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by Chisamba
Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Wells Fargo
Replies: 7
Views: 6046

Re: Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo has carried our mortgage, and refinanced seamlessly, and our vehicle loan, no problems either, ( yet). not sure what the thread is about might have to go research. oh the fake accounts, i do check my credit every month, so as far as i know none were opened in my name.
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Thursday is my favorite night
Replies: 3
Views: 3522

Re: Thursday is my favorite night

Thursday is my favorite day too, but for a different reason. I work overnights, Saturday through Wednesday, so thursday is my day off, i take it off from the barn and from the overnight work, so that i have an actual day off. Its usually horribly busy catching up on cleaning, farm work at home, etc,...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Khall, the video is quite far away but he does not look sluggish so it looks like you achieved your main objective, glad you had a get together and hope it helped all round
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Demi, I had a more exciting ride than I planned last night, too... So much for my last post! He was looking for something to explode at from the minute I got on. I thought I'd put that busy mind to work sufficiently until we turned a corner and he clipped the arena fence with a hind foot. BOOM!!! I...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Well, now I KNOW I am making the right decision by bringing in pro help. This morning both trainers came over and put the big western saddle on Pickle and put her on the lunge in the round pen with another line through the inside stirrup and tied to the saddle horn. Wow, did she throw a fit when sh...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 28, 2016 5:10 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Cribbing
Replies: 10
Views: 9616

Re: Cribbing

It depends on the severity, does she swallow air/ colic? If not a couple of days without should be ok
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:36 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Possibly the last photos of the month. Hill work
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by Chisamba
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:14 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: For those of you who have built little barns
Replies: 26
Views: 15606

Re: For those of you who have built little barns

Invest in a driving snow blower. Keep it stored indoors above freezing. For every six inches of snow, clear your path to the barn, around the barn in front of doors and gates. Around water troughs, yourbdrive and walkways. Try and invest in a magnesium chloride blend for ice. Its kinderbto hooves et...
by Chisamba
Tue Sep 27, 2016 12:35 am
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Topic: Completely aggravated whine warning
Replies: 17
Views: 12882

Re: Completely aggravated whine warning

Yes, because of the health hazard i did feel the need to report it, wiyh photographic evidence. and of course i bleached both machines, soaked out and disposed of all the fecal material, and soaked and sanitized the clothing twice. The individuals in our care are very dear. It is good to be doing a ...
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Tell me about your roof...
Replies: 42
Views: 22894

Re: Tell me about your roof...

I also like asphalt shingles. I actually do not really like the look of cedar shakes. Perhaps its just what i am accustomed to, but its most of what i have seen. My brother spent a lot of money to get slate because he was so particular about the look, and then did not have enough to finish his house...
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:53 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Seniors...will you buy another when....
Replies: 141
Views: 97224

Re: Seniors...will you buy another when....

That head shot is adorable. Congratulations
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:37 am
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Topic: For those of you who have built little barns
Replies: 26
Views: 15606

Re: For those of you who have built little barns

On the morbid train of thought, it is emotionally difficult, but not physically hard to remove a deceased horse through a normal dutch door to the outside. It becomes more complicated if you only have an inside door to an aisle. Also, there used to be a fakse belief that wood holds bacteria and fung...
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:24 am
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Topic: Completely aggravated whine warning
Replies: 17
Views: 12882

Completely aggravated whine warning

I work at a group home. Its like taking care of large sized toddlers in some ways. Staff does most of the work a mother would do, along with helping the individuals live happily, meet goals and and learn skills of habitation and co existence. Basically it means there is a certain amount of incontine...
by Chisamba
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:38 am
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Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 45835

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

I love calmoseptine, but not on open wounds. It is designed to protect the skin from moisture, ie feeding tubes, urine, feces, draining. You do not put it on the wound, you put it on the skin around the wound. I use it myself for saddle rubs on my bum. We use it at work on our human clients . Its re...
by Chisamba
Sat Sep 24, 2016 11:09 am
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Topic: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated
Replies: 25
Views: 15911

Re: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated

Any update on this gentlemans condition? I hope his family is holding up.
by Chisamba
Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:10 pm
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Topic: For those of you who have built little barns
Replies: 26
Views: 15606

