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demi

I try to keep up with everyone’s progress here even tho I don’t always comment. Sometimes things are slow on the board but other times there are so many posts (some longish) that it takes me so much time to read and try to understand, that I don’t have enough time to make a thoughtful comment. I lov...

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He looks much better in the second photo. I love seeing horses as they start to bloom, and your work is making a very nice difference in George’s appearance. He looks happy enough in the first pic, but he looks engaged in the second pic. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more pictures in the ...

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http://www.arrowequestrian.co.uk/erikarticle4.php While not about lateral work an horse types, this article by Erik Hebermann covers tuning different horse types. It's a quick read but full of some of the best advice on tuning a horse to the aids. It has some great insight on horsemanship and discus...

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Rocky is a cozy pal and a coworker. I have almost always picked hotter horses so that getting them to put out physical effort doesn't take much physical effort on my part, nor do I need to be a taskmaster. I am not a taskmaster by nature. I really enjoy dressage, but it isn't the most important part...

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https://austin.craigslist.org/grd/d/4-yr-old-bay-roan-aqha-gelding/6597099483.html Not yellow, but colored. Not cheap, but not WB expensive. Only 4 and he looks athletic. He’s in Texas although not close to you. Seller has videos so it might be worth just having a look at them. Some QH’s are very at...

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Kyra's mom, you're not JUST on the back of your horse! You are RIDING! And IMO, you are doing dressage. Your contributions to this board are thoughtfully written and valuable to an amateur like me. I am fine with being simply an amateur dressage rider. I consider myself meek, but I do not just nibbl...

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Hoping June will be better for me and Rocky because May didn't turn out as I had planned. The goal was to video (iPhone taped to the fence to be more accurate!) my ride yesterday but I haven't ridden or even lunged since May 22. My piriformis seems to be getting better but the leg is weak and I have...

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My experience has been that sometimes "more leg" means use the leg more often, not necessarily stronger. Years ago,I had two horses that were opposite in temperament, that I rode at the same time. They were the same age, 13, when I got them. One was big boned and a little lazy the other wa...

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Any quarter horse people willing to help me out with some bloodlines? There’s a nearby breeder who has a couple potential prospects for sale— Mr San Peppy/Dual Blue Boon bloodlines. Looks like cutting breeding to me. Any experience turning cutters (unbacked) into dressage horses? Ok, this is JUST O...

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Josette wrote:https://www.warmblood-sales.com/HorseDetail.asp?HorseID=50426&UserID=11582

I enjoy watching this trainer/rider's videos.

Thanks for sharing that. She lives in Texas but Ive never seen her ride until that video. I really enjoyed it.

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musical comedy wrote:If I were younger and a better rider, I'd grab this one. Dutch Harness Cross Filly Yearling.

Be still my heart ❤️

demi

piedmontfields wrote:
Ponichiwa wrote: Trustworthy over soft, and the softness comes with the consistency.

I need to repeat this like a mantra and DO IT!!!!

Me, too!! And in I’m still in a snaffle. Soft just always seemed so important to me that I put it first especially with the sensitive types I have always ridden.

demi

Mountaineer, thanks so much for the advice and info. I have an appointment with my primary care phys on Thursday. He is a very thorough dr and will refer me if necessary. I am hoping there are no disc or spine problems. Sciatic pain is a killer!!!! Flight, Ding looks so good! I love that you do so m...

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I’m off my horse for a while. The pain from my sciatic nerve got so bad we went to an urgent care clinic yesterday. I got predisone and pain pills. I feel SO MUCH better today but I need to give the muscle that was irratating the sciatic nerve a rest. I’ll lunge Rocky 4 times this week and then she’...

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Congratulations Xan! Thanks for sharing

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?ebc=ANyPxKp ... iZ2YR3B58A

She might make a nice dressage horse. And she’s in Texas.

demi

Awwww!! Literiding what a sweet post! The pictures made me happy, Thanks. The pic of your black horses side by side in their stalls is worth framing.

demi

... One thing that I've noticed as I look at photos is that now that he's more up in the shoulder, his shoulder freedom (which was always incredibly impressive) has really become expressive. But, interestingly, now, if you look frame by frame, there are moments that look as though he's got all the ...

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Kyra’s mom and Imperini, I can SO relate to hip pain. I over did my butt and thigh exercises on Tuesday morning and then went on trail ride. The combination of doing lunges deeper than usual, and then riding in a western trail saddle, inflamed some muscle (I’m thinking piriformis) and it is pinching...

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Rocky had a good lesson with the trainer on Monday. She has been going very steadily at home, which is a nice improvement. I just love this new steadiness that I think is coming about because she is starting to understand the program. At the lessons, the steadiness isn’t there, and after talking to ...

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I am using the app every time i ride now and have data for 8 rides (I would have 10 but twice I forgot to “start” the ride). I think it is quite accurate. I have only done 6 dressage rides and 2 longeing. I havent done any trail or hill work in the last two weeks as I have been trying to build my st...

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What a good report, Mountaineer! You've put in the time and effort, you've done you're homework, you've paid your dues!! and it's paying off. Just thinking about hauling on the freeway in rush hour and driving rain for an hour makes me nervous. And then all the rest on top of it...well, that takes g...

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Sorry to hear about your horse, Hot4Spots. I wish I had something better to say. Ground work at the walk? Or clicker training tricks? But really, a 1300 lb pet is kind of cool. I have a couple of them myself. Emma is a high maintenance, temperamental half-Arabian pet, but I’ve noticed that since I h...

