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by heddylamar
Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Maia saw the vet today. A bit of lameness in the SI joint (1), left hock (1) and right hock (1.5-2). She's far less sore now than she was in May 2018, and there's nothing different in her movement (vet's office archives video), so the vet didn't recommend updating imaging today. She's out on a very ...
by heddylamar
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:48 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

That sounds like quite the show, Goldhorse! And you had a good ride? Awesome!
by heddylamar
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: dealing with stickiness
Replies: 20
Views: 3266

Re: dealing with stickiness

Do you ever have bodywork done on MM? When I'm having a similar change of gait stickiness in myself, it's usually my left hip sticking again (the technical term of my favorite physical therapist :lol: ). I'll be walking with a big open stride just fine, and my shorter hill-climbing backpacking strid...
by heddylamar
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Welp. No improvement, so the vet will be out Tuesday. Sigh.
by heddylamar
Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:16 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

That's wonderful news!! Hopefully he just keeps getting better and better <3
by heddylamar
Wed Jan 26, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Maia's lameness is still visible, but far improved. She's gone from full body "ouch" to isolated to the the right hind. I expect she slipped in the mud/ice when she was out playing and strained everything. We've done some in-hand walk work, and I manually manipulated that hind leg. She wal...
by heddylamar
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74412

Re: So what are you watching?

Mandalorian - I liked it quite a bit! Not really a star wars fan (other than the originals) but enjoyed it. Everything about Mandalorian was fabulous — the visual depth of the sets, the characters, the storyline ... Then we started watching Bobba Fett. Ooof. We're huge Star Wars fans, but I don't k...
by heddylamar
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So what are you watching?
Replies: 166
Views: 74412

Re: So what are you watching?

We're still on the Marvel universe kick, Falcon and the Winter Soldier now.

And DH has been on an old show kick, so Night Court. Low res, misogyny ... workplace sexual harassment ... somehow amidst all that the judge is pretty fantastic, and parts still hold up.
by heddylamar
Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Oldster on a hunger strike---farewell to 'K'
Replies: 47
Views: 13283

Re: Oldster on a hunger strike

My oldster frequently went on a hunger strike. We just kept a selection of foods at the ready — timothy pellets, timothy cubes, roughage, beet pulp, rice bran, bran, oats — to change up the flavor of her soaked food. Plus applesauce, molasses, and the ever-present grain and minerals. In her main fee...
by heddylamar
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Betty White Challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 1745

Re: The Betty White Challenge

Donated to the Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue. They're near and dear to us and our cuy herd <3
by heddylamar
Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Farrier rescheduled,wwyd?
Replies: 22
Views: 4103

Re: Farrier rescheduled,wwyd?

It sucks, but this is the perfect time of year for crap like this to happen. As SF says, hoof growth is slower this time of year, and they're not out stamping at flies in mud/dry ground and tearing up their hoof wall. Both of my mares — even Anz with her stifle arthritis — are just fine to keep ridi...
by heddylamar
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Maia was splattered in mud from poll down, so she was definitely out playing! That girl can't deny herself a good romp. But I'm fairly certain she didn't go down — no big smears. Not even a ton of heavy mud on her lower legs, just splatters. The last time she did this (lots of mud then too :roll: ) ...
by heddylamar
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:43 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Oy. I was hoping to ride this afternoon — it was warm and the ground was sort of dry, so our arena wasn't complete slush. Instead, I had a lame mare. At the moment it's a whole-body "I'm sore, why are you making me walk?!" v. limb or foot-specific ailment. Maia doesn't normally get sore af...
by heddylamar
Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and fitness 2022
Replies: 24
Views: 4408

Re: Health and fitness 2022

With my hip and shoulder, and all the physical therapy, I've come to realize I need a more rounded exercise program than running, riding, backpacking, and occasionally using the rowing machine/bodyweight/bands. And I absolutely HATE going to the gym. So I started working remotely with a personal tra...
by heddylamar
Sat Jan 08, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

Healing thoughts to all who need them! I understand the COVID weariness, but then I think about how lucky we are in the US and some other placesto have vaccines and for people like me protective options to combine with a vaccine (monoclonal antibodies). What about the rest of the world's people? Ou...
by heddylamar
Fri Jan 07, 2022 4:13 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022
Replies: 335
Views: 41023

Re: New Year, New Goals - January-February 2022

That all sounds stressful, Chisamba. (((Hugs))) I'm mostly recovered from my bout with COVID. I was isolating, masking, plus running air purifiers, exhaust fans, and open windows — you get the idea — but DH still caught it too. Fortunately, based on the spouse's experience, it seems to have been the...
by heddylamar
Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49910

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Maia and I were making great progress, and now she's getting an unexpected vacation. I started dry coughing Monday afternoon, which could have just been my normal seasonal allergies, until I popped a fever late Monday night. Cancelled our flights, hotels, etc for meeting up with my mom over Christma...
by heddylamar
Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: So I did a thing yesterday
Replies: 53
Views: 14950

Re: So I did a thing yesterday

Awww. What a handsome fellow!
by heddylamar
Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Hives
Replies: 16
Views: 3640

Re: Hives

Awww. Poor guy! Flax and oats are so common.
by heddylamar
Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Teaching a horse to breathe through work?
Replies: 17
Views: 3513

Re: Teaching a horse to breathe through work?

