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- Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1399161
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
Maia was so good and relaxed (or eventually relaxed) our first few rides here, but there was no relaxing and getting down to work today :roll: At least she wasn't being crazy? There were people there. And dogs. And three cats. And a horseless rider who had the gall to sit in the observation box at t...
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:06 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1399161
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
My old barn owner had increased fees by $100 in January. It was the largest one-time increase she'd ever charged us in nearly 15 years. I started out paying $550/month and was up to $800 by the time we left. The new place is $770, including staff. The old place was a quarter the size, and only the b...
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:36 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1399161
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
You're such a lovely, elegant pair @blob!
I read that with my hand at my throat @Mountaineer. How is he doing today? Maia chokes and that's my worst nightmare.
I read that with my hand at my throat @Mountaineer. How is he doing today? Maia chokes and that's my worst nightmare.
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:11 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4307
Re: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
Quelah wrote:Don't have to bother scraping if you can keep pouring the cold water on (this has also been established through studies).
I'm at a new barn, and they don't know the — now decades old — science behind this
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:08 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
- Replies: 348
- Views: 1399161
Re: The Heat is ON: July/August Goals and Progress
I hope you find the right spot for Obie. If you were near west TN, I could point you to my equine retirement resort — Mom
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:05 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4307
Re: Help! Overheated or anhidrosis?
Before hosing, did she check the temp of his feet? And take his body temp? If hand walking and cold hosing his chest don't drop the temp, try an ice bath for his front feet. You'll need to start with room temp water, and slowly add ice once he's standing with his foot in the bucket. Shallow ground f...
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:59 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
I have nothing to close out other than I actually managed to ride!
And I've even ridden in Texas! After Maia got herself cast, and tried to black her own eye
And I've even ridden in Texas! After Maia got herself cast, and tried to black her own eye
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Maia’s now a Texas horse
So far she hasn’t demanded AC! There is a gelding at her new barn with his own minisplit. On the new BO’s advice, I’m leaving her on electrolytes.
So far she hasn’t demanded AC! There is a gelding at her new barn with his own minisplit. On the new BO’s advice, I’m leaving her on electrolytes.
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:48 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
We're hitting the road Wednesday for mom's farm in TN, then on to TX on Sunday. Poor Maia is going to melt. Fortunately, it's all interstate, so she'll have some AC by way of wind. I've already started her on electrolytes and probiotics. I may shave her (non-existent coat) during our 3-day stopover...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:21 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
We're hitting the road Wednesday for mom's farm in TN, then on to TX on Sunday. Poor Maia is going to melt. Fortunately, it's all interstate, so she'll have some AC by way of wind. I've already started her on electrolytes and probiotics. I may shave her (non-existent coat) during our 3-day stopover ...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:14 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Vaccine reactions
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7456
Re: Vaccine reactions
Since we're moving to a new barn in less than a week(!), Maia got all her vaccines in one go this year and had no reaction I gave Anz her vaccines in pieces — she's ensconced at mom's farm through at least fall.
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Sometimes I just don't know why my students horse is not giving the correct response. I get on and they give it. It makes me feel less adequate as a teacher. Why the heck can't I tell the rider how to produce the response the horse knows how to give. It's so often in the canter transition too. As a...
- Mon Jun 06, 2022 2:31 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Kittens!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 31338
Re: Kittens!
You're bringing all five home, right?!
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
I’ve ridden Maia several days in a row again :D And we have a signed lease in Texas! Yesterday’s ride was entertaining. After I took case of all her itchy spots, Maia was nearly comatose tacking up. Then we went outside, the head went up, and my sleepy mare suddenly resembled a giraffe on speed :lol...
- Tue May 31, 2022 11:41 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
I have news: our house is SOLD!!! Closing is June 17, but we signed the paperwork today that essentially signs the ownership of the house over to the DH's company's relocation service. They do all the rest of closing. Movers will be here in 13 days, and us, the piggies, and Maia get on the road in 1...
- Mon May 30, 2022 11:12 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Oy. Ignore their manipulation! Yes, some horses do better when occupied. I have two of those mares. But just because they need to be mentally busy doesn't mean they're not prone to burnout too. I give them time off interspersed with regular work, plus frequent excursions. Even just a walk down the d...
- Thu May 26, 2022 4:30 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
There's no reason you'd need to curtail your riding post-op, Chisamba. My mom has been riding more since getting the new hip, even though she had to give up running marathons. To replace the running, she picked up weight training and started backpacking again.
