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by svvdressage
Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:03 am
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: TAKEN: Saddle pads
Replies: 11
Views: 12407

Re: Saddle pads

I will take these 2!
by svvdressage
Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:42 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Browbands revisited spinoff - de-tackifying
Replies: 25
Views: 18340

Re: Browbands revisited spinoff - de-tackifying

capstone wrote:
svvdressage wrote:What size is the HS snaffle? cost?

The single jointed or double jointed?



Double, the bit closest to the bottom. Price on pads too, especially the grey one!
by svvdressage
Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:49 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Browbands revisited
Replies: 105
Views: 57656

Re: Browbands revisited

Yep, i made myself a browband that I can change out the beads. I think I have 20 :shock:

Just a few
by svvdressage
Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My rant for today
Replies: 26
Views: 17985

Re: My rant for today

My poor hand strength also struggles with using leather hole punches, I usually just take it into work and have one of the guys help me out. Hayburner, have you tried the Herm Sprenger Hole Punch ? My hands are no longer very strong, but I can manage with this punch. Pricey, but I think it's worth ...
by svvdressage
Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues
Replies: 20
Views: 14870

Re: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues

As soon as shes sold, could be a week, could be a couple months
by svvdressage
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:43 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues
Replies: 20
Views: 14870

Re: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues

He is moving to another barn tmrw, but he will have to be turned out with my mare. Unfortunately thrre is no other better options. The only other is to turn him out with a mixed herd of 25 and that scares me. I will be able to put him in a stall when i take my mare out so he dsnt kill himself. He is...
by svvdressage
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:48 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues
Replies: 20
Views: 14870

Re: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues

The biggest problem is one of the reasons he came to me is medically he NEEDS 24hr turn out, so I feel like im stuck b/n a rock and a hard place. I think I will have to try putting my mare with him and deal with the undersaddle issues later.
by svvdressage
Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues
Replies: 20
Views: 14870

New Horse Introduction and Turn Out Issues

1st off let me introduce my new guy! Meet Z. He is a 12 year old KWPN gelding. He is super sweet! I have fallen hard for him in the 2 weeks that I have had him. He came from a BNT's barn in CA. Until 6 months ago he had very little turnout and even less interaction with other horses. 6 mnths ago he ...
by svvdressage
Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:04 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Prospective Buyer Flying In
Replies: 26
Views: 18231

Re: Prospective Buyer Flying In

Sorry guys! it's been a crazy couple weeks! I the buyer has been on vacation until later in this week so I will update once we iron out details!
by svvdressage
Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Prospective Buyer Flying In
Replies: 26
Views: 18231

Prospective Buyer Flying In

I have a horse for sale and some one is wanting to fly in to try her. She is wanting to fly in for 4 days and vet her the 5th if it works out. Is that many days normal?? I work full time, have 2 young boys and the barn is an hour trip for me....i dont go to the barn that many days in a row and would...
by svvdressage
Sat Jul 09, 2016 3:34 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Old doses of frozen Zorn (by Chagall) semen for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 6358

Re: Old doses of frozen Zorn (by Chagall) semen for sale

Totally off topic but that video had me so confused at first.
by svvdressage
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Freecycle Forum
Topic: TAKEN--NEW Hug Flysheet size 82
Replies: 1
Views: 3556

Re: FREE: NEW Hug Flysheet size 82

I will take it if it still needs a home!
by svvdressage
Mon May 23, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: ISO: CHEAP dressage saddle
Replies: 7
Views: 7507

Re: ISO: CHEAP dressage saddle

Sorry, I was upset and frustrated last nigh. I will update it
by svvdressage
Mon May 23, 2016 2:11 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: ISO: CHEAP dressage saddle
Replies: 7
Views: 7507

ISO: CHEAP dressage saddle

My saddle has a broken tree and with out having a saddle to sell, I have no funds to buy a new one. So I am looking for an older saddle that will fit a high withers and a flat back. 17.5"-18" seat and M - MW tree. Please message me if you have something that might work.
by svvdressage
Mon May 23, 2016 2:08 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Seriously?!?
Replies: 16
Views: 12635

Seriously?!?

I need to vent and I hope you all will let me. I am really starting to hate this time of year, something has gone terribly terribly wrong every year. It started 2 years ago my my heart horse died. Every owners worse nightmare. Wonderful ride at a clinic the day before, colicy the next morning, had t...
by svvdressage
Sat May 21, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: 2009 16H 4th Level Holsteiner Mare - UPDATED VIDEP!
Replies: 6
Views: 9377

Re: 2009 16H 4th Level Holsteiner Mare

updated pics
by svvdressage
Wed May 18, 2016 1:39 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: 2009 16H 4th Level Holsteiner Mare - UPDATED VIDEP!
Replies: 6
Views: 9377

Re: 2009 16H Holsteiner Mare

more pics
by svvdressage
Wed May 18, 2016 1:38 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: 2009 16H 4th Level Holsteiner Mare - UPDATED VIDEP!
Replies: 6
Views: 9377

2009 16H 4th Level Holsteiner Mare - UPDATED VIDEP!

