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Ryeissa

Yes, they are all very good. However, its definitely better to get a trainer to walk you though things on the horse and use the books as a supplement.

Ryeissa

Hello everyone! Happy new year! 2022 was a bit high energy getting my equine nutrition business going but clients are super happy and it's a great career. I didn't stop riding, but it does take a lot of effort. Riding is also going well and still trying for third level with Riot. He's 18 going to be...

Ryeissa

Hi friends- yes, I can help with nutrition. I have a ton of ideas- lets talk offline.

revolution.equine@gmail.com
https://revolutionequinenutrition.org/

Ryeissa

Well. He was covered in hives, treated on repeated occasions with dex and antihistamines to clear them up and back they came within days of finishing the treatment, tested off the charts high for flaxseed via the blood test. removed flaxseed from his diet and the hives went away, so I'm fairly conv...

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Rye, I'm by no means anti-alfalfa and fed it almost exclusively to my horses at home for many years. However, Potters seems to have a level of tolerance of protein that once he surpasses it, he turns from being a sensitive sportscar ride into a twitchy, spooky monster. (I had the same experience wi...

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It turns out that Potters managed to spook off our wonderful working student a couple of weeks ago while I was out of town. No harm done, but not good. Turns out they'd had a hay change and had been feeding him high octane alfalfa for a few days. Well, we know that doesn't work! tell me more about ...

Ryeissa

sending healing thoughts to horses and humans!

Ryeissa

so play with half halts and make the lengthening come one or two steps in the rebalancing

I'm not a fan of "more faster" so I tend to stick with a few steps at a time. If they go on the forehand during rushing it only makes it harder.

Ryeissa

How are your half halts?

Ryeissa

Not much new here- still working on 3rd level with Riot.

Ryeissa

agree with stifles. As I said when you bought him- stifles need REST. Honestly if this was my horse (not that you are asking) but I do massage professionally and I'm an equine nutrition advisor so I see a lot of clients- I'd give him 4 months of rest to heal any acute issues and assess fresh in the ...

Ryeissa

I've always seen something in Lynx, as you know. Bummer. There can be compensation in the other leg too. Hope you get on the right track soon

Ryeissa

they took that third canter thing out of 2:1. Always hated that. it was werid

Ryeissa

try more preparatory HH and "almost canter" ideas then canter. I would go back to trot canter, trot halt trot and then revisit walk-canter She might be getting surprised by the aids. For this issue the TOH would likely confuse the horse more. While good for getting collection this might co...

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I'm thrilled 2:1 is the same. great test. the other second level tests are very similar based on my quick view.

Ryeissa

The new 2023 tests are out!
Fun!

Ryeissa

https://revolutionequinenutrition.org/ this is my website.

Ryeissa

I think it's because 1) he's on a reduced amount of hay, maybe 12 lbs max 2) soaking the hay removes a lot of stuff other than sugars and carbs 3) they want to make sure his vitamin/mineral/protein needs are met. 4) I haven't found them to be super knowledgeable about the products out there. They h...

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blob wrote:
Ryeissa wrote:anyone know when the new tests will be released?

I believe last time they were released in December. But it poses an interesting question because regional championships usually have open shows alongside that are qualifiers for the following years regionals.

yes! its kind of weird, isn't it?

Ryeissa

I thought the Horses Inside Out Webinars were more valuable. I am a professional massage therapist and equine nutrition advisor and the Equitopia stuff was a bit more basic and I think they are $$$.

Ryeissa

anyone know when the new tests will be released?

Ryeissa

Still trying to get to a quality third level here.

Ryeissa

Would copra (Coolstance) be an option as a carrier? Many horses find that pretty delicious. I've considered coolstance as something to feed RP since he's off grain and I know a lot of people feed it. Honestly, though beet pulp is so easy and cheap that for now I'm inclined to stick with it. I know ...

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Have you ever talked to Clair Thunes? The nutritionist? Found her very helpful when I needed to do a deeper dive on diet when I was showing Jet. I'm really happy for you that the new (probably not that new now) farrier there is working out. I'm an equine nutrition advisor and I can help. https://re...

