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CB06, didn't you ride under the same judge both tests? I don't think that counts as two scores, but I could be wrong. Oh crud, MC, I think you are right. I thought they used different judges for the 2 levels (evidently not)....we have more shows in the works this year, so hopefully it will pan out!...

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Gwen wrote:"Good. Now ride him like he's the best horse you've ever ridden. Hold no grudges,..."

I love it! ...and that is great advice!

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My goals this year are to get to some licensed shows and not puke. (lofty, I know). A lot of the focus is on the horse, but this, really, is about the rider (me). The horse is a direct reflection of me and after a few schooling shows last year and 2 licensed show now, that connection could not be mo...

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I live in Horse Country, Virginia (30 minutes from Middleburg). It is lovely, tons of resources and opportunities (barns, trainers, vets, shows, international clinicians, etc). I love it here, but it is not inexpensive, though I manage by being just over the county line from the seriously high dolla...

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Jingles for speedy healing and positive future.

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I was excited to be able to ride some through most of the winter, but the past couple weeks were an exception. Like a lot of you, the conditions were great for polar bears, not so good for riding. I did get to a lesson though. My goal is to get to a show in April (preferably licensed) and get throug...

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Here's to our true 4-legged friends, who's spirit lives on in us. So sorry Chisamba.

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I am marching, in D.C. ....and I can name at least 10 people I know personally off the top of my head that are also going.

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My goal is to improve canter quality, forwardness (without nagging) and work on prompt flying changes (and multiples)...and my timing/position/aids in asking for them...so the December discussion about flying changes was great! thank you! In a surprising twist, I upgraded his double bridle and tweak...

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Nice discussion (and pics!) Khall and Dresseur really hit on some of the stuff I am going to work on over the winter. The progression of training and things you learn when you start trying to get the movements at the higher levels is interesting. I have to work on getting a 'different' canter. What ...

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She is beautiful!

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I have one and love it. Neato D85, not the connected version. I don't know about the fringe? might depend on how long it is? It comes with 2 types of brushes, a multi-purpose for rugs and hardwood (has brush and straight rubber) and a hard surface only (just the straight rubber)...maybe one would wo...

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Thanks Piedmont! Yes, definitely unexpected. I just wanted to get around the ring without throwing-up or posting when I was suppose to be sitting the trot (the bar was low). He is actually a full, registered American Saddlebred, 16.1h and stout. Dressage work definitely changes muscling and topline...

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Thanks Piedmont! Yes, definitely unexpected. I just wanted to get around the ring without throwing-up or posting when I was suppose to be sitting the trot (the bar was low). He is actually a full, registered American Saddlebred, 16.1h and stout. Dressage work definitely changes muscling and topline ...

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I love reading these progress reports and have wanted to join in but have had little of note to post. I rarely post in general, but a mini recap, bought inexpensive backyard 'off-breed' project horse, got him to a good trainer for part-time work (I still rode/lessons on him on weekends), horse did w...

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My golden Cooper (aka 'Fabio') and Elle, the humane society kitty: https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a6ce02b3127cceed3b977b56c200000010O00AcOWbdi4cNXIPbz4O/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00905881739820161023193342708.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ Will (aka. Willie, Wilbur, William) the stud muffin, 14 yr old...

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I'm so sorry you are going through this. Definitely time for a change. NC and SC are nice areas. Lots of good schools, up-and-coming work opportunities AND horses! (Hello Tryon Equestrian Center, rumored to be future site of WEG). My 2 cents from personal life-upheaval in the past... You are smart t...

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I think that is the very frustrating part. The media controls the message/topics that drive the headlines and by default what 'everyone' is talking about...but it is not 'news' or even remotely in-depth or put into context, it is whatever sensationalized 'Entertainment Tonight' style celebrity gossi...

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Honestly, I give her a pass and really don't care if she (aka. her speech writer) plagiarized... I am much, MUCH more appalled about the comment from the congressman from Iowa, Steve King, who defended the lack of diversity at the RNC by wondering what 'sub-group' besides whites contributed to civil...

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What happen is tragic, heartbreaking. I am not from Florida, and though I'm aware they have alligators, I wouldn't say I was 'fully' aware of the implication until a trip a few years ago. We went hiking one afternoon in a beautiful state park and wetland. Displayed VERY prominently at the trail head...

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That is cute!

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I bought a Bissell years ago. It was not that expensive (<150-200? onsale/with coupon from Kohls I think?). Completely worth it. Easy to use, and does a VERY good job, gets up ALL of the pet hair and dirt ground into the carpet. I use the pet shampoo and stain remover in the high traffic areas, and ...

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... Under the circumstances you described, many horses, even seasoned, 'quiet' type horses, would have lost their marbles, ditched their rider and headed for the next zip code. Seriously, have seen many examples of exactly that... Oh, you mean the rider might not be able to keep them on the aids? ;...

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I am very glad you are both o.k. and as I think about this, there is so much positive here for you and her. One of the hardest, yet most important, things to know about any horse is how they handle pressure and unforeseen circumstance. When I was horse shopping I even asked outright,..."if sh!t...

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I don't think ANY horse would handle being repeatedly run into by a loose horse and having a mirror explode ..this with a young, green horse that had not been worked for awhile. Oy Vey! The fact that she was dripping and panting is NOT a goal, I never said work would make them lose their fear, I sai...

