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by exvet
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Nice pics and really nice progression Chantal. You describe exactly what we worked on in our lessons on Sunday with both boys in regards to bending - it's everything working properly into the hand, over the back and coming from behind following the correct path where everything stacks up on top of w...
by exvet
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

It would seem that as long as I'm conscious of it (and in my mind over exaggerate it) our bending appears appropriate for the level on each horse when riding in front of a judge/trainer/coach/instructor. It also would seem that both boys were more in front of my leg, each during their respective les...
by exvet
Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:27 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Changing Barns??
Replies: 3
Views: 1095

Re: Changing Barns??

I agree with Straightforward but be prepared for a less than 'glorious' conclusion. I came to a similar crossroads with a previous trainer. We were friends as well as trainer-coach-student. Unfortunately as years went by, the more I heard, "I can't help you with that." the more frustrated ...
by exvet
Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Pentosan/Glucosamine
Replies: 6
Views: 2238

Re: Pentosan/Glucosamine

Well factually, pentosan actually had medical approval and in 50 years glucosamine never has. So.... Yabbut..........the approved purpose for pentosan, here in the US, has been completely different than what we primarily use it for in veterinary medicine. Injectable glucosamine is approved by many ...
by exvet
Tue Dec 12, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Do y'all think you've been taught how to properly bend the horse - for a 20 meter circle, 15, 10? No big surprise that while I was on vacation Molly discovered that my horses have the same issue though each with it's own extra 'handicap'. I was informed that no one in Arizona teaches horses (and rid...
by exvet
Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Very nice pics Chantal and congratulations. You went, you survived, and your horse did well. It just means the best is yet to come. Mikey is quite eye-catching!
by exvet
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Well we moved up to the higher elevations and cooler weather in order to get out of the scalding Phoenix heat. It's a success. Ice on the water buckets (I also have heated water buckets thankfully), frost on the ground, very wooly ponies and the best part ........Junior has a real hand gallop! Even ...
by exvet
Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I'm going to call my year = character building. I've had to face that Junior likely won't solidify the flying changes until we are performing all of the other GP movements well enough to compete. Still I feel that we have made some significant improvement. I also had my ass handed to me on a silver ...
by exvet
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

SF, I agree with everything Moutaineer said. T does show a lot of improvement but like Junior she just hasn't let go of all the tension. Trying to teach a horse how it can really use itself properly and 'let go' has been one of the toughest things yet, partially because it takes so much time and alm...
by exvet
Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

My sympathies khall. My mother isn't as far along in her dimentia as yours but there still are mounting challenges all the time. Moutaineer it certainly sounds like your efforts and plan are working. I had another lesson on Junior with Molly on Thursday. I had some really nice canter-trot-canter cha...
by exvet
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Exvet, lovely photo. Nice show report. How was B feeling after the show? Thank you everyone. Chisamba, Brandon was noticeably tired but doing really well. When we got home after he did the usual roll, check out what hay was left out, and annoy his barn buddies. I rode Junior that evening and then w...
by exvet
Mon Nov 06, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Thank you mari and tanga.

Tanga, if you find out more about the welsh cob stallion (pedigree) please let me know. I would be seriously interested in offspring if he's out of the program I suspect and cross breds in particular.
by exvet
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:05 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

There are few things better than realizing your young horse is growing up and putting on his big boy pants. Took Brandon to a recognized show this weekend. Despite having to be out of work for a couple of weeks, having to transition to barefoot and working in this awful heat, he was so darn good. I ...
by exvet
Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I talked to my rep today (Rood and Riddle). Pentosan is still listed but they're trying to not add new customers. They are continuing to fulfill on going prescriptions and customers who have been receiving it. She said that this is something that is back-and-forth due to them trying to make sure tha...
by exvet
Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I have a rood and riddle account. It's where I get my estrone sulfate from for Brandon. I looked into their compounded pentosan but was initially told that it was on backorder and now it's in indefinite Limbo per my rep. I think they are feeling the pressure from some of the same efforts used to shu...
by exvet
Fri Nov 03, 2023 4:12 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

I use pentosan now. I was getting it compounded but thanks to the 'new' laws, I can no longer get it compounded. We're forced to purchase the FDA approved product and yes, they skyrocketed the price when the change was going into effect.
by exvet
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

