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by PhoenixRising
Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:32 pm
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Topic: Do you guys do the xmas thing?
Replies: 11
Views: 9971

Re: Do you guys do the xmas thing?

I was just thinking of this a couple days ago. Last year I ran and organized our Christmas exchange and I was thinking it was about time to kick it off for this year. I'm not sure I have a good enough amount of time to commit to it this year, since I'm working 2 jobs and in school. However, if no on...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:46 am
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Topic: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!
Replies: 21
Views: 16430

Re: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!

Yes! She's lived there since she was a yearling! I work for them on the weekends :-)
by PhoenixRising
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:22 am
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Topic: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!
Replies: 21
Views: 16430

Re: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!

This weekend went wonderfully. Saturday I rode Phoenix with the trainer. I was so nervous I really messed things up in the beginning BUT I pulled it together and by the end he said he feels comfortable with me riding her myself now. He does recommend riding her not alone (I wouldn't have anyway) and...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:45 pm
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Topic: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!
Replies: 21
Views: 16430

Re: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!

How are things going with your girl? Have you had the trainer talk yet? :) I did! It went much better than I expected and he is going to let me ride her with his supervision this weekend to see how we get along. We'll go from there on a decision about what to do while I'm in school and out of money...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Jun 21, 2017 1:44 pm
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Topic: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!
Replies: 21
Views: 16430

Re: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!

I know you said money is a factor, but I strongly suggest that you're able to walk, trot & canter before you take her on by yourself. . Oh I definitely agree! I am not worried about w/t/c at all, she is going beautifully. But the trainer is... particular... and since he's not very familiar with...
by PhoenixRising
Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:15 pm
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Topic: I FINALLY rode Phoenix!
Replies: 21
Views: 16430

I FINALLY rode Phoenix!

After what feels like the longest wait ever, I got to sit on Phoenix! She's been in training 6 months now and I was finally able to walk on her! I'll be talking to the trainer this weekend about doing more as I cant afford more training at the moment, and I think she'll be fine. BUT I RODE MY HORSE!...
by PhoenixRising
Thu May 18, 2017 3:33 pm
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Topic: Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!
Replies: 9
Views: 7579

Re: Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!

Tuesday evening I officially enrolled. I'll be attending classes starting July 31st. The goal will be to get my associates degree in under 1 1/2 years. I've really thought long and hard about this. I've talked to a several massage therapists, looked at all the local schools, sat in on classes, and r...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:02 pm
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Topic: New here!
Replies: 16
Views: 14110

Re: New here!

Welcome! Beautiful horses, cute baby, and great work on your property! I think its really neat that you do all of that work on your own!
by PhoenixRising
Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:46 am
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Topic: The Colic Monster
Replies: 11
Views: 10067

Re: The Colic Monster

She came home today! Wahooo! I was so glad to see her in her stall when I arrived. Of course I went in and immediately gave her the obligatory neck scratches and told her how happy I was to see her :lol: We found out she has grade 4 ulcers. Poor girl. So she's also undergoing ulcer treatment now. I ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:45 pm
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Topic: 13 Reasons Why will be on Netflix starting March 31
Replies: 7
Views: 7681

Re: 13 Reasons Why will be on Netflix starting March 31

I just finished watching! It was hard at times due to the content, but man it was good!
by PhoenixRising
Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:40 pm
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Topic: Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!
Replies: 9
Views: 7579

Re: Thinking of returning to school

The visit to the school last night went really well. I have two options, I can either go for a massage therapy certificate, which is 11 months. Or I can go for 15 months and get an associates degree in massage and have enough hours accrued to work anywhere. I'm strongly leaning towards the associate...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:53 pm
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Topic: Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!
Replies: 9
Views: 7579

Re: Thinking of returning to school

StraightForward wrote:
The one guy goes to exotic places and works on endurance horse/rider pairs to ensure that the rider isn't causing the horse to become asymmetrical or that type of thing.


