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May. 23, 2003, 05:35 AM
going to groton house tomorrow. yay.
May. 23, 2003, 10:09 AM
Have Fun, Pol!
Oh Bother!
May. 25, 2003, 07:22 PM
Had a great jumping lesson today...and getting excited for Apple Knoll...just a few weeks away!!!
May. 26, 2003, 04:30 AM
That's Great!! The GP and I have Never been there, still deciding....so we might see you! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/Happy News Momma http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
May. 27, 2003, 09:06 AM
Yeah, I know it's raining out there! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
Yeah, I know it's gonna rain, rain maybe most of the week...and it's a short week. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
But, somebody out there in Eventing Land, somewhere, Must have some Happy News for the Rest of us.
Mine: The Fire Danger sign in the nearby State Park now reads "Low".
No Fires!!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
May. 27, 2003, 03:01 PM
Well... overlooking the fact that I had a crash today in my jumping lesson (just one of those things...sigh), my lesson was in general wonderful.
We were doing a bounce-bounce-1 stride grid, and the first time, Prozac Pony chipped in and got 2 in the 1-stride. Not a big deal, because he's short-strided and often has trouble (or can't be bothered?) making the distances. So I rev him up and take him through again, kick, kick, kick, kick, he's going, he's going, he's... putting in another stride!
Whump! R-A-R hits the dirt.
My trainer said I wasn't really jumping ahead, but I was going with him when he decided not to go. (Not sure that makes sense - maybe she was trying to make me feel better.)
But the rest of the lesson was quite lovely, and after doing the exercise with a vertical instead of an oxer after the 1-stride, we did it successfully a couple times with the original configuration.
And fortunately, I'm not likely to meet a 1-stride combination in Beginner Novice ;-)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
May. 27, 2003, 04:01 PM
Cheering for you, R-A-R!!
I've hit the dirt a *few* times myself. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
GWV/ bruises to prove it. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
May. 30, 2003, 03:47 AM
Well, Gang...Happy Friday to Everyone out there in Eventing Land!!
So....Let's have it!!
Post your Happy News with the GWV. The GP and I are still planning for Groton House and This Weekend we have our niece's graduation!!
Let's hear it!
Weight loss Anyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Conquered any fears?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Taking on the World!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Post about your New Posting Trot! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Me?? I remembered to make my Bed!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Don't let this Rain get you Down! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
May. 30, 2003, 04:43 AM
My new horse did her first Unrecognized Novice this last weekend, and she jumped everything and didn't scream throughout warmup wondering where her friends were (which is what she did at her FIRST show a few weekends before!). Now if I remember to take my spurs off before stadium next time so we can have a PRETTY round.... :-/
Risk-Averse Rider
May. 30, 2003, 09:08 AM
Rain? What rain? No rain here in the desert...
Let's see...
5 lbs lost since last week (and another 15 to go, but at least I'm making progress)
Even though it still hurts to walk after my crash on Tuesday, it doesn't hurt to ride (except getting on). Had a great conditioning session early this morning, with some full-out gallops that made Prozac Pony very happy ;-)
And tomorrow my husband is coming back from a hiking trip to Peru! (Note to self: must make bed before he arrives, and remove tack trunk from kitchen)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
May. 30, 2003, 11:19 AM
Happy News! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I loff it!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
May. 30, 2003, 04:03 PM
Super happy news - Starting last weekend, and through this week, I've been riding Nicky (the reluctant-to-backed 4yo TB mare) by myself. No lead, no nothing - and she's completely relaxed. Looks like I have an event prospect.
Tomorrow? We trot. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
May. 30, 2003, 04:49 PM
I made it around my first training level XC CLEAN and inside the time!
my first move up that i didn't get eliminated at http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
needless to say i am VERY proud of my mare! she even jumped the ditch w/o a second look!
*big hugs to my mare* http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
i dream of a palce, so perfect and sureal, a place i can see touch and feel. I dream of this place, I can find through my mares eyes, I dream of this place, it's called paradise~
Risk-Averse Rider
May. 30, 2003, 05:08 PM
From your mare's lips to Prozac Pony's ear... ;-)
Congratulations. Give that brave mare a hug and a scritch from all of us.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
May. 31, 2003, 05:49 AM
I am ecstatic about my ride yesterday...not because it was perfect, but because my old appy gelding was being very resistant. Ok, I'm not thrilled with his resistence, but for the first time,(this is the happy part) I WASN'T FRIGHTENED!! I am not sure why, but for the first time I sat down deep, put my legs on and tapped my whip gently to his spotted fanny and politely insisted that he moved forward. He scooted sideways, got light on the front, got light on the back, but at last gave a big sigh and moved forward. Unbeliveable. I always lose those fights...but this time I didn't fight, I just cheerfully insisted that there was nothing to get upset over. I can't believe it worked and I can't believe I wasn't afraid. Perhaps my time sitting ringside at the warmups during Rolex really paid off. I could really study how pros handle the resistent horse. After 10 years of riding, this session was the missing part of my riding equation. I feel like the kid who has flunked the 8th grade for years and finally passes into high school . Yahooooooo! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
May. 31, 2003, 06:07 AM
Yahooooooo!! I'm soooo glad we started this thread!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself! -Franklin Roosevelt
May. 31, 2003, 04:49 PM
As of today, Nona is officially a "Pony Club Pony." http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
We had the regional dressage rally, where she was awesome! I will find out in about a week if we have qualified for nationals or not!