Had a good lesson on Brandon this morning. Molly said he looked very sound and pretty relaxed and light after we got through our warm up. Starting to teach him how to really power up for the lengthenings/mediums. We head to the show grounds tomorrow to get him in the big indoor where he rides two di...
by exvet
Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress
Replies: 194
Views: 269943

Re: Powering through to the end: November December Goals and Progress

We hit the 'end of year' with a bang, taking Brandon to a show this weekend. I'm going to focus on keeping him relaxed and hopefully will see decent scores that we can use towards All-Breeds. I will be moving the boys back with me to Prescott (our home in the higher elevation) so that I can start my...
by exvet
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

Ah Mari I have the same goals more or less...............it's endless. The next two months are probably the nicest at both of my residences. I'll be moving the horses back down to the Valley in a couple of weeks. Prior to that I have one more schooling show up here, then we move back for two weeks ...
by exvet
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF - I think Junior and I are a great 'test'/'study' for improving the canter. All three of his gaits have improved immensely under saddle. To think he barely came close to stepping into his track at the walk and now oversteps by 1/4-1/2 a hoof print is huge for us. Both his trot and his canter have...
by exvet
Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Nice picture and nice scores SF! I'm jealous Chisamba. Maybe one day Junior and I can change in the air like that. khall sounds like not only did you juggle life well but you ended up putting in some good rides. Congrats. I'm just trying to get my two ridden this am before heading into work. Long da...
by exvet
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

So a perfect example of real.life. I spent 3 days working on keeping my reins short and my hands low. Each day there was positive gains. Saiph started to learn to go forward into the dirt rein and so many people have continually criticized my long rein and high hand. So was perfection achieved as w...
by exvet
Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I totally get the work-life/home-life/the rest of crap that must happen - juggle. If I don't put it in my phone it won't get done; so, scheduling is a priority for me regarding just about everything. I had a good lesson on Junior yesterday. Anyone remember the string of pearls exercise that Zettl wa...
by exvet
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:53 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Thank you Chisamba for sharing. Several of your tidbits resonate with me for where I am with Junior. So helpful as always!
by exvet
Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I had another lesson on Junior though this time it wasn't on the lunge line. It's quite a different journey this time with Junior as compared to all the ones before him. He is SOOOOOOOOOO PONY that he makes the stinker pony seem like a thoroughbred LOL. The lesson was focused on getting him to suppl...
by exvet
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Very nice photo Chisamba. You two look great.
by exvet
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Life Changes
Replies: 10
Views: 1939

Re: Life Changes

I admire your outlook and willingness to adapt, though it sounds like everything is 'right time, right place' which is great. I wish my mother had been in a better spot mentally to have seen many of the positive aspects to all the changes when I sold her house and moved her into a local senior commu...
by exvet
Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Weekly Update - Lunge lesson was fantastic. I got Junior really taking off at the canter, correctly in both directions. It also was a time to focus on what in front of the leg really means. Hope to continue this trend and focus. Brandon was taken to the sports medicine specialist. After a lameness e...
by exvet
Wed Oct 04, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

My sincere condolences Tanga. It's hard. I had one that ended up with too much scar tissue and had to be put down after repeated choking episodes. What made it harder is that the cute old guy belonged to a dear friend who I had known in pony club, college and vet school (I usually don't take on frie...
by exvet
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Thank you for bolstering my spirits. It helps. Actually I watched my video and looked at pictures my daughter took. Unfortunately I have to say that the judges in all the tests/classes were right, not that I am surprised. One error in my plans was asking my daughter which horse I should ride in the ...
by exvet
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Chisamba, I had to wait to respond to your news about your mare. This weekend was tough and reading about your mare brought back some tough memories. I had sold one of my welsh cobs to a girl who wanted to event. I was very thorough and specific about some of his idiosyncrasies. Unfortunately the mo...
by exvet
Mon Oct 02, 2023 3:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Well just a quick report. It wasn't good. On Friday, I rode 4-1 in 100 degree temp. Junior I thought had nice trot work but I will admit that with the first flying change he went into pig mode. I ended up with a second place and a 54. First place was a 55. I got a 5.5 for rider score, the lowest I'v...
by exvet
Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:14 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Thanks Moutaineer and Tanga. I ended up scratching Brandon. He looks better but I'm going to have xrays and ultrasound done on his fetlocks/suspensories before I put him back into work. I know there is something going on and have to face the music before any permanent damage is done. Took Junior to ...
by exvet
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Congratulations to you both, zevida and tanga. Sending well wishes tanga for a speedy recovery (and hopefully a simple healing process). Well I may be scratching Brandon from the regionals the coming weekend. I was schooling Sunday morning and my arena sand is rather slick but I usually can avoid an...
by exvet
Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

So sorry to hear Moutaineer, that just stinks.