- Thu May 26, 2022 4:23 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Wintec saddles and full seat breeches
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2500
Re: Wintec saddles and full seat breeches
I gave myself road rash riding in full seat tights in the summer. Tried them a second time — after a very generous application of body glide — with the same result and concluded sticky full seats are not for me.
- Thu May 12, 2022 12:22 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
Ouch, blob!! Get your finger checked out. The last time I broke a finger it was a compound fracture (I will spare you the second finger fracture details). Other than a slight funkiness when folding the finger down, it is fully functional. That functionality is all due to my frequent flyer miles with...
- Sun May 01, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: NINE DAYS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3316
Re: NINE DAYS
Take yourself out for a celebratory drink with Miss A!
- Sun May 01, 2022 6:01 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
- Replies: 384
- Views: 105649
Re: April showers bring May flowers and June bugs. Our goals and progress thread
I'll just be happy if I get to ride these two months!! I kept Maia in MD (v. dropping her off with my mom too) because "of course I'll have time to ride" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I want to know what my past self was smoking because I desperately need that happy juice right now! Between new ...
- Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:44 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Chisamba wrote:Still too anxious about flying changed.
Are you breathing through the changes? Being very deliberate about my breaths works wonders if I'm trying to work Anz out of being anxious. Works great for my mom too.
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:26 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Anz and I drove through the rain, hail, sleet/graupel, snow, sleet/graupel, snow, sleet, rain, and finally some dry pavement yesterday to get to our overnight accommodations. I am disappointed we didn't get locusts too! After that hairy start — and some white-knuckled "wtF are you driving so fa...
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:11 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Do it, Chisamba!! If something happens and you're not up to riding the baby, you've got students. I've ridden Maia four times this week! She's been a lunatic, running hollering to the fence when I yell for her :lol: and strangely sedate under saddle. She's got a week off because I'm hauling her momm...
- Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:00 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Barisone Trial
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9372
Re: Barisone Trial
I find it absolutely terrifying that people use guns to settle arguments.
- Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
I'm feeling much better, and have been doing daily groundwork with a very bouncy energetic Maia since Wednesday. Today was the first day she was semi-sane, but I had no time to ride between clients and Maia's bodywork appointment. She got her bum (and shoulders, face, legs ... everything) stuck full...
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:46 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Head tossing/head shaking
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4453
Re: Head tossing/head shaking
Does he toss his head on the lunge line?
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:10 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Some day I will ride again /sigh I had surgery on March 15 that was supposed to finally resolve a congenital defect (40+ years later :roll: ), and am now dealing with unexpected repercussions that may result in further surgery /sigh AND we're in the midst of moving, putting the house on the market, ...
- Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:00 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat. An update.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6000
Re: Neighbor's dog killed my beloved cat.
OMG. I am so sorry.
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:54 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15933
Re: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
I'm so sorry, Texsuze.
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 5:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
@Blob Yes, we can ride out in the dressage fields! She doesn't have a ton, but she does have some. If I go that way, I'll also inquire about bringing in 4x rail-only jumps, so we can train. She seems open to the idea. I'm loving the vegan food scene here, @Demi ! We've got a friend who's a chef dow...
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:01 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
I'm in San Antonio for a few days checking out neighborhoods and barns. So far we have one barn that's fully dressage, but fairly flexible in terms of what each horse needs. So Maia requiring soaked grain didn't even get a raised brow. And the BO has another boarder who lives out 24/7, so Maia would...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6109
Re: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
Learning to back a gooseneck has been a whole 'nother learning curve and quite humbling. :lol: I'm trading rigs with my mom in a few weeks — we're moving, and my truck is not a fun drive on the interstate — and will be hauling her gooseneck. I've hauled her gooseneck several thousand miles, and tha...
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 6:00 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6109
Re: I just got a horse trailer, tips?
Learn to park. You can't presume everywhere will have drive forward/through parking. Learn to back into a space, around things, much like backing a car into a parking spot. Empty parking lots with lines (and curbs, eventually) are perfect for practicing. It will teach the spacial awareness that you'...
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:56 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
Moutaineer wrote:I may end up in prison for Farriercide. Though I think my defense will be strong.
Of course, he may yet turn up.
I fired a farrier after two late shows. I do my best not to be late and call if I am — twice in 16 years with the current farrier — and expect the same in return.