That's exactly what I'm thinking! Except maybe more with dressage horses! lol
by PhoenixRising
Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:37 pm
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Topic: Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!
Replies: 9
Views: 7579

Thinking of returning to school-- Edit: I'm enrolled!

I'm really considering going back to school. I haven't given up on the idea of equine body work and have an appointment tomorrow with a local massage therapy school. I have been thinking of starting there instead of on horses because the majority of people I have spoken with who already do this work...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:07 am
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Topic: The Colic Monster
Replies: 11
Views: 10067

Re: The Colic Monster

I heard from her owner this afternoon. She thanked me for catching it so fast. She said it was an impaction with a lot of gas built up behind it. She said she wasn't going to leave her today but that she started responding to her neck scratches (her favorite thing!). I'm going to go up and visit her...
by PhoenixRising
Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:15 pm
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Topic: The Colic Monster
Replies: 11
Views: 10067

The Colic Monster

What a monster colic is. I work for the barn I keep Phoenix at, and have for 2 years. It pays my board and lately has helped finance Phoenix's training also. Yesterday, on my watch, we had the most severe case of colic I've personally seen yet... and it happened so fast. She ate her breakfast fine. ...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

Thank you both! I'm just thrilled! I haven't see it yet, but I'm told they're now riding her off the line some too! Her "rider" is back in Whales this week before trying to come back for another 3 months. Fingers crossed everything works out on that front or else I'm not sure how we'll con...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:00 pm
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Topic: Anyone Going to World Cup?
Replies: 28
Views: 18473

Re: Anyone Going to World Cup?

What do people wear to these events? Everyone from my barn is talking about dressing up... but they are all in the VIP section. I'm in the balcony, do I need to dress more formal still? I've never been to a big show like this so I'm really not sure what people usually do.
by PhoenixRising
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Re: Would you be ok with this?

She's on a 6 week schedule. I spoke with the farrier and I'm really not happy with his replies. I'm really feeling cornered here and unsure how to handle the situation. The BO wants me to not upset the farrier, but I don't feel he listened to my concerns. Another boarder had the same issue with him ...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

And they're on her! This was a couple weeks ago already, and I'm told they've trotted on her on the lunge line now also. The day of these pictures was the first time they swung the leg over and really sat on her. I had originally thought we'd only do 3 months of training, but we are on month 3 now a...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:45 pm
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Topic: Mysterious Caller
Replies: 35
Views: 21274

Re: Mysterious Caller

It seemed for a long time that these calls had stopped. However today a caller fitting the same m.o. called. I had even thrown away the call log as it seemed they had stopped. *sigh* Here we go again. I'm hoping this time he doesn't realize I'm onto him and I can get some solid information to take t...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Re: Would you be ok with this?

myleetlepony wrote:
Otherwise, it looks like that second photo is after the trim? I'd be pretty happy with that and ask to address the heels. That may also address the flaring on the sides.


The photos are front foot and back foot.
by PhoenixRising
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:15 pm
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Topic: About a kitten called Quilo
Replies: 12
Views: 10490

Re: About a kitten called Quilo

Yet another thread I've been meaning to come back and update. After I moved her to the barn, one of the ladies decided to take her home on a trial basis with concerns for her older kitty. They ended up getting along fabulously and she decided to keep her. I'm thrilled things ended up this way, she c...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Cross Tying
Replies: 22
Views: 20810

Re: Cross Tying

No worries :D I appreciate the suggestions everyone gave! I think it popped up in the recent posts because (I've just noticed) it has been getting some posts lately. I should have come back and updated that all was going well sooner.
by PhoenixRising
Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Cross Tying
Replies: 22
Views: 20810

Re: Cross Tying

I think her issue was coming more from nervousness in general, not just in the ties. I think I was expecting too much from her too quickly at the time. I stopped cross tying her at all for quite awhile and focused more on just acclimating her to being in the barn and all the noises and activities th...
by PhoenixRising
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:23 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Re: Would you be ok with this?