"His neigh is like the bidding of a monarch, and his countenance enforces homage." ~ Shakespeare.
Risk-Averse Rider
May. 31, 2003, 07:05 PM
Wahoooo, jumpforjoy!!!
That is such a great feeling, isn't it? Prozac Pony (the Stealth Appy, who actually looks rather like the photo of Jump for Joy in your profile) used to be able to get me to stop asking him for whatever it was he didn't feel like doing by bouncing up and down a little (we're talking maybe 2" off the ground, tops, front feet only). I was so afraid that he would do something, that I'd stop pushing.
And then one day, something clicked, and I kicked him forward or smacked him with the dressage whip, and he grunted in great surprise, then started behaving. It was WONDERFUL!!! We still have arguments about who's in charge (I have this delusion that *I* am ;-) but I win those arguments now, and they continue to get shorter and less vehement.
Gotta love those Appy brains - a little too smart for our own good, sometimes.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
May. 31, 2003, 07:30 PM
RAR- She got plenty of sugar cubes today. I think i'm turning into a big time treat giver *uh oh!*
and on another good note- today she didn't short step w/ her front right like she did 2 days ago. got yesterday off, and today was good as new. even gave me some flyin lead changes http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif which are a new thing to our riding "vocabulary"
i'm happy this thread was started too! It makes me so... HAPPY http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/themareandme/ the site about me and my mare
Jun. 1, 2003, 04:30 AM
Risk adverse,
The pic in my profile is my new Tb, who is currently in training...sort of. You'll all hear from me again if I can be this confident with her when she comes home next week. She is a sweet girl, but a lot bigger and much younger!
Jun. 2, 2003, 03:33 AM
Happy Monday, Everyone!!
My Happy News??
Well, it's not really horse-related...But my Whole house is Clean for the Week!!! Rainy days are good for something!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Beds made, Trash out, laundry done, Food shopping!! Etc!
Sooo...I now have more time for Horse-related stuff!! And posting Happy News!!
GWV/ not Martha, but the house is Clean! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jun. 2, 2003, 10:30 AM
I have very happy news!! Our local schooling XC course at a farm about 1/2 hour away (the only one remotely close) was sold and we can't use it anymore http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif However, last year a girl from our eventing team and her husband bought 80 acres and this weekend we made some huge strides in putting up our own XC schooling course!!
And it's being all done by hand! We dug some many ditches - one 2'X 12' for the babies, one 4'X 12' and one 6' X 12' and these ones were ~2 feet deep. The girls did the digging and the boys did the stabilizing with railway ties and lanscaping posts. Then we dug another 3 ditches with the same parameters, except a little less deep for the 3 sets of trakhners. After that it was onto a shallow trench for our barrel jumps to sit in. Then guess what - we dug some more, this time though the boys used a tractor with a harrow to take away a portion of a small hill so we could dig in a bank. And this was all in one day!
Unfortunately I had to work my real job Sunday so I couldn't help out but I'm so excited for this place to finish. I'm happy we have such a great bunch of people to show with and help out.
And next year the property owners are even looking into putting in a water complex, they are great people!!
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 2, 2003, 12:00 PM
What a GREAT feeling!
Unfortunately, if I wait for a rainy day to clean, the Board of Health comes a'knockin'... ;-)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 2, 2003, 05:47 PM
Think of it, CdnRider!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Time with Wonderful friends, a new Cross-Country Course
And one Heck of a fitness workout for Everyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Can you all drop bye?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I have a cellar that needs cleaning out! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
GWV/ happy news magnet. Hope I can use the word "heck" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 3, 2003, 12:06 PM
In my jumping lesson this morning, Prozac Pony was.... <brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen!>
So THAT's what it feels like!
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 3, 2003, 02:28 PM
Really??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
That's Great!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Are you coming to Boston for the USEA Meeting in December, Risk??
The GP and I would loff to meet you!
GWV/ Boston is the Home of the GWV!
Jun. 4, 2003, 10:18 AM
Opening a brand-new can of worms: I got a new horse! After 20+ years of my beloved original baymare and assorted "temps" I took the plunge and bought what I hope will be my future event horse.
She is a 5 yo Chestnut TB mare, unraced. She is 16.2 in her bare feet, lovely and rangy with a gorgeous shoulder. She is totally unschooled, but the girl who had her trail rode and said she is happy to go out alone, good on the road, and "goes through any water, no problem" !!
Sound good? It does to me! I just have to pull about a foot of long red mane and put about a hundred pounds on her...not to mention get her broke... but that's the fun part!
Jun. 4, 2003, 12:02 PM
That's Wonderful!!
Keep us posted!
GWV/ spreader of Happy News and "other stuff" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 5, 2003, 09:00 AM
Dirty Water
(Ed Cobb)
I'm gonna tell you a story
I'm gonna tell you about my town
I'm gonna tell you a big bad story, baby
Aww, it's all about my town
Yeah, down by the river
Down by the banks of the river Charles (aw, that's what's happenin' baby)
That's where you'll find me
Along with lovers, fuggers, and thieves (aw, but they're cool people)
Well I love that dirty water
Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, you're the Number One place)
Frustrated women (I mean they're frustrated)
Have to be in by twelve o'clock (oh, that's a shame)
But I'm wishin' and a-hopin, oh
That just once those doors weren't locked (I like to save time for
my baby to walk around)
Well I love that dirty water
Oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, yeah)
Because I love that dirty water
Oh, oh, Boston, you're my home (oh, yeah)
Well, I love that dirty water (I love it, baby)
I love that dirty water (I love Baw-stun)
I love that dirty water (Have you heard about the Strangler?)
