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Mountaineer, thank you so much for taking that time to write all that out for me. Reading it it's certainly does seem like him and Lynx have similar personality. That does sound pretty similar to what we do as far as lots of lateral, changes of direction and such. But this is very helpful as a remin...

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I have no experience to add but I just wanted to say this is very exciting! And I hope that you give it a go and have a great time!

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Demi, So glad to hear you are still writing and enjoying your new girl. Mountaineer, can I ask what you're doing with Potter's to get his focus during his spooking? I ask because I always think it sounds like him and Lynx are very similar mentally with how they spook. And I often feel like it is not...

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In contrast I enjoyed this video although I'm not sure what everyone else would think about it I guess. To me it's pretty basic but it's the kind of video that I think is helpful to be put into the public.
https://fb.watch/eAbddYkbdd/

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This is a tangent, but did you see the video of Charlotte Casriagi opening the Chanel haute couture show in a Chanel jacket on her lovely horse. The horse was quiet calm and admirable, but there are so many comments accusing from rollkur to poor mouth , and zero evidence of discomfort to the horse....

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I think the sitting back and really anchoring her arm like that was what surprised me the most.

Well anyways, this video will go in the discard pile for me. Thanks for the discussion guys.

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Demi, So sorry. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

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Tanga, yeah I can see some beginner getting a hold of a video like this and ruining their horse! It's just really seems like something I want to put on a video out to the public. If something like this is needed it really seems like the kind of thing you would teach somebody that's in your program a...

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Ryeissa, yeah I would be very concerned about beginner riders trying this out. Easily could translate into bad habits and riding and even could be dangerous imo.

So odd.

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It's definitely different from what I was expecting. Not trying to be over critical as I said before I love her little videos most of the time. But I also did a double take at this one. Even if it is a useful method for very specific circumstances, it strikes me as something that maybe shouldn't be ...

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Hopefully this link will work, it is a Facebook video. https://fb.watch/eyloTPpdfW/ Usually I enjoy J.J. Tates riding and her little video clips. I'm not a part of the academy but I do follow the Facebook group. I know of a trainer that rides with her and loves her. She's also a great trainer hersel...

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Ponichiwa, Glad to hear that those exercises have helped the wonderful Queso so much! It definitely gives me motivation to continue with them since it's helped you guys so much! Mountaineer, Glad that your trainer is doing better and that you're riding is going pretty well even if showing isn't work...

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Exvet, thank you for always being so inspirational and giving your advice! I know you more than many know what it can take to get a horse to that level. I definitely think if she sticks with it she can get there. On that note, I had a walk only lesson on Lynx yesterday. It was storming horribly and ...

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Straightforward, thank you for sharing that link. I always love hearing about these inspirational pairs. I admit I'm always one to root for the underdogs although I certainly do droll over some purpose bred horseflesh as well. Watching this barn mate's test, she's getting darn close to 60 percent (m...

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I'm so sorry Exvet

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Also, I was talking about so many of you here to a barn friend the other day. Not by names or even identified by the thread but she has an offbreed horse with less than ideal conformation and she's trying to get her bronze medal at third level currently. I was just offering some words of encourageme...

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Demi, I had tried to post something earlier but I'm not sure if it went through. Thinking of you and your husband right now. That sounds really tough but I know he has such great support with you by his side. Best wishes for healing. Chisamba, I loved your post about your show. You always write in a...

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Nothing to add because I think all the replies here are just perfect.

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Well I watched a few hours of the Warwick Schiller clinic going to have to say that as far as a clinic,I was not impressed. That's not to say that his ideas and methods were not good. I just wonder if it's the type of thing that doesn't transfer well in a clinic. I will say that I was only able to w...

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Well just as I was cooling Lynx out, Warwick Schiller walked into the arena and asked me where the barn owner was. I admit I was a little starstruck inside ha ha. I'm so looking forward to the clinic. I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch tomorrow but I'm definitely going to watch most of the day Su...

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Another horse person on my radar that people might enjoy following, is Olivia Towers. She's a dressage rider, I believe she's in England? Anyways, I know she's one that's taking a step back and changed her relationship/how she works with her horses. She's not as established as someone like Warrwick...

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Another horse person on my radar that people might enjoy following, is Olivia Towers. She's a dressage rider, I believe she's in England? Anyways, I know she's one that's taking a step back and changed her relationship/how she works with her horses. She's not as established as someone like Warrwick ...

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Aleuronx and Chisamba, thank you for asking about how his feet are doing. We are coming to the end of his first cycle with this new farrier. I've been happy so far. I think without a doubt he started to move a bit better pretty instantly. I do plan to get some pictures before the farrier does him ag...

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Glad Laddie seems to be okay, Mountaineer. Exvet, how cool to get that update. She sounds like a cool horse and it's always great to know they have dedicated owners. Enjoy the Grand Canyon! I was recently talking to my husband that we need to take my daughter there one of these days. Lynx has been p...