I'm feeling pretty terrible that I haven't pursued this farther yet, but I've had a ton on my plate. Here are sole pictures I took today of a front and back foot. I'm wanting to talk with the farrier soon about how I'd like things done. I don't know if her toe is really short, I think it just looks ...
by PhoenixRising
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:18 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

Obligatory Bath photo :lol:
by PhoenixRising
Sun Feb 19, 2017 3:17 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

Things are progressing quite nicely! She happily wears and accepts her bridle, and she doesn't mind the saddle at all. Today she lunged with side reins for the first time, and they are starting to put weight on her back. We had exceptionally nice weather today around 70 degrees so I took advantage a...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:31 pm
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Topic: A question for those cosmetically inclined
Replies: 5
Views: 5970

Re: A question for those cosmetically inclined

Thank's for all the suggestions!
I ended up getting the MJ Shimmer, the Sandstone Pearl matte, Smoked Topaz Shimmer, and Mulberry. I have trouble making choices :lol: I'm excited for it all to get here so I can try it on.
by PhoenixRising
Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

After having to skip the barn last week due to ice, I got to watch them work with her today. I'm very pleased! She is wearing a surcingle and wore her bridle for the first time today. The trainer says she is taking it all very well and is not easily frightened, describing her as a "strong perso...
by PhoenixRising
Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:36 pm
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Topic: A question for those cosmetically inclined
Replies: 5
Views: 5970

A question for those cosmetically inclined

I am no good with makeup, at all. However I have been trying to branch out some and learn a bit more. I have fallen in love with lipsense products, so I'm wanting to try their shadow sense line. I know I want to try the sandstone and the mocha java, but what should I get for a 3rd color? I was think...
by PhoenixRising
Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:32 pm
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Topic: Anyone Going to World Cup?
Replies: 28
Views: 18473

Re: Anyone Going to World Cup?

Looks like I'll be going for the whole thing after all (well, the dressage part). I just put in for the PTO after convincing my parents to buy me tickets as an early birthday gift. I just have to try and decide what the best seats would be that are left and I'll be making the purchase. I cant wait! :D
by PhoenixRising
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:24 pm
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Topic: Cleaning blinged browbands
Replies: 3
Views: 3948

Cleaning blinged browbands

I've noticed on a lot of the bridles at the barn that after awhile the gems/crystals get dirty and really start looking dull. Is this just an unfortunate effect of the brow bands with bling or is there a way to clean the bling without harming the leather and get them shiny again?
by PhoenixRising
Mon Jan 09, 2017 3:15 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Re: Blanket Help

Thanks everyone for the help! I ended up going to the local tack store and picking up a Saxon on sale. I would have gone with something a little nicer but I don't really expect it to fit next year and it was either nice blanket or nice bridle. So we went with the nice bridle (a bobbys :-) ) She star...
by PhoenixRising
Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

Re: It starts!

It's official! They are starting with her Tuesday or wedensday of this week!
I'm so thrilled, feels like I've waited forever for this :lol:
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:18 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Re: Blanket Help

I also wonder if I measured correctly. I'm going to measure again tomorrow and hope I got it right the first time. If not, the cooler I already have may not fit. I think I might have measured more towards the top of the tail instead of the "widest point" of the hip. She may actually be a b...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:33 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Re: Blanket Help

So no Tough 1's. Got it! I'm glad I asked!
Is there harm in getting a blanket a size or two too big knowing she's only about to turn 3 and will grow more still? It would be nice to get more than a few months use out of it.
by PhoenixRising
Fri Dec 30, 2016 3:14 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Re: Blanket Help

I think she's a 75. I need to try on this cooler I got for Christmas this weekend and I'll be more sure
by PhoenixRising
Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Re: Blanket Help

There is also a Derby Originals 400g blanket for about $30 more and it comes with a hood. I wonder if that and a sheet would be a better option.
by PhoenixRising
Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:52 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Blanket Help
Replies: 14
Views: 15148

Blanket Help

With Phoenix going into training within the next week or two, I'm likely going to have to do some sort of body clip. I've never had to worry about it before, so I'm really a bit blanket dumb. She wont get a full body clip, likely just a trace clip or a blanket clip. Our winters aren't too harsh, but...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:54 pm
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Topic: Does anybody here crochet?
Replies: 7
Views: 6616

Re: Does anybody here crochet?

I have heard that crocheting looking in a mirror can be useful to help lefties learn.
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:42 pm
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Topic: A belated merry Christmas!
Replies: 3
Views: 3763

A belated merry Christmas!

I worked at the barn all Christmas Day with a dear friend, so of course we had to have a little fun. We took pictures with all the horses to send to their respective people, and had a blast doing so. I'm trying to get a few more of the pictures sent to me. This is Dublin, one of the horses I ride fr...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:18 pm
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Topic: Christmas ornament portrait of experiment
Replies: 19
Views: 13194

Re: Christmas ornament portrait of experiment

Yes! Love it! I'd be very interested in having some made if you decide to do it!
by PhoenixRising
Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:16 pm
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Topic: Does anybody here crochet?
Replies: 7
Views: 6616

Re: Does anybody here crochet?

I crochet, but I haven't tried the ear bonnets. I mostly just do afghans and scarves.
by PhoenixRising
Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:37 pm
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: It starts!
Replies: 16
Views: 15327

It starts!

A month or so ago, I talked to our trainer at the barn about starting Phoenix and what he would charge me. I've finally got my answer and I think I can make it work if they let me work as much of it off as I can (which I already do for board, plus they pay me every month for what I work over that). ...
by PhoenixRising
Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Re: Would you be ok with this?

The first picture was taken about a week prior to the second two.
Her heels are flaring out is my biggest complaint. But I'm honestly do not have a super great hoof knowledge. I know they shouldn't be flared out like that, but is that the only issue you guys can see?
by PhoenixRising
Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:36 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Bridlesandreins.com?
Replies: 0
Views: 2486

Bridlesandreins.com?

Has anyone ever ordered from bridlesandreins.com? Their add keeps popping up on my newsfeed on facebook. I like a couple of their browbands (not that I REALLY need another but...). I'm curious how good of quality their stuff is.
by PhoenixRising
Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:27 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Re: Would you be ok with this?

I should have waited to post until I had more time to explain. I usually pay a lump sum for board, and it includes my farrier bill. Awhile ago, I guess the girl who was trimming my horse couldn't do it anymore so they started using their other farrier on my horse and never informed me. I'm only upse...
by PhoenixRising
Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Would you be ok with this?
Replies: 24
Views: 19633

Would you be ok with this?

She was just trimmed last week. I don't like how her feet look with the new farrier trimming her. How would you feel if this was your horse? I'm trying to decide how big of a deal I want to make of it with the barn owners and the farrier. She is on uneven ground and her feet are muddy in a couple, b...
by PhoenixRising
Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:50 pm
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Topic: About a kitten called Quilo
Replies: 12
Views: 10490

Re: About a kitten called Quilo

Everyone at the barn adores her. I've had daily updates when I haven't been there. They keep trying to find her a home, and I keep selfishly and not so secretly hoping they don't. I got a little emotional when I thought someone might. She really grew on me fast, funny how that happens. I'll be going...
by PhoenixRising
Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:25 pm
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Topic: Netflix--DVDs or streaming?
Replies: 8
Views: 6632

Re: Netflix--DVDs or streaming?

I only use their streaming. In the past when they were new and I was getting them through the mail I had a lot of issues with discs that would skip or freeze. Streaming through my Wii, I have no issues. I do have really fast internet though.

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