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I used it again today and found it to be VERY useful for my particular situation. I need to build my own stamina and having the break down of walk/trot/ canter minutes will let me know if I am improving. For now I am just going to try to increase my trotting. When I see significant improvement in th...

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I rode today for the first time in a month. I lost ground as far a stamina. Rode for 32 minutes, all walk except 6 minutes of trot. I was a little disappointed at first that I only trotted 6 minutes, but I wasn’t pushing myself so I need to find out how much trot I can do if I push. I wont be able t...

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All I can see is a still photo. Which is lovely! I look forward to reports of her progress.

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Rocky had a lesson today and it went very well. It has been a month since my last lesson due to getting the flu, and then having a family crisis. I was so pleased that she loaded in the trailer without issue, both coming and going. I rode her at the last lesson, but since I havent ridden much in the...

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Nice reports, everyone! Susan, wow. Good for you! I find it very encouraging to read of your progress, knowing how much you’re up against. And I agree, SF’s Annabelle is really looking good. Her pictures and videos do look like a different horse! Kiwi looks fabulous. Thanks for the picture. Mountain...

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I have a good friend that grew up in a musical family of 7 kids. Two of her older brotheres went on to play in famous bands. She learned how to play the piano and sing as a toddler. By ear. She won singing contests, and fiddling contests along with her brothers. BUT, when she was in her teens, she s...

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True. So much of what we try to describe is meaningless without visuals, as what one person sees as a good hand position that contributes to shaping a balanced horse, others think is less than ideal. But even with description AND visuals, we can’t always get the full picture. The histories of the h...

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Of course some of the information is specific only to certain cases, but much of it is just good general information. I highlighted the parts that I personally need to pay close attention to, and then printed it out. It’s on my desk where I’ll see it several times a day and will be reminded.

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I liked the comments also. They are worth printing out and leaving a copy on my desk to glance at frequently. Thanks for sharing MC.

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I tried it, but felt like with that and the video, tech was distracting me from my ride too much, when it's the time I should be taking a break from tech. It would be a great record keeping tool for an trainer though. I can relate. But for me, this is way easier than videoing my rides with a cell p...

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I saw another thing a while back that actually attaches to the girth and measures how high the horse is picking up their feet, and a bunch of other info. ... Imperini, there’s a bunch of data like that on the Equilab app. I haven’t figured it all out yet but under “details” in your workout history,...

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I just went back and looked at my March/ April goals. Lose 8 lbs.....almost (7.5) Ride Emma 3 times a week....not met. In fact I retried her from riding because it was just too much effort to try and keep her in work along with all her fly allergy maintainace. It has been a relief not having the pre...

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My phone has sounds and vibes not the app:)
I put the phone in a slim fanny pak with an elastic belt, shortened the belt and ran it thru the surcingle rings

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Yes, I attached it to the surcingle. I turned off the volume and vibration just in case!

You’ve probably noticed that there are selections for longeing, hacking, dressage, etc

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Just to clarify my above post: I run my longe line through the bit ring and hook it to the side ring on the surcingle. This makes it too short to do a 20 m circle so I have to walk a small concentric circle to keep Rocky’s circle at 20m. Plus, I walk the circles up and down the arena. I have to pay ...

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I used It yesterday for longeing. It gave me the total time worked plus number of minutes each at walk, trot, and canter. Also number of minutes in each direction. The neat part was that it showed tracings of Rocky’s steps in the satellite view of my arena with each gait in a different color. I worr...

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Nice updates everyone! And Yay! Kyra’s Mom! You’re riding again!

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You got my interest...I just downloaded it. It looks like a fun and easy way to keep track of things. I just started Rocky back to work today, after a couple of weeks off so I just lunged. It’s supposed to rain for the rest of the week

so I may not get to use the app till the rain stops.

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Wow Exvet! The little booger! I am glad you persevered. Keep up the boss mare attititde and stay safe...

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I haven’t ridden for almost two weeks, for personal reasons. I missed my saddle fitting appointment :( and one lesson, but hope to be back and ready for my next lesson on May 7. The good news is that I lost 7 lbs since March 1. The rest of my goals are also on track. I am on the “slow track” to be s...

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Emma’s sweet itch is under control so far this year even tho we are having a terrible fly season already. She gets turnout for 4-5 hours a day with her mask, leg shields, flysheet and Ecovet spray. HOWEVER, I have decided to retire her from riding. Tough decision for me but she is really happy as a ...

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HafDressage, I used to live 30 minutes from J.M. I took several lessons with him and, without getting into details, I can say that I fully understand your mixed feelings. One thing I will say, is that I rode three different horses that he had trained and ALL were a delight to ride. All were light an...

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Returning to topic if I may. Kimba continues to do well when I focus on not only my aid, but how she has assimilated that aid, and communicating it more simply and clearly if she has not. I am employing the same technique in my teaching and riding other horses. It has been so successful and so enli...

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I agree DJR, he does look awesome!

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For the most part, at this time, I need to keep my hands low. Almost mimicking sidereins. For various reasons, including loss of confidence, my seat is not as steady as I would like and the low hands helps me to stay more steady all over. Both of my horses resist a “set” hand so I try to have a givi...

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Forgive me for not thanking you for sharing your great notes, PF. They are clear and easy to understand and I especially appreciate that. As soon as i saw your post, I started devouring it and jumped in with my comment before I thought of anything else (like thank you!).

demi

I had a good lesson this week. I rode her this time and am so glad I did. I needed that push that i get from a good trainer. I worked harder than I do at home, and now I am going to try to keep it up. I did have to take two Aleve before the lesson and I think I will take one every time before I ride...

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