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- Fri Apr 16, 2021 11:59 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: High Selenium
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2546
Re: High Selenium
I'm not going to give you an answer, but when I was sorting out diet changes and looking at levels, I did find Feed XL very useful (you could ask if they have data on everything you feed, including supplements). I no longer subscribe, but it is very reasonable.
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Hoof supplements?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4286
Re: Hoof supplements?
Lots of good ideas on the thread. Emi (barefoot) is prone to flaring, so I usually have her trimmed every 4 weeks. I'm also a fan of seaweed type products for overall hoof health/quality. I see a difference when I don't supplement with them. I don't add biotin.
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Pole Work/Gridwork/Cavaletti Challenge!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8674
Re: Pole Work/Gridwork/Cavaletti Challenge!
Well, although we are in rehab mode I'm finding your exercises and reports inspiring! Pole work is so help for building strength and balance. We are just at a stage of variable poles at walk, but it is good to make Emi hold a hind leg in the air longer during our slow road back to strength. My favor...
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:59 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Got my second jab today
- Replies: 53
- Views: 13364
Re: Got my second jab today
My DH and I have both had 2 Pfizer shots. I was a bit tired after the second, but he had full blown symptoms for about 20 hrs (fever, body ache, cough, headache). Now doing fine and out mowing the property.
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
- Replies: 350
- Views: 82437
Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Ponichiwa, your situation with Queso sounds like why many pros don't show 2nd level but hold off until the changes are solid---because their horse will perform well beyond 2-3 in not too distant future. Have fun with the show and the clinic!
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:42 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Hoof boots revisited.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5506
Re: Hoof boots revisited.
Such a helpful discussion. I'm thinking about this for the future----just in case (Emi is barefoot and comfortable in our normal terrain).
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:34 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
- Replies: 350
- Views: 82437
Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
I am definitely behind on all of the updates, but am still dropping in without reading thoroughly :-0 Thinking of you all as you handle illness, horse changes and relocations, training adventures and more! SF, I personally find a horse built like your big T harder to ride---even though it can well b...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:39 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Dog people: Beagle/Beagle cross midwest connections?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2824
Re: Dog people: Beagle/Beagle cross midwest connections?
If you are open to non-hound floppy-eared dogs who are basically uniformly sweet, shy, submissive, consider a pointer:
http://www.pointerrescue.org/available.html
p.s. Fenced yard is important
http://www.pointerrescue.org/available.html
p.s. Fenced yard is important
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Painful topic making that hard choice
- Replies: 47
- Views: 10248
Re: Painful topic making that hard choice
Thinking of you and your critters, khall. I will admit that I am a day early kind of person. Probably many people, if they had seen Beetle before his departure, would have thought he was doing pretty well. But--because we knew him and his nature well, the shift was obvious to us and so was the ask f...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:43 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Roaring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2855
Re: Roaring
This: "Horses keep you humble broke and drinking"
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:41 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Sweet Itch season is almost here..any suggestions!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 24591
Re: Sweet Itch season is almost here..any suggestions!
Fingers crossed! This is such a challenge for horses and their people. Great suggestions on this thread.
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:39 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Like *everyone* I'm so delighted for you M. Wishing you many good years of joy and learning with your new fellow! And fingers crossed for Laddie and rapid comfort.
- Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Godspeed, Beetle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6466
Re: Godspeed, Beetle
Thank you all! The one left behind is doing well. He sometimes tries to do some of the behaviors Beetle did, then shrugs his shoulders like "I never understood that guy" and then comes and cuddles with us. He is the mellow pointer! KathyK, that's a great quote and exactly true. We would ha...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:12 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Godspeed, Beetle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6466
Re: Godspeed, Beetle
Thank you all. Horse people are the best at understanding that we let them go when they tell us to---not when we want to. It's much harder on us than on them. There are now 3 graves at our current property, where we've only been for 12 years: a beloved Weimaraner and now 2 beloved Pointers (half-sib...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Godspeed, Beetle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6466
Godspeed, Beetle
Our little Beetle dog (shiny black-headed pointer) needed to transition from the planet today. He had lymphoma and wow can that move quickly through a little body. He was not quite 11 years old. Just over a year ago, Beetle had CCL surgery after a way too vigorous run, recovered and was back to gall...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:48 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76189
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
Very excited for you! Wishing you a great journey together.
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:18 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11491
Re: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
p.s. Do not feel guilty when offered a vaccine. Just get it done! Frankly, that is what is needed in this moment of challenge.
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:17 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11491
Re: So, how's the vaccination schedule going in your state?
