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Suffice to say, I am out and doing great :) About a week ago I answered an ad on Eurodressage re: Working Student/Groom/Assistant for Michael Klimke. Today I open up my email and Bam! theres a reply from Michael himself asking me to call him when he is in the USA next week, as he'd like to discuss t...

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Someone once told me that you don't ever want to buy from these big auctions. The horses are young and pushed hard to show that kind of movement. So, they struggle with soundness in their later lives. Nontheless, they are gorgeous to look at. Mine came from the Verden Auction. So far problem free. ...

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I'm sorry you were feeling so sick

But wishing you all the strength to stay smoke-free!

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#26 - Today's Hit > that trot for a 4 yr old, incredible. Just wow.

Linden

So the auction is coming up here pretty quick - https://psi-auktion.de/ger/p.s.i.-auktion/p.s.i.-auktion-2019/dressurpferde/

I love going through the catalogue and pretending I am going shopping. If you had unlimited funds, who would be your top 3?

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Linden - just wanted to say I started copying your warmup and it works GREAT for Bliss!! Thanks for sharing. I think the lateral work at walk and the leg yeild at canter are so much more effective at warming and loosening than what I had been doing. that's great! IMHO lateral work is what separates...

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I'm so sorry for your loss <3

Linden

Great job! the mediums and transitions are looking great. You can really see the difference in the trot mediums, good job!! I noticed you don't bend quite enough during corners/turns. if you pay attention to the shape and contact through each corner, you will find there is not quite enough inside le...

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Egg salad sandwich (hospital food)

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My goals/progress for this month are to be discharged from the hospital finally and to find a new suite to move into. I am feeling SO much better than I have felt in the past few months and am really hoping to continue on this track. Coal Harbour returns home from Riverlands in 12 weeks and I am hop...

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awesome! band is great - I was a (quite accomplished) Trumpet player in my teens and was a first chair member of the BC Honor band.

I was also in a Bagpipe band for 6 years as a snare drummer (I was in Army Cadets).

Don't be ashamed of bragging! Your son deserves the kudos!

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I don't always do stretch trot with RP at the end of the ride. I used to, but then he reached a point where anytime i did stretch he thought we were done. So now, I have to vary that and ask him throughout the ride, rather than using it as an 'ending signal' Interesting you mention that - I incorpo...

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I stretchy trot a figure-8 4 times around and then walk on a loose rein large around the arena until our breathing rate is back to normal.

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honey mustard

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I was thinking about this recently, since it is such a big part of how every ride goes. Me, I have a warmup routine that is nearly step-by-step identical every single ride. Lateral work, TOH, TOF, stretchy trot both ways, LY in canter both ways, and so on. I even count the numberof strides in each e...

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Jingles! What rotten luck

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I find it’s easier to show where my foot sits on the stirrup than to describe it. Interesting discussion!

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My name on the UDBB was 'westcoastdressager'and on TOB it's GucciCowgirl. I have been around for quite a few years. I started riding when I was 12 years old, in exchange for cleaning stalls on the weekends. It just so happened that the stable I started working/riding at was owned by one of the Canad...

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I have to say that I am just now learning that EVERYONE has problems and ups/downs, but that'sjust a normal part of life. For too long I think I believed the "Facebook glow" where everyone's lives look perfect and uncomplicated. I have been in the hospital almost the whole time since March...

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We had a very interesting lesson today. I hauled over to a neighboring farm that is basically a private dressage facility. Boy was it beautiful with a full end of mirrors and nice footing. My lesson was basically working on my biomechanics in order to improve Junior's responses to my aids and did i...

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We had a very good lesson yesterday. This was our 8th lesson with this trainer, averaging one lesson about every three weeks. I'm thrilled with how it's all working out. :) We also tried a change in each direction and got honest attempts both ways! With big leaps of course but still, he did it. Bes...

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professionally descreet sounds about right, when referring to a vet or service person. descreet or tactful when referring to a peer/friend

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Oh Xan that just about brought me to tears. I am so, so sorry. Of course you have done absolutely everything that could be done for him - don't let anyone plant doubts in your mind or heart. The final kindness you can do for him is to end his suffering. Be confident in the fact that you've struggled...

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Chancellor I apologize for how I responded to your PM - I'm having a hard time still (have been in hospital for a month again) and I wasn't feeling well then. I was very shocked to see your message - it felt like a slap across the face for something I never intended to do. I hope you can accept my a...

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So it's funny, we have several posters saying definitely sit "Lighter" in piaffe, passage, and several saying definitely sit "Heavier" in piaffe/passage.

Why such a 100% difference? can we talk about why there would be such a discrepancy?

