musical comedy wrote:The judge threw the book at me to the tune of $438. He says he considers driving with the cell as bad as a DUI. My old lady look didn't get me any credit.
That was an expensive call!
musical comedy wrote:The judge threw the book at me to the tune of $438. He says he considers driving with the cell as bad as a DUI. My old lady look didn't get me any credit.
westisbest wrote:Kande, you are doing your farm chores I'm sure you're quite fit. I was doing a very tough physical job just a few months ago, working as a gardener at a Tbred racing farm 8 hours a day almost non stop. I was wrecked at first but after the first couple of weeks did ok.. So I know I'm not a total loss, just have let things slide. Which 10 years ago would have been nothing, now it's use it or lose it.
Josette wrote:westisbest - I totally understand and been there too. I got this little rescue dog only 2 weeks after I lost my heart horse and my dear cat from lymphoma. I was very depressed and needed to do something about it. Last week, I visited a lovely zoo which needed donations to refurbish their wild cat exhibits. A donation went to the purchase and display of a memorial tile. I did one each for my horse and cat. When I saw the tiles I burst into tears - rush of emotion remembering them.
westisbest wrote:Last year about this time, full teddy bear.
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westisbest wrote:This is from my first lesson on him just after I bought him 6 years ago June. I'm 5'11" with really long legs (36" inseam) so it gives you a better idea of his size. No not really much on his knees. His lower legs get pretty hairy, Buffalo likeHe's very compactly built. Short strong jumper back. Takes an 81/82" blanket. Yes I thought Demi's lovely mare looked much bigger too.
westisbest wrote:I've never had a lot of stamina, not sure why there is absolutely no physical reason.. maybe just a lazy person who doesn't like to push too hard.
demi wrote:I keep looking for some Senior riding posts, but find NONE....are we sleeping on the job like Chancellor's co-workers!?
musical comedy wrote:My riding reports are all the same. I do the same thing basically every ride. Just suppling and doing a movement here and there to confirm he can still do them. I try to see how supple and through I can get him.
It seems like the days now are so short. This happens to me every year. I love the cool weather, but the early daylight makes me think the day is over. Yesterday I did not even get on until 5pm. I used to ride 5 days in a row with 1 day off. Then I went to 4 days in a row with 1 day off. Now I am at 3 days in a row with 1 day off.
I have seen a couple local (and loved) trainers really get after horses to the tune of them rearing, rolling backwards, etc. They eventually get the horse to do what they want. I won't allow someone to do that with my horse and I won't do it myself.
Josette wrote:I did ride 3 days in a row and then it was bitter cold past 2 days - so I didn't ride.
Westi and I gave info on our horses before the udbb shut down. I guess you didn't get to read them. My guy is 21 this year. I've owned him since he was 7. Never a day off for lameness except for a couple abscesses. Not even a splint. He did the 100 day test at Medigen, Germany and became an Approved Hanoverian Stallion. I do not think he bred. I bought him from my trainer's wife when she got pregnant. She had him gelded when he was imported from Germany in 2001. The photo in my avatar is from 2007 when I was age 61. I have many many still pics of him and lots of (older) video. Downloading video to the PC and then to Youtube is just too much effort for me. I did put a very short clip of last month on the pc and I may download it to youtube so you can see how he goes now as a 21 year old. Here's the enlarged avatar pic.demi wrote:Thanks again for the reports, and MC, that thumbnail by your name looks good but I can't really see it very well. Is that you and your horse doing some fancy dressage? I'd love to know more about him.
demi wrote::D Such nice reports, really. I think it's great that we are still riding. My closest friend is 69 and she rode up until she was 65. I struggle to not resent that she quit when she did. She was a barrel racer and it's understandable that she doesnt want to do that anymore, but she could still trail ride...she's in decent shape, still has a ridable horse, and owns several hundred acres that we use to ride many hours on. I guess I never could understand the barrel racer mentalityShe thinks dressage is BORING and that horses weren't made to do "that stuff" and that the only kind of horse worth having is a quarter horse!!(I do happen to appreciate a good QH,though)
okay. I got that off my chest. I really do love the old girl. She still wears her cowboy boots, hat and her BUCKLES!! Looks pretty good, too.
Thanks again for the reports, and MC, that thumbnail by your name looks good but I can't really see it very well. Is that you and your horse doing some fancy dressage? I'd love to know more about him. And Boots-aregard, you're still jumping and enjoying it! Kande, i knew your were going to do some canter work, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you do some shallow loops? And Josette, you're only 59 !!(i had to go back and look). Seems you have a large pony. My horse is little, too.