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I had one. PM me if you want to talk more! best of luck

Ryeissa

great pic! all smiles

Ryeissa

Chex is very cute! I've been reading along and am glad to see many are making good progress or at least having fun despite summer heat and COVID on the rise. I've been in a real funk/mess when it comes to riding. It feels like I cannot make my body do what I want it to do and any time I try to focu...

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Hi Blob-We have a similar horse, so I understand the frustrations. I decided that I would carry the whip every single ride, even on a simple ride, and it was "part of life". My horse needs to just deal with it. The reaction to spurs and whip means the horse is sensitive but reactive- I wan...

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yeah, I can think of 10 ways that someone could teach quiet hands while not screwing around like this- methods that maintain proper seat and core (my premise and understanding is that the horse will respond in balance if the rider is in balance) After all, someone will have to maintain the feeling w...

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Oh noooooo.....there are no words. So sorry. We appreciate the update.

Ryeissa

this whole video still confuses me on many levels.

Ryeissa

Weird. I've been doing biomechanics based lessons since 2014 and this is the complete opposite of what I would ever do. I don't see any valid reason for this....I try to be open minded but this is strange. How unfortunate that its now on a service where people will run out to try it and lead to all ...

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Do you still need help Blob?

Ryeissa

I can help! Sent you a PM. I'm an equine nutrition advisor. I have several EMS clients who have lost weight incl those with the Prescent Veil/not eating issues.

Ryeissa

oh noooooooooooo So sorry. I remember all your posts about him.

Ryeissa

oh no~ sending jingles! Keep us posted Demi

Ryeissa

Another horse person on my radar that people might enjoy following, is Olivia Towers. She's a dressage rider, I believe she's in England? Anyways, I know she's one that's taking a step back and changed her relationship/how she works with her horses. She's not as established as someone like Warrwick...

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Another horse person on my radar that people might enjoy following, is Olivia Towers. She's a dressage rider, I believe she's in England? Anyways, I know she's one that's taking a step back and changed her relationship/how she works with her horses. She's not as established as someone like Warrwick...

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I think it sets a terrible precendent

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oh chsiamba- a hip replacement isn't a death sentence. I know a couple of riders doing even better after they had one! Knees tend to be a harder recovery. I would say plan on being out of the saddle at least 4 months but once "they were back" they were very quickly riding at the same level...

Ryeissa

What an enjoyable day at the barn today. Temperature of 72 degrees, light breeze, and a seemingly happy horse…what more do you need? One thing I have been striving for the last month is getting Kyra relaxed enough to be able to W/T/C on a loose rein. I don’t feel we need to be in dressage mode ever...

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When do you decide you are ready for second level? Depends on what you mean by show second- you must mean 2:1 to start as there is a huge difference in 2:1 vs 2:3 In my case I showed 1st many times with scores in the high 60s and low 70s with several judges. My friend said I was no longer allowed t...

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So cute!

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A definite shock. Very sad news

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a blast from the past!:)

Ryeissa

Legend tends to be better for soft tissue stuff, but each horse is different. It sounds like you have good help and resources. All horses have something!

Ryeissa

Thanks for the bridle pic- its much nicer looking than the Micklem in my opinion. this V shape doesn't seem to be as large as the micklem and is more attractive. JMHO, that has nothing to do with function but just my opinion

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That is good to know rye. I had not heard of her before just recently. I’ll have to revisit her again yeah, its all very Mary Wanless type stuff. I've been in a biomechanics specific program since 2014. It might just depend on who you ride with and the network available. No need to spend extra for ...

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Khall- the article you linked sounds similar to the work of "The Traveling Horse Witch" on Facebook. yes- she's not doing anything super special. Its just basic biomechnics. However, the thorasic sling work has been ESSENTIAL to my riding. She does a lot of really good thing but I wouldn'...

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he's a lovely horse & you ride him well!

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