I love that dirty water (I'm the man, I'm the man)
I love that dirty water (Owww!)
I love that dirty water (Come on, come on) [fade]
Haven't thought of that in years... but up it popped, when you said Boston was your home ;-)
I spent my undergrad years along the banks of the river Charles... unfortunately, I'm not heading back this summer for my (gulp) 30th reunion. But if I ever get back to Beantown, I'll let you know so we can get together.
MORE good news - we had an UPHILL CANTER TRANSITION today. Never had one of those before.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 5, 2003, 10:29 AM
Oh, Yeah!!
Now all I need is a Chorus of Barbara Ann by the Beach Boys!
Hugs, Rar
GWV/ Beantown Babe http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 5, 2003, 10:49 AM
A Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Oh Barbara Ann take my hand
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin' Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Went to a dance looking for romance
Saw Barbara Ann so I thought I'd take a chance
Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Oh Barbara Ann take my hand
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin' Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Say Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Oh Barbara Ann take my hand
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin' Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Tried Betty Sue
Tried Betty Sue
Tried Betty Sue but I knew she wouldn't do
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Oh Barbara Ann take my hand
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin' Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Oh Barbara Ann take my hand
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin'
Rockin' and a reelin' Barbara Ann
Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann
Barbar Ann
Barbar Ann
Ah... golden oldies.
I'll be needing lots of those hugs over the next week, as D-Day for Copper Meadows approaches.
This morning, I realized that I have NEVER jumped in a coat! Ever. The one recognized show I was in, they excused jackets for stadium (plus I was just schooling, having withdrawn on x-c). So I think I'm going to be looking kind of funny in my lesson Saturday morning, seeing what it feels like ;-)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 5, 2003, 11:50 AM
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I don't believe you, Rar!! That's Great!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Don't worry about the Coat, But do Practice in it and Make sure you can Move in it over the jumps! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Can you send a Picture??
"Rar in her coat!"
GWV/ women in the Hat http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jun. 6, 2003, 05:26 AM
Anyone have any Happy News for Friday?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Plans for the weekend?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Me?? Well, finally the painter is coming!! But that's ot.
Happy Friday, Everyone!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Happy someone else will be painting!
Jun. 6, 2003, 08:29 AM
I am off to cut down the jungle which I call my new house!! Holy COW weeds grow fast when it rains 16 feet every three days!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Then Clue-lio and I are going to play in the water jump for a while!
Tomorrow I am out on the boat all day lobstering - hard work but someone's gotta do it (oh and did I mention the disgustingly delicious lobster feed at the end of the day??)!
A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 6, 2003, 10:02 AM
A good conditioning workout this morning, starting about twenty to six...
10 minutes walking to stretch & warm up.
5 minutes posting trot with halt transitions and lots of changes of direction.
5 minutes canter/gallop with lots of changes of pace and some changes of direction.
3 minutes walking to catch our breath.
10 minutes alternating 1 minute trot - 1 minute canter/gallop.
10-15 minutes walking to cool down.
Prozac Pony was listening to me. It was a lot of fun. And there were several cute bunny rabbits scurrying around on the cross country course to make things interesting.
Tomorrow, jumping lesson, 6 am, followed by a massage in the late morning.
Sunday, he gets a "Munchkin Break" day. His favorite 60-lb munchkin will take him for a spin bareback. He loffs this, because he gets to poke his nose out.
Monday, dressage practice.
Tuesday, jumping lesson.
Wednesday, another conditioning day, probably.
And then... ON TO COPPER MEADOWS!!!
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 8, 2003, 05:11 PM
Follow up on Prozac Pony's "Munchkin Break" day... they had a lovely time.
See attached photo.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 8, 2003, 07:54 PM
rar- what a nice lovely picture http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif munchkins are cute- and good to MUNCH on http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
my happy news.... well, inspite of an annoying fiasco (i think that's the first time i've used that word!) with trailering... i *think* i *finally* have a ride to my show thats in 2 weeks- and my parents have promised that within the next year or two they plan on buying a nice big truck, selling off the hang-me-down station wagon that i got, and the truck will be for me!!!!!!!!!!! ME ME ME!!!! i could NOT BELIEVE IT WHEN MY MOMM TOLD ME THAT. it was the best news I've heard ALLLLLL month. i have never had anythign given (well, i guess trading my wagon for it- but i'm not complaining! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif) to me like that before, and let me tell you i am ECSTATIC!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif This way I won't have to deal with trailering issues EVER AGAIN! (i have 3 trailers that i can barrow whenever i want- just no truck... ) i've had 3 trailering problems and 3 shows this year.... hmmm... slightly frustrating! but i'm DEFINATLY greatful none the less.
I'm going XC schooling tomarrow http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif which should be fun.
I had a lovely time today learning that my mare absolutely LOVES clover and eats it in rows, 5 bites one way, 5 bites the other(with some minor exceptions http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )
a horse i know and love coliced this morning- but is recovering at MSU under a "stable" condition. THANK GOD.
I get to work on tuesday and make a lot of money that is going to be very appreciated by me http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
well- this makes me wonder why i sat and cried today!!! I'm so stressed out due to a bunch of stuff- but listing all the good things has put a smile back on my face. *sigh of relief*
did i ever say i love this thread?
Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car.
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/themareandme/ ~the mares site
Jun. 9, 2003, 11:20 AM
I love this thread too!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Lots of Happy News!!
