law broke his hip, so we have been dealing with that at the moment. Once we get all that under control, I will be back in the saddle!
by Tuddy
Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous
Replies: 22
Views: 16851

Re: DWNSA: Dressage Wimps Not So Anonymous

My name is mwatkins and I am a DW. What I am thinking, during a lesson: "I know you are an international expert and I am just...an amateur taking a group lesson." "I can hear my horse's ankles flip during extended trot and his back feels hollow." "He didn't put his head dow...
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Winter Feeding of the Older Gelding
Replies: 20
Views: 15854

Re: Winter Feeding of the Older Gelding

[quote="pawsplus"]I get stabilized ground flax at the feed store, which lasts a long time in a feed bin .......You can give up to 2 cups of flax twice a day (work up to that), and it's a far safer and more natural fat source than oil, which is highly processed and inflammatory. quote] This...
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bringing the older horse back into work?
Replies: 3
Views: 4588

Re: Bringing the older horse back into work?

I am thinking she will love the little break! Is there someone you can trust to hop on her every now and again? Muscle memory will come back for her, she may lose strength over the winter, but once she comes back into work, her muscles will remember what to do. With her being 22, you will just have ...
by Tuddy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

I don't know how Western saddles are built, but a little tight in front does not work well for my little Canadien with her (relatively) big shoulders and big shoulder movement :) Yes, I find it to be pretty restricting, that is for sure. I will try the Back on Track pad and go from there. We had ou...
by Tuddy
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Thanks for all the kind words and support everyone! Last night's ride went purdy dern good! We even got a few strides of trot in, they weren't pretty but he gave the effort and I was really happy with it. When i asked for the trot, he tossed his head, I could feel him hollow, but he did give me abou...
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Want to add photos, but 'file too large'?
Replies: 32
Views: 19012

Re: Want to add photos, but 'file too large'?

I have been using Paint to resize my images. I am fighting with YouTube at the moment because it won't upload my videos! BAH!
by Tuddy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Hello! Just a quick update, hopped on Lucas on Friday and he did great! I have never put a bit in this guys mouth since the day I bought him. My daughter's QH has/had teeth issues, so we always rode him in a Dr. Cooks Bitless Bridle. Whenever I decided to ride Lucas, I would always use the bitless o...
by Tuddy
Thu Oct 29, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: A lesson pony
Replies: 35
Views: 22301

Re: A lesson pony

I just read this, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.
by Tuddy
Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

I made it to the barn last night to have our first ride. Since he is so wide and round, none of my saddles fit, so I hopped on bareback. Well, needless to say, more core and leg work at the gym is needed on my part, and my assumption of him not being too quick on his feet because of his size was not...
by Tuddy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

Oh great story. You never found out why she had for 18 days and sold so cheap? I bet you have come up within lots of stories!! Sounds like a fun project and I look forward to your updates. Pictures are required! Once I got the papers back from the registry and I seen my name as owner on it, I calle...
by Tuddy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Big Black Freight Train - GOING HOME
Replies: 87
Views: 54600

Re: The Big Black Freight Train

How about this one, you can kinda see his face. Not the best images, sorry, I will get better ones.

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