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Mythological
08:10:27 Crowley
I'm now myrh
Greenheart Stables
08:09:14 Green|Gren|Grenlin
I am this close to loosing my mind on my brother, this little thing he has about having to do chores is getting to a point.
Touya
08:09:09 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Hi myrh
Touya
08:08:57 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Geez I can't type. Not sure lol
Touya
08:08:26 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Sure*
Touya
08:07:59 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
No ckye. Not sure who all has cats around here
Tempesta Ranch
08:06:03 
Any chance she just got lost somewhere in the neighborhood?
Mythological
08:04:41 Crowley
Hello
Touya
08:04:04 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Tempesta
She wouldnt have survived the heat outside, shes dark. I couldnt leave her out there. Its gonna be too halot today, over 85°f. She's got no fleas, no infections in her eyes or nose, no earmites, but shes a sweetheart though. I have 3 other cats ranging from 15 to 2 or 3. She tried to straight away bite my sister. My cousin has named her kiwi
Tempesta Ranch
07:58:59 
Two of my pretty fillies

-HEE Click-

-HEE Click-
Hummingbird Meadows
07:55:15 Bird
How's it going DD?
Tempesta Ranch
07:55:04 
poor kitten - glad you took her in.
Dash and Duchess
07:52:52 DD | ~Squizard~
Thank goodness for cellular data, because omg my poor internet is suffering xD
Touya
07:51:48 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
😮‍💨 people are just assholes. Someone dropped off a 6 to 9 week old kitten at my house after I left for the day. It took me over a hour to get her in the house. It makes no sense to di that to a kitten around 6 to 9 weeks old....
Tempesta Ranch
07:50:32 
I started off with sub rated horses, but as I have no funds here, they have to earn ebs in shows and it takes so long to train up these lower rated ones
Tempesta Ranch
07:49:30 
I am trying for Silver Tobiano Splash White Sabino Rabicano Appaloosa with at least PPP+ rating
Tempesta Ranch
07:48:06 
It is so hot here - this makes about a week with daily temperatures over 32°C - not a weather for RL horses at all
Greenheart Stables
07:47:33 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Kuewi
Ooh ratings oriented or purely for color?
Crestwood Eq.
07:46:50 Ivy / poison ivy
Kuewi

Absolutely glorious but uncaffienated. You?
Kuewi knn stable
07:46:29 Bazinga Force
he is very colorful!
I started a color line on my side account, too :D

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Mythological
08:10:27 Crowley
I'm now myrh
Greenheart Stables
08:09:14 Green|Gren|Grenlin
I am this close to loosing my mind on my brother, this little thing he has about having to do chores is getting to a point.
Touya
08:09:09 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Hi myrh
Touya
08:08:57 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Geez I can't type. Not sure lol
Touya
08:08:26 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Sure*
Touya
08:07:59 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
No ckye. Not sure who all has cats around here
Tempesta Ranch
08:06:03 
Any chance she just got lost somewhere in the neighborhood?
Mythological
08:04:41 Crowley
Hello
Touya
08:04:04 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
Tempesta
She wouldnt have survived the heat outside, shes dark. I couldnt leave her out there. Its gonna be too halot today, over 85°f. She's got no fleas, no infections in her eyes or nose, no earmites, but shes a sweetheart though. I have 3 other cats ranging from 15 to 2 or 3. She tried to straight away bite my sister. My cousin has named her kiwi
Tempesta Ranch
07:58:59 
Two of my pretty fillies

-HEE Click-

-HEE Click-
Hummingbird Meadows
07:55:15 Bird
How's it going DD?
Tempesta Ranch
07:55:04 
poor kitten - glad you took her in.
Dash and Duchess
07:52:52 DD | ~Squizard~
Thank goodness for cellular data, because omg my poor internet is suffering xD
Touya
07:51:48 Burnt Chickie Nuggie
😮‍💨 people are just assholes. Someone dropped off a 6 to 9 week old kitten at my house after I left for the day. It took me over a hour to get her in the house. It makes no sense to di that to a kitten around 6 to 9 weeks old....
Tempesta Ranch
07:50:32 
I started off with sub rated horses, but as I have no funds here, they have to earn ebs in shows and it takes so long to train up these lower rated ones
Tempesta Ranch
07:49:30 
I am trying for Silver Tobiano Splash White Sabino Rabicano Appaloosa with at least PPP+ rating
Tempesta Ranch
07:48:06 
It is so hot here - this makes about a week with daily temperatures over 32°C - not a weather for RL horses at all
Greenheart Stables
07:47:33 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Kuewi
Ooh ratings oriented or purely for color?
Crestwood Eq.
07:46:50 Ivy / poison ivy
Kuewi

Absolutely glorious but uncaffienated. You?
Kuewi knn stable
07:46:29 Bazinga Force
he is very colorful!
I started a color line on my side account, too :D

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What next? March 18, 2023 04:45 PM


HMH Reality Check
 
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I brought a young gelding almost two years ago. Started him myself and did all of his training. He is w/t/c, jumps 2'3" ish and has basic knowledge. I'm kinda curious as to where to go with him. He's never gonna be a grand prix horse, but I would like to do some showing and maybe an event this summer, I'm gonna bring him back into work, and do some fancier stuff, more lateral movements, some jumping exercises etc. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions as to where to take his training?
What next? March 18, 2023 10:46 PM


Boulder Creek
 
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That's a really big accomplishment! Congratulations on a job well done!
Not many people can lay claim to the same thing.

Having a goal is great at creating motivation and achievable marks. So having a set show day might be helpful for you in needing to know what condition and tune-up training he needs.

