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- Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:22 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
Did you have any beginner riders, or is there a certain experience level required? I might be able to talk my husband into it; he's fit and athletic, but has only been on a horse a few times. Silvain, our guide and the owner of "Cheval-en-pyrenees" does offer trails for beginners as well ...
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:16 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
The weather was surprisingly good. We did get a few thunderstorms, but only at night. I think I wore my rain gear once on horseback for less than an hour. Though, we did manage to get soaking wet once, on day two, AFTER arriving at our destination, while putting the horses away. It just started to p...
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:31 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
When spending the nights up in the mountain we had "Tartine" with us. A lovely mule. She carried the tents and supplies while our horses had to carry our personal stuff (sleeping bag, clothes) plus their own food.
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:21 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
Even though we were happy whenever we encountered indoor plumbing and a hot shower, the highlight of the trip were the nights spend up in the mountains in our little tents.
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:08 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
But we did not always ride. We had to walk quite a bit too. Downhill only, thankfully.
I usually let Levatin find his way by himself a made sure *I* was getting down safely myself...
...after each descent, checking shoes and nails!
I usually let Levatin find his way by himself a made sure *I* was getting down safely myself...
...after each descent, checking shoes and nails!
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:03 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
The horses were amazingly sure footed!
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:54 am
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- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Re: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
Most days we had the same routine. After feeding the horses in the mornings and heaving breakfast ourselfs, we would tack up and ride until lunch time, take a lunch break in some beautiful spot and then ride again for another few hours in the after noon. We usually untacked the horses at lunch time,...
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:40 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
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Trail riding in the Pyrenees mountains
It was marvellous! No surprise, really. ;) And even though I've been back for over a month, I still havend worked my way through all the pictures that were taken on the trip (about 3000-4000, everybody was really great about sharing their files). We, a work/riding friend, and I had booked the “Adven...
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:45 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)
- Replies: 11
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Re: Does my butt look funny? (a training question)
I think the muscling of her thighs and upper legs looks good, developing well, she does have a bit of a rafter shaped croup though. I have had a saddlebred and an arabian like that and they never really developed an apple but. :) Let me add, that, in my opinion, the "apple butt" is a conf...
- Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:05 am
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- Topic: Browbands revisited
- Replies: 105
- Views: 57642
Re: Browbands revisited
boots, you NEED a horse so you can buy bling-y stuff. LOL! Hah, not me. The pony has so much chrome, no way we could pull off anymore bling without looking over the top. He also hasn't worn boots or polos for ages, no need and they look ridiculous on feathery feet. I do however have everything shee...
- Thu Sep 08, 2016 1:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Goals and progress... August and September!
- Replies: 308
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Re: Goals and progress... August and September!
oh Good Lord, Flight... I wonder if he whacked his shoulder on something and hurt his radial nerve? That'll cause temporary paralysis. Yep, that was my impression too, it looks like he hurt his radial nerve. My friend had an idiot horse who liked to run into things (gates/stall doors) he had a bad ...
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:26 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: I ned help with 'go'!
- Replies: 20
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Re: I ned help with 'go'!
What techniques do you fing helpful to get a horse reliably in front of your leg, or should I be satisfied with thumping and banging at this stage ? If I carry a stick he moves out better, but that is not the same as responding to my leg, is it ? I'm late to this party, but since "go" is ...
- Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:39 am
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- Topic: Riding vacations
- Replies: 53
- Views: 30397
Re: Riding vacations
Dressage in portugal is on my short list of destinations for riding vacations. I really like the look of this one: http://www.inthesaddle.com/rides/view/168_montevelho_alentejo_portugal After Wales this spring, I decided that I really have to go on riding vacations more often. In 2016 I would reall...
- Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:49 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Tail Itching...need more ideas!
- Replies: 13
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Re: Tail Itching...need more ideas!
I've checked his midline and mane...also all over when grooming. Would sweet itch pop up as tail itching only? There is litetally nothing anywhere else. Since it's basically an allergic response to midges, midline and mane are usually just as bad as the tail. Mine reacts worst around his ventral mi...
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:08 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Tail Itching...need more ideas!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14704
Re: Tail Itching...need more ideas!
Don't forget the belly. My horse has a slight case of sweet itch and will continue to rub his tail, if I do not treat his belly/sheath area too.
- Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:49 am
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- Topic: Rant: Eating in Public
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17471
Re: Rant: Eating in Public
...but, eating with your fingers is so... ...satisfying!!! I love doing that. Mind you, not in public, but I'm not opossed to eat yogurt, icecream or even pasta with my bare hands...
- Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:19 am
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- Topic: No discussion on Brexit?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10590
Re: No discussion on Brexit?
And a late thought... in looking at the results. Maybe it was a "sign" but it surely wasn't, IMO, a clear sign... 48.1% = 51.9% so very close. As well, very divisive across the regions. Outlying England wanted to leave, London, Scotland, North Ireland wanted to stay. So maybe it was a maj...
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Goals and progress:. June and July.
- Replies: 369
- Views: 178975
Re: Goals and progress:. June and July.
Mountaineer, congrats! Sounds like you two had a productive and successful weekend! Khall, interesting article, though, personally, I feel that threre still isn't enough emphasis on straightness. I still think straightness needs to go together with rhythm and suppleness... As always, I'm pretty crap...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:44 pm
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- Topic: Want to go on a trai ride with us?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10962
Re: Want to go on a trai ride with us?
Moonshine wrote:I have to say: I've lived in several German cities, but Muenster was by far the rainiest!
Yeah, legend has it, that we have more words for rain than the inuit have for snow...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:37 pm
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- Topic: What Three Words
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14951
Re: What Three Words
Interesting concept...
Bicycles, church bells, rain.
There are not many people in Germany who wouldn't know which city I'm talking about!
Bicycles, church bells, rain.
There are not many people in Germany who wouldn't know which city I'm talking about!
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:48 pm
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- Topic: Want to go on a trai ride with us?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10962
Re: Want to go on a trai ride with us?
Moonshine, really?! The world really is a village. :) This is a little north of MS, so basically the other way. What were you doing in Münster? Exvet, did you guess, the little guy is a Welsh Cob too. I think the name is giving it away, even though he's all hidden under his "fly"sheet. He'...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:34 pm
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- Topic: Want to go on a trai ride with us?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10962
Want to go on a trai ride with us?
In the spirit of posting more, and because some might like to see what riding in other parts of the world looks like (*I* certainly do!) would you like to go on a trail lride with us? Last weekend, a friend and I went on a 3 hours trail ride. I had promised her a while ago that I would show her the ...
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:43 am
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- Topic: Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12660
Re: Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
exvet wrote:LOL! GOT to LOVE WELSH COBs! Too cute.
Besides the fact that trick training is a lot of fun, keeping his adorably destructive pony personality entertained and in check is why I've started doing it in the first place.
- Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:57 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: My new horse...or what the heck did I get myself into???
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14899
Re: My new horse...or what the heck did I get myself into???
Congrats!
Looks like someone need a new user name though...
Looks like someone need a new user name though...
- Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:49 am
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- Topic: Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12660
Re: Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
myleetlepony wrote:Who's training who??? Very cute!
I have no idea what you are talking about...
- Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:31 pm
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- Topic: Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12660
Just for smiles, my goofy pony "helping"
Since it was a hot and muggy day today I decided to do some trick training with The(not so new anymore)Welsh. I started by puting up some cones to work with and this is what happened. Silly, goofy, pony :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZlJu7mF6Tk&feature=youtu.be (...I think he actually thoug...
- Thu May 26, 2016 6:20 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
- Replies: 255
- Views: 128035
Re: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
It probably makes sense to specify, that I was talking strictly about ring work. Cantering in a field or even better, on a nice track is quite a different story. Unless your horse is loosing it completely out there, a good canter or gallop out in a field is probably beneficial for pretty much any ho...
