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by Chisamba
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:45 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: September October, we go on and on.
Replies: 240
Views: 580740

September October, we go on and on.

October, and the trees are stripped of all they wear, What do I care October, ...... And we go on and on U2 Unlike most, I despair the end of summer, but I'm determined to appreciate the sun for as long as we have it. Goals. Maybe choose a stud for Kimba. Saiph, button up the flying changes and work...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

My recap. Kimba, still in rehab. Appointment for ultrasound Tuesday. We shall see where we stand. It might be the throw out for a year and see / continue safe rehab decision. She is not talky to stall rest andmay at have reinjured herself. She is a favorite mare so maybe worth breeding. Idk. Saiph, ...
by Chisamba
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Well I entered one more show. Fourth level. I'll take the winter to button up my flying changes and hope to do PSG next year . We shall see how it all turns out. On a personal note today is my 38th wedding anniversary. I am really lucky to have chosen a very good human. Things get wrinkled and sag a...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Those big western saddles don't let me feel my horse. Imho

I read a few tests. The side pass and the pivot are the only things I see as contradictory to " real" dressage but I only read to 4th level.

I might have to go watch a show.
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Do you think the growth of western dressage has to do with focusing more on training and less on fancy gaits?
by Chisamba
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

exvet wrote:Chisamba it looks like you guys had a grand time.....so jealous.


We enjoyed it enough I'm looking for other venues that include horses.
by Chisamba
Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:28 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Moutaineer, I didn't say dressage show were dying, I said there used to be multiplies of horses and classes in the lower levels and fewer in the upper levels, now the bigger classes are 3rd and above. So your big class stands in line with my experience. That is a huge class though. Have a great ride...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

We did take a gallop only Flei did the road trot, Becky said she was a bit nervous about pushing him to really go. Saiph tried to kill us but only once. There tree fallen across the trail, the kind you have to duck to get under. Taller horses than her made it but Half way through she decided she had...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Well Flei was roped into his second outing. We were loading to take our camping trip and my friends horse was lame. Bruised sole/ abscess. ( like Norsey I suspect) so I offered her Flei, or Saiph. She smartly took Flei and I took Saiph. He traveled and tied well. Behaved like an angel on the ground,...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

She prolapsed again. So longer stay at the hospital.
by Chisamba
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I put sugar water on it before the trailer ride to Furlongs, she had a tear in it. They added more glycerin, gave her an epidural and replaced it. They did a keyhole suture but didn't close it. It has stayed in, the inflammation is reducing and since only the left side prolapsed and she is a bit sor...
by Chisamba
Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:39 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Is my friend home bred warm blood. She is out of town, of course, and we checked on the horse to find this
by Chisamba
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Well Damn, at the equine ER with a two year old with a rectal prolapse
by Chisamba
Sun Aug 06, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Show report.

Flyn had never practiced any tests, nor prepared in any way to show, but when Honey developed a hoof abscess, I substituted Fly.

A little video

https://youtu.be/PnnVHV1Sijs

64 and second place.



And a few photos
by Chisamba
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I brought honey in to ride today and while I was picking her feet I picked off a hard bit and gush out oozed a hoof abscess. Ugh She wasn't even lame yesterday. So of course I cleaned and treated it and put hey back. So Flei. Who is totally not ready and bucks like a demon is coming. The goal is ver...
by Chisamba
Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:08 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Chantal, nice test. I'm curious if the judge wanted more reach ( longer neck) in the stretch trot and free walk? The photos are pretty and he did not look behind the vertical to me. StraightForward, good luck at the show. Keep cool and take a break between tests. I'm taking Honey to get first school...
by Chisamba
Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian
Replies: 2
Views: 1148

Re: COLD CASE Missing NJ Equestrian

Before my time. But it didn't seem promising
by Chisamba
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I agree is was a very pleasant test overall. The impression was pleasing. I agree the walk was was over tempo and not clear. The stretch to less so. To me it was not obviously rushing, but I do think she had more range of motion in front than behind leading to a look of rushing. I do think it might ...
by Chisamba
Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I'm trying to put together a musical freestyle. Thats my next goal. For anyone who struggles with comfort and boob size this is what I do. Against the skin a dry silk (* not real silk but a sweat removing fine comfortable) chemise. Then my professionally fitted bra. Then a sport bra. I use the under...
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Exvet thanks you are the second person to remind me to use the sit in the corner before mediums to coil the spring, as it were, for mediums. I will be interested to see if rising to mediums and extended comes to fruition. Thank you about the seat, leg, riding comments. I'll jettison the rest. Whoosh...
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I rememeber the fuss when certain Olympic riders presented their new young horses and had to post and looked like rank beginners. I think it caused such a did they hired young horse riders for the next presentations.
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Long reins are my constant problem. We been when I think they are short they are long. Every clinician every friend whose advice I like. Let's be honest is you can carry your hands closer to the neck it just looks neater.
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:20 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I find I can get a better lengthening for most of mine if I post but to really get a good medium (or extended), sitting for me gives me more control in keeping a horse up and open, not falling on the forehand. I'm fine with the rule change if it takes effect. I think we should all have the ability ...
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:06 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

If you don't like bounce just don't even watch, but this is probably the trot i would like to present in the show ring and do not quite get.

https://youtu.be/n0y82H2cfHE

I think perhaps I do not ride the contact consistently enough to translate power behind into shoulder freedom.
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Oh, and just FYI, did anyone see Natalie Lamping's proposal to allow posting in mediums and exteded's through 4th? I LOVE the idea. They don't make it a better movement and it's not easier, but it can be better for the horse and rider. Hilda Gurney basically sits in half seat in hers. (Thankfully.)...
by Chisamba
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Oh, and just FYI, did anyone see Natalie Lamping's proposal to allow posting in mediums and exteded's through 4th? I LOVE the idea. They don't make it a better movement and it's not easier, but it can be better for the horse and rider. Hilda Gurney basically sits in half seat in hers. (Thankfully.)...
by Chisamba
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Exvet I think you ride well. You and Flight ( amoung others I know I'm leaving riders out) are two of the riders I really admire because you do continuously progress and show your progression which is helpful to watch. Junior and Ding started as babies and are now progressed, still sound and especia...
by Chisamba
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Hey I'm a 63 year old pro who once had fairy tale dreams of riding in the Olympics. I was long listed in South Afruca at the age of 18 long before many of you were alive. Yes SA was given an international embargo and was never an A tier dressage country. I've made it to GP with two self trained hors...
by Chisamba
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I never meant it to be offensive, just a comment if not an avenue that had been explored before. Like I said feel free to hate and ignore. There are lots of professional fitters that could be of a help but if that is already a road traveled than not applicable to you. Tension is seen as excess move...
by Chisamba
Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I know this statement is offensive, but a horse and a riders occupy about 9 foot by ten foot by maybe 3 foot . So 270 cubes, my boobs are about .5 cubic feet In all that area to see , if you have to look at my boobs, it's you, not me that has the problem. If you cannot tell from the last 3 posts. Le...
by Chisamba
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I've probably had, over the years, a dozen posts on bras, support, etc. I've spent probably, thousands of dollars over the years trying every thing. She fit, title nine, chetta trotter et al. I always wear Two support bras. I was at a clinic once doing a demo and this guy hands me his business card....
by Chisamba
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:29 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Here you go. Be kind to old ladies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qIZMwLZh-c That really was a dramatic spook. I was quite impressed that you got your canter at C work that spook under the belt. Do you feel you could have fine for more in the mediums ? That's the main suggestion I'd have. His ch...
by Chisamba
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I think the reason why we are unhappy with these type comments are two fold. It's so patronizing and offensive. As someone up above in the thread said, be specific. Be more accurate. Be more consistent in contact. Prepare better, even work on a more independent seat. Judges are decimating dressage. ...
by Chisamba
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Moutaineer I admire you for riding in the double. I'm still avoiding that
by Chisamba
Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Khall, one of my lesson ponies had a swollen weepy eye and it cleared up very quickly, was fly related. Hope the same is true for Joplin. I'm pushing on now with training. People I met at the shows are in general friendly and supportive so that aspect of showing had been very pleasant. So I didn't r...
by Chisamba
Sun Jul 23, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