Re: For those of you who have built little barns

You might be able to get rough sawn oak directly from a mill. I use it for my onside kick boards and the fence. However as a hardwood you have to drill first then nail or screw. Have also used pressure treated pine. And applied poly over to.prevent staining and make for easier cleaning. I use straig...
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:53 pm
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Topic: Leather v. Ultrasuede?
Replies: 15
Views: 12658

Re: Leather v. Ultrasuede?

i have leather and would not get anything else, my dogs jump on the furniture, i have bull terriers, so they are fairly heavy. I find the leather really holds up well, is easy to clean, and two of my couches are about thirteen years old, i have one newer one. it holds up to hair, normal wear and tea...
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:12 pm
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Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 45835

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

i think it looks good after the medi honey, and your shed looks good too, hope its up soon
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:56 pm
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Topic: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated
Replies: 25
Views: 15911

Re: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated

continuing to offer wishes for good healing. it is sad that he lost General in the accident
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

No particular update. Kimba and i are improving on the counter shoulder in, and Deneb is still rebelling against transitions with in the gait. her rebellion sometimes means "rack on". ( you have to know saddlebreds to understand that) but to make up for it, she is very pretty ( yes i am bi...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:04 am
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Topic: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)
Replies: 78
Views: 45835

Re: So depressing (warning, graphic horse injury photos)

Raw honey does work surprisingly well on injuries of that nature. I do think proud flesh could become a problem. I hope it heals fully, and quickly. it is a nasty looking chunk of flesh gone. :(
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated
Replies: 25
Views: 15911

Re: "Prayers Up, Biker Down" Jingles Appreicated

Did General get hurt? That is a very high speed accident, Hard for a body to go through it. Jingles and prayers.
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:04 pm
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Topic: The latest project: arena lights!
Replies: 7
Views: 6459

Re: The latest project: arena lights!

Congratulations. It looks like a very nice lighted outdoor.
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Baby photos for your enjoyment
Replies: 27
Views: 27072

Re: Baby photos for your enjoyment

She has most certainly grown. Love them grooming each other
by Chisamba
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)
Replies: 11
Views: 9885

Re: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)

I think the muscling of her thighs and upper legs looks good, developing well, she does have a bit of a rafter shaped croup though. I have had a saddlebred and an arabian like that and they never really developed an apple but. :) Let me add, that, in my opinion, the "apple butt" is a conf...
by Chisamba
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)
Replies: 11
Views: 9885

Re: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)

I think the muscling of her thighs and upper legs looks good, developing well, she does have a bit of a rafter shaped croup though. I have had a saddlebred and an arabian like that and they never really developed an apple but. :)
by Chisamba
Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:10 pm
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Topic: Why riding is priceless
Replies: 8
Views: 6780

Why riding is priceless

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14355729_10154616961254175_4539666084496150906_n.jpg?oh=2ffd58f3455921474be6401689fee673&oe=5873301B I have, from time to time, discussions with parents about how expensive riding is, and I try to explain what it is about riding that is priceless. I...
by Chisamba
Fri Sep 16, 2016 3:22 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Had my first ride! BAREBACK & BITLESS!
Replies: 9
Views: 10100

Re: Had my first ride! BAREBACK & BITLESS!

look at the cutie pie ears too. hope all goes just so well as you move on forward
by Chisamba
Fri Sep 16, 2016 2:17 am
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Topic: And we're lambing!
Replies: 13
Views: 10493

Re: And we're lambing!

very cute, i love my sheep
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:47 pm
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Topic: I quit my volunteering gig and am sad
Replies: 9
Views: 8029

Re: I quit my volunteering gig and am sad

Send them a copy of the email, and explain what parts of it you found offensive. I am reasonably sure that insurance does not exist that is limited by time /shifts.
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:11 pm
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Topic: Confidence
Replies: 19
Views: 13378

Re: Confidence

I agree with Rockabilly and hayburner and Kathy K, i think age comes with wisdom that encouraged caution. however incidents also can impact confidence. Three events severely eroded my confidence. The first was when i was younger, i was riding a XC course, what would be considered preliminary level h...
by Chisamba
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Came off - now what?
Replies: 11
Views: 9531

Re: Came off - now what?

