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by demi
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Thanks for sharing LSP! I think you’ve gotten some good advice from the others. I too, think those first two videos looked pretty darn good. Mountaineer, I find trot-walk more difficult than trot-halt, too. Also, I found your husband’s comment interesting. There was a comment posted on the breathing...
by demi
Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Chisamba wrote:A better description of a dressage transition is, IMHO, balanced and connected.


I like this description. When I do T-W I will keep this in mind and think to myself, “are we balanced? Is the connection good? Ok, now we can start walking.”!
by demi
Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

…Anne, I agree you have a nice trot going in! One of the things I noticed, is that in the transition your body and seat come down and forward. So your body is saying--stop trotting. Instead of saying--start walking. The latter will encourage the transition to start from the hind legs and for them t...
by demi
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

In thinking about it, I can’t understand how a good downward transition could be easier on a downhill built horse. If I do a downward transition on Rocky with a really long rein, where she can’t even feel my hands or elbows, the transition is on the forehand. And it’s abrupt, and jarring. Im theoriz...
by demi
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

After watching my bad transition in slow motion over and over, I think what you (Chisamba) said in another thread is my main problem. I had to copy and paste to get your exact words (because I couldn’t get the quote function to work across threads: QUOTE from Chisamba: I think the most common proble...
by demi
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Oh oh! Anne. I was trying to make some of my older videos offline but I must have done something wrong. I will try to fix it as soon as I finish this post. Some of this stuff is really hit or miss with me.
by demi
Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41021

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Im not sure we’re in Texas anymore, Toto! On Saturday it was 80 and dropped to 18 that night. I was feeling great about having re-worked my barn plumbing last year and I had running water yesterday morning. I had my trusty plumber change all the exposed pipe from copper to Pex and then I wrapped it ...
by demi
Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41021

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Unusually cold here, too. I didnt ride today either but it was a scheduled day off so it worked out. Tomorrow will be a little warmer and I plan to ride even if I have to bundle up. I reviewed my Nov-Dec goals/progress and feel pretty good about it. I didnt have specific goals at the the start but a...
by demi
Fri Dec 31, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41021

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

How did we get here so soon? I have to go back and review/close-out my Nov-Dec goals before I even think about this thread. These particular threads really help keep me motivated. Thanks for all the participation!
by demi
Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Over 600 homes lost in our county, neighboring towns from huge fires in Colorado. Our barn took horses from two other boarding facilities. I think the barns are okay though. Snow on the way. Awful. Awful for sure. I was wondering if you were affected. DH is working virtually with the Red Cross on i...
by demi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

How about Waylon? Kash and Waylon!
by demi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:35 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

This is a great thread! Bless you Khall and tanga and all of us that rescue dogs (and horses)!
by demi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Exvet, I remember that Jr was the one that kicked you in the face. I respect what you’ve done with him. I also often think about Monty when I get discouraged about Rocky. It’s impressive that you took him to the FEI levels but it’s even more impressive that he’s still working and sound and happy.
by demi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

I see what you’re talking about, Flight. I will keep it in mind tomorrow when i ride. It’s going to be tricky for me to let her neck drop because that has been an issue. She seems quiet happy to go with her head and neck low, and take the bit. Not as in sharing it, but as in taking over and running ...
by demi
Thu Dec 30, 2021 4:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

SF,I’m looking forward to your videos especially since Annabelle and Rocky have a lot of similarities.

