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I'm fairly certain that Kelo worked with Sarah Dodge. Maybe not exclusively but I know that they worked together a bit, virtually. Jeremy Steinberg actually had a recommended that I train with Sarah as well but that was when she lived in the same state as me. She since moved to the other side of the...

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I know of quite a few good, accomplished trainers that do virtual lessons. It's not exactly the same as having someone right with you but honestly it was pretty close in a lot of ways.

I see the predicament you are in with using her at the moment. That's tough. Maybe just not the right fit, honestly.

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Blob, that's tough. I've ridden with a few trainers like that in my life and I definitely do better if I ride with a trainer that believes in me and my horse. Or at least one of us. Is it possible to just ride with her sparingly and supplement with someone else? I don't know if you can kind of take ...

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Aleuronex- it's been amazing seeing the improvements with Kora lately. Definitely seems like you guys are progressing leaps and bounds! Bummer on the old trailer but how exciting for the new trailer! Just so glad Kora and you are okay. Well my trainer accidentally dropped the bottle of Estrone right...

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Aleuronex - What a beautiful snowy ride. And I love how encouraging you were to her.

Flight- that's also a stunning photo! I think that one needs framing.

Khall- Joplin Just looks like the sweetest mare. She tries so hard for you, how awesome!

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Thanks everyone for the commiserating on the barn stuff. I'm not too worried yet has not been unheard of for barns in the area to take a year or more to sell. So for now, staying focused on what's going on in the present day. It could end up working out for the better in the future, who knows! Blob-...

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Have a wonderful vacation!!

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:( Well we just got news that the barn will be for sale... I'm not 100% surprised as there were some signs... At the moment we're sitting tight and seeing what happens but of course I have no idea what will happen. Definitely very sad. And I hate to leave as it's 6 minutes from my house. Very bitter...

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Exvet, I think that's an exciting plan and I think all your hard work will pay off! That's pretty exciting!! When exactly is the show? We will be rooting for you.

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Well, I decided I'm skipping the clinic (although might audit one day of it.) I loved Lauren but I think it's a lot of pressure and money to haul there next weekend. I'd rather be able to haul Lynx out a few more times in more low pressure settings. I did have a fabulous ride today, worked on our le...

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Well I survived the virtual lesson with Lauren Spreiser! I dug out my older Pivo, which I'm embarrassed to say I never even tried before. My husband was able to get it all set up for me. I rode in the indoor, just so we would be more likely alone. I don't love the footing in the indoor but it worked...

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Mari- oh nooooooo!!!

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Lovely photos both Mountaineer and Flight! Flight- The whole show sounds like quite the adventure!! And I'm jingling hard for Ding. I really hope he turns a corner. I had to cancel our field trip to the other trainer this weekend because with the holidays it just wasn't feasible. Definitely bummed a...

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Chisamba, I'm so sorry to hear the unfortunate ending. I do commend you for sharing because it could be helpful to someone else with similar issues. EDM seems to be something vets are becoming much more aware of these days and it's devastating. I always heard it was most prevalent in warmbloods that...

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Chisamba, I definitely LOLed.

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Aleuronex, how scary!!! I'm so so sorry and angry for you!! It's so hard to be out and about driving with idiots!! I'm so glad you guys are okay. Your trailer definitely looks like it took the hit pretty well.

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SF- what an eventful outing for you guys! Glad T handled all the chaos okay. What do they look for in regards to an equitation horse vs a hunter? And that's a good idea, I'll have to ask if that's an option to haul in once before. It's close enough that I definitely could. Mountaineer- I don't blame...

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Heddylamar- sounds like a wonderful trainer!! How exciting! SF- yay on the canter progress!! Exvet- yes Lynx is very much a character. He's very friendly guy but he sure instigates things. Mountaineer - kudos to you for riding through all that!! Hopefully the Grand Prix arena is less exciting. Well ...

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Mountaineer, I think you should be happy with that!!

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I went to ride in the beautiful warm sun and found Lynx to have a painful horse bite on his back. Horrible location and sore and swollen. So we decided to just do groundwork instead. My trainer was unblanketing a few horses so she threw blankets over the rail, then into the arena, towards him, dragg...

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Exvet, yep I have mild expectations for the Estrone but felt it was worth a try with the cost and not many side effects to worry about! I'll keep in mind that we might need to keep him on it longer. I guess time will tell if it works or not for him. Aleuronex - I think I watched about three rides wi...

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Exvet, I finally got the Estrone from my vet. I think the instructions are twice a week for 4 weeks, once a week for 2 weeks and then every other week? It'll be interesting it to see if I see a difference or not. It was surprisingly cheap.

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I love reading and catching up with everyone's been doing. SF- I hope you aren't too banged up from your fall. I admire your perseverance and continuing on in the show! I'm sure in the spring you guys will come out even more confident. Blob- glad RP is doing well and I hope MM get some relief soon f...

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Alright new goals and revised goals. *Continue to work on straightness with Lynx (and in my own body) *Continue to work on his canter quality *Incorporate more equiband work *refocus back on more pole work *Haul out 2 or 3 more times season *ride out in the field or trail ride *Thinking about riding...

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Khall- you have had a whirlwind wind of a month, that's for sure. Hopefully Joplin recovers fine and you guys get back to all your fabulous fun and work! Exvet, sounds like a tough judge and a bummer she was looking for you to "close him up" a bit too much. It still sounds like so much pro...

