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I've enjoyed seeing everyone's tastes on our fantasy shopping adventure! Love the distinct differences and preferences.

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I know this guy would need a thorough vetting so that I understand his needs, but I love his build and expression:
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I meant to add that ~9 years ago when I was shopping, I had a similar budget. It was a bit low for what I actually thought I wanted--which was slightly younger and less experienced than Moutaineer's wish list--like a good 1st level schooling 2nd sort. I found a lot of nicely made horses with issues ...

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For glute strength and hip stability/mobility, I'll again recommend quality barre instruction. I do mine online through AloMoves.

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UB40 horses are not my type, but otherwise Geronimo is interesting and a good example of the compromises one might encounter. FWIW, from my POV in the east/south: In that price range you find a 10-14 yr old horse who is "tapped out" at 3rd level from a competitive point of view (but can sc...

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Jingles for those seeking a diagnosis or cause for a change in their horses. I know that can be stressful! Blob, is there anyway the season (winter, limited grass) might impact RP? (ex. less vitamin E or change in grazing timing) We are now up to 35 minutes of walking 5x/week, plus small limited tur...

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That's an interesting assessment, Blob. I would be interested in a follow up report after you've been doing the exercises.

I meant to add earlier that I love Chisamba's pole inspirations and also Sue's beautiful blazed herd!

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Thinking of you and your Coppertox duty, Mountaineer. Fingers crossed for Laddie. I don't know if field imaging options are easily available for some further piece of mind. I do think changes in the older horse can come on rather "suddenly" sometimes. We are walking and walking and walking...

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We have subscribed to Misfits for over a year. I think we had only one shipping mishap with smashed produce, and it was quickly rectified and my account was given a credit. It is excellent value for the quality of produce. I do avoid selecting produce that cannot handle a bit of rough handling. I li...

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I meant to add that we do wonder about the future of work travel. Pre-COVID, my DH would travel monthly and I a bit less, plus we both like to travel for fun. Most of this involved airplanes. Clearly, we are greener global citizens meeting online, but we also miss the in person conversations and cat...

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I agree that you look very comfortable on him and he looks very genuine about work + trying to do his best---the best TB traits IMO (besides their canter). How do you feel about your size/leg on him? You are riding with a pretty short stirrup here, but I sense you are quite petite. Did you like how ...

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My DH and I have been working from home since March and expect to continue doing so for quite some time (like until most people are vaccinated...which could be awhile in the US). We call our upstairs where we've turned two bedrooms into offices "the executive suite." Surprisingly, we've bo...

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Mediocre is a very good read/history lesson or reminder. Frankly, if I had a workplace that would actually read it, I would probably love working there! I cannot imagine my present environment embracing space for it.

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Like Chisamba says. You can wash them (gently) and it will help.

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Well, I should chime in since I am in a parallel universe! And congratulations on the new position, Aleuronx. Sounds like lots of positives! (and I've had a few of those interview marathons, too) Goals: Follow/monitor/observe tack walking prescriptions and graduate to small turnout for the mare (sus...

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Working from home has made me finally get consistent about hydration. I have gotten several hot/cold beverage containers from Hydroflask this year and love them: https://www.hydroflask.com

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First, congrats to the "little" cheese Queso + Ponichiwa, master changes trainer :-) I'm glad to hear the reflections and progress from everyone. I agree with SF that our personal conformation has a lot more impact on the position decisions we need to make for effectiveness. I have a long ...

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Beautiful Ariel! Lovely shot of your beloved mare, PaulaO.

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Sue, I love the Tio photobomb! Nice shot of you both. Maia leaning into the garden is hysterical. I actually love the horses resting/sleeping shots, you know, when they are. MM's grinch and Santa shots are precious too. I should have gotten a photo yesterday of Emi failing to hand graze in snow...sh...

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I just got the new Beth Baumert book, How Two Minds Meet. I did really enjoy her earlier book When Two Spines Align. I'm also a fan of Suzanne von Dietze 's books, but I admit that they really came together for me after watching her teach a few times. I also love Charles de Kunffy's Dressage Princip...

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This was visible to the naked eye and better with binoculars in E TN last night. Quite stunning!

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Jingling for health for all humans and beloved animals! Shockingly, we are 4 weeks into stall rest (plus daily hand grazing for sanity). Emi is mostly being a gem. Occasionally, she acts feral and impossible to catch in her stall---then she becomes the good unicorn again. Swelling in down, but we ar...

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I had been meaning to acquire/read Mediocre. Thanks for that reminder. And Apollo's Arrow sounds interesting, too. I'm also a data + economic theory junkie.

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That is really interesting, SF! Another reason I enjoy this board---so many thoughtful and open folks who like learning about new care and support options.

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Having just had a sudden injury, rather than the questions you are having about performance, I'd suggest just spending some money. It's a lot more fun to spend money seeking improvement to a simpler problem! Bodywork might make a huge difference. Base x-rays are not that much $. You might simply nee...

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That is really good news. May she continue to have good days for some time!

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For balance, I feel I should include a dirty day, too!

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Thank you for the joyful thread. Here are some shots of my dear Emi: This one is from October 2020, after she cracked a molar. We rode bitless for awhile until she was more comfortable. This was our first ride in it. Her "frankenstein scar" (from before she came to me) is very obvious here...

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I do appreciate the jingles! My dear mare Emi has a torn suspensory + + (chips off sesamoid and splint bones). I don't know what happened, I'm seriously judging myself for missing signs (if they were there), and am trying day by day to work towards a happy retirement for her at the very least. She h...

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Blob, it's the transition at night when you're sleeping and your DH is sleepy/going to bed that sounds tricky, as your animals are moving from their places. Unless I misunderstood the process? Making a more active management decision of separation while someone is fully awake (you?) seems more cauti...

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You have good separation going on during sleep, but it also sounds somewhat easy to mess up. That's my cautious voice speaking. BTW, we recently found a very sweet orange and white young cat on our farm (cornered by our pointers to a rafter in a barn). We put pointers in the house, asked kitty to co...

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Another management idea: Even my mother who has Old English Sheepdogs who are cat lovers puts her cat or cats in a room with a closed door away from the dog/s at night. This is to prevent accidents or undue rowdiness. It also helps the cats behave and not swing from the lampshades at night (they are...

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Thinking of you. Godspeed, Kirby. I do understand the release and relief for you both.

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Interesting about the mark-up folks are noticing on more modest horses. At my barn, the $50k horses are selling well; the $5-10k horses aren't.

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I feel like Ponichiwa literally described a recent ride I had. Kind of freaky, but also cool to see the common exercises! In a busy arena, I am also a fan of doing a walk warm up on a 15-20 m circle of shoulder in to counter shoulder in to travers to renvers. Doing it on a circle is hard, but extrem...

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You brave mare, Maia! Emi saves me from rogue squirrels and deer all of the time. She is also excellent at pointing out cool birds to observe (owls, hawks, falcons, kestrels, woodpeckers...)

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You both look happy to be back at work! Nice photos.

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I am not expert, but I have a Lusitano x Trakehner and I LOVE her. She looks and moves like a purebred Lusitano. I would totally go that way again for my next horse, but they are not for everyone. She is sensitive, tough, sound, incredibly tractable and hard working. For many people, she would be to...

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I live in Trumplandia, so I am grateful very quietly. It would be amazing to get the GA senators elected! I am grateful for the ground game in GA that made this close race TBD possible. Awesome work.

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Just echoing the whole "mares watch out for the herd" (which means me!) behavior. It is very clear in all of my mare relationships. That is independent thinking, but it is useful IMO. I prefer female dogs, too, but currently I have two (silly) boys. If only I had a bitch to keep them in li...

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I do prefer mares and I have one. I think intact animals have a bit more of their wits about them (though I'm not up for a stallion like Exvet). That is not a good thing for some people, though :-) Something to think about: It can be more challenging to board a mare, especially if she is not easy go...

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Congratulations, Blob! We frequently host for Thanksgiving, but it will just be us this year. Yes, I ordered a small turkey back in September. We celebrate Chanukah (not a big deal) and generally don't do December gatherings because others are so busy with their holidays and families. I'm most excit...

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Unless you can be so bold to give a very specific list, you might say a gift certificate to "X" would be much appreciated. Horse people tend to want very specific brands/colors/styles----and many non-horse people will not pay that close attention to those distinguishing details.

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These are great links (although I must not obsess). I will note that Trump won my rural TN county by "only" 75% to 25% this year, as opposed to 80% to 20% in 2016.

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Welcome and what a beauty Alfie is!

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I'm dealing with continued tooth issues with my mare. She fractured a back molar and badly sliced her tongue in late September. After a month of healing, she seemed quite comfortable being back in bit (I had been riding her in a bitless bridle)...until suddenly she was not. Check up visit shows that...

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Whoa!!! That is a lot of excitement. Glad all were captured/returned and yours are safe.

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I promise that I am not a PITA boarder. But I am gladdened by my barn's decisions. Miserable, heavy rain and 50 F? Some time out but they come in early. Miserable, heavy rain and 38? Very little time out and they come in early. Spritzy rain all day and 45-55? They are as normal most of the day. Deli...

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Wow! Amazing updates and insights. And Moutaineer, I'm glad the words were helpful! I have just started back to riding Emi in a bit post tongue trauma. She is expecting absolute quietness but is willing to go to the hand. I just blew it with the first canter-trot transition when she slammed on the b...

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Goldhorse, that's a good image for me to remember. My mare wants me at least that quiet, for sure!

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