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I used my western tack for hill work yesterday, expecting Rocky’s self carriage to be the same as it was last week with the western tack. But it wasn’t. Right after I mounted, she was perky and wanted to go, but as soon as we got the the gate to go to the hill, she dropped back into her “western fra...

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I agree with Chisamba! Love the pics. Both Fergal and Lynx are looking good. And so nice to get a pic of Ding! I’ve missed seeing you and your guys, Flight. Anne, what kind of boots are those? My full size arena has a lot of rocks. I have a nice small arena but really need the big one for riding the...

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Nice videos, Mountaineer! You fit him perfectly. Elegance! Welcome 3horse. Your horse is beautiful! I am partial to Arabs. My DH and I shared a grey purebred gelding for many years. We had him until he was 28 years old and he was a character until the day he died. He came from a loving home and alth...

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Khall, Joplin is a very attractive mare!! Thanks for posting the vid. The canter is great but I wanted to see more trot! She’s going to be enjoyable to watch as she progresses. She looks like a big girl. How tall is she?

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Nice pic of Riot, Ryeissa. He’s a cutie! Thanks for sharing.

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Sweet,Blob! Really nice action and you both look very athletic. I also liked your smile in the last photo!

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SF, I have to work on consistent contact all the time with Rocky. It’s much better than a year ago, but still a WIP. I tried a Pelham on her a few months ago but I only used it a couple of times because she curled right from the start with it. It had short shanks, a double jointed snaffle with a bea...

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I think he looks great for where he is in his training. All the things the others have said, too. He will change as he builds strength, the clip was only a moment in time, and also it was at the end of his workout when he was tired. Thanks for posting the vid. He (and you) are and will be an enjoyab...

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Nice report, Mountaineer! Thanks. Rocky is also adept at shifting me from one seatbone to the other and it took me years to figure out what was going on. Some green horses that I’ve had (like a couple of OTTB’s) gave me a really nice feel of my seatbones from the first time I rode them. But Rocky’s ...

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((((Big old hug Chisamba. )))) You are one tough chic and I’m betting that you will manage to lose the last few pounds. I am still working at it myself. I think that one of my own problems is that I was in the habit of drinking a glass or two of wine almost every evening. It was and escape. I cut it...

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What a baby doll !! I really enjoyed the pics. Thanks for sharing. He looks like his mama!

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YAY!! Blob and RP. I think it’s so exciting that you’re showing AND doing well at the national level. Thanks for sharing your experience. As I was reading your description about the blustery weather and scary arena I felt my stomach flip! Even the 6 hour drive to and from adds to the stress, but it ...

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Loved the story of JailBird Andy! Thanks for posting it Canyon.

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Yes, thanks for sharing that, LSP. Nice riding and a nice partnership.Very enjoyable to watch.

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Wow! SF! Annabelle looks super. We’re all rooting for you LSP! This will be a good experience for you and Lynx. You’ve already scored high in my book just by entering! My mare, Rocky (Coco’s Bey Rocket) is by a Bey Shah grandson. She is smart but I’ve ridden T3 at home more times than I can count an...

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Potters looks great! Quite classy and refined.

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Thanks for posting the vids, exvet. Congrats. You absolutely should be proud!! Just my own 2 pennies, but I think Jr. is more than a 65% horse. These most recent scores may have been 65ish (and that is admirable!) but when you were riding in the clinic with Lilo, you had him moving like a high 60’s ...

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Damn, Mountaineer! Jingles all the way.

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I’m impressed with the ballerina Kyra. Loading right up! Good girl. Our lovely collected canter went all to hell yesterday. The weather changed suddenly from high 80’s to low 50’s during the day and down to 36 at night. So I’m giving Rocky the benefit of the doubt. After a10 minute working walk warm...

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Thanks for the encouragement LSP and SueB!

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Im still thinking about today’s ride. Those 10 m collected canter circles felt so good. I’m glad I’ve been taking my time with Rocky. Ever since I got interested in dressage, almost all the trainers that I worked with accepted “fast” for forward and also wanted me to shorten my reins by a mile. That...

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Anne, I find a lot of inspiration from this group, too. You’re an inspiration, too. I remember some of your rodeo pictures with Fergal! Sounds like you’re going about it the smart way, and glad to see you have your flak vest on. I dont exactly have goals for this time, just to keep going. Rocky feel...

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Great clinic report , Aleuronx! Thanks for sharing it. It will be very interesting to watch your progress with Kora. She’s a lovely mover, you’re a good rider, and you work with some good trainers. Nice combination!

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Sometimes I think about boarding at a place with an indoor. It could be reasonable when we’re down to two. The old rescue gelding is in his late 20’s we think. And I’ve thought about putting either Rocky or Emma into full training. But either scenario has it’s problems. Like Kyra’s mom, I’ve spent h...