My 80s+ parents are challenged to get a vaccine in Pennsylvania. Lots of waitlists. These are not people who should drive 100 miles through snow to get a shot. They need a vaccine yenta (TBD)! In Tennessee, I see that the first county in our state is offering vaccine to people like me: immunocomprom...
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
- Replies: 350
- Views: 82437
Re: March-ing into 2021, and April too - Goals and progress
Good to hear the updates and goals! We are continuing with rehab (mostly under saddle). We're going to do at least another month with arena walking + trotting and some hacking over decent footing/gentle hills before thinking of adding more. I think the slow road is the right road for us. Emi is happ...
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Another vote:
Get the PPE. Hoof test the hoof.
Sound at 11 with that amount of work is a big deal.
Fingers crossed!
Get the PPE. Hoof test the hoof.
Sound at 11 with that amount of work is a big deal.
Fingers crossed!
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
- Replies: 433
- Views: 76189
Re: Horse shopping, how did you know what you want?
I had to watch the video 3 x to find the spook!
Very cute mover. I know what you mean about the eye. Some horse's eyes seems to change as they relax or are settled. Although I have a spooky mare, she does have a gorgeous large eye!
Very cute mover. I know what you mean about the eye. Some horse's eyes seems to change as they relax or are settled. Although I have a spooky mare, she does have a gorgeous large eye!
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 1:21 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
The ArabxHan sounds interesting. It will be helpful to get your trainer's feedback and to discuss how you'd work with him. One comment I will make since you mentioned inconsistencies showing up at 3rd+ and the foot issues: pain in the horse's body can express itself with increased reactivity and spo...
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Thanks for the kind words. This fellow has had quite a full life, but it's always sad. I'm glad I've found a vet who will come to our property to assist us with his final exit.
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Dream type horse, for sure! He is not that confirmed in training, though, so there might be more room for negotiation.
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:04 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Ax, that is an encouraging update and I hope for more to come! I love the Caliburn transformation via Chisamba. It is clear you do consistently great work with all of your horses! It's neat that some of you are considering a joint virtual show. I think that could be very supportive! Honestly, if my ...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Glad to hear from some of our Texas residents. You've been on my mind. From past experience with ice storms and wide spread power outages, it is no joke to manage.
We continue trotting 10 minutes out of our 45 minute PT sessions. So far, so good.
We continue trotting 10 minutes out of our 45 minute PT sessions. So far, so good.
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:54 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Just need some cyber hugs
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8088
Re: Just need some cyber hugs
Thinking of you and yours ((Sue))
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
M., that is a bummer. But I will say (given experience), this is one of those things where you keep horse hunting and keep an open mind if they come back to you with a more reasonable offer and ask you to reconsider. It does happen---quite a lot to be honest. Of course you might do another basic vet...
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Downhill Morgan showing in Intermediate 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5166
Re: Downhill Morgan showing in Intermediate 1
I sent this article to my mum who is a long-time lover of Morgans and had her beloved old-line mare almost 28 years. I agree that the ride is harmonious and a lot of it is the willingness and partnership exhibit. That is so huge to me. Such a great story, too! It's very cool that there are folks on ...
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Fingers crossed for creatures needing healing! Ice is very scary to me with horses. I miss the northeast, but wonder if I really would be happy back there with horses in my life. SF, I so hear you on making Tesla "a normal horse." Honestly, that should be on the training scale! Fingers cro...
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:53 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Another Vehicle Thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7008
Re: Another Vehicle Thread
While Hondas, Toyotas and Subarus are very nice and reliable, you can get quite a lot of value from a few year old Hyundai or Kia. Consider that for your needs. p.s. I'm entering year 6 with a diesel VW wagon. It has almost 150k miles and feels young. But I would love heated seats and a heated steer...
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:29 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Love the progress reports. Go rip! I agree that Ding looks even more powerful now. I had forgotten he is TBxFriesian. That is tricky as you know and he is such a great example of solid training--I mean that as a serious compliment, Flight! My grand news: This is the second day of 2 minutes of trotti...
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:45 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Fingers crossed for sure!!
My little 15.2 mare takes up a lot more leg than most of the elegant Irish eventing athletes (min height 16.2) at my barn. Blob, I cannot imagine wrapping my legs around my horse---that is simply not an option for me! lol
My little 15.2 mare takes up a lot more leg than most of the elegant Irish eventing athletes (min height 16.2) at my barn. Blob, I cannot imagine wrapping my legs around my horse---that is simply not an option for me! lol
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
- Replies: 271
- Views: 54455
Re: Ring in 2021 in the dressage ring: January-February Goals and Progress
Exvet, that sounds like a great lesson. I am always amazed at the power of attending to each detail in the throughness of the corridor of the aids/true acceptance of the aids and how it pays off in more complicated work. Bliss looks wonderful! I will have to watch the video. Emi is two months out fr...