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Great notes, Thanks! -When Emi goes behind contact, she also goes behind the leg (deactivates hind) in order to avoid real work. Don't wait for her to use her back (if you are waiting for a change, she is already using other, wrong muscles). Force her to use the right muscles. -Remember, with a hors...

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Chincoteague/Assateague, MD Eastern Shore, St. Michaels, etc... ?

http://www.visitmaryland.org/places-to-go/eastern-shore

The 2 hour Skipjack sail sounds lovely...
http://www.washingtonian.com/2007/05/01 ... ern-shore/

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Borax. It's cheap, it's easy and it works.
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http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/201 ... borax.html

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I think it is also important to keep in mind that using work to focus a horse does not equal 'fast' OR exhaustion. I have never been a subscriber to working a horse to exhaustion to achieve any sort of focus, nor do I like letting a horse 'get the bucks out' on the lunge...if I'm attached to the hor...

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I feel fairly sure you think you could ride my horses better than me, and it may be true. But the circumstances are that she is mine. I don't feel that at ALL. :shock: ...some days I'm lucky to ride my own horse half decent. :lol: I thought Gal had good tips also with some VERY distracted and tense...

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I need to ask someone who not only knows where I am going, but also knows where I am. Otherwise I just get more lost or end up further from my goal. This is absolutely true and none of us on this board have this knowledge. We only have our OWN experience of what has and has not worked for the horse...

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Very glad to hear she is doing better!

Here is a timely clip on a similar topic...
https://youtu.be/ToCEFYrN7ss

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Not 'tiring into relaxation' , but short period of mental and physical focus that are just long enough to be challenging without overfacing...

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I am glad to hear she is making some progress. Regardless of her physical age, she sounds mentally young and looks like she still has filling-out to do. If I remember correctly? you did run through the litany of things to rule out a physical reason (i.e. saddle fit, ulcers, lyme test, back, blah bla...

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She does sound like she is going to be fun and fabulous! Congrats!

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http://youtu.be/SB-2P5dpxtc

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This pleaser, people oriented trait is what I love about my Morgan mare. She has the best disposition of any horse I've ridden. I think Morgans (and saddlebreds, too!) are kind of a "hidden gem" for AA dressage riders. They are typically quality movers, have great feet, and stay sound. Yo...

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TR_Teacher wrote:She's a tank--if my back goes to heck, I'd like to see if she'd be a driving horse, too.

Oh, I'd bet she would be a lovely driving horse! Great idea!

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She is lovely!
She looks like she has big, almost draft type feet, which makes me wonder if she is part of a draft breed that geographically originated not far from Friesians,...Belgians?. She definitely looks like she has Morgan ...beautiful face.
Nicely put together...she will be fun!

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Yay! fingers-crossed, sounds like a wonderful cross!
...then we want pics!

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I am very much enjoying this thread also and not sure what took me so long to find it! :D I'm an Environmental Scientist by day, and have dabbled in dressage for several years now. I worked at a farm and rode and showed American Saddlebreds when I was younger, did 4-H and collegiate horse judging, b...

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Well, this is a completely redneck response, but I just used this stuff on my dog for 'skin funk' and it worked like a charm...this after several weeks of trying the OTC anti-fungal creams. It is very quick and effective (and cheap!)....but be forewarned, you will smell like extra strength Pine Sol....

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I wish Santa had left him under my tree...

https://youtu.be/Z6JB2hUW7vY

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KathyK wrote:The person who commissioned it must be over the moon! The depth of talent on this board is astonishing.

^^
Yes!
That is really stunning work. Just beautiful.

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^^^^^Holy cow, he's stunning. Would it be TERRIBLY wrong to just buy him sight unseen? I know I shouldn't...but boy it is tempting! :D Lol! I know...it is tempting. :lol: I do like to see them in person, but I think Mary Kate (seller) tries very hard to accurately describe their disposition and sui...

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In case you need another more reason to consider a visit to Kentucky....same seller as in my first post. https://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a5cc39b3127cceeab0b2ede05100000030O00AcOWbdi4cNXIPbz4O/cC/f%3D0/ls%3D00905881739820151218215138039.JPG/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/ https://www.facebook.com...

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She is a pretty mare, a lovely natural mover, and has a kind eye. She looks pretty green, especially in her relationship to the bit. She is going in that false frame/behind the bit and most of the time the rider has zero in his hands. Probably a combination of her young age/greeness under saddle/lac...

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Yes! Open groups: American Saddlebred & Xs DRESSAGE Horses https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASBXSDRG/ POSH: Positive Outreach for Saddlebred Horses https://www.facebook.com/poshasb/?fref=ts Saddlebred Hunters & Western Horses For Sale https://www.facebook.com/groups/585449568132459/ Closed gr...

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^^ Exactly. As long as there is nothing really 'extreme' going on with the conformation, they can have nice versatile, open movement, and can make really lovely dressage/all-around horses...bonus that they are usually available at reasonable prices with some decent basic training. Whatever you find,...

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A good brain and heart would make me overlook a few things too, but I would be worried about long term soundness on such a young horse. He is very cute though! If you do decide to go to KY, the horse I originally posted sold, but the same person has another that looks nice. https://www.facebook.com/...

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