GWV/ Happy News Collector!
Great Warrior Volunteer
Jun. 13, 2003, 06:08 PM
Anyone for Happy News??!!
Yes, I know. It's Raining Again. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Events are being cancelled. Everyone seems to be miserable. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif
It's cold and damp here too. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif
My interior house painting is done and once again the place looks "lived in" rather than
"just moved"
It's nice, but let's have some Horse-related Happy News!
Hope to see Everyone at Groton House!!
The GP and I will be in our "usual spot" at the end of Cross-country!!
Think Happy Thoughts!
GWV/ turning moldy http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The Pie
Jun. 13, 2003, 06:24 PM
My daughter and I had a great lesson this week. This is the first one we've had together since the horse we loved had to be put down. We were both so happy we wanted to cry!!! We couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces, and we knew he was watching over us!
"Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow"
Jun. 13, 2003, 07:17 PM
My horse can walk on ALL 4 legs!! He couldn't yesterday, so we're improving! Also, his temp is no longer 105! wahoo http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Jun. 16, 2003, 03:46 AM
Goood Morning, Eventers out there!!
Time to post your Happy News of the Weekend with the Great Warrior Volunteer!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I went to a Town Fair and put my house back together after the painter left.
So again the house looks "lived in" rather than "just moved" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Groton House is Coming!!
Jun. 16, 2003, 05:31 AM
I rode my guy for the first time in a MONTH yesterday, and he felt SOUND!! Keeping my fingers crossed so we'll make it to some August events.
BarbaraG - are you going to be at Groton on dressage day?
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Jun. 16, 2003, 08:52 AM
The Ground Pounder and I are coming to Groton House on Saturday.
We are our mild-mannered selves, wearing our secret Identities as Librarians, on Friday http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Hope to see you!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 16, 2003, 04:08 PM
Finished 17th out of 20 in Sr. BN Rider.
But we finished.
Prozac Pony ran off with me in warm-up, and I really worked on trying to get him calmed down. In the test, he bucked at the left lead canter depart, then swapped leads back & forth behind throughout the circle. Just as we were coming out of the circle, I heard a whistle, and stopped. I looked at the judge, who looked blankly back at me. We then established that it was the whistle for the other ring. They used whistles in both rings that were next to each other, and a bell in the ring that was farther away (eyeroll). So she said just to do the circle again, and continue. She kindly did not ding me for stopping (but she did ding us for the buck and lead-swapping - got a 4 on that movement).
Then in the right lead canter circle, he bucked through at least half of it. We got a 3 on that one - "resistance". Yeah, you could say he was resistant ;-)
Ended up with a 46, which actually isn't much worse than our usual 42-44ish scores. That put us in 17th. Better than last, I figure.
And I stayed on and persisted, and was laughing at the end - what else could I do?
And... my daughter, who had driven down from Berkeley to watch, told one of my friends/travelling companions that she was very proud of me for sticking the bucks and for continuing!!
My trainer (actually Assistant Trainer, but the Uber Trainer wasn't there) AKA Queen of the Longe - she's SOOO much better at that than I am, and volunteered to work him for me, bless her heart - longed his happy little butt off Saturday morning, and he bucked and ran and bucked and ran - clearly should have done this before dressage!
Warmup was heinous. I really need to conquer the warmup ring. I think maybe I trotted the X twice and possibly cantered it once, and cantered or trotted the vertical once, and then bailed. Had 45 seconds notice that it was my turn (which was okay by me). Walked him into the start box, reminding him who buys the carrots, and pointing out that I was sure the other trainer at our barn would be happy to have him as a schoolie. Then we were off. Cantered the first "fence" (log on the ground). Cantered merrily up to the second fence, singing our X-C song, Marty Robbins' "Big Iron", to make myself breathe. The little sucker ducked out. Mind you, this fence is MAYBE 2' and very plain and inviting. So we trotted over it and continued.
3, 4, 5, gallop up the hill to 6, which was the first really scary fence for me (flat-top coop with flowers planted in the top). He ducked out AGAIN. I think he lost momentum at the top of the hill, and because I was somewhat uncertain about the fence, I didn't push him at it enough. So we circled around, trotted it, and went on to the water. I trotted through the water at my trainer's suggestion, because it's a little deeper than he's used to at home, and she thought it would tend to slow him down anyway.
And THEN... mirabile dictu... I THOUGHT. Fence 8 was a largish roll-top not far from the water, and I thought, "We should trot this, because he might just decide to run out again." And so we trotted it, and it was LOFFly, and then we cantered the rest of the course. My trainer said later that she was saying as she watched me, "I wonder if she's figured out that she can trot these fences yet... YES! She's figured it out!"
Fence 9 was a little ramp at the bottom of a hill, and he was okay to that, and then there was a longish gallop up a hill to a steeplechase fence. I thought about trotting that, but he seemed to be going okay. I did feel him look to the right (rock) and the left (jump judge) as we approached, sizing up his opportunities for escape, but I booted him over the middle of the fence, and then we turned for home. 11, 12, 13, and 14 were just great - nice pace, nicely out of stride. I was whooping and screaming like a banshee all the way.
Even with the two run-outs and trotting the water and fence 8, we were only 45 seconds over time, so I think we could have made time if I'd actually been RIDING the entire course. I had been wondering about that, because it was set at 350 mpm. But he moved forward when I asked him to, and slowed down when I asked him to.
I came off the course really, really, really wanting to go do it again, right then.