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Still keeping up with all y’all’s progress and enjoying the reports. Glad Rye is back in the saddle. Looking forward to the championship reports and wishing safe trips for everyone going. I’m riding regularly but my slow progress is getting even slower because of age. I am encouraged when I read abo...

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I wish I could watch the Melissa Creswick clinic!! Hope to get a report!

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Yay!!! Chisamba! Way to go! I’ve liked the way you have Saiph moving since you first starting posting pics and vids of her. I think you bring out an elegance in her. Very pretty.

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Super congrats, Blob! Nice job! You mentioned show hangover in addition to making a decision about nationals, BUT, when you get to it, pictures would be so nice!! No pressure hahah, but I always enjoy your pics! It was nice to see Tesla, and Lynx. You both look like you’re enjoying your horses. Lots...

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Oh, and as I sit here thinking about getting ready to ride my own horse, I am aware of how clear and simple Lilo’s directions were. Straightforward and uncomplicated. Basic stuff, done correctly. That’s the mindset I want to ride with….

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Really nice work to watch, exvet. Thanks so much for making the effort to share. I loved the way Lilo worked with you and Jr. Her tone was firm and very exact, but rewarding and encouraging in just the right places. I love her timing. I think that must be a natural talent as well as honed skill. Of ...

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You look marvelous, Chisamba!

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Good comment, Sr.Horselady. I totally agree. I love the pics and hope to see some of the vid too!

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I’m still reading everyone’s reports and am feeling good about your progress, right along with you! Susan, I so relate to your heat intolerance. I think it must be age related because it’s only bothered me to this degree in the last few years. Anyway, I made it through the summer and the weather is ...

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SF, I did read that thread, thanks for reminding me. It was interesting and I’ll go back and look at it again.
LSP, I’ll try to get pics up soon.

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Thoughts and prayers for you, Mountaineer, and for the beautiful, one of a kind, Walker.

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Enjoying this thread, too!

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Enjoying this thread!

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I’m trying to do an update with a photo comparison that I did recently. But the file is too large. I thought the board had changed so that when a photo was being added there was a choice of size. That doesn’t seem to be happening now. Maybe the option was only on my windows computer which literally ...

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I’m right here. It’s nice to be missed, thanks! I haven’t been motivated to write anything as my progress is so slow. Plus, it’s been like a sauna here for the last couple of months which slows me way down. I’ve managed to keep riding 3-4 days a week but I just haven’t had the drive to hook up the t...

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Very nice work with Kora! It looks like she is trusting you and is working for you. I’m glad to see that. I guess I’m getting too old for the Texas heat. I started June by getting up at 5:30 and riding/working both Rocky and Emma before 8:30. I managed 4/5 days a week for both until this week. Sunda...

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Yes! Nice clinic report, Mounaineer. Thanks for posting.

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Good job, Blob. You have the right attitude about the snarky comment. My first though was did comment that the horse was talented, so it seems like she should have noted that the talented ones are often the most challenging and you did a great job with him. You couldn’t have gotten those good scores...

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Nice job, Tanga! Interesting what the judge said about the music and nice of her to give you that kind of feedback. People’s taste in music can be so varied. Some freestyles that other people really like, I personally don’t like, and others that I like, some people don’t like…I thought Shelly Franci...

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LSP, sorry about your dog. I know how sad that is. Keep us posted on Lynx. Good luck this weekend, Blob! I finally got my Pivo up and running today. Its been at least a month since my soloshot3 died and I really missed that feedback. I was happy with some of the vid today, but also saw some things i...

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Heddy, may the “horce” be with you! Nice pics and vids, all! It’s so encouraging to see everyone working away at this challenging stuff. We all seem to fall (not necessarily literally!) many times, for many different reasons, and still we get back up and try again. I am glad I can still try. SF, fee...

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This shows the hindquarters muscling better.

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Dont know why it’s sideways. I’ve tried three times and it keeps coming out sideways....

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D4075C72-D63E-4DE0-9866-7FCF70476D5D.jpeg 2BE9286A-1366-487B-8488-07D7ED067110.jpeg Top pic Oct. 2015 and bottom yesterday. The lighting doesn’t show the change in hindquarter muscling that I can see in real life, but I was surprised at how much her front end has changed. Since she’s definitely wor...

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What a character! Wouldn’t you have loved to watch him lift the gate and turn himself out! He knows his rights

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Tanga, there seems to be several kinds of hypermobility of joints. There is HERDA that Kelo referenced. And then EDS that Lipsmackerpony has. And I found articles on HSD (hypermobility Specrtrum disorder) and HMS (hypermobility syndrome). In some of the articles I really couldn’t see what the pictur...

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I’m behind...I meant to comment on Flight’s vid of Norsey. I always like your videos. You seem so calm and methodical with both your horses. I can imagine Norsey could be quite a handful if you weren’t such an understanding trainer. Thanks for sharing your progress!

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