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Been thinking of this for a while. It could be very interesting to hear peoples worst challenges and how they managed to overcome them - who knows who might find the puzzle piece they've been missing.. So 1)what was/is your hardest riding skill to learn/overcome, 2) what was/is your most challenging...

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piedmontfields wrote:Linden, that is an interesting point. Does this emerge in your experience from basic training from the ground/in-hand?

PM sent:)

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Just to get back to the "great trainers" thing, I guess it's where you come from. I have never had any kind of access to them because I never had any kind of money. I had to get what knowledge I can here and there and mostly do it on my own. I honestly don't even understand the concept wh...

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I think a huge difference between a trainer and a rider is the willingness and the confidence to deliberately push the limits of you and your horse's comfort zone while schooling alone. What do you guys think about this? do you stay within your comfort zone so as to keep the peace until your coach i...

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Just to get back to the "great trainers" thing, I guess it's where you come from. I have never had any kind of access to them because I never had any kind of money. I had to get what knowledge I can here and there and mostly do it on my own. I honestly don't even understand the concept wh...

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Maybe my perspective is biased because I have always had coaches who were so fantastic I trusted them completely and had no reason to ever second guess them. Lucky I guess

Linden

I know that I was taught the whip is not a forward aid supplement. It is an articulation and balance-adjusting supplement

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Sorry for the perceived snarkiness, it came across a lot less inquisitive than I had intended.. I just would never, ever pay my hard-earned money to a person that I honestly believe knows less than I do about the basics of training, let alone one whom I trust less than an AA. There are so many train...

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My trainer does not include canterining in the warmup. When asked why not, I was told because the trot is the suppling gait. I tell him that my understanding is that the canter loosens the back and the trot is always better after a canter. Of course, he doesn't want to believe that, so conversation...

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Flight wrote: Does anyone have any favourite things for their tack room?

A wine fridge would be nice

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Many of the horses that are brought in as sales or for training are not in front of the leg Your entire post perfectly illustrates what happens when my older mare flings a foot at the whip (or me, when I'm in the saddle). She gets tense and behind the leg, then I inadvertently make an ask that's in...

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That's really innovative - I have never seen that technique before. Really cool! Thanks for sharing

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Thank you Khall and Tanga. FWIW just lunged her and allowing more time to spool up in trot, we got a few nice transitions to canter both ways. The only kicking was when she glued her feet to the ground and watched some horses riding away from the barn. She totally ignored a cluck as well as a firm ...

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Thank you Khall and Tanga. FWIW just lunged her and allowing more time to spool up in trot, we got a few nice transitions to canter both ways. The only kicking was when she glued her feet to the ground and watched some horses riding away from the barn. She totally ignored a cluck as well as a firm ...

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Chisamba wrote:Really? You have never seen a horse kick at the whip because it just doesn't like the whip?

thats not what the problem was.

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Meanwhile in remedial land - Annabelle trotted 3 circuits of the small indoor under saddle, and Tesla is getting the idea of long-lining, though she does not believe in trotting to the right. We're with you, Chisamba, on being challenged to canter a circle. She can do it, but she is turning out to ...

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@heddylamar what kind of personality do GP's have? are they social like cats and dogs?

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I've been thinking of this for a while. Horse people are usually 'animal people' in the broadest sense - so why don't we introduce the other members of our herd - I love being introduced to people's pets :D I'll start - I just have one other, he's a 6 yr old GSD, neutered male. He's my best friend -...

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Sue B wrote:Beautiful, Linden. I bet you can't wait to ride!

Do fish live in water?

<3

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Instead of cold hosing, dunk a baby diaper fully in cold water, (or multiple diapers) and put them in the freezer until they're good and frozen. then hold them against her swollen bits. it wastes less water, isn't as messy, won't attract bees, and wont soak her hooves. Sorry you're having a tough ti...

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One of my FAVOURITE tools to fix 'behind the leg' and straightness in the body issues is shoulder-in on a 15m circle it immediately points out every weakness in the rider's technique and within a few minutes of concentrating on each area, the whole system improves cohesively and the rider and horse ...

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Thank you all so much for the lovely support ❤️

Linden

Welcome back!!! How is the transition going from hospital to (almost) home so far? It must feel super-awesome but also odd at times. When do you think you’ll be able to ride again? Transition to home is ok, a bit strange, yes, but having my dog back is FABULOUS. I missed him so much it hurt. I get ...

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Thanks guys, I am really happy to be out. And just WANTING to reach out and check this forum and talk to people is a huge improvement in my overall attitude, so I'm really pleased with that. Yay! Thanks for welcoming me back!

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