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by StraightForward
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:02 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Thanks exvet, feeling much better today Rode both girls. A is good working on two tracks but a little unsteady in the lateral work. Maybe just fitness or she is a little stiff from compensating. T still has her balky moments, but got into canter without a fight today, so that is something. Tomorrow ...
by StraightForward
Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Whoop, I just bought a ticket to the Carl Hester Masterclass in BC October 1st. I have family up on the Olympic Peninsula I've been remiss on visiting, so this will be the extra incentive I need to get it on my calendar and actually go. Outside of that, I came down with a nasty cold over the weekend...
by StraightForward
Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

So , what would I tell the younger me? Don't take step 2 if step one is wrong. It's not about achieving the canter in the transition, it's about the quality of the contact before, through and after the transition even in the greenest horse and the most trained horse. Young me would disagree and ask...
by StraightForward
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

I got Tesla cantering after a not unsubstantial amount of work yesterday. This morning I tried the Surefoot pad exercise of one foot at a time on the pad, then walk a circle and stand another foot on the pad for 15 seconds or so at a time. After that she moved forward pretty easily on the lunge, and...
by StraightForward
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:53 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Nice, Aleuronx! T was much more motivated riding somewhere else, but still reluctant to canter. We addressed some of the stickiness with expectation of a prompt W/T transition with both legs off and boot her if she doesn't react. Eventually the instructor came and stood in the middle with a whip and...
by StraightForward
Sat Mar 18, 2023 3:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Yes, it was pretty nice today! Our outdoor was drained enough for riding, but is all chopped up and still has some squidgy parts. Hopefully they will be able to drag it this weekend, but the BO has been out with either Covid or something Covid-adjacent for three weeks, so I can't blame them if they ...
by StraightForward
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: ProStride experiences?
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Re: ProStride experiences?

We did a ProStride treatment for Annabelle's DDFT injury. The ultrasound a few months later showed pretty good regeneration (e.g. mostly long tendon fiber, not short knotted up scar tissue fibers), so I think it did what it was supposed to, but who knows. She would have been six when we did that. Te...
by StraightForward
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Pen(wo)manship tune up?
Replies: 10
Views: 2028

Re: Pen(wo)manship tune up?

Think Christmas card from a serial killer. :lol: :lol: Maybe try pasting cutout letters together - Christmas ransom notes! I don't have any suggestions other than practicing. I also never had great writing, and it has really gone to hell now that I barely write any more. The gel pens do seem to mak...
by StraightForward
Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:56 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Well, I don't think I know what the heck I'm doing this period! I am putting T on more or less a PSSM diet as she's been having lots of "wind down" and not wanting to canter the past few weeks. I spent longer warming her up today, and she was not bad, but I think she could be better. So I'...
by StraightForward
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

Flight, I am jealous; sounds like a wonderful time! My husband is actually in Spain right now and headed to Portugul in a few days. A riding vacation with schoolmasters is definitely on my list for the future. Other than that...more crappy weather. It poured last night and this morning. The BO's eve...
by StraightForward
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March (and April) of Progress
Replies: 221
Views: 131095

Re: March (and April) of Progress

I went to Omaha in 2017 and wanted to go this year, just can't afford it unless someone comes along and buys Annabelle. I have gotten a few nibbles this week. Now that winter is almost over it seems like people are looking again. Still thinking about goals for this period. The last few weeks with T ...
by StraightForward
Wed Mar 01, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Speaking of riding deeper I think I cracked the code on Ts recent non-cantering phase. I'm going to close out end of the week and then start the next segment after I get back from work travel on the 10th.
by StraightForward
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

I wish I'd had my camera running yesterday. Tesla got a back taping on Wednesday, and I rode her Friday in my jumping saddle, and she was still not wanting to canter, but otherwise seemed OK. Yesterday I set up a small course of crossrails thinking that going over some jumps might get her cantering....
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Here is the glove rule:

1.7 Gloves. White or light colored gloves are recommended and any solid color is
permitted at Fourth Level and below. Black, brown, or white gloves are required in FEI
tests or levels.


So hot pink gloves if you want, just no patterns! :lol:
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Love the boots SF! Am thinking of getting a pair that are similar since buying more taupe/tan pads/gloves/etc to go with my navy coat. These are Celeris, same brand as my navy patent laceups. They are really nice quality for the price, but the WAIT! I ordered them through a Dutch place, but next ti...
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Wow, T was sore in her low back today. Hoping the latest taping helps her. She usually loves the Hands On Gloves and today did not want them around her loin area. A was feeling good and we had a nice ride in the much improved indoor arena footing. It feels like I have my 2nd level horse back, though...
by StraightForward
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:03 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

When one is up, the other is down. Isn't that the way? I had a great ride on T Friday night, then Saturday she stopped on me a couple times and was a bit difficult to get cantering, but got with the program eventually. Gave her yesterday off, and today she really doubled down on stopping and I could...
by StraightForward
Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Tanga, I would pay some good money to swing a leg over a GP horse. Maybe next time I'm forced to go to CA I could make a side trip. :D Chisamba, great to see you back in the groove. Some lovely halfpasses there. I see what you mean about the stopping - the video is a little grainy, but I wonder if y...
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:01 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Anyone doing books and bourbon with Jillian Kreinbring?
Replies: 3
Views: 1241

Re: Anyone doing books and bourbon with Jillian Kreinbring?