Charmed is a stunning bay, 7 year old 16H Holsteiner mare. “Charm” was started under saddle just 2 years ago as a 5 year old. She is very athletic and smart and has quickly come up the levels. She is ready to show 3rd level and schooling 4th & PSG,. She as an exceptional canter! She has clean ea...
by svvdressage
Sun May 08, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: No longer for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 3020

No longer for sale

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by svvdressage
Wed May 04, 2016 3:09 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
Replies: 27
Views: 16929

Re: Am I out of line? Family Drama

OMG, so today my DH gets a message that MIL is coming to my son's soccer game and she is bringing him with. I don't think I've ever been so angry in my life, I was literally shaking. I specifically told her I don't want my him around by son and she does it anyway. Who does that!?! And she is P!SSED ...
by svvdressage
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Trying to find a non soy diet
Replies: 13
Views: 12314

Re: Trying to find a non soy diet

I also feed soy-free. My mare gets higher fat/low sugar diet from a free feed grass hay plus 3 meals a day of: -alfalfa pellets -coolstance (coconut copra)* -rice bran* -whole flax seeds* -camelina oil -vit/min suppl and other suppl. *Renew Gold is a nice product combining coolstance, rice bran and...
by svvdressage
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Trying to find a non soy diet
Replies: 13
Views: 12314

Re: Trying to find a non soy diet

I'm very interested in this topic and trying to learn what was the reason to avoid soy based feeds? I just looked up the TC Natural feed then I read it was high in starch. My guys have minimal access to grass and I am always concerned for founder. I would like to feed a more natural diet and supple...
by svvdressage
Tue Mar 15, 2016 2:18 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Trying to find a non soy diet
Replies: 13
Views: 12314

Trying to find a non soy diet

Last fall my mare started to lactate clear fluid last fall. This spring she started to do the same. I have done some online research and would like to try to eliminate all/most soy from her diet. Right now she is getting 5lbs of Purina Ultium, 1lb of rice bran, a vitamin (with a bit of soy), msm and...
by svvdressage
Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
Replies: 27
Views: 16929

Re: Am I out of line? Family Drama

Thanks guys. My MIL is extremely upset with me, to put it lightly. My DH has been extremely supportive of how I feel. MIL keeps telling me that what's in the past is in the past and he is a wonderful person but she has only known him for 6 mnths! The child endangerment is what really gets me. If he ...
by svvdressage
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:33 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
Replies: 27
Views: 16929

Re: Am I out of line? Family Drama

Yes 100% sure it was him

What you said was pretty much exactly what I told her, but afterwards I felt like the bad guy.
by svvdressage
Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:08 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Am I out of line? Family Drama
Replies: 27
Views: 16929

Am I out of line? Family Drama

So my MIL started dating again after being widowed for 4 years. She has been dating this guy for about 5 mnths and they are talking about getting married. There were some red flags with this guy. His 4 children have NOTHING to do with him and out of curiosity I googled him. What I found was terrifyi...
by svvdressage
Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: REDUCED! Thorowgood T6 High Wither 17.5" $450
Replies: 0
Views: 2426

REDUCED! Thorowgood T6 High Wither 17.5" $450

The Thorowgood T6 High Wither Dressage Saddle is tailored for high withered horses, such as thoroughbreds, with tree and panels specially shaped to give maximum clearance. The moveable under-flap thigh blocks combine to help the rider maintain a balanced dressage position. Favorite Features: Easy to...
by svvdressage
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:14 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Mountain Horse Victoria Size 8 Wide
Replies: 0
Views: 2511

Mountain Horse Victoria Size 8 Wide

The Victoria Dressage Boot from Mountain Horse offers classic elegance for the serious dressage rider. The supple, full-grain leather uppers are lined with soft pigskin for the perfect combination of comfort and close contact. The full-length zipper is located on the inside of the boot, just forward...
by svvdressage
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:11 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

Re: Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5

more yet
by svvdressage
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:09 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

Re: Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5

more pics
by svvdressage
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:07 am
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

Custom Konigs Boots aprox size 10.5

These boots are $1200 custom boots, only used 3 show seasons at a few shows. No zippers. LOVED these boots until my leg swelled in the heat and my boot got stuck! I had to cut a slit to get them off! Thank goodness I was smart enough to cut them were a gusset or zipper could be put in! Here is your ...
by svvdressage
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Royal Oak (Jerry's Harness) Snaffle Bridle - Cob
Replies: 2
Views: 4100

Royal Oak (Jerry's Harness) Snaffle Bridle - Cob

This lovely bridle was over $450 new. The leather is like butter. In great used condition. This is my dream bridle, unfortunately it dsn't fit my mare. Beautiful square caveson. The custom browband is an extra $100, or will include the original. Would consider trade of an equal value horse size brid...
by svvdressage
Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Bill Woods as a clinician?
Replies: 4
Views: 5251

Re: Bill Woods as a clinician?