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I'm glad Maia is feeling better and like her old self! SF- I hope that's what's going on! It's so different for him. By the time I get to the barn he's hanging out so I'm assuming it's just early in the morning that he's getting super frisky! The nice thing lately is I have to use a whisper of my le...

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I've had this picture was adorable. We have some more adventures planned this year

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Khall-, so glad that your girl is doing better. How frustrating to find out that your regular vet doesn't do true emergency calls anymore. I'm glad you got her feeling better though. SF- What a wonderful outfit!! Wow. Tanga- best of luck!!! Lynx went on a field trip! A fellow boarder was looking for...

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Tanga, glad you are a little bit better. I really hope it continues. It's frustrating when you feel like your doctor is not really trying to help you. I hope the show goes well and don't overdo it!! Chisamba, have gotten that question about lessons before. I love your answer to them!! Well yesterday...

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Khall- Joplin looks so good, I know you are having such fun with her! How exciting to be working on the flying changes. SF- got to love that spicy mare you have! She sure keeps you on your toes but look how far you guys have come lately. It's inspiring! Blob- I hope you're able to get a lesson in so...

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Very cool to build a covered arena!! What a dream to have!

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Mountaineer- I agree with you, sometimes we have to just focus on what have in the present day with the horse and not all the baggage! That being said I had about the opposite experience from the lady you mentioned above. The longest time I was told I was causing some behaviors and Lynx but more and...

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Exvet, here is a recent quick photo from when we were waiting on the chiropractor on Wednesday. I think he's looking stronger and stronger! And he seems very happy in the work.

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Exvet, thank you! I'm not exactly discouraged but I just don't have a lot of expectations at the moment if that makes sense? I'm still enjoying the journey which is all I can ask at the moment! I definitely think having some other input that's really good is helpful. I love my trainer and I know she...

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Consistency was really hard over the summer but a little bit easier now getting into fall as my schedule lightens. My trainer won't ride Lynx without me there, more so because she doesn't want to be liable for anything soundness wise lol. And I totally understand but it would be nice to have more he...

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Aleuronex and Flight- What gorgeous videos. All of you look just FANTASTIC. How exciting! Flight, You could hardly tell that you're riding one-handed. Chisamba - congratulations on the schooling show but bummer on the vet bill. That's how it goes though, isn't it? Mari- SO glad the Odin is home. I r...

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Thank you Chisamba, those are all great points! The head tilt has gotten much better but is still slightly there for moments so I'll keep all this in mind.

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Exvet, jingles for your family. I really can't imagine going through all that. SF, glad to hear T is feeling good now! I was shocked at photos you posted of her chest, I had no idea how serious it was. It looks like it is healing so well though, yay!! Well we are done with the clinic. It was with Sa...

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Mari- continued jingles for your horse!! Exvet, gosh thinking of your family and everyone down that way with the hurricane damage. Just devastating. Tanga, he sounds like a wonderful resource! Very interesting. Lynx was very good in my lesson today. We are attempting to ride in an in barn clinic thi...

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Thanks guys! It's not something I've seen him do at Liberty but on the lunge he's just doesn't really want to go straight either way so hard to evaluate there (I don't usually lunge because I just never have found it helpful for him.) I will say it seems nearly non-existent lately. Another boarder c...

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Well when I ride him yesterday he didn't tilt his head. That being said we were mostly stuck on probably like a 30-35 meter circle. Two reiners just moved into the barn and they were dominating what is supposed to be the dressage arena. So no riding in there with them doing sliding stops and running...

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Exvet I'll try to get some pictures and videos soon. I'm not even sure which way he's tilting his head which would probably be very valuable information! But yes it just feels like he's avoiding moving into the right rein. And probably a straightness issue. I tried to mostly ignore it and focus on m...

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I thought there was no better place to come here than you guys. As I've mentioned before Lynx has occasionally started tilting his head. Personally I'm of the belief that most contact issues are actually hind end or throughness issues. That being said you guys know that we are in the care of a great...

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Lynx had his first ride back after the SI injection. He was really happy when I was currying him and I I got a new massager that he's in love with that I use beforehand too. It's a little to tell much but today I noticed he was happier holding his left hind up for me. He also was happier to stand sq...

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Chantal, gorgeous photos!! Your soup looked pretty good too though ha ha! But Mikey is even better to look at.

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Khall-, I really loved that video of you guys! My favorite part was how relaxed she looked during that. You guys seem to have such fun together. Stay safe through the storm Blob- stay safe!! Tanga, bummer about FB. I was following the dressage page you had started and really enjoying it. I hope you ...

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Just curious, has anyone heard from Demi? I came across one of her old post and thought of her. I hope she's doing well. It looks like it's been a year since she's been active here.

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Blob, that makes sense and is similar to stifle and back pain in general. Lynx has improved SO much in his muscling already so interested to see how much this improves things. I was mostly planning on doing what we've done for stifles- walking over poles, backing in hand, using the equiband, walking...

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Lynx gets off pen rest tomorrow. I might try turning him out alone for a few minutes this afternoon or evening. I just hate for him to just go out in a big group after been locked in. I don't want him to hurt himself!! Then I'm supposed to bring him back into light work. I will probably do groundwor...

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Blob, sorry about the harsh comments, that is disappointing but it sounds like the actual rides were pretty good! I have heard similar remarks from many about regionals in different areas this year. But like you said, RP is still doing so well especially given what was going on last year! I hope you...

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