That sounds cool! I don't like bourbon, but maybe some red wine or barrel aged gin.
by StraightForward
Sat Feb 11, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, nice to see a video of you and Kora. Looks like you're coming through winter well with the training! Exvet, Jr. sure has chunked out; what a thick boi! With your new hypothesis on his stickiness in the shoulder, it might be worth trying some taping. I know I keep going on about it, but it'...
by StraightForward
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

A continues to be just fine. I popped her over some jumps (wow, I needed the practice more than she did) Tuesday night and I had a delightful dressage school on Wednesday night. Our outdoor footing got groomed and has been pretty nice. She has gotten five of her Adequan shots and I think that is sta...
by StraightForward
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and Fitness 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 2398

Re: Health and Fitness 2023

Same Chisamba - my weight has stayed pretty static, but I feel like my thigh muscles are more solid. I've run 44 miles so far this year - it is getting slightly easier. Today I'll finish up DRT3 Phase 1 (week 4), which is going pretty well. Apparently my upper back is my weak area.
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: FYI Cavalon bits great and cheap
Replies: 5
Views: 1240

Re: FYI Cavalon bits great and cheap

It's funny. I found the one administrator of that group to be aggressively anti bit, and she slapped me with a warning for recommending a loose ring snaffle with a lozenge mouthpiece. I just left because most of the parts were picture of nasty harsh bits berating barrel racers. Zero interesting inf...
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Chickens
Replies: 6
Views: 2954

Re: Chickens

I have three right now: two Americanas and one Sapphire Gem. I raised up a dozen year before last and sold two. I thought my old dog was past his chicken killing years, but he managed to dispatch three in the last few months of his life. I'd like to add a couple more to the flock this year, but it's...
by StraightForward
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Tesla was looking sound yesterday morning, so I rode her last night. She had a few sticky moments where I had to remind her that yes, we go forward always. Time off never suits her well. She is having to stay on SMZs for a few extra days, but overall should be back on track. Friday I was giving A a ...
by StraightForward
Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

SF-I was thinking abscess but you said she was walking OK. If you can be glad for an abscess ;) . I'm kind of thinking that it must have been in her digital cushion, so it wasn't too painful until the concussion from trotting came into play. She was plenty sassy this morning on the lunge, but still...
by StraightForward
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:48 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Whew, it was an abscess that caused some cellulitis up to the hock. She got a sweat wrap and three days worth of SMZs and should be sound by the weekend. The abscess had blown out through her heel bulb by the time we got to the vet, so it wasn't too big of a mystery.
by StraightForward
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Great video lecture
Replies: 9
Views: 1836

Re: Great video lecture

Thanks Tanga, I found some time to watch it last night, and found it interesting! I am surprised she didn't talk about DSLD with the hypermobility, but there is a lot of ground to cover.
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Ugh, SF. I hope it's something simple and obvious. We have brutally cold weather here for the next couple of days. Too cold to work horses. Thanks. Amazingly, I was able to get an appt with my regular vet tomorrow afternoons. I thought we were on a roll, but it seems she likes to see him quarterly....
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Well dang, Tesla's leg blew up again and she is almost 3-legged lame at the trot (but doing a beautiful, slinky walk with a big overtrack). I'm headed back out after dinner to put on a standing wrap, and will probably call the vet in the morning. There is some effusion up into her hock, especially o...
by StraightForward
Sun Jan 29, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Mountaineer I think you just need to play, but a shorter shank doesn't act quicker or slower. That's a matter of contact and curb chain length. Maybe if you are a smaller person on a bigger horse the longer shank would be OK. I am not that. Everything I do has a magnified effect, so I try to use eq...
by StraightForward
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Video thread
Replies: 20
Views: 3010

Re: Video thread

Annabelle went jumping today because Tesla came up with puffy leg. She worked up to a 3'3" oxer, ai was pretty impressed! https://youtu.be/WF2fV8zZNKk
https://youtu.be/4qEOFGPGBkE
by StraightForward
Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Great pics, Al - what a shoulder reach and hock action in that first one! We don't get that quantity of snow here very often - takes away from the photo ops when there are patches of mud poking through.