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Leg aids consistent pressure? Explain please When asking the horse to go forward or move over,I tap tap, incorrectly so. He says apply consistent pressure with the appropriate leg when asking and then boom if the horse doesn't respond. Both legs to go forward, inside leg to move out or ask for more...

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Blob, gorgeous photos!!

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Wow, I've never put so much thought into cooling horses down, good info. Mostly because I am pretty heat intolerant myself. I do sweat but not as much as most people. So I have to keep my rides pretty short or easy in the real heat anyways. I'm so sorry to hear what you witnessed Chisamba. How traum...

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Interesting discussion!

Yes i agree it does sound like Anhidrosis at this point.

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Thank you guys. I guess yesterday he still seemed kind of hot again just in the pasture although wasn't breathing was hard. No one has seen him running around but that doesn't mean he wasn't. Still I think it seems like something is up. She's hopefully calling the vet today (she has another emergenc...

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Too many unknowns. What was the air temp Do you know if he had been running before she found him? What was his body temperature Does he have any symptoms of an infection like erlichiosis? Unfortunately I wasn't there but she did not take his temperature. It was 95°, although that is not abnormal he...

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She did not take his temperature. And she didn't mention his feet. She did cold hose him and said he seemed a lot better after about 15 or 20 minutes. Then she put him in the indoor arena and let him hang out and roll inside. He lives in the pasture and the only shade is trees no shelters. She thoug...

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https://youtu.be/-GWSyODStlU

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Not Lynx but a family member's horse. She went to go get him for a ride from the pasture and he was breathing extremely heavily. He was warm but not really sweating to match the level of his breathing. She hosed him down for about 15 minutes and then he started to cool down. I'm thinking this is anh...

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I'm having trouble coming up with many goals this time. Summer just gets extra busy for us and I feel when you have a young horse it's best to keep things realistic. Me: keep working on my position as always. I need to sit up more, longer leg and bend my elbows. My back has been killing me but I dis...

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Goals: keep getting Lynx and I both stronger Enter another schooling show Get off property at least once. Ride in the field. Well I think we are getting stronger for sure. Unfortunately the schooling show we had entered got canceled. But we did do a ride a test and another clinic at home. We also d...

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I didn't realize how little my last posts made sense, that is what I get for using talk to text too much. LOL Thank you all! He is a very good boy and despite a few challenges, continues to be fun. Chantel, Good to hear that you and Mikey are well! Demi, That video just cracked me up when I heard it...

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Khall, I just wanted to add that Joplin looks great. I love all the joy that radiates from your post about her!

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Healing thoughts for everyone with COVID right now. I have yet to have it (shockingly) but I know it's definitely not fun! Mountaineer, I'm glad Potter's has been good boy! I hope your SI is okay. My mid back has been really stiff, on top of my usual aching lower back. It's not awful but it's there....

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Lynx surprised me with this one spook. I actually did sit back and get him under control quickly but definitely was a good spin lol.

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I thought I posted something but it seems to have went poof or I accidentally put it in a different thread. Either way, wow, I'm enjoying all the photos and videos from everyone. Congratulations on lots of good progress and outings. Lynx and I did a clinic at our home barn with an Eventer. It was go...

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Not the best photos but something to share.

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Wow, I have loved watching everybody's videos and hearing about their shows and lessons! You all look wonderful!! I had a good time at the Jenn Holling clinic this weekend. We did a dressage lesson on Saturday and then pole work Sunday. Saturday, I stupidly but my Herm Sprenger bit on wrong( My firs...

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Wow, I'm enjoying all the updates. Demi, I am loving all the updates on your new journey. Chisamba, I too am going to forgo any rated shows. Gas alone is rediculous. Exvet, I'm glad that the other instructor is giving you new and helpful tips on Junior. I think it'll be pretty exciting to see where ...

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Awesome!! I'm so glad to see a good update. I hope it just continues to go wonderfully. Go Piggy!

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Demi, I say do the clinic! I understand your hesitation but if your trainer is suggesting it, I think it will be good for you guys. Exvet, I really hope your horses don't get any illnesses!! That would be so frustrating. I hear you on rising prices. I'm paying $250 for a full set of shoes now which ...

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LSP, I am glad to hear that Lynx had decent xrays and I hope you are able to address his heels. Caliburn grows a very long heel and we try to balance that by moderate changes more often. Thank you Chisamba. This is a new problem for me, I am used to having thoroughbreds who have no heel or are more...

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Aleuronx and Chisamba, thank you for sharing the show pictures. Stunning! I'm glad it went pretty well for both of you. Demi, I'm glad it's going so well with your new girl!! It's so exciting. Blob, I'm sorry the clinic experience was kind of mixed. He definitely loves his theory and for that reason...

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In June he was foot sore and CSU wanted shoes all around. It has been a wet spring, then a very tough drought on already rocky ground. He had no foot for a bit. Obviously we have the opposite problem now.

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This is the x-ray from a year ago of the left foot that has the crazy high heel currently. I'm sure it looks completely different inside now

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This is the other foot although after taking it I realize it's not the same angle not as close up as the other photo. Heels are still high but not nearly as crazy high as the other one.

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