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:32 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Sitting trot
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7468
Re: Sitting trot
Love the phrase "caned my abs"! I absolutely saw you making changes for greater effectiveness (and comfort :D ). On a kind of related note, I personally think figuring out how to support ourselves sitting a variety of trots is part of riding in a (human) back-healthy way. So it's a good th...
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:33 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 11573
Re: What offbreed would most interest you as a dressage horse?
I have always wanted a good sized (~15+h) mustang who is more Iberian than draft in type.
I think I would also really enjoy a Lippizaner (funny to think of them as "off breed" but they are not that common).
I think I would also really enjoy a Lippizaner (funny to think of them as "off breed" but they are not that common).
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:18 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Sitting trot
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7468
Re: Sitting trot
Oh yeah---definitely review the "sit on your AR" thread.* That is advice provides a very clear reminder about where one's body is in the saddle/in space. And you cannot sit on your AR if your chest is ahead of your pelvis at all. *If you don't have the video link where JJ Tate explains bei...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Sitting trot
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7468
Re: Sitting trot
Chisamba, that is a great description. I don't even think about that, but I do it! My mare prefers that air-filled kind of seat! When I really turn on my abs, there is a bit of "levitation" in that my weight gets more organized and I feel lighter in the saddle---even though I'm still in th...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:07 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Sitting trot
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7468
Re: Sitting trot
I love seeing the video. He is such a big and powerful horse, but you make him look light on his toes. I agree with blob that you have room to sit much more on the pockets + to lower your ribs towards your hips as you do this (for core stability). To find this spot, it can be helpful to try to bring...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things you learn doing tack walking
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1832
Re: Things you learn doing tack walking
Yes, tack walking = walking in a saddle with rider. For many situations, it is safer to tack walk a horse than to hand walk them during rehab (because you have more control). I am very grateful for Emi's good behavior. I know that is not necessarily something to count on---especially during blustery...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:46 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Paying for a car
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4784
Re: Paying for a car
IMO: You have time before replacing your car (unless it exhibits serious issues beyond basic care) That said, interest rates are like nothing now, so borrowing for a car is not a terrible thing. Also, a short-term (3, 4 year) loan is not much interest money. One could borrow from a 401k and pay ones...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:52 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Yes, the PREx is way over-priced, especially in that location. Avanti looks like your "type" and is a great age.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:26 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
I appreciate tlkidding's comments. I have a friend with a horse with similar conformation challenges. Now that they are truly showing 4th and schooling for PSG is the horse able to carry himself in a new way---just due to what he is working with. But it has taken years of systematic work to build st...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Guess the Score
- Replies: 51
- Views: 17538
Re: Guess the Score
I am not skilled at scoring, but I think you and your mare showed both good work and room for improvement. Grand Prix is so hard! Pros can make it look easy, which is crazy. Congratulations for your totally on course test!
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:22 pm
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- Topic: Cataract surgery next week
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7648
Re: Cataract surgery next week
Glad the procedure went well. Best of luck with the rest.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:01 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Things you learn doing tack walking
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1832
Things you learn doing tack walking
1. My horse is really quite trained and a pleasure to ride (for me). 2. We have a decent walk, after years of training and work outside the ring! (we started out as an Iberian prancer without a very pure walk) 3. We are much better at smoothly adjusting neck/stride in walk than we used to be. 4. It ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
The bay PRE is my type of horse, but very different from some others in this thread. Looks like walking and riding that neck long will be among the training work to be done. But the willingness and sensitivity are among the nice attributes. Some folks find that quick hotness/tension really irritatin...
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:00 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
- Replies: 242
- Views: 53788
Re: Moutaineer's horse shopping thread.
Kyra's Mom, your comments validate what I saw in this very pretty black gelding. Some changes were late, but it could have been rider error. Due to conformation, I questioned how much this horse would or could "sit" even for true 3rd level work. He does look very pleasant, though. Certainl...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: When do you consider a horse dangerous?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 10363
Re: When do you consider a horse dangerous?
I board at a barn that imports lots of very athletic young horses from Ireland. They can be a handful their first few months (flying like a kite while leading on cold days), but none are consistently dangerous (because they are selected carefully mostly for resale to amateurs Your friend has a very ...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:06 am
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Sitting trot
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7468
Re: Sitting trot
I think it's a thoroughness challenge (likely tightness, as Tanga notes above). On your big fellow, do you have a polite way of reminding him to lift his back? With my sensitive mare it's about inner thigh looseness, not strength (although like most riders I am pretty strong). But I still need to to...