What an interesting observation, Tanga! I wonder how often Anzia — my spooky, sometimes super-tense, 800% anxious mare — is holding her breath. I'm going to pay close attention. I know Maia doesn't hold her breath. That girl sounds like a freight train half the time with all of her huffing and puffi...
by heddylamar
Thu Dec 02, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49910

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Maia's officially back to work :D And, yes, much to my barn owner (and another boarder's amusement) I did get on her, and we had a most fabulous ride* ... even after the great big bucking and rearing tantrum in the barn aisle :roll: *There was an underlying thread of "make me" that didn't ...
by heddylamar
Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: My "new" horse
Replies: 21
Views: 4679

Re: My "new" horse

Wow! She's absolutely lovely, Xan!! I can't wait to see what you do with her.
by heddylamar
Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Horse looks awful on lunge but fine under saddle
Replies: 25
Views: 4323

Re: Horse looks awful on lunge but fine under saddle

Echoing blob, the first few months (years) of lunging can look like two people in a horse suit. Things like frequent transitions (for some horses this is every 3-4 strides), change of direction, and learning to really engage the horse during every single step will eventually lead to good work. I pre...
by heddylamar
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Tips on improving the walk
Replies: 16
Views: 3226

Re: Tips on improving the walk

Walking out like piedmontfields suggests is my go-to tactic.
by heddylamar
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49910

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

Maia has been on an extended break (and acting like it :evil: ) between my work schedule, vertigo, and travel plans. We have been riding, but not often or frequently enough to make an impression on her brain. My time should open up in the next few weeks. My hiking buddy and I have started making tan...
by heddylamar
Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and fitness 2021
Replies: 56
Views: 18974

Re: Health and fitness 2021

That's always been a huge challenge for my spouse too, Chisamba. Once he gets started the weight falls off steadily, and then he plateaus forever. In addition to what Flight suggests, maybe back even further away from the scale? E.g. instead of weighing yourself weekly, try every other week, or ever...
by heddylamar
Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:26 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: A "Quick" Update
Replies: 14
Views: 4012

Re: A "Quick" Update

You've had a lot going on! Gilbert is adorable! I love his Halloween costume <3
by heddylamar
Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Woe is me...
Replies: 17
Views: 3767

Re: Woe is me...

That's fabulous news!! Now go put some ice on your shoulder ;)
by heddylamar
Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: How do you break up with your farrier?
Replies: 5
Views: 1966

Re: How do you break up with your farrier?

I left a message with the former farrier cancelling our future appointments.

But, I didn't care about his feelings or burning bridges. The guy was a fill-in while my long-time farrier was injured, and he was angry, impatient, and abusive with my sweet arthritic 37yo mare.
by heddylamar
Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:09 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Body Clippers-What brand?
Replies: 23
Views: 4739

Re: Body Clippers-What brand?

The Andis made quick work of an Irish trace clip — the whole thing was done in under an hour! I'd forgotten how nice they are to use for more delicate work.

Maia stood so happily through the whole thing I had to check that I was clipping the right chestnut mare :lol: She's normally a complete cow.
by heddylamar
Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:51 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Woe is me...
Replies: 17
Views: 3767

Re: Woe is me...

OMG, yes. Those fans are LOUD. We had a water leak that damaged the glue down wood floors on the first floor, and the insurance company's repair company put huge shop fans all over the space. I worked with noise-canceling headphones x2 (over the ear + air pods) in my office on the third floor, with ...
by heddylamar
Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:35 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Woe is me...
Replies: 17
Views: 3767

Re: Woe is me...

Oh no. Your beautiful floors!!! I hope they are able to get them dried quickly.
by heddylamar
Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:49 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress
Replies: 386
Views: 49910

Re: Dig out the winter gear and finish strong: November/December Goals and Progress

I don't recommend ignoring that, Moutaineer! Your description matches what happened with my hip nearly word for word ...... I kept running and riding on it, and ran four half marathons before reaching my pain threshold (-‸ლ)

Turned out I tore the labrum, abductor, and abductor cuff.
by heddylamar
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Body Clippers-What brand?
Replies: 23
Views: 4739

Re: Body Clippers-What brand?

I wouldn't want to do a full body clip with those, but they are pretty comparable to the Oster A5. I'm currently trace clipping with a pair of these Osters ... so the Andis are a HUGE improvement. I've body-clipped many times with Mom's older version. Fortunately, none of mine need that much hair r...
by heddylamar
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Body Clippers-What brand?
Replies: 23
Views: 4739

Re: Body Clippers-What brand?

How challenging is it to find/buy replacement clipper blades for these clippers? One reason I've stuck with the two speed Osters is that in a pinch I can purchase blades at almost any Petsmart or Livestock store. I can't say I've seen blades for this style of clipper in a store, or at least for qui...
by heddylamar
Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Body Clippers-What brand?
Replies: 23
Views: 4739

Re: Body Clippers-What brand?