Get back on and ride is also my strategy. I try to act as though it never happened. Ride the horse i have on the day. If your horse is spooky, ride him calmly.
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:41 pm
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Topic: It's a good day... join in
Replies: 46
Views: 26963

Re: It's a good day... join in

its a very good day because tonight i get to sleep, and in my bed. I worked at a show on Saturday,( good thing, my students got champion or reserve champion in each division) then overnight Sat night, rushed straight to the hunter pace on Sunday morning, seven and a half miles. Then i worked one and...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: white line disease
Replies: 25
Views: 19479

Re: white line disease

oral Iodide. for at least three months. yes i know Iodide got more expensive after Fukushima it got expensive because of its use in treating radiation poisoning, but often when a horse gets repeated fungal infections it is lacking digestible iodide in their diet. a normal horse should get one to six...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Winter paddock boots
Replies: 5
Views: 5461

Re: Winter paddock boots

i too wear and ride in regular winter boots, i too use a bigger stirrup, and choose a winter boot with a reasonable arch and heel without very aggressively ridged soles. I have been known to ride in my uggs.
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

With Kimba i introduced a figure eight with one side on shoulder in and the other in counter shoulder in. This was difficult for her so she wanted to lean and rush. I encouraged her to work slowly and a little open, and offeted lots of stretch breaks.
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

I had an unusual looking low jump, actually a cavaletti in mid height with tires leaned against it at a slight angle. Deneb, she did not like it, so i pretended it did not exist and worked her all over the whole arena. But as i brought her closer to it she kicked at it violently. Silly filly. So the...
by Chisamba
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Moutaineer wrote:I leave on Wednesday, Piedmont. Long-assed drive, warm up class Thursday pm, Championship class Friday am. Back home on Saturday...

Sunday I spend comatose on the sofa.

Good luck, safe travels.
by Chisamba
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:35 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: JOKE THREAD
Replies: 43
Views: 23930

Re: JOKE THREAD

Im so sexy that when i get naked, the shower gets turned on .

Ba da dum.
by Chisamba
Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:02 am
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Topic: Grand Prix (jumping) in just a bit and reins
Replies: 13
Views: 10898

Re: Grand Prix (jumping) in just a bit and reins

In the picture there is no bridle, no crown piece, no brow band, just bit and reins, like Chancellor said.
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: How many walk steps?
Replies: 11
Views: 8826

Re: How many walk steps?

When you change posting diagonal do you say sit two steps? Or sit half a stride, or do you simply say sit one? In fifty years i have only heard instruction to sit one , one being one step of a front foot. It does not alter for change of gait. They say steps because it is a little easier than stride,...
by Chisamba
Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: reasonable work for a 26 yr. young horse (long)
Replies: 14
Views: 13664

Re: reasonable work for a 26 yr. young horse (long)

I did not answer your question, i think like work a few times a week paying close attention to what tje horse tells you
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: reasonable work for a 26 yr. young horse (long)
Replies: 14
Views: 13664

Re: reasonable work for a 26 yr. young horse (long)

we had a fit old lesson horse still show in light shows and kept healthy with light work for up to 36 years old, this is an exception, my Fire, who i reluctantly adopted out because i knew the owner could and would give her excellent care, was fully retired for stumbling at around 29. very few peopl...
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

The point of argument is for both sides to increase in knowledge. Not, as some suppose, to be inane. Therefore, to avoid inanity, i shall simply report that I planned to take Kimba to a hunter pace this morning. Of course when I went to load her, she was slightly off. Kimba was newly shod on friday ...
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

Cartier was a star today, as always, drawing admirers everywhere he goes. The footing was better but still not great and so he really bogged down and lost rhythm in the right pirouette but managed everything else clean if a bit flat. The judge loved him and his music! :D 74.750% for 1st place. 8-) ...
by Chisamba
Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
Replies: 308
Views: 154417

Re: Goals and progress... August and September!

I suppose an peruvian paso could gait through a dressage arena covering the ground from letter to letter, never trotting or cantering, and some one dould concieve that its grand prix, but that some one would have a very isolated and insular opinion.

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