Congratulations zevida and tanga what a great way to pull it off. Good luck to you both for the remainder of the show.
by exvet
Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Interesting discussion on bits. I still don't think I have Brandon sorted out yet in regards to his preferences so I'll be following closely both in regards to what USDF/USEF considers legal and how well and for how long your horses accept these bits. I find that Brandon either hates or accepts the ...
by exvet
Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:07 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Good luck Tanga and Zevida! LSP - my daughter did her first dressage test on a very happy to be a baby sitter Arab who was NOT into dressage. Her score was, ahem, 49 (just picture head and tail in the air, the antithesis of dressage right?). She shed a tear or two and I figured she would likely swit...
by exvet
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Yes, mari we have a plethora of cicadas. For the horses and I, it's just 'white' noise.
by exvet
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

SF it sounds like you had a very productive clinic. Thank you for sharing the notes. I was very pleased with my two boys yesterday despite having some ponytude in the beginning. I showed Junior in third 3 and fourth 1. When I started to warm him up I felt that he was a bit lack luster, not under the...
by exvet
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I use a heavily based tumeric supplement for Junior for his airway inflammation (very sensitive to poor air quality) however I also have him on Purina Outlast and will give omeprazole leading up to and during a show. The supplement has more than tumeric (proprietary so I don't know all the ingredien...
by exvet
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

What do you enjoy about riding. Do you still love the same things or have you changed. I still love most of the same things. I am grateful to have horses I really just love to be around and ride whether it's trail riding or schooling dressage or working on conditioning. I still choose to show for m...
by exvet
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
Replies: 9
Views: 1723

Re: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too

Ive always exhaled on the downward transition but honestly I'm more concerned with consistent response to.leg and hand to believe that breathing can replace the response to these For me personally I don't think breathing replaces either, however, I do think the awareness and use can enhance or fine...
by exvet
Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Yes! the links worked for me too. Thank you for posting Tanga. I have been doing a lot of canter haunches in and canter half pass to help with Junior's strength, coordination, suppleness and figuring out how to be comfortable with jumping side ways. The focus seems to be helping. Junior has more con...
by exvet
Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

Tanga, I hope all goes well with your older mare. I would really like to see the video you posted but I'm having trouble getting it to open. The Championships are 3 weeks away for me. I too am hoping that the weather cools off because despite the fact that the rings will be in the air conditioned bu...
by exvet
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:30 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too
Replies: 9
Views: 1723

Re: Spinoff: So Apparently Breathing Can Be an Aid, Too

He's absolutely dashing! LOL......Seriously he is a looker. Love that kind eye. Thank you for taking the time to detail this aspect of your clinic. I will definitely re-read this a few times. Anything I can do to decrease the tension is most welcomed.
by exvet
Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September October, we go on and on.

I woke up to 49 degrees! This morning's weather was absolutely gorgeous. I decided to review some video by JJ Tate on improving the canter and more importantly working through and developing the canter half pass in order to really supple the horse, improve the jump in the canter and quickness of the...
by exvet
Tue Sep 05, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 493326

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

I'm a bit late closing out - as per usual, "where does the time go?!?" - but here's what I said I'd do the past 60d: Goals this time around: - Maintain: diet & exercise; try to at least not gain weight when trapped indoors - Online show: aiming for 65+% at 3rd - Address this connectio...
by exvet
Sun Sep 03, 2023 2:50 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

We go on and on and on - just trying to get Junior to be honest in the connection of the right rein and allow the lift of the wither/over the back on that side. My self- proclaimed commitment is that from now on (focusing on the regionals and beyond) Junior will not be allowed to give any answer oth...
by exvet
Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 576209

Re: September Octiber, we go on and on.

Ah Mari I have the same goals more or less...............it's endless. The next two months are probably the nicest at both of my residences. I'll be moving the horses back down to the Valley in a couple of weeks. Prior to that I have one more schooling show up here, then we move back for two weeks o...
by exvet
Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 493326

Re: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress

Monty has a broken tooth that doesn't really bother him either. No odor, no swelling. His owner (and I've agreed) decided not to pursue extraction due to the toll we think it would take on him at his age. Doesn't seem to affect him when he's being ridden either. We managed to get through our schooli...

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