Same chaos in the warmup. It was Simply Too Much for me. The course was pretty straightforward - only 2 oxers, and a 5 or 6 stride and one sort of bending line that was 6 or 7 strides. He pulled the first rail because I was holding him back a little, but the rest of the fences were clean. We were 1 second over time (@ 300 mpm). I actually think we would have been better off with more oxers, hard as that is for me to believe.
So we finished with something like 109 penalty points, but the two riders behind me were both over 200, and there was one guy who retired on x-c.
And I'm pretty sure that I heard the GWV cheering in the distance ;-)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 16, 2003, 04:47 PM
the mighty gray one and I went xc schooling yesterday! The first time in over a year! She flew over everything including a huuuuuuuge training/ prelim bench! There is an airport at the schooling grounds with a 3 mile track around it...just beckoning to be galloped on...wow can the fat lil' mare fly! Just gotta work on those brakes!
Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I
Jun. 17, 2003, 03:55 AM
I can hear the Olympic Theme Now!!
Well Done!!
GWV/ Hey even my long distance cheers work! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 20, 2003, 08:06 AM
Friday happy news - down 10 lbs since May 23, and counting.
And I have a jumping lesson this evening (first lesson since coming back from Copper Meadows).
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 20, 2003, 08:46 AM
Way to go, RaR
GWV/probably need sto lose a few pounds too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 20, 2003, 02:13 PM
This just in from the CM web site...
We didn't finish in 17th place - we actually finished in 16th place!!!!
That means we not only finished the event, but also improved our placing after the rodeo... er, dressage... phase.
Funny how easily pleased we elderly, weenie riders are ;-)
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Jun. 23, 2003, 05:12 AM
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Well, I read this thread all the time & now I just have to add to it!
This weekend boy & I completed Groton House I! It was more fun then I can type into words!! After a dire weather forecast, it actually was sunny most of the time (or at least not raining). Dressage went well, pretty much 7's across the board with a couple 6's & couple 8's. XC was a blast, nice rolling fields, beautiful jumps. We did have to use all 3 of our chances at the water complex, but ended up getting through and completing the course without any time penalties http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif (guess we were going faster then I thought)! Stadium was jumped cleanly & carefully. I haven't stopped smiling yet, I love my horse!!
There were so many friendly, helpful people there, including BarbaraG & her husband!! Thanks again to you and all the other volunteers that help to make eventing so great!!!!!
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." George Carlin
Jun. 23, 2003, 05:16 AM
Tux.....SO pleased to hear you had such a blast at Groton House. It is truly a wonderful event. Thanks for saying so!
The good news from Massachusetts today is that after getting up to 4 inches of rain yesterday, the SUN is OUT!!!!!!!
Jun. 23, 2003, 05:21 PM
What's a little rain when we have All these Wonderful folks out there And 16 pages of Happy News!!?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
GWV/ happy News momma!
Jun. 24, 2003, 11:50 AM
Went for my first lesson - as many of you know I have been asking for advice and ideas on how to get involved in eventing. - Thanks for all your sincere advice and well wishes http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
My first lesson, with my 3 year old gelding (a 30 minute dressage lesson) was a success. Thanks - ThirdCharm.
I was soooo nervous about trying to make this switch, and this was the first time that I had taken my boy - "Shy" anywhere.
Well - he was wonderful! Quiet, well mannered, rode wonderful - or as wonderful as I would expect a 3 yo. to ride.
Overall - a very positive and enlighting experience.
Got to love those goods days!
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 24, 2003, 01:25 PM
Woohoo, Kildare!
Welcome to The Dark Side ;-)
Isn't it amazing how much a good lesson can lift you up?
One of the great things I've found about eventing is that all three phases are never equally horrible - so if you're having a bad go at dressage, you can say, "Well, at least my stadium jumping is better than this..." ;-)
Plus there's always something new to learn. And if your brain is a sieve like mine, you can learn the same "new" thing over and over and over <g>
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Risk-Averse Rider
Jun. 29, 2003, 08:53 PM
<RAR dances on the ball she sits on in lieu of a computer chair, bouncing up & down like a maniac>
We have HAPPY NEWS!
We have HAPPY NEWS!
We have HAPPY NEWS!
We have HAPPY NEWS!
Prozac Pony and I won the Open Beginner Novice Derby Combined Test today at our annual "Get Up at a God-Awful Hour in the Morning to Finish Riding Before Your Tack Melts" schooling show.
So many good things about today:
We FINALLY broke 40 in dressage, after 3 1/2 years in the mid-40s, with an odd 50+ thrown in just for humiliation. Our 38 put us in 4th (out of 6 - there were originally 8 entries, but we had 2 scratches) after dressage.
We went double-clean in the derby phase (started with 3 fences in stadium, jumped out over a brush box onto the x-c course, did 8 fences out there, jumped back in over a log, and finished with 4 fences in stadium - it was a BLAST). We finished in 3:04 - opt time was 3:18, and speed fault time was 3:03... we were the only pair to go double-clean in the combined test. One girl who was doing the BN derby only as a schooling prep for the Novice combined test was double-clean at BN.
We had fun... we had fun... we had fun... we had fun...
<RAR continues to bounce in glee>
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jun. 30, 2003, 05:07 AM
We went double clear at our first Training! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
I made a little mistake in dressage (forgot to HALT) but otherwise our test was world's better since our last outing. (a CT) Stadium was GREAT, but Gwen thought it was XC time and I think we did the course at 500 mpm! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif Knocked one rail hard and it BOUNCED out of its cup but landed back in. (whew!)
