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by Sue B
Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Got my second jab today
Replies: 53
Views: 12665

Re: Got my second jab today

I got my 2nd Moderna shot Wednesday, felt extremely achy and migrainy yesterday, but I feel basically fine today , just tired. So not bad at all. My arm is still sore and swollen at the injection site, but I expect that will resolve quickly. My DH had his shot yesterday and says he's "fine"
by Sue B
Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Hard to sit trots
Replies: 54
Views: 12132

Re: Hard to sit trots

Great job, Demi! I know I keep saying this, but it has been soooo much fun "watching" you progress with Rocky. :D :mrgreen: 8-)
by Sue B
Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My horse is too smart for my own good and peace of mind!
Replies: 9
Views: 3278

Re: My horse is too smart for my own good and peace of mind!

Back when I first moved in with my husband and still had a barb wire fence with a gate that was latched by looping a strand of barbwire over a post, I kept "accusing" my FIL (who lived next door) of forgetting to latch the gate properly. Nope, Scotty was actually lifting that loop off and ...
by Sue B
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Vaccine reactions
Replies: 25
Views: 6387

Re: Vaccine reactions

Last year, I walked out in the morning to find that poor Rudy blew up like a balloon with severe urticaria (hives). He was positively miserable, even started having trouble breathing! I had to iv dexamethasone and give him diphenhydramine (Benedryl). I write this because, I had intended to vaccinate...
by Sue B
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Jingles for folks who got Covid, speedy recovery! Thank you Chantel for the wonderful cyber hug, it arrived just when I needed it. I did ride, I even cantered in teh very chilly 25mph wind on Tio. I still can't get myself to go all the way around the arena because that's what I was doing when he and...
by Sue B
Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Brief break from raging winds (2 days ago the wind BLEW OVER the shelter my friend built for her horses! It flipped right over the panel fence that was behind it. Fortunately no horses were injured) yesterday, and so I hurried home to ride. Both horses are very pleased with their saddle tweaks as is...
by Sue B
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Jingles for Moutaineer, congratulations for heddy and jingles Love the videos, exvet and the pictures, SF. Despite having pistol training all day Saturday and crazy winds Sunday, I did manage to ride both horses both days, so yea for me :P Even though it was a bit warmer this weekend, all 3 horses h...
by Sue B
Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 51
Views: 13582

Re: What are you reading?

Just to add to khall's "fluff." I have now read twice, Tana French's latest book, The Searcher. Obviously, I really enjoyed it; much better than The Witch Elm, which was written in a more stream-of-consciousness style and was a little tedious. The Searcher has an American former detective ...
by Sue B
Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Energy levels as you age
Replies: 17
Views: 5607

Re: Energy levels as you age

I was doing great until my back injury a few years ago, but I think that's also because it coincided with my mom needing more care, my son being very active in high school and 4H, and work going crazy. So now at 60, I do seem to lack ambition lately, and enjoy couch surfing/game playing far more tha...
by Sue B
Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Tesla's stops and spin outs
Replies: 113
Views: 21183

Re: Tesla's stops and spin outs

So back to Tesla...Because lunging in sidereins helps her, I second your thought on having her more "up" and "in a box." I know that it in Tio's case it helps him stay up and focused. I also second the opinion that you be careful to not "nag' with your legs...very easy to do...
by Sue B
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:41 pm
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Topic: My Spinal Stenosis journey.
Replies: 13
Views: 4571

Re: My Spinal Stenosis journey.

Oh, we definitely missed you! Please keep up with your PT, it is crucial to a positive long-term outcome. I too, understand the level of pain you were in and am glad you have gotten some relief. My back is the opposite of your...sitting and lying down are when I get feet on fire and other pain. Walk...
by Sue B
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:35 pm
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Topic: It's the thought that counts
Replies: 11
Views: 3801

Re: It's the thought that counts

Yeah, I have to gently remind DH every once in awhile that even us outdoorsy farm girl types like to be surprised with flowers. BUT, texsuze that was a truly awesome gift your dh gave you. I love the idea of the gas pump thingy given that my back is so touchy these days. A few weeks ago my DH harrow...
by Sue B
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

great advice Mari, and exvet. Love the airplane analogy. All I've done is throw food and water at the horses this week, so I don't know if I can make it to our clinic tomorrow. Maybe I'll just go watch. Moutaineer, what I have found very helpful in horses who start out behind the leg is to observe t...
by Sue B
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Tesla's stops and spin outs
Replies: 113
Views: 21183

Re: Tesla's stops and spin outs

Flight, no, my gelding Tio does it too. I blame it on him being a warm blood. SF, Tesla's behavior is strikingly similar to Tio, although he used to be far more dramatic about it. Now the drama only occurs a couple times a year instead of a couple times a week. At any rate, one thing I noticed with ...
by Sue B
Wed Apr 07, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

