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Shorten your reins, and sit back. Think withers up every stride, and keep your canter spurts to manageable lengths. I usually do 20 stridesand then a transition to let the horse take a break and get reorganized before going again. start teaching the halfhalting outside rein in baby steps in the cant...

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Oh, oops. I'm sorry. Best wishes with your new guy!

Linden

just an FYI, every single Sir Donnerhall ive sat upon has had an attitude problem. might consider steering clear

Linden

Yay! Hi guys! so I am doing so much better they discharged me from the full care lockdown hospital I had been in all this time,to let me live at my cousin's house until I'm 100% and can live on my own. Haven't seen Coal Harbour in over a year, and you can imagine how difficult it is for me to have h...

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How about this? You just have to keep yourself busy in the meantime. Maybe lease something or rehab a rescue?

Linden

I like CC-trot-CC on a circle, too. It makes it very clear for Emi that she must wait for my aids. I am also a fan of a bit of forward/back in CC so that they don't get too stuck (but really, that is my horse's issues, so I do that). Emi responds to CC work with very good energy---it both wakes her...

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The photos are not perfect for evaluating the hind leg joints, but yes, the legs do look a touch straight. It doesnt always mean straight legs: straight moving or swinging instead of articulating though. My mare that I got in Germany (now sold) has slightly straight hind legs but articulated beautif...

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forgot one

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well Since I am still recovering I sent Harbour up to be ridden with people whom I know he is in excellent hands with. He is still settling into all the snow but apparently hes having a lot of fun so far.

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Linden

I don't know...I have /had two of those horses at the same time, and I am not super wealthy. I sold one. I kept the other, nicer one. it costs just as much to pay board for a $75k horse than it does for a $500 horse. When the opportunity to buy what you really want is there, why not go for it? beca...

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I don't know...I have /had two of those horses at the same time, and I am not super wealthy. I sold one. I kept the other, nicer one. it costs just as much to pay board for a $75k horse than it does for a $500 horse. When the opportunity to buy what you really want is there, why not go for it? My pl...

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You said you were going to inquire about this one in Michigan I linked. Did you? http://sporthorsenation.eventingnation.com/listing/imported-upper-level-prospect/ I'm guessing there was some red flag. Ok so finally spoke to the seller! yes there's a red flag - sarcoids. BUT am engaging her vet and ...

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Hey Guys! I am finally out of hospital, but transferred to a more long term facility. I should only be here for a month or two though, just for DBT and ECT treatment. I have my own room and bathroom, its quite cute, but the facility itself is a lockdown facility not unlike a jail i suspect. cold, ec...

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beautiful, wow

Linden

I really like Glamourdale out of this group. What's his temperament like? He has Negro in there, and the Negro babies I have known of (including my own) are incredibly personable and easy to work with. I like Negro's conformation too, so he's another option. As much as I Love Connaisseur, he's a lo...

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I'll never be able to mount up from the ground. Harbour is 17.3

I don't think there is anything I cannot solve, he's not shown any hint of an issue like that.

Linden

I find Jazz stamps his offspring almost perfectly - I can point them out from miles away

Linden

ZinniaZ wrote:true, what state are you in? Can you receive cards/ little packages?

Absolutely! I am in BC, Canada.

Linden

I have found two full siblings to my own gelding, and certainly there are some big similarities, but what's curious are the differences from one to the next. I was so intrigued when my Google search came up with the videos, I thought it would be a very interesting topic. Anyone have a similar experi...

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Thank you, ZinniaZ, piedmontfields, and Flight...I appreciate it

Christmas in a mental health unit won't be the best thing ever but knowing people here are supportive helps a lot. <3

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Thank you, Anne and Piedmontfields. I really appreciate your kindness

Linden

I realize that I have not taken a break for more than say 4 days in almost 8 yrs besides one month when I was home sick (like sick from work for a month straight) and except when he was actually hurt. I think showing up and doing good work is huge! That applies to most things in life IMO. So congra...

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thanks for saying that. I thought for days before posting that on the other board.

Funny how the world doesn't really work how it appears to eh?

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Linden- how are you doing? ..... how are you feeling now? Thank you for asking Rye. I am still in hospital. Trying the *fake it till 'ya make it" strategy for the holidays. Some days are better, the last month though has been worse than the previous few months. I am trying every day to be posi...

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Ryeissa wrote:what does it mean "the board attachment quota has been reached?"

= no more fun for Rye

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Just a light thread. I've been thinking a lot over the years of what physically makes the perfect dressage specimen. Form vs function, etc. What/who say you? from angles to size to breed to weight. Love to have some debate

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I rediscovered last week that winter Joey is hella different from summer Joey. He's got a fair amount of impetuous, naughty, and cranky if it is cold. SO. I am working on warming his muscles via blanket, etc, doing a little bit of supplements for muscle tightness, and using cavaletti and jumping to...

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Linden, your guy is gorgeous (and huge)! Zinnia, nice to see your new boy too. He sounds wonderful. What a scary episode with the surgery; glad he is being a good patient and healing! thank you :) yes he is pretty massive. wish he was a bit smaller TBH. but, hes as nice minded as any I have ever se...

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Finally got the video from Monday edited and posted: https://youtu.be/YIrrWyRfE78 Lots to work on obviously but I'm pleased at the progress. much softer through the base of the neck - good job. Now its time to rev the engine - esp in the canter, ride much stronger in your seat, and use much stronge...

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ETA: Hey, Linden, nice to "see" you posting again. It looks like you and your beautiful horses are doing well. Keep up the great work. Thank you!! I have someone else riding my boy right now still, but I get daily updates - he's got a fabulous aunt ;) and *hopefully soon I will take over ...

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Just some observations which may help - he is never really through or over the back - instead he is pressing up through the neck against your contact, dropping his back, and not engaging his hind legs.Also he does not bend through the corners - he shouldnt go one step with that amount of tension in...

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ZinniaZ, he's beautiful! what a strong hind leg he has...good grief! lovely

Linden

Junior's got a great shape. You're right that trails can do wonders for sorting out contact and things - there's much more natural forward energy and it's so productive for the mind.

Linden

what a neat horse!!

Linden

My boy is coming along really well - so well in fact I have been offered to sell him a few times, but I wanted to keep him for a while longer. The mare next to him is 16.2. 44279859_10155570483366556_502578411345018880_n.jpg I'm 5'6. he's grown at least 2 inches since this photo 22310336_10154763348...

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Just some observations which may help - he is never really through or over the back - instead he is pressing up through the neck against your contact, dropping his back, and not engaging his hind legs.Also he does not bend through the corners - he shouldnt go one step with that amount of tension in ...

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