He's hilarious. You need to have a bit of a thick skin and not offended easily (when i was a teenager, asked me if I had a boyfriend that rode a motorcycle because that's how I rode my corners). I enjoyed it greatly and learned a TON.
by svvdressage
Mon Jan 11, 2016 4:17 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: What is your cold threshold for working horses?
Replies: 16
Views: 12788

Re: What is your cold threshold for working horses?

I have ridden at -18°F but it wasn't by choice...someone flew in to look at a horse. It was terrible. Normally zero is my cut off to really work them.
by svvdressage
Sun Jan 10, 2016 5:18 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Teaching changes when they won't change behind
Replies: 5
Views: 5159

Re: Teaching changes when they won't change behind

I teach them similar to mld. Come thru the short end in counter canter..really asking for the canter to be active and jumping. Turn down the quarter line then leg yield to the wall. Focus on making sure they are really moving sharply off what is going to be the new inside leg. Then ride forward to t...
by svvdressage
Sat Jan 02, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: 2016 goals
Replies: 16
Views: 12655

Re: 2016 goals

My goals for my mare is to be ready to show 3rd by June/July and work on confirming 4th/PSG work. My goal for me is to increase my core strength and hip flexibility so I am not hindering Charm as we are working up the levels. I would also like to shed 15-20lbs but going to concentrate on fitness first
by svvdressage
Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?
Replies: 15
Views: 13526

Re: Strange Skin Ailment--what's your guess?

myleetlepony wrote:Just curious, did you try putting the ivermectin on the spots? I don't know how easily you can obtain it down there, or if it's a precious resource, but if you can spare it, I'd give it a try. The strange lumps moving around makes me think burrowed parasite...

This is what I was going to say.
by svvdressage
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:12 am
Forum: Technical Support
Topic: Trouble getting to site
Replies: 9
Views: 10438

Re: Trouble getting to site

that is the new front page of the site. Just click forums to get to the index!
by svvdressage
Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:32 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Unisit System
Replies: 1
Views: 3239

Unisit System

I have a client who is looking for this system or something similar. Anyone know where to find something like this? I tried the email on the website but have not got a response. I'm not sure what to think about this thing but she has used on in the past and swears it does wonders so I said I would h...
by svvdressage
Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Clinic organizing 101?
Replies: 10
Views: 9958

Re: Clinic organizing 101?

I agree with Maple. I have orginized clinics monthly for the last 5 years. I have checks in hand before plane tickets are purchased. Everyone is aware that they are non refundable, period. People can "sell" there spots, but that is up to them but I will help if I can. I have learned that y...
by svvdressage
Sat Dec 05, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Proposed rule change - no more double at 3rd
Replies: 15
Views: 13736

Re: Proposed rule change - no more double at 3rd

I have heard that this proposal was withdrawn
by svvdressage
Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Suddenly kicking in turnout.
Replies: 9
Views: 10450

Re: Suddenly kicking in turnout.

Quelah wrote:Likely hormones. You could try putting her on regumate and see if it goes away.


Thanks. This is exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for, I figured it was hormones but it's been so long since I've had to deal with a cranky mare that regumate never even came to mind!
by svvdressage
Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:14 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Suddenly kicking in turnout.
Replies: 9
Views: 10450

Re: Suddenly kicking in turnout.

No neighbors are not all male, we have rotated 6 different horses in the paddock next to her. At the clinic she was in a large paddock and still stood kicking at the fence anytime someone got near it, mare or gelding.
by svvdressage
Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Suddenly kicking in turnout.
Replies: 9
Views: 10450

Suddenly kicking in turnout.

I have a 6 year old mare currently in private turnout because she is very bottom of the pecking order and is often picked on until she is hurt. She is currently turned out in a tiny outside paddock that is maybe 75 by 75. She has been in this pen for the last 6 months without any problem but about 3...
by svvdressage
Mon Nov 16, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: For Sale!
Topic: Dressage & Horse Books for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 7032

Re: Dressage & Horse Books for Sale

I will take Fit for Riding.

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