For decades my mother planned on dying at age 85. She was very active and did all sorts of very cool things until age 84. Then she started giving everything away, drinking, and participating less and less in the social activities she had previously loved. It was extremely painful to deal with. She r...
by Sue B
Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Thank you for the kind words, sorry for hijacking the thread.
by Sue B
Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Dang SF, Annabelle looks fantastic!!! So, I had a lovely Easter weekend with Tio and Rudy, starting Friday evening. Ended the weekend with riding each one out and about for several miles, giving each one the chance to explore in between trot sets and the occasional canter. each had about an hour of ...
by Sue B
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trying something new (update)
Replies: 21
Views: 6182

Re: Trying something new

Kathy, you're probably right. I should at least text her and let her know what I'm doing. Remember, however, I do have ds watching and listening, telling me things like, "hold the horn up, don't rest it on your leg! That is bad technique!" He's such a task master.
by Sue B
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Khall, yes...that's the difference between Rudy (TB) and Tio (WB). Tio can be but very excited, but rarely does he lock his back or even neck (that used to be his go-to movement, lock the neck and spin, hehe). When he's thinking hard, he points his upper lip. Rudy, otoh, takes everything to heart, w...
by Sue B
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

I forgot why I really posted. I was working on something with Rudy (it escapes me right now) and got to thinking about this whole "stay relaxed" thing. Good dressage horses often get tense when they're trying to figure out how to use their own body to get the "right" answer, i.e....
by Sue B
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

So wind is in the 30's expecting gusts 40-50, whatever...this weekend was relatively lovely, warm, wind gusts only in the low 20's. Rode T and Ru, managed to wtc T both directions easy peasy, on cue etc etc. SF, as you know, Tio was the master of getting stuck and, at times, his canter was nightmari...
by Sue B
Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Trying something new (update)
Replies: 21
Views: 6182

Trying something new (update)

So, I turned 60 this year and everytime I flip a new decade I try something new. When I turned 50, i started Taekwondo and eventually got a 2nd degree blackbelt. i would still be doing it but the dojo closed and by the time I recovered from my back injury and found a new place, Covid shut it down so...
by Sue B
Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Warning: Mommy brags present
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Re: Warning: Mommy brags present

Khall, that sounds like a really cool major, I'll have to tell ds about it! He vacillates between civil engineering, computer engineering (don't know what that entails) and electrical engineering, lol. All he knows is he really likes to design big things (like cities) but he is also wicked good at a...
by Sue B
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Warning: Mommy brags present
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Warning: Mommy brags present

So my ds applied to both the Air Force and Naval Academies last year. This is a long, drawn out process with many critical steps and deadlines, multiple interviews and countless essays. My only assigned jobs were to book his DoD medical appointments, remind him of what needed to be submitted when an...
by Sue B
Thu Mar 18, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Ponichiwa, I would hack Queso to refresh his brain while keeping his muscles supple. Rudy LOVES his hacks, especially exploring off road or trail. My back was pretty sore from riding my guys so I had to take a couple days off and then I fired it up again by lifting and carrying a 50lb feed sack. Som...
by Sue B
Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50064

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Congratulations and Welcome Potters (although I really like the barn name Potsie)!

Jingles for Laddie
by Sue B
Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Since it was a truly gorgeous weekend (Sunday in particular) I got to ride 3 days in a row! 8-) Of course, Rudy was the only one who had to actually get ridden all 3 days, but Tio had 2 and Rabbit had 1, with all but Rudy also being lunged every day. I intended to Pivo on Sunday, but of course, the ...
by Sue B
Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50064

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

That's AWESOME!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Can't wait for pictures!
by Sue B
Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50064

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Jingles for Lad and jingles for a great PPE on the new horse, oh and jingles for better weather!
by Sue B
Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Replies: 350
Views: 79194

Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress

Finally got cooperation with the weather and rode Thursday, Friday and Sunday (Saturday was beautiful and warm but winds gusting to 50mph :evil: ) First a Tio story...On Thursday, he was "too quiet" so I wisely decided to lunge first. He was being pretty goofy on the lunge and so to get hi...
by Sue B
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Replies: 242
Views: 50064

Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.

Go with your gut. When I was vaguely horse shopping, I turned your Laddie down, but you have done very well with him, so go with your instincts, they're good. For me, the stopping point would be bad feet but only because Tio drives me nuts with his. I find it a major pain in the butt to have to alwa...
by Sue B
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52254

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Not gonna talk about the weather except to say, "I hope Y'all down south thaw out very soon and stay safe!" Rye, so sorry your best girl has crossed the bridge. ((((())))) Congrats Flight on both your horses. Jingles Norsey's new saddle comes sooner than expected. Thank you for sharing you...
by Sue B
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: A minor whine
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Re: A minor whine

Lol. I don't know if you'll remember how to post, but I guarantee, that whiny feeling will melt away when you set eyeballs on Miss A :mrgreen:
by Sue B
Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:00 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7754

Re: Just need some cyber hugs

Thankfully, Moutaineer was correct and the weather, while unpleasant, was not particularly dangerous ;) Instead, today, the predicted high winds showed up while yesterday was calm. All went well, thank you for the awesome jingles and/or prayers.
by Sue B
Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:58 pm
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Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7754

Re: Just need some cyber hugs

So now I need more jingles as my dh and ds drive to and from SLC for the funeral in this stoopid snow storm. Very busy at work (I know, shouldn't be on computer but waiting for pre-anesth to take hold) so that should help me to stop worrying right? Lol
by Sue B
Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:56 pm
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Topic: Jingles for my sick dog please- Edit- new friend March 2022
Replies: 57
Views: 13444

Re: Jingles for my sick dog please

What a beautiful face! I wish we had heart emojis Glad she is doing better now. ((((()))))
by Sue B
Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52254

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Aleuronx, regarding the saddle...my Tio went from MW to XW his 5 yr old year, at which point I finally bought him his own saddle. I tried some Black Counties, some of which fit him, none of which fit me. I settled on Lovett and Rickets, which has the hoop tree he needs as well as the narrow twist I ...
by Sue B
Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:21 pm
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Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7754

Re: Just need some cyber hugs

SO, wisely, his siblings have decided to do a grave-side service only. Our son will be one of the paul bearers (along with his big brothers and 2 cousins) and so he will drive dh down and back. There will be no inside gathering of any sort. Phew! Downside is that I think it's supposed to rain/snow t...
by Sue B
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52254

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Can I just say...I hate you guys (kyra's mom and sf) :lol: :lol: :lol: Yesterday evening, when I finally got "home", I pulled into my mom's driveway and noticed the barrel I set the Pivo on was gone. The log and rock that keep it and the tripod from blowing over were lying in the arena whe...
by Sue B
Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
Replies: 36
Views: 10863

Re: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?

Yeah, I have younger friends who've been vaccinated, but not my 90 year old mom!
by Sue B
Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7754

Re: Just need some cyber hugs

Josette, no one was allowed in with MIL until THAT call and she passed within minutes. DH didn't even go down when she first became ill because everyone was put in quarantine and now he (and I) just wait to hear the plan. His siblings did get to have 1 facetime with her at least before it became too...
by Sue B
Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
Replies: 28
Views: 7754

Just need some cyber hugs

My husband's mom just passed away this morning form Covid and old age (she was almost 90). I worry about dh, who will want to go to the funeral (of course), is in his 70's and a smoker. My mom will be 90 in March and not in the best of health as well, so...SO hard, as I am essentially her sole care ...
by Sue B
Mon Feb 08, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Scoring Discussion Thread
Replies: 48
Views: 9602

Re: Scoring Discussion Thread

Really nice tests, exvet, but I have to agree that Junior is not really ready for 3rd level YET. He actually scored quite similarly to Rudy and I a few years ago. It's just that the level of collection and engagement required for 3rd level isn't quite there yet. I know it will be; it's simply a matt...
by Sue B
Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52254

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Jingles to dude and dudette, Rye. I hope everything works out well for you and your animals. Love the videos Flight and Demi. You guys rock! Moutaineer, I kinda wish we had some of your snow, ours is always "rain and snow mixed" which makes things somehow soggy and icy at the same time! Ji...
by Sue B
Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Downhill Morgan showing in Intermediate 1
Replies: 18
Views: 5078

Re: Downhill Morgan showing in Intermediate 1

That's awesome!
by Sue B
Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11125

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

I have a friend who owns one of those big blue QH's purchased out of Montana. Super trainability and power for days, but built like a brick s***house! She uses him for Reining/Working Cowhorse as well as Cowboy Shooting. She bought him as a long yearling, trained him up mostly herself and he will do...
by Sue B
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11125

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

Kelo, you most definitely do not have to sell me on QH's. I had a truly beautiful mover of a QH way back in the late 70's that was Lad Leo bred. He had been ruined by a self-professed "trainer" so I traded my little uncolored Appy for him. At 15.3hh he was not little, not big, just right f...
by Sue B
Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Replies: 271
Views: 52254

Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress

Wow Demi! I hope you are looking back at old videos so you can see just how much progress you two have made in just this last year! Btw, Tio has another abscess although this one is resolving much more quickly. Naturally he was perfectly sound last weekend, 3-legged lame Monday at 5pm...grrrr. Hopin...
by Sue B
Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
Replies: 54
Views: 11125

Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?

TB's
Racing QH's
Maaaybe some sort of old school Arab cross

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