Cross country ROCKED. There were a couple of fences I was concerned about, but NOT SCARED, and Gwennie just ate it all up. We finished EXACTLY at our optimum time (took a long option and had no idea of her galloping pace...apparently 420-430 is a gear she gets into easily) but the big old grin started at fence 7 and didn't stop!
Fourth place overall, and Area Championships here we come! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
"If you think your hairstyle is more important than your brain, you're probably right." Wear a helmet!
Kelly (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/imag0009.gif)
Bonnie (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/fancy.jpg)
Gwen (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/bridge.jpg)
Jun. 30, 2003, 05:28 AM
Oh, Yeah! Congrats! Keep it coming!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
GWV/ Happy News Momma http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Jun. 30, 2003, 05:42 AM
We won our division this weekend , It was the first time we won one. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
One of my best days.
Also one of my friends came in second, contemplating championships, but don't know if we would reaelly be ready for it. but it might be fun.
also good news the weather has been great!!!!!!
millions of people walking around like happy meals with legs. -Spike
Jul. 1, 2003, 01:02 PM
You go, Girl!!
Jul. 3, 2003, 09:00 AM
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday, Everyone!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Jul. 3, 2003, 10:01 AM
my trainer thinks my mare may be able to do some simple prelims- after thinking for the past year that training would be where she would max out due to lack of talent/physical capability or probability of doing well.
needless to say, it made my day/week/month.
i have a show this weekend- i'm excited http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car.
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/themareandme/ ~the mares site
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 3, 2003, 10:25 AM
You go, bigdreamer!!!
(somebody's gotta do Prelim, 'cause Prozac Pony and I sure ain't gonna!)
Have a great time at the show. Our next one is next weekend (St. Johns).
Away-from-home x-c schooling tomorrow for us, up at Casa de los Caballos. Will be needing cheers around 9 am your time, GWV ;-)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 3, 2003, 02:38 PM
Ready and waiting with cheers! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
like the 1812 Overture!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Happy Holiday!
GWV/ excellent cheerer
Great Warrior Volunteer
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 3, 2003, 03:01 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> like the 1812 Overture!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ummm... Prozac Pony's pretty calm, but we are going in the company of several greenies - so maybe you could omit the cannon?
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 4, 2003, 03:46 AM
Ok, minus the cannon!
GWV/ sans cannon http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 4, 2003, 07:24 PM
Could have used the cannon after all, to scare away the free-ranging COWS, which Prozac Pony finds quite horrifying.
There were four in our group: a very experienced rider on a first-time-out 5 yo OTTB; another very experienced rider on a first-time out youngish paint mare; a velcro-butt kid on a relatively green QH who's been some places, but not many; and your truly on 11 yo supposed-to-be-placid Prozac Pony.
We were taking a brief trail-ride break along the Prelim x-c course between BN schooling sessions.
Care to guess who was most bothered by the cows? To the extent that he backed into poor paint maresy, who generously did not nail him with a well-deserved hoof?
But we got past the first bovine sighting (only 3 of them, more or less hidden in the underbrush), and were making our way back to the main part of the x-c course, when our Fearless Leader (mounted on the paint mare) suddenly said to me, "Look to the right. Don't look anywhere else. Look to the RIGHT."
Obediently, I whipped Prozac Pony around into a rather nice (if I do say so myself ;-) nose-to-the-(nonexistant)-wall leg yield, and kept my eyes straight between his ears. "There are cows off to the left, aren't there?" I asked. "Look to the right. Don't look anywhere else. Look to the RIGHT."
So I did. And then we were released from our leg yield, and it turned out that we had gone past not 3 cows, but about 10 of them.
I LOFF leaving the safe confines of our home barn.
But except for that bit of excitement, and the fact that PP wanted to fling his head between his knees and bolt whenever we went downhill, the schooling actually went pretty well. I was out of my comfort zone (but isn't that what schooling is for?) but I stayed on, and learned some things about handling PP on rolling terrain.
And then we had a potluck at a friend's house, and I ate far too much, but had a good time with good friends.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 5, 2003, 11:43 AM
Well Done, Rar,
A moment spent with horses and friends is never wasted. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Anyone wannta come over and help me houseclean?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ Queen of Clean Today
Jul. 6, 2003, 08:56 AM
RAR- we have a cow farm on our "conditioning path".... o wow, took a few times to get the mare by it.
I was wondering- could my mare barrow some of your prozac? She was a nut ball this past weekend- that's what I get for having a mare in heat that traveled w/ a gelding- they had to be NOSE TO NOSE all weekend, or else she was acting like a kid with the most extreme ADHD that needed a cattle prod to seperate her from that boy- but after she tried to steal his grain he got mad at her, and "wouldn't talk to her" lol- quite a site. Especially when she pulled me over and dragged me on the ground- lol,darn slippery grass.
Needless to say i was very frustrated with her and fairly annoyed! It just added to the stress of the already stressed show that didn't go nearly as happy/planned as i wanted- BUT, we did get an 8 on our stretchy walk with very nice ACCURATE comments from the judge. And, I figured out how to ride through our XC issue- tho we didnt get the clear we needed to qualify for the canadian 3-day http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. but after she got her butt kicked in, the 2nd half of the course was great. Next show we'll get it right! i look at it as- last show we recognized the issue, this time i figured out how to ride through the issue- and next time the issue will be fixed (knock on wood). I'm happy that she was in shape, and inspite of our 4 circles for various reasons (run outs, better approach to dif. numbered jumps and stuff, etc.) we were only 10 seconds out of the optimum time with the faster canadian speed.