Geez. I have read this board off and on since 2006 and only posted a few times. Now I can't shut up...I blame it on my age.
musical comedy wrote:Westi and I gave info on our horses before the udbb shut down. I guess you didn't get to read them.
westisbest wrote:
Yes Demi, me too, I rarely posted on old board, but I found my comfort level here it seems..
Josette wrote: So some days are harder than others - but I need to keep on riding.
demi wrote:oh yeah, Westi, I also like the picture where your on him in halt. You fit him well.
and, what's his name? I dont think i caught that anywhere, just that he's a G-line Hannoverian.
Do you think that was why he was NQR? Tell me again how he cut his chest. Was that a pasture accident as well?westisbest wrote: Then went out today, my coach got on him first, she said he was offish, we saw a lump on shoulder under teddy bear coat and felt a line across it that is likely a hoof mark.. first war wound out in field. darn. Buted him cold hosed, popped into stall for the night.. I'll go out early tomorrow with ice and arnica and more cold hosing.. it seems fairly minor.
Do you think that was why he was NQR? Tell me again how he cut his chest. Was that a pasture accident as well?[/quote/7musical comedy wrote:westisbest wrote: Then went out today, my coach got on him first, she said he was offish, we saw a lump on shoulder under teddy bear coat and felt a line across it that is likely a hoof mark.. first war wound out in field. darn. Buted him cold hosed, popped into stall for the night.. I'll go out early tomorrow with ice and arnica and more cold hosing.. it seems fairly minor.
demi wrote:I was born and raised in Michigan and I can't imagine riding in that bitter cold anymore. Even in snowpants! We used to wear snowmobile boots and our feet wouldn't fit in the stirrups!
No I'm a wimp after living in the west for so long. Just wait till summer rolls around again and I start whining about the triple digit heat.
I am 5' 5'' and sometimes I think I must look too big on Rocky. My weight has crept up with age...grrr.
musical comedy wrote:I did put a very short clip of last month on the pc and I may download it to youtube so you can see how he goes now as a 21 year old. Here's the enlarged avatar pic.
I'll see what I can do. My problem is getting the SO to take the video. When he does, I know he is not wanting to be out there for long, so I put pressure on myself to have the ride look good. That always fails. I have video from most of my shows, but it's on those handicam tapes and I never download it. I look at the ride, and take still pics of it. I even take the ugly shots, but I won't share them.kande50 wrote: I'd love to see the video too, as it looks like he's a really good mover.
musical comedy wrote:I'll see what I can do. My problem is getting the SO to take the video. When he does, I know he is not wanting to be out there for long, so I put pressure on myself to have the ride look good. That always fails.
I have video from most of my shows, but it's on those handicam tapes and I never download it. I look at the ride, and take still pics of it. I even take the ugly shots, but I won't share them.![]()
Even when he is doing a pony trot, it feels big to me.
This is what we looked like when I first bought him. I think this was Dec. 2001. I was at my thinnest then and so was he. I am now 20-30 pounds heavier and he is way too fat. I don't want to shower you guys with pics of me, because frankly, I get annoyed with posters that overdo it putting up photos. I had planned to put a group of my photos all in one place and then provide a link. No time.
musical comedy wrote:Westi, what happened today when you went to visit Gali? Did you ride him? Was he sound?
kande50 wrote:musical comedy wrote:I'll see what I can do. My problem is getting the SO to take the video. When he does, I know he is not wanting to be out there for long, so I put pressure on myself to have the ride look good. That always fails.
westisbest wrote:musical comedy wrote:Westi, what happened today when you went to visit Gali? Did you ride him? Was he sound?
Rolled into the barn yard with the sunrise he was already out. Brought him in swelling was gone wrapped a couple of polos around his neck and down shoulder and underarm to hold the frozen plastic ice cube bags. He's like a giant stuffie when it comes to doing anything to him he'll stand and never fuss. Put some of the special sauce on "Sore No More" hadn't dressed to ride as I didn't expect him to recover so fast so came home. Making a double batch of golden beet borscht this afternoon ride tomorrow
musical comedy wrote:Maybe Westi will chime in about how it feels to ride a big, big moving horse. Height (measured by the withers) is only part of the equation. Whether they are built uphill and how wide they are comes into play as well. I'm not that tall, although I look it. My horse is rump high. 17h at the rump and only 16.2 at the withers. He has low withers. However, he has a high set on neck. Still, when he decides he wants to move croup high, it is all I can do to rebalance him. Takes strength I don't have. Also, he has long upright pasterns than don't lend themselves to a smooth ride. I probably haven't touched 1/4 of what he is capable of insofar as movement goes. Even when he is doing a pony trot, it feels big to me.
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