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 5:31 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keeping calm and cantering on
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8877
Re: Keeping calm and cantering on
For the shoulder, have you tried counter bend? Maia and I had a similar issue — fairly balanced on the lunge, then really struggling with opening up the left shoulder. When we canter right, I'd put her in a counter bend, then straight, then bend. It took forever, and I did this alongside canter leng...
- Sat Mar 12, 2022 9:16 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Keeping calm and cantering on
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8877
Re: Keeping calm and cantering on
Maia gave a hard no to half seat. And sitting too deeply would either have her flying forward or slamming on the brakes. So I rode in knee patch breeches, and, on the advice of my trainer, sat lightly until she was better balanced. Canter lengthenings and spiral in/out kept her moving forward, even ...
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 6:09 pm
- Forum: Rider health and fitness
- Topic: Health and fitness 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5471
Re: Health and fitness 2022
Congrats to @Chisamba and @Fzybtfrm!!
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:01 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Equine travel accommodations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1156
Re: Equine travel accommodations
This is super helpful, thank you! I'm considering two places, and need to email them both. One looks like it has really high traffic, and is right up on the interstate. The other is a breeding operation (Belgians) two miles off the interstate. Both have good reviews. I'll be driving through on eithe...
- Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:34 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Equine travel accommodations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1156
Equine travel accommodations
Has anyone overnighted a horse somewhere while traveling? Anything I should be on the lookout for? The two places I'm considering both require proof of recent Coggins, and I'm vaccinating in the next few weeks. Both also have hookups for electric ... I'm going to ask about tents. Not that mine takes...
- Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:38 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: A horse that is "too forward"
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3287
Re: A horse that is "too forward"
Walking in tight serpentines in a super exaggerated nose to horse's knee flexion worked great for my old eventer. We warmed up at the canter, counter canter, and quick canter-walk transitions. Then the walk serpentines. By then she was normally relaxed and attentive enough that her anxiety didn't ta...
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:49 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: tack trunks
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5316
Re: tack trunks
Too many urls, so new post. If I had a chance to redo my pick for a barn trunk, think I would do this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-25-in-Cantilever-Rolling-Tool-Box-230380/207138341 I use this to hold the equine first aid kit in the horse trailer. That top level of little containers is perfec...
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:09 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: tack trunks
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5316
Re: tack trunks
I would love tips too! My trailer has a built-in trunk at the front of the tack room. It's a black hole of long-forgotten stuff. I can't use boxes because of the shape (v-nose trailer), and the reusable shopping bag system I use in our chest freezer just doesn't work to contain larger bulkier items....
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:56 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
- Replies: 326
- Views: 85468
Re: Looking forward to looking forward - March/April Goals and Progress
I don't know what I've done to Maia, but the BO's husband on the roof of the house with a leaf blower didn't even get a head twitch on Saturday. Then today she attempted to deposit me on my butt for squealing brakes on a car over a half-mile away. Maia also picked up the canter on the proper lead ea...
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:20 am
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Cough/hay dust allergy
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4164
Re: Cough/hay dust allergy
For my choker, the vets recommend slow-feeder hay nets and soaked grain, not soaked hay.
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:03 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Sad News--Rockabilly
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6089
Re: Sad News--Rockabilly
Oh no. I knew she was ill, but didn't expect this.
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:29 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Useful visual guide to allowed attire
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4954
Re: Useful visual guide to allowed attire
I am so lost with the patterns. Accent stripes and patterns aren't allowed. Then they are. But supposedly only if they're subtle? Yeah right. So many of the "allowed" were in no way subtle. And I won't even get into the "tasteful" and "discreet" accents :lol: You couldn...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45518
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
I know it's not ideal, but could you move facilities with your barn mates if you don't find the perfect place by then, Blob?
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 12:53 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Spooking
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4663
Re: Spooking
I do a ton of groundwork with them before ever getting on their backs. Both on the ground and under saddle, Maia and Anz both know that shoulder- or haunches-in means business. It's awful hard to spook or misbehave while doing either, so if Anz is being skittish or Maia gathers herself in the "...
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:03 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
- Replies: 335
- Views: 45518
Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
It was so unseasonably warm today that I rode in a tank top and summer breeches :shock: I don't know if it was the heat, or shock that I rode her four times this week, but Maia decided she was on vacation, and was not at all interested in working. Pushing Maia forward is counterproductive. That girl...