A great focus point is making sure the horse is set up to be the best possible citizen - because any horse with a solid foundation education will have a better life than one who has 'issues'. Maybe write an honest 'sales ad' that discloses everything about him and use it as a guideline of what to strengthen. How is he with mounting - does he move before, during, after or until you cue him? Tacking up - does he move, wring his tail, pin ears, seeks out the bit? Grooming - does he pick up his feet and hold them for as long as you need, does he lean on you? Can you catch him in a turn out or stall easily? Does he move away and towards pressure? How is he for the Farrier, Vet, Worming, Vaccinations, Trailer? In-hand work - does he trot on cue, can he pick up a leg and move it when you ask, does he halt straight, does he back straight and true? How is he off property or when away from buddies? On the trail can he be lead or behind or in the middle, does he move up and slow down when asked without being worried about what the other horses are doing, can he go alone? How is he with water? Going over bridges, opening gates?

I have found that listening to the Equine Clicker 101 podcast is so helpful with training - it gives new ideas for things to work on and also things to be mindful of with current training. It's a great step-by-step training podcast that teaches you how to do the training session with pauses for you to try it, and troubleshooting possible problems.

Dressage is such an important part to building and maintaining a great foundation - incorporating lessons and/or sessions dedicated to the building blocks is so helpful for you and the horse. I notice such a difference in my work after a dressage lesson, everything benefits from it. Engaging correct posture (the horse and you) and correctly utilizing the body in a balanced manner truly make another work that much better.
If the horse I'm riding is struggling in the trot, going back to a walk only session can really help in finding that balance and correctly utilizing the hind end to get impulsion and set them right. Same thing with canter work - sometimes it takes a few walk/trot only sessions with a fair amount of lateral movements to build up the strength in the hind end to carry the horse and rider successfully into a forward and elevated canter.

For some self-contained lesson ideas - try Ride IQ which is an amazing coaching app.

For some pattern exercises - try Equisense, I like that there's a few pages of interesting set ups and maneuvers to work through for various things. Like doing a four leaf clover circle pattern over poles or around cones to work on bending and balance.

Equilab is a great app for ride tracking - I like that it makes me think about the ride and I use it like a journal, as well as being able to look back over the previous rides and see changes and progression.

Desensitization is always good to work on - having a horse who can be exposed to as much chaotic things as possible and be chill. And training them to want to approach/investigate potentially unknown/scary things is great for when you come across them in the 'wild'.

Try a different discipline - Working Equitation, Mounted Archery, Medieval Games, Sidesaddle, Barrel Racing/Pole Bending/Gymkhana Patterns, Mounted Games, Driving/Ground Driving/Surcingle. Go to a clinic/show or just practice it at home

What next? March 19, 2023 07:11 AM


HMH Reality Check
 
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I have quite a few of those apps, lol. They are wonderful. He's overall a really good boy, he has some quirks and a few issues. I've done a lot of ground work with him. Unfortunately some of those things aren't available to us. I live in a really small town and don't have a lot of infrastructure and training items built yet, but I hope to get there. Thank you!
What next? March 19, 2023 02:52 PM


Sagamore Farms
 
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Theres about a million things you can do with a blank canvas like that, and I think Boulder Creek has listed some great ground work points to work on.
That being said, ill offer you three things I look for in a competition horse: confidence, consistency, and lead changes.

Confidence: jump him over anything you can. Fillers, flowers, plants, literally anything you can find. Pop a cone under a vertical, or throw a towel on the fence. Spook him a little so that eventually life is less scary.

Consistency: the basic riding mantras. Can we maintain our pace before and after fences? Can we not cut the corners of an arena? Can we halt in a straight line after a jump/pole? Can we stand still while being ridden? Can we do clean walk to canter transitions? Can we keep our brain screwed on? All important questions to ask your pony every ride.

Lead Changes: Essential. I do believe that the bane of a riders existance is trying to compete on a horse without flying changes. If he doesnt have them yet, he needs them. If he has them, make them auto.

Those are the things that in my mind make a proper show horse. They dont have to be able to jump high to be a solid creature.


What next? March 21, 2023 04:46 PM


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Sagamore Farms said:
Theres about a million things you can do with a blank canvas like that, and I think Boulder Creek has listed some great ground work points to work on.
That being said, ill offer you three things I look for in a competition horse: confidence, consistency, and lead changes.

Confidence: jump him over anything you can. Fillers, flowers, plants, literally anything you can find. Pop a cone under a vertical, or throw a towel on the fence. Spook him a little so that eventually life is less scary.

Consistency: the basic riding mantras. Can we maintain our pace before and after fences? Can we not cut the corners of an arena? Can we halt in a straight line after a jump/pole? Can we stand still while being ridden? Can we do clean walk to canter transitions? Can we keep our brain screwed on? All important questions to ask your pony every ride.

Lead Changes: Essential. I do believe that the bane of a riders existance is trying to compete on a horse without flying changes. If he doesnt have them yet, he needs them. If he has them, make them auto.

Those are the things that in my mind make a proper show horse. They dont have to be able to jump high to be a solid creature.




He has done one cross country course and was an absolute champ. This spring I plan to paint my jumps crazy colors and build some cross country stuff to we can do some XC schooling at home. I remember last year he struggled with the artsy stuff, so I'm breaking my creative side out on my jumps, lol.
He has a lot of technical stuff to fix, last year was his first year ever and my goal was fun and safe, but now that he's a bit more advanced I want to clean it up a lot and make both his flat and jumping a lot prettier.
Lead changes are absolutely a goal, he's done one or two on his own, but was way to clumsy to ask yet, that's a big goal this summer.

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