Flight, your instructor’s program sounds really interesting. How long have you been riding with her?
by demi
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

User avatarStraightForward Bringing Life to the DDBB Posts: 2571 Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:04 am Location: Idaho Contact: Re: The video thread Like this post by StraightForward » Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:15 pm It's hard to see what is going on with your hands since you are going away from the camera in...
by demi
Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:44 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/270258634_1291269797965493_5364634052001333526_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=dDnqwB-r1AMAX-27zUD&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_Ds-Mh9YC8MMBNzqArXWu91pBB12puRtLtQjHQDvRicA&oe=61D00E3D Ok, I feel like I...
by demi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Flight, I appreciate your advice and opinions! I get a lot out of your posts and feel lucky that we have you on this board. You have posed lots of good videos and I know that you dont just talk the talk. You walk the walk!
by demi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

SueB, thanks for your explanation. It’s making me think! I just read through it a second time and it does make sense, even though Im not sure if I can do it exactly. It makes sense about softer, more open elbows giving her the room she needs for the downward transition, but as soon as I actively put...
by demi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:00 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

I loved the video, Tanga!! I like how you talk to her! And how she listens. Your video gives me a nice “inside story” of how you train. Reading about what people do is good, certainly, but video adds flavor. Thanks for sharing! (And very clever taking the vid from the mirror!)
by demi
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

This is a good discussion! Thanks everyone for contributing. At the moment, I can really relate to what Flight said about horse riding “doing my head in sometimes”. There is a lot to take in but what Im seeing is that everyone here (including Sue and Tanga’s contribution on the video thread) has val...
by demi
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Just for the record, I’m not suggesting that what Im doing is correct, or that anyone else should do what Im doing! Im just sharing what Im doing :) Im interested to “see” what others here are doing and am just looking to virtually share in their experiences. Words can be helpful, but videos (and pi...
by demi
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

Re: The video thread

Definitely a smoother trans in the second vid. When you pause the first vid to try and see what's going on, it's like she needs to lift her head to balance what's going on behind. I tell you what though, the more I know, the more I realise how much I don't know!! I do recommend if you go down the L...
by demi
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

, you get a horse off the forehand by lowering the hips. The base of the neck is only engaged when the underside is not braced. Lifting the neck incorrectly puts the horse more on the forehand. Don't worry. I will not try and convince you. I understand the concept as much as I can from my limited e...
by demi
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The video thread
Replies: 239
Views: 38344

The video thread

Here are two clips from my last two rides that show what I believe is one of the benefits of carrying my hands higher on Rocky. Her downward transitions have always been difficult but I’ve managed to get them “sufficient” enough for training level. The first clip shows a bad trot-walk trans with my ...
by demi
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Hey everyone, thanks for the responses on the pictures! I really appreciate the ideas and the the different perspectives. I can see the possible problems with the raised hands that Flight, Chisamba snd others point out, and I will certainly be aware. But as also pointed out, the mare is a tricky con...
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

The gullet is more open in the higher hands pic, right?
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

The second pic shows neck muscling. I have some that show upper (bolster) muscle better but I have to find them
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Flight, I’ve been very aware of head tilt lately and it happens when she is leaning on the bit. In the higher hands pic she isnt leaning. I know this from how she feels in my hands but also in the higher hands pic there is a little slack in the reins so she doesn’t have anything to tilt against. It ...
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Tanga, I edit videos on my ipad. I take the vid by Pivo (pivo is easier than Soloshot!) download it to my ipad, open it in photos, edit it and save as a clip. Then I upload the clip to YouTube and post the link on here. Photos are more complicated for me because i havent found a convenient app for m...
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

I’ll still try to get some clips for a video thread, or anyone else is welcome to start the thread!!
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/269909111_1289353328157140_2854462921613092482_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=0bWSTG-jd6kAX9mTLDn&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AT-1PVq0SIuJ1pceoDUbRlwk67YQMjmenEOmYXWn3u01Vg&oe=61CD25C2 This pic is from ...
by demi
Sat Dec 25, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.0-6/270056765_1289353344823805_1026413004836175234_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&oh=00_AT-XqiW833ct4cTsqp5p8VmH1w9ssZpRcaPpiLmJfXp-Cg&oe=61CD5344&_nc_sid=f3b32e Thursday and Friday I experimented with holding my hands a little higher. This pic is with high...
by demi
Fri Dec 24, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