I keep meaning to buy a set — Maia is a pain in the arse to clip, and I know body clippers will make quick work of it v. the hand-me-down corded human Osters I have for ears. Mom has a set of Andis I used for years, but now we're too far apart. They're simple and just keep plugging along after 30+ y...
by heddylamar
Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Strategies for managing new found power
Replies: 20
Views: 4293

Re: Strategies for managing new found power

Oy. Maia does that getting strong thing too. Three things I've found that work in my favor: 2-3 strides of spiral in/out are often enough to break the cycle, and get back to work. If that's not working, tiny 8-15 meter circles make her reach under and relax, and I can apply half halts/transitions wi...
by heddylamar
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rediscovering forwardness and impulsion
Replies: 22
Views: 4959

Re: Rediscovering forwardness and impulsion

Just not exactly sure how to teach getting longer strides with the whip....... it seems my seat does most of that, and the whip is mostly a back up to my leg as far as "directionality" goes. Have you tried combining whip + slightly slanted field? E.g. when you strike off going up the slop...
by heddylamar
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:15 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Rediscovering forwardness and impulsion
Replies: 22
Views: 4959

Re: Rediscovering forwardness and impulsion

This is rather mundane, but have you tried something like walking down a hill, then turning around and asking for a big trot up? Most horses I've ridden really want to open up on hills, so take advantage of that and ask him to GO. After he's responding to the go reliably, add in transitions within t...
by heddylamar
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:38 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: What happened to Clarino F/S?
Replies: 6
Views: 2334

Re: What happened to Clarino F/S?

I haven’t bought Irideon full seats in a while, but the knee patches I bought last summer are still the funky not sticky fabric stuff (not sure the name they use).
by heddylamar
Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61185

Re: September - October goals and progress

Thank you for the idea of wrist braces. I do have some from when I had a bout of palsy. I'm going to give it a try and I already have the wrist bands (resistance bands) which hurt but I need something to keep my hands level too. My ortho advised wearing the wrist braces overnight v. during the day ...
by heddylamar
Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Importance of barn neighbors (horses)
Replies: 8
Views: 2580

Re: Importance of barn neighbors (horses)

I really doubt she'll care, since Annabelle and Z will still be within sight.
by heddylamar
Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Importance of barn neighbors (horses)
Replies: 8
Views: 2580

Re: Importance of barn neighbors (horses)

Is anyone moving in immediately? If not, I'd ask to move with the caveat you might want to move back in a few weeks.

We have two horses in our 8 horse barn (with only 6 horses) who move stalls frequently. They seem to do just fine in all scenarios.
by heddylamar
Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: Rider health and fitness
Topic: Health and fitness 2021
Replies: 56
Views: 18974

Re: Health and fitness 2021

I just signed up with a personal trainer. I'm fit but I keep getting injured running/riding, so I probably need more dynamic muscle tone. Granted, none of my injurries are really running/riding-related ... more a doh moment where I'm sightseeing while running a rocky trail race, or swinging into the...
by heddylamar
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...
Replies: 11
Views: 2722

Re: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...

khall wrote:Thanks! I’m trying a trauma void ordered from smartpak. I usually ride in a Tipperary because of my oval head shape. Hopefully it fits!

Well, I can tell you the Truama Void was a big fat NO for my round head ;)
by heddylamar
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September - October goals and progress
Replies: 311
Views: 61185

Re: September - October goals and progress

You're doing great under tough circumstances, Tanga! Good luck with your rides today, and don't let the critical judge get under your skin. And go eat a salty breakfast, with a side of electrolytes ;) I've not seen my girls in over two weeks now. We went on a week+ road trip vacation, ending on the ...
by heddylamar
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Leaving the pro rides for lessons
Replies: 17
Views: 3721

Re: Leaving the pro rides for lessons

I think you and Lynx are in a great place to part from the training rides! What does the trainer think? I had zero choice when I pulled Maia out of training — my pro was just south of Collierville, TN, and I'm in Maryland. So when the pro thought it was time to send her back, I drove down to mom's w...
by heddylamar
Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...
Replies: 11
Views: 2722

Re: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...

I tried on a ton of MIPS last year, and ended up with the CO My PS. Our Dover didn't have everything in stock, but the One K and Trauma Void they did have were a big fat no, unless I wanted to return to the days of helmet-induced migraine. And, no, I didn't replace it after my fall last year. Probab...
by heddylamar
Fri Sep 24, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...
Replies: 11
Views: 2722

Re: Helmet Awareness - 20% Off...

SmartPak, Schneiders, and Dover are all offering 20% off too.
by heddylamar
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?
Replies: 25
Views: 5982

Re: Does your farrier make an appt for the next time?

Chisamba wrote:My farrier doesn't keep an appointment book. I text him when I need him.

Mom's farrier has a similar practice. But he's partially retired and has referred most of his book elsewhere, so it's easy to fit her in whenever.

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