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Shirrine

My body is telling me probably the last. I do have a 5yo Shetland for harness so I won't be giving up horses just the riding. I don't know when that will be but if Jess lasts me into her teen I will be in my 70s. Don't think at that time I will be looking for a new riding horse.

Shirrine

Shirrine

She is 14.1 and once we get our act together we will have so much fun I think. She is the most honest horse I have had just needs time which I have given her. Jess is a total sweetheart. She went to a teenager to take out and grannify for me but didn't educate her as such. That is my job.

Shirrine

Shirrine

Hopefully you can see her now.

Shirrine

Shirrine

After 14 years of trying to breed myself a German riding pony I at last have one to suit me. Jess is my last foal that I will breed. At 4 1/2 yo I am now able to ride her. At 64 she is also probably my last saddle horse. Meet Jess ( Shirrine Fin Parfiate) which means perfect ending. Every girl wants...

Shirrine

My goal is to get to a comp. 4 out of 4 cancelled and won't get out prob til Nov thanks to lockdowns. Right now with Lewyn we are working on swing and engagement which are coming along. Started half steps last week. My not yet 5yo Jess is so sweet but I am stepping up 5 inches and 3 times the stride...

Shirrine

If I tried riding BB these days it wouldn't be called riding it would be called falling off going BOOM.

Shirrine

Shirrine

I am doing 2nd level with Lewyn. He started with a not so nice walk and it has developed into a very nice relaxed swinging walk but unless the stars are aligned he doesn't over track. I have received 8.5 and 6 for the same walk. One judge loving his swinging relaxed walk and the other saying no over...

Shirrine

I have put Lewyn back in his snaffle to see whether this has helped as he still needs to compete in snaffle. The difference is amazing. He is accepting contact so much better than ever before. I now rotate between and he is so accepting of everything I am asking him for. Stretching by following the ...

Shirrine

Well done US for 3 lovely tests. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them and the UK rides. So nice to see soft open horses. We are lucky to be watching in our evenings instead of at stupid oclock here for once.I end up in bed watching the end. I think overall the standard has been wonderful right down to...

Shirrine

Lewyn is welsh as well. I am lucky here that there are a lot of ponies in the show ring so getting pony stuff is fairly easy. My last couple of rides have been among the best rides I have had on him. He is so much softer and obliging. I always put his behaviour down to being a bit of a brat. Nothing...

Shirrine

I have recently put Lewyn into a double bridle full time. He has worn it at shows but not a lot in work. I avoided the use because I wasn't happy with his contact or attitude. I can just say wow in the improvement in contact, swing, use of his back and attitude. He has become light and into a soft c...

Shirrine

We spent most of 2020 in lockdown and now almost Covid free so we are now able to get out and about. I feel sorry for you in the US. I can't see how you will come out of this with so many thinking your freedom is more important than live. Stay safe all.

Shirrine

Shirrine

Lewyn is a Welsh B Pony. I bought him at 8 months and have had him for 12 years. When I stopped Breeding I gelded him and he has been my rehab and sanity through cancer treatment. He is a brat but very loving. This year we have a new instructor who has got us going as a partnership.

Shirrin

Shirrine

Last Saturday ventured down to our State Dressage championships. With the quality of the ponies entered we didn't set the world on fire but I was so pleased with my little man. His whole outlook has changed and we are enjoying each others company. https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/131128...

Shirrine

This is why I am alive fittish and sane. Lewyn is a special little package. I could wish he was bigger but then I wouldn't have been able to ride him when I was at my worst physically. This was taken last weekend at our state titles. https://external-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQG6msUPDH8U...

Shirrine

It has taken me a long time to feel like I am back where I was, not totally but close. Last weekend I took Lewyn out for a 2 day comp and I couldn't be happier with my rides and results. My 13hh pony went up against the big boys and came home with a 68% 3rd and 2 67% tests for a 4th in one. I even g...

Shirrine

I love my pivo. I think you need the right phone for it to work well. Oh and fiddle til you swear then it works.

https://youtu.be/RN6vbgqzofM

Shirrine

Shirrine

Did you all feel the earthquake over there? Twas my ;landing. The fall didn't hurt at all but gee that landing was a doozy. I am booked to see the Dr as soon as they can fit me in and Lewyn will see his muscle man before he is ridden again. Muscle guy coming out tomorrow.

SHirrine

Shirrine

Another stay in hospital but this time for concussion. :shock: I took Lewyn to a show this last week end and he worked a treat in warmup and his first class. 2nd class he had a little whoopee going into gallop, nothing to bad. 2nd gallop same thing but I think he pinched something because he didn't ...

Shirrine

Well it just got better. Just received his final test for the weekend and he didn't get 8 but 8.5 for his wlk and that was in a first level test I think it is in your language and a comment of active steps with lovely transition. I just love my pony. This weekend we go showing to show how handsome h...

Shirrine

This weekend Lewyn got an 8 for his walk. He doesn't have a naturally good walk. I have spent many long years working on his walk. From long walks across the diagonal to picking him on the short side and back to long walk. A lot of lateral work at walk. In all this I have insisted on softness and fo...

Shirrine

Made the vid public so you should be able to see it now

Shirrine

Shirrine

No I am not riding but this is Lewyn doing his first test of the weekend. He won the pony championship yesterday and go 3rd in 1 test today. He gets me outside everyday and riding as much as I can. https://www.facebook.com/Shirrine/videos/10155867589712544/ https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1....

Shirrine

Sorry, missed this, I was a little busy visiting you all. I had a ball and would return again if they held WEG there again. People were lovely, venue will be lovely and the horses were lovely.
Flo was just plain rude but that can't be helped.

Shirrine

Shirrine

I went and totally enjoyed myself except for the weather. Coming out of a southern Australian winter did not have me ready for that. Saw the dressage, some vaulting, eventing and best of all the carriage driving. Been wanting to see Boyd drive forever but never stayed long enough but this time I did...

Shirrine

I am with a tour group and we have our own transport

Shirrine

Shirrine

Just the 2 weeks of WEG.
Shmick means fixed up
Should have been spelt Shmick

Shirrine

Shirrine

Sunday morning Australian time I climb on a plane and head for the states and land in LA hours before I leave. :roll: :lol: WEG here I come. So excited to go to another WEG. My bags are just about packed and I have finished my shopping much to hubbies relief. Nails done in green and gold and hair do...

Shirrine

I am home with minimal pain thank goodness. I had the hernia fixed, will make riding so much more comfortable. I also had a couple of cists removed and a bit of lipo to remove some fatty tissue.
Hopefully that is the end of the renovations and life can go back to normal.

Shirrine

Shirrine

I am now looking at my 11th in 3 years.

I am getting tired of it all.

SHirrine

Shirrine

Just been to see my plastic surgeon and I will be back in hospital in a week and a half for a hernia repair caused from the reconstrution. So no CDI for me and no 2 level start. Such a shame because Lewyn is going so well. He ill have to be turned out for a time and get hairy. Seems I will be out of...

Shirrine

More good news. Had my skin checked yesterday for skin cancers which I thought would have been the type I would get due to being outside so much. I had 4 sun spots and no cancer. Phew.

SHirrine

Shirrine

Entered for 2 comps and will do our first 2nd level tests. That is elimentory tests here with laterals and counter canters.
It has taken a long time to get to this stage due to my health issues and knowing I wouldn't be able to get through this level of tests. Very excited.

Shirrine

Shirrine

Nope haven't been in my 2nd home lately, touch wood. I have been riding 3-4 times a week. Got 2 ponies stabled for the winter, first time in 4 years. Life feels normal. Things aren't perfect, I have tears in hip muscles and bursitis and my tummy bulge is still not right but I am doing as much as thi...

Shirrine

I have one from chemo. Makes plaiting a pain when it locks halfway through a plait.

Shirrine

Shirrine

So exciting. I will be there for the 2 weeks.

Shirrine

He so needs work, he is jumping out of his skin. Just gave him a bath, he loves his baths but all he wanted to do is play. Put him out and he just about bounced out. Being confined to stable and yard with no work and feeling so good in himself makes pony bouncy. Another week of this. Eeek.

Shirrine

Shirrine

He is home. :D Box rest and oral AB's for 2 weeks then blood test to see if infection is gone. Happy pony https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27867357_10155320829047544_1556785589643825527_n.jpg?oh=024b01cb99a1bea521885233a6d7727c&oe=5AD9A0C5 https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0...

Shirrine

Just had a talk to vet and he has infection in the stomach cavity, not caused by any sticks or anything like that. They are watching him for any changes including stress founder. Feet are checked every day. He comes off the pain-antiinflam today and on bute. Inflamitory markers are coming down and h...

Shirrine

This pic tells the story today,

I went to visit him today and he wanted out and food and was pleased to see me.

Shirrine

Shirrine

This was him yesterday, he looked like he was sedated.

Shirrine

Shirrine

This mornings updat he has a high grad infection. Stomach tap showed pure puss. He will stay in hospital until we are happy he is out of the woods. poor pony has been brewing this for a while even though he looked the picture of health and has been as bright as ever until 2 days ago.

Shirrine

Shirrine

He is atm in the vet hospital with maybe peritonitis but we aren't sure. He is a very uncomfortable pony with a temp and looks like he has been sedated which he hasn't. Will find out more tomorrow monrning.

Shirrine

Shirrine

For those who remember Roo, comment put on the bottom of a test "These movements are not asked for at this level. Training test done at extended paces. Reckon it was the fastest test I ever did.

Shirrine

Shirrine

With the bad comments being made recently of a test I was thinking of the comment made by a judge from my last test that I did. I am so proud of the comment as I had not been able to do much dressage in the last 3 years. At the bottom of the test the judge added, " A pleasure to judge". As...

Shirrine

I got the ok to ride last week and had a little ride when I got home. Have had a few rides since.

Shirrine

Shirrine

Yep back in hospital jaust before Christmas to fix a hernia caused by being gutted. But before that i did get Lewyn out for a state show that I rdode him at. :D We had the best weekend, very social catching up on the pony people. Lewyn came home with 2 champions a reserve, 4 wins a a 2nd. https://sc...

Shirrine

Yep, I am coming back to the US for WEG. Been to the last 2 and looking forward to my 3rd. This time I get to see the Carriage driving as well as the group I am going with are staying the whole time.

Very excited.

Shirrine

Shirrine

Next time they want to do a canula ask for a day onc nurse. They deal everyday with the same problem. Getting infections suck, hope they now have it under control.

Shirrine

Shirrine

All of them which is why I don't do them.

Shirrine

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