I’m still thinking about a video thread but not quite there yet. I have a clip of down centerline halt at X and was working on the “sequel” (haha) yesterday but it went so poorly that I considered giving up dressage and going back to trail riding… maybe this afternoon, after a glass of Baileys, I’ll...
by demi
Fri Dec 24, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please
Replies: 13
Views: 3324

Re: Moving as a Senior: Advice Please

Just my 2 cents but I’d move if I had that opportunity, just to be close to my family. I was born and raised in SW Michigan (close to the lake, so lake effect snow) and did the whole winter horse care thing. DH and I lived in Maryland for two winters where we rented a little house with a barn and ke...
by demi
Mon Dec 20, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

… I'm hoping to get the pivo out to the barn this week and actually try to use it. I'd love to get video of RP's w-c-w, which have been feeling very good and also of his canter lengthenings, which feel big, but I have a feeling might not look that way, ha! I’d like to see the vid! I was thinking it...
by demi
Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Piedmont, I enjoyed your post. I too, liked Chisamba’s description of how she feels about Kimba. And I also much appreciate your realationship with Emi. A unique aspect of this board is that we’ve been able to “get to know” the horses over a period of time. Lately, I’ve been looking for Susan’s post...
by demi
Mon Dec 13, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Thank you , Ponichiwa, for the well described exercises! It’s especially helpful to hear it from you because dressage on a QH sometimes requires a little different approach. I’ve saved your post for future reference. At this point, I feel I could start with exercise #1. I appreciate the shoulder-for...
by demi
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Hope the new diet helps Potters, and the gutX helps Tesla. These horses!!!
by demi
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:28 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

demi--Just some feedback on the leg yield. She seemed very willing, But I think you could make it even a little easier by pulling your inside elbow back and thinking about shifting your weight to the outside hip each step. Thanks, Tanga. That’s an interesting thought. Ive been so focused on my insi...
by demi
Sun Dec 12, 2021 3:50 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Im going to post a vid of one of our leg-yields from yesterday. They felt better they day before, but I didnt video that day. I have been working the leg-yields for the last few days in a row and I think by yesterday she was tired. I’m also posting another vid from yesterday and watching it gave me ...
by demi
Sat Dec 11, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Thanks for the encouraging comments, everyone! Demi, That sounds like the test went really well and you got useful comments which is the best! You're making me think about trying these virtual shows too! Thanks, LSP! The thing that I personally find most helpful about Virtualhorsesport.com is that y...
by demi
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

About a month ago I finally sent in another T3 test to virtual horse sport and had it coached by Lisa Schmidt. One of her comments was: canter needs more jump and elasticity, for more clear 3 beat rhythm. Also, canter needs more scope, especially a to the right. Also, canter needs more freedom. When...
by demi
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Queso and I keep trucking along. Have been spending the last week or so improving the separation between the two hind legs in the canter in both space and tempo (i.e. longer strides and also more distinct rhythm). It's helping the engagement tons, but is hard work!


How are you doing this?
by demi
Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:20 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My "new" horse
Replies: 21
Views: 4679

Re: My "new" horse

Yay! Xan! So happy for you.
by demi
Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Nice post SrHorselady! I love it when people give horses a new life. Gwen sounds like she really deserves the chance you gave her. And, I agree with exvet…pics!
by demi
Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

SueB, ok, after your rodeo bucking episode on Tio and now the galloping down the road fc’s on Rudy, here’s a thought: beneath that cultured, dressage riding, French horn playing exterior of yours, is an old fashioned cow girl! You really like to whoop and holler and your horses know it. They’re prob...
by demi
Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:11 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49908

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Big difference Chisamba. He looks really good. Definitely filling out the muscling in the front, and the “loin to groin” also has more depth. I can’t remember exactly but I think Deb Bennet wrote about the loin to groin depth and that it is a real sign of good work. I also just love how his coat has...

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