- Wed May 25, 2016 1:44 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
- Replies: 255
- Views: 128035
Re: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
I had noticed that any amount of canter usually gets Sting more forward and heavier in my hands, which is the last thing I want because I want him between my hand and my leg, so at this point I'm failing to see how longer canters would be constructive? I may try a little bit longer canter just to t...
- Sun May 22, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Washing Mattes half pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4466
Re: Washing Mattes half pads
jaybird660 wrote:I wash both in the machine, quilted and sheepskin but no drier or direct sun. [...] Gentle cycle and mild soap, never bleach. Mattes does sell Melp which is their detergent.
Me too. I have mattes sheepskin pads and girth and I throw both into the machine. I do use Melp or the like.
- Sun May 22, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Prestige saddles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10679
Re: Prestige saddles
Sommer Saddles too come with a female anatomy option. It's a hole in the tree (just the tree, not the seat). They call it the "Venus solution". While I agree that Prestige are great, quality saddles, unless you horse is the TB-ish kind (narrow through chest/ribcage) you might run into issu...
- Sun May 15, 2016 7:27 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things rarely overheard at the barn...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20094
Re: Things rarely overheard at the barn...
Kathy Johnson wrote:"Sure, I'd love to have the advice of a stranger with a carrot stick and a flickitating twirly rope while I'm trying to load my 1700 pound jumper."
Now, that's an entirely different sentiment...
- Sat May 14, 2016 7:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things rarely overheard at the barn...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20094
Re: Things rarely overheard at the barn...
Kathy Johnson wrote:Do you need help trailer loading?
umm, that one is pretty common where I come from...
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 5:16 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Almond Butter, Homemade - Anyone?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5445
Re: Almond Butter, Homemade - Anyone?
hmmm, why the oil? All the recipes I know use just almonds, nothing else (besides a bit of salt). The almonds are rosted for 10 min or so and then ground/mixed for a loooong time. Like another 10 minutes AFTER the butter looks done (with breaks if the machine gets too hot). The oils in the nuts are ...
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:42 pm
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- Topic: About a dog...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 22862
Re: About a dog...
This is really going in an unkind direction. The point of the thread is to celebrate a new dog, not get b(*&&$ed at by strangers on the internet. I would not blame the OP for not responding any more either. That's the thing about posting on a board. The person posts with expectations of cer...
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 6:23 pm
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- Topic: About a dog...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 22862
Re: About a dog...
Woost2 wrote:
Interesting there are styles of ear cropping. 7-8 weeks per this site.
...that picture on the bottom of that page though... poor pup.
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:14 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
- Replies: 255
- Views: 128035
Re: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
...Then I realized that the gall was forming at the buckle part of the girth and that the girth was just too short for her. I got another girth 4" longer that was identical to the one I had been using originally, and never had a problem again. A classic. But Brydie posted a couple of videos a ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:32 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: What is the purpose of a flash?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10948
Re: What is the purpose of a flash?
I was taught, that it basically has the same function as a correctly used drop noseband. It should keep a horse from laterally shifting the lover jaw to avoid the bit/aids.
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:16 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: Brands/tattooing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7558
Re: Brands/tattooing
One of the rescue horses is Hanoverian, but she has no brand. Sometimes a brand can be practically invisible. In the last 7 years with theTheNewWelsh, I've only been able to see his brand maybe a total of 4-5 times. It's so weak/shallow, I can only tell it's there if he's between summer and winter ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:48 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
- Replies: 255
- Views: 128035
Re: Can we get a jump on April/May training goals thread?
umm, yeah, well... I guess I should join this one. I agreed to ride in a clinic in may. With a clinician I rode with before and really like. Only problem? I still have no saddle! I've been riding TheNewWelsh bareback since sep/oct. Our saddle is not a horrible fit, tree shape is a little off, I shou...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:38 am
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- Topic: Trader Joes Recommendations
- Replies: 26
- Views: 17303
Re: Trader Joes Recommendations
Thanks for the ideas. I am not worried about being disappointed. Anything I buy is purely for the fun factor. Cookie butter is not exactly serious stuff. I will probably not even like it, but I have to try it. There are just little differences in the foods in your grocery stores that are different ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 2:20 pm
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- Topic: Riding vacations
- Replies: 53
- Views: 30397
Re: Riding vacations
Dressage in portugal is on my short list of destinations for riding vacations. I really like the look of this one: http://www.inthesaddle.com/rides/view/168_montevelho_alentejo_portugal After Wales this spring, I decided that I really have to go on riding vacations more often. In 2016 I would reall...
- Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:00 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Another coffeemaker post
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7400
Re: Another coffeemaker post
Do they sell Severin in the US? The "Cafe Caprice" from Severin is an excelent coffee maker. It has a special brewing/boiling system that really makes a difference. http://www.severin.com/the-perfect-coffee/filter-coffee-maker-with-glass-jug/coffee-maker-cafe-caprice-ka-5702 (it also comes...
- Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:50 am
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- Topic: Remember the Jane Austen thread from the UDBB?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 21284
Re: Remember the Jane Austen thread from the UDBB?
Koolkat wrote:And I heard a movie review the other morning about a movie called (more or less), "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies".
That's actually a book And I AM looking forward to the movie...
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Now this is some NICE dressage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7880
Re: Now this is some NICE dressage
That's Muenster, the city I live in! It's a team from the "Bauern Olympiade", now called the "K&K Cup". It takes place every year in Muenster. The big riding clubs from the area pick teams and compete against each other. It's always big fun and almost imossible to get tickets...
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:31 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: RIP Alan Rickman
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10774
Re: RIP Alan Rickman
Oh, damn That's very sad.
Rickman has always been one of my favorite actors. He played great villains but I also enjoyed seeing him in Dogma, Galaxy Quest, Sense and Sensibility... and so many other movies, indy or blockbuster.
Rickman has always been one of my favorite actors. He played great villains but I also enjoyed seeing him in Dogma, Galaxy Quest, Sense and Sensibility... and so many other movies, indy or blockbuster.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:40 am
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- Topic: Help with European weekend trip ideas
- Replies: 17
- Views: 14043
Re: Help with European weekend trip ideas
Amsterdam. Do go to Prague it is interesting and beautiful! Berlin (of course ;) ) Brugge! (Belgium) Italy would be my first choice. It's so close and has so much more to offer than just Rome and Florence, There's Milano, Venice, Pisa, Siena, Napoli... And the south of France too, Grasse, Nice, Cann...
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:16 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Christ sheepskin saddle pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4504
Re: Christ sheepskin saddle pads
Nah, I'm more of a Mattes girl myself. Girth, pad...
Love the different color options. I have the Eurofit.
https://www.epshop.us/us/configure
I do however own the Christ sheepskin pad for the Christ sheepskin bareback pad. Sold the bareback pad, kept the other one...
Love the different color options. I have the Eurofit.
https://www.epshop.us/us/configure
I do however own the Christ sheepskin pad for the Christ sheepskin bareback pad. Sold the bareback pad, kept the other one...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 11:07 am
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- Topic: Can we talk about sox?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10545
Re: Can we talk about sox?
OmegaMare wrote:Or maybe trucks are just innately sexier than sox.
Of course they are, no doubt about that!
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:46 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Haylege
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11203
Re: Haylege
Feeding haylage during the winter months is a pretty common practice around here. Easier to produce than hay, easier to store and cheaper than hay. Good haylage should look and feel almost like hay. Silage can be corn but then it's called corn silage. Around here corn silage is used for cattle and b...
- Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:19 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13912
Re: Talk to me of long lining/double longeing/ground driving
Ideally work with an instructor who can help educate as to the proper methodlogy and timing of aids This, this and this! Books are great tools but if neither you nor your pony have any experience with long lining, long reining, I'd strongly recommend you start out with an instructor. Just a lesson ...