On show news I did my show. Saiph was much more forward and rideable. But she did their an a random extra flying change for which we got a 3. I thought that was a bit harsh because of you break gait they don't usually hammer you that much. I got three comments about how willing and sweet the horse w...
by Chisamba
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:59 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

Thank you flight. I was thinking of just setting up a few obstacles for fun training. But to try follow the rules. Some of the times seem silly. Ie which hand you have to use. Lol. But picking up and putting things down are great practical everybody anyway. Picking up a pole and putting it in anothe...
by Chisamba
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

The stopping and looking at the scary corner is ask very well at home. Not as much in the show ring. Well done Aleuronix. I sympathize Moutaineer. Yay Annabell. Good work for the pigmeister Exvet. I have had a wet saddle blanket week too. Zero tolerance hoping to get her shows ready. Flight how do I...
by Chisamba
Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

She is worst at shows. But not ever dangerous just ridiculous tense and sucked back. She doesn't like being alone. So she can relax in the busy warm up and then just tense up ad she realizes she is alone in the ring. She's be a good hunter pleasure horse
by Chisamba
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I'm venting, but I decided to step back for Saiph and am preparing for a show with a lower level of difficulty. Well. I think now it's a giant easier of show fees. I moved a couple of things in the indoor because I'm grooming and leveling the footing. Saiph was , to put it politely, a completely unr...
by Chisamba
Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

My goals. Kimba, start under saddle walk rehab. I'm working on light flexible contact since we are just straight line walking. Saiph. Bring down a couple of levels and develop show quality at shows. Flei. Well, wait him out when he starts bucking and them go on as if nothing happened. Honey. Progres...
by Chisamba
Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

I'm looking forward to the next two months. I feel like I've finally got my Mojo back. Potters is being a joy to ride and I'm having fun. Of course I do have that feeling of impending "waiting for the other shoe to drop" doom one gets as a horse owner when things are going well. I have a ...
by Chisamba
Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:39 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Of fly spray and soaked saddle pads: July and August goals and progress
Replies: 275
Views: 497862

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

This will be a quiet 2 months for me as it's the middle of winter here. Normally that's ok, but it's been quite wet. We tend to be dry here but we've been getting that mizzly misty rain stuff where you end up soaked through by the end of a ride. I've also got a bit going on with work, filling in a ...
by Chisamba
Wed Jul 05, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?
Replies: 11
Views: 2872

Re: Double jointed snaffles- opinions? thoughts?

It's an old Irish saying but horses with a hard mouth are born with a hard mouth. Yes I also had a visceral negative reaction to that statement, bur it's true. Having g since ridden so many different hosts for so many different reasons many many horses, maybe most horses will chew spit curl or get b...
by Chisamba
Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 109283

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

StraightForward. awful about Annabelle . For the record I never turn a horse over to trainer and rider. I helicopter for good reason. Exvet. And Moutaineer, may canter become your best gait. From PS,G On its the most important Flight. So glad you updated. I miss you when you do not post Kmom. So sor...
by Chisamba
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Stall fans
Replies: 8
Views: 3328

Re: Stall fans

The added advantage is you can wash them clean
by Chisamba
Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress
Replies: 206
Views: 109283

Re: Springing into May and June - Goals and progress

My problem is that Saiph should probably go to a busy show every other week to just get over the tension and show better, but that is ridiculously expensive. I might be blighted to stay home and school until I feel like I can get a reasonable score even when she is tense and hard to ride. I've vacil...

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