Moutaineer, fingers crossed that P keeps on with being a Good Boy in his double!
by StraightForward
Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Love all the shades Tanga! Blue is my favorite color. First ride in the Bombers Lockup loose ring snaffle was very promising. Of course we're stuck in the tiny indoor, but once T got moving and I convinced her to take contact, it was soft and elastic, and I was able to get her stretching over the to...
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Everything has frozen up here again, but then, it's Idaho in January, so it's expected. I was finally able to get my hands on some more Hoof Armor (supply chain issues), which I'm hoping will help T with the excessive wear on her RF. If that doesn't work I might have to bite the bullet and put her i...
by StraightForward
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Selling my trailer--SOLD
Replies: 21
Views: 3146

Re: Selling my trailer--input requested

When I sold a trailer for $4K, the buyers paid folding money. Last trailer, the buyer brought a cashier's check and I had her meet me at my bank to cash the check and get the bill of sale notarized.
by StraightForward
Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:21 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Video thread
Replies: 20
Views: 3010

Re: Video thread

Khalil, it is just a short resistance band.
by StraightForward
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

A little gem from Melissa Creswick today... "Lear to create, not just to cope." Thanks, I summoned this riding T in a breezy 33 degrees and 4" of snow tonight. Once she got over the sucking back, she was charging all over the place and I managed to mold it into something fairly good....
by StraightForward
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Video thread
Replies: 20
Views: 3010

Re: Video thread

SF the view from that arena is always spectacular, and I'm amazed your soloshot is still going. I killed mine a couple of years ago and it's too expensive to ship it back for fixing. I don't comment much, but have been watching your progress :) Yes, I talk nice to mine when I take it out of the bag...
by StraightForward
Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4441

Re: Micklem bridles

The tricky thing is that the horses have different head/ear shapes, so might not work well for all. Of course it's important to make sure the browband is generously sized; I think bridlemakers are getting better about sizing browbands appropriately so they don't pull the crown into the ears. I think...
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

I had an interesting day yesterday working on a 20m cone circle. Last year, I would usually have to abandon all hope of riding a marked pattern with Tesla, but now she is much more cooperative and I need to start working on her accuracy. Cantering the marked circle seemed especially good for her, an...
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Video thread
Replies: 20
Views: 3010

Re: Video thread

Here are a couple interesting ones. I set out a 20m circle with cones yesterday, and then I decided trying to ride with my "handcuffs" at the end of each ride. This was a first trying it with Tesla, and pretty illuminating/humbling on using the outside aids to contain that right shoulder. ...
by StraightForward
Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Tanga wrote:. Do you mind sharing which judge it was?
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Joan Darnell, it's on the score sheet. She did our intro to the new tests symposium, and I thought she was even harder on the rider scores for the non fancy warmblood demo horses.
by StraightForward
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Micklem bridles
Replies: 34
Views: 4441

Re: Micklem bridles

If a nice crownpiece is what you're looking for, you might check out Henry James. They crown shapes look really nice, and I've read good things about their bridles on ToB. They are doing a sale for the next few days £30 off code: BRIDLE30
by StraightForward
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

Queso looks so cute as a driving pony! Moutaineer, sorry you came off. Ouch! KM, glad you're able to get some rides on Kyra again now that the weather is being a little nicer to us. SueB, hope the wind dies down out there so you can get back to riding. Piedmont, sounds like Emi is making a great com...
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and Fitness 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 2398

Re: Health and Fitness 2023

SF is the program good for endurance? I think that is more of what I need right now. Running nor biking is in my abilities because of mom. Pilates is very good for core and flexibility but definitely something to continue to work on. I don’t have 8 to ride like chisamba. That’s a huge workout in it...
by StraightForward
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Video thread
Replies: 20
Views: 3010

Re: Video thread

OK, I will play. With the weather, today was the first day I was able to video since a crap lesson the day after Thanksgiving. It was informative on where I need to go from here with our new level of cooperation. Anyone who's followed our canter struggles knows this is pretty great progress. Apparen...
by StraightForward
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and Fitness 2023
Replies: 26
Views: 2398

Re: Health and Fitness 2023

Definitely give DRT a shot! I've heard that Dressurfit is pretty intense, so it might not be the best thing to jump right into. I know for me, if I'm paying for something, it motivates me to actually do it. I actually think I'm going to sign up for DRT3. People are raving about it and it is supposed...
by StraightForward
Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 249
Views: 179931

Re: Getting Dressage-y in 2023: January-February Goals and Progress

I think I should have qualified to no bother IF you can keep a hold of him. Sure enough he leaped into the air, flung his head and ripped the lead out of her hand. Oh crap! About a minute after I got on T at the grid day, someone who was lunging in the arena lost hold of her horse and it took a few...

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