I'm happy that i didn't shoot myself this weekend. does that count as happy news? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
I enjoyed the fireworks during our late night drive home and the amusing guy at the bridge that made us laugh
my friend and I were wondering what he would have done if when he asked "Is that hay back there?" we had responded "no, it's a big bale of pot- the horses just LOVE it!!!!"
we laughed about that for a good long time.
Horse shows are so.... humbling. I love my mare http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif and I can't wait to see her tonight. Talk to her about going prelim someday. I'm thinkin she can do it http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
well- that was some happy news mixed with some "mehhh????" news. Kinda works. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
o ya- and i got to compete against penny rowland... didn't beat her or anything, but just kinda cool http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car.
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/themareandme/ ~the mares site
[This message was edited by bigdreamer on Jul. 06, 2003 at 12:07 PM.]
Jul. 7, 2003, 02:01 PM
Sounds like a good and useful Learning Experience. That's Happy News to me!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
And I started this thread! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ All these riders are mine! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 10, 2003, 08:05 PM
Warm up those vocal cords, please, GWV.
Dressage: 8:38 am (11:38 pm your time)
X-C: 9:52 am (12:52 pm your time)
Both on Saturday.
Direct your cheers towards St. Johns, AZ, please.
I'll be a-listening for you!
(and happy news - Prozac Pony gave me a true bend to the right today - not just neck bend, but actual BODY bend!)
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 11, 2003, 03:37 AM
Oh, Yeah!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Warmed and Ready, Rar
GWV/ when it absolutely, positively has to be cheered! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jul. 12, 2003, 06:13 AM
My Happy News for today, a bit OT. The GP and I are going to Christen our Newest Nephew!! Cameron!!
Oh, Happy Day! Oh, Happy Day!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
GWV/ I promise not to sing! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 14, 2003, 11:00 AM
Once again, GWV's cheers do the job!
We finished 3rd in Sr. BN at St. Johns.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 14, 2003, 12:02 PM
Told you, Rar!! Congrats!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Jul. 16, 2003, 03:44 AM
Mid-week Happy News, Anyone!! Plans for the weekend?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Tales of glory?? Victories??
Well....I'm reasonably awake and going to dry my hair and brush my teeth! And floss too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
GWV/ taking a small step for humanity! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Jul. 16, 2003, 04:19 AM
Yesterday was my Birthday (27!) and I was pleasantly surprised with a gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring from my boyfriend of 5-1/2 years! Not the "real" thing, we decided to wait until I'm finished with night school for that! But lovely!!
Also went and had a fantastic gallop with Clue out on the trails, hit all the banks, ditches, logs, brush, etc. we could find, and even did the ever-scary downhill hay bales to the tires to the Big Huge Drop! He was feeling great, I laughed most of the ride!
I love Birthdays!
A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Jul. 16, 2003, 04:43 AM
The new horse arrives today. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif YAY! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Proud owner of Wishes
And an unnamed ponee (thoughts/ideas?)
Both direct decendant of Man O' War - "the mostest hoss"!
Membership Fees - $200(+/-)
Entry Fee for first HT (recognized) - $100
Completing all phases safe/sound and happy – Priceless
Jul. 16, 2003, 04:54 AM
I love this thread! Congrats everyone on recent happy news http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif My happy news is that I got on my baby yesterday for the 1st time in about 5 or 6 weeks. He's been lame and on stall rest, and yesterday I got the ok from the vet to get on and start walking him. He's not back in real work, but it's just nice to back up there again! Plus, he didn't dump me, which is always a plus!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Jul. 17, 2003, 06:45 PM
any happy news for today??? please- post some, make me happy!
Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car.
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/themareandme/ ~the mares site
Jul. 17, 2003, 10:21 PM
I'll play! I finally figured out how to push my 5 year old OTBB's buttons in dressage! I am so excited even though it's not perfect yet! It came just in time for our first HT at Hidden Hollow, IL. His jumping is coming along awesome too. I talked to Ken Dierks (brother to Eric Dierks, both Advanced riders) and I am going to be able to go cross country schooling and take lessons with him and maybe take dressage lessons from his wife. I am so excited and happy that I have a chance to work with him! This is a great topic! It always makes me smile! Keep the good news coming!
"Here's one little girl who'd rather clean a stall then her own room."
Jul. 18, 2003, 03:47 AM
Happy Day, Everyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The Great Warrior stays home this weekend to rest and work on her house!
And do some laundry....she's down to her her last pair of "small clothes" http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jul. 18, 2003, 09:16 PM
Spectacular news... clean Xrays!
My horsie has been in a stall for 3 weeks after a nasty kick to his front left cannon bone... big puncture wound, possible hairline fracture... Xray results today are clean, cannon bone looks perfect, wound is healing well and he'll be just fine in no time! Yippee!
Jul. 19, 2003, 03:35 PM
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That's Great!! So, when can you Ride again and Post more Happy News!!?? http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Cheers and Hugs!
GWV/ yes, I Do hug horses! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jul. 20, 2003, 06:29 PM
Any Happy News for a Back-to-Work Monday!!??
Better than coffee! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
GWV/ let's keep this thread going! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif:
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 20, 2003, 06:50 PM
We went on a trail ride this morning with 4 others from our barn, and Prozac Pony was a Very Good Boy (because he was allowed to be the leader - he likes that).
We saw a manner of wildlife - bunnies, ground squirrels, lizards, birds, two javelinas, golfers, mountain bikers, joggers...
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
Jul. 21, 2003, 03:49 AM
Knew I could count on you, Rar!
GWV/off to work http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jul. 24, 2003, 03:44 AM
Happy Thoughts for Thursday, Everyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Over the Walls is Coming! Snowfields in Maine!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif King Oak is open!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
Me??? I'm off to a Birthday Party for my Three year old Nephew!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Lost the weight yet?? Tales of Glory, Anyone!?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Let the Great Warrior hear from you!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Also a Great Auntie http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Jul. 24, 2003, 03:58 AM
I will play this morning!
Got a super job offer this morning...not sure if I will take it (I have been at this company for nine years so will have to think long and hard!), but it's still great to know that I am a commodity needed in this market!
This weekend is 4th and final wedding for the summer...the last three I was maid of honor, this one I am bridesmaid!
And....drum roll please....we are riding the ponies to the river next to the beach on Sunday!!
A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Jul. 24, 2003, 05:11 AM
Ok, my vet came yesterday and said I can start TROTTING my boy! Wahooo http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Even though our "walks" up to now have mostly been a spook, then a canter away bucking, it's good to know that now I'm ALLOWED to do a bit more than walk! hehe. He just wants to show me how good he feels, though yesterday he took it a bit too far! We had to have quite a discussion, so we shall see how he is today!
What else... I'm going tommorow to Stuart (no, I'm not riding http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif) to visit some of my bestest buds ever! I may do some grooming and such at the event, but mostly it's going to be a girls weekend! Yay http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
My other pony is back in work and is looking quite marvelous (knock on wood!), so that too is encouraging...
This is a good way to start the morning, I'm in a much better mood than when I woke up! haha. Ok, time for coffee and barn work... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Jul. 24, 2003, 05:51 AM
GWV - wish all the competitors and volunteers good luck at Stuart Horse Trials this weekend. This week we've had some wonderful ground softening rain for the horses. I took a hack last night and did a little trot and canter work and the ground was ABSOLUTELY springy! Weather is supposed to be pretty dry and not really hot and humid either so it should make for a wonderful horse trial.http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I'll be at my usual spot in the X-C warm-up ring on Saturday and the stadium warm-up ring on Friday for the Novice riders. On Friday I'll be attempting to train new people just what to do in the warm-up area.
Other, but not horse related news, is that my company is planning to lay off about 3000 workers locally and 4500-6000 nationally. They will be offering early retirement packages to some groups. Please pray that they offer it in MY area as I would love to be able to retire early and enjoy the farm and the ponies. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
You know you're a horse person when...you can find your boots by smell.
PWBTB@WC (People who browse the BB at Work Clique)
Jul. 24, 2003, 06:54 AM
Emstah - great news! Have a blast at Stuart!
msj - you must work for Kodak / Eastman?
Saw that on the news last night....
Nobody is safe!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Jul. 24, 2003, 07:14 AM
Cluesgirl - Yep - I've been at Kodak for over 31 yrs and really want the early retirement package http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif but there are a lot of families very concerned. They are the ones I'm worried about. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
You know you're a horse person when...you can find your boots by smell.
PWBTB@WC (People who browse the BB at Work Clique)
Jul. 24, 2003, 08:06 AM
Those of you at Stuart, please keep an eye out for my sister (Gillian Clissold) and her "off the meat truck" mare (Sportscar), going Intermediate.
chief feeder and mucker for Music, Spy, Belle, and Brain
Jul. 24, 2003, 08:25 AM
Janet- Will do, I'll try to take some pix too!! Anyone else have requests for people to photograph?! I'll do what I can in between running horses back and forth from the start and tacking up/ cooling them out for Sal!
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Jul. 24, 2003, 08:39 AM
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Yes, More Happy News!!
Hugs and Good Luck to Everyone going to Stuart!! I "planned" this rain just for you folks! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ Happy News is my Life! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 24, 2003, 11:03 AM
This morning, day 3 of using the new dressage-legal Myler bit,
my hands were steady
Prozac Pony's head was steady
the reins were connecting my hands to his head
and we were TROTTING!!!!
I've seriously never felt that before. I'm a-likin' this bit. Still some things to work out with it, and some new leg muscles to develop to be able to steer more with my legs than my hands, but it was a first, and a good step in the right direction.
Big Deal Happy News for Us!
Best of luck to everyone at Stuart this weekend on the springy turf.
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
Jul. 25, 2003, 03:39 AM
Happy Friday, Everyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/loves Fridays! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
Jul. 28, 2003, 05:36 AM
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I went out for my first x-country school on Sat
We went to Pembury house weather was great, nice breeze.....
My Mare was a "SUPERSTAR" according to my trainer she was so amazing, we even tried some of the training questions. We did the log-ditch-log and we did the drop bank to the drop into the water and bank out.
We had a blast, can't wait for King Oak now http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Jul. 28, 2003, 08:58 AM
See you at King Oak!!
Risk-Averse Rider
Jul. 28, 2003, 09:30 AM
More good news for us - we had a x-c lesson yesterday, and we jumped the Novice golfer's bench! <wild applause and much whooping>
It's not a huge bench - I'm not even positive that it's bigger than BN dimenions, but even our trainer, who likes to push a bit at schooling shows so things will look less malignant at real shows, doesn't include it in our BN courses.
It was a big deal for us, especially since there's a bench (smaller) on the BN course at Flagstaff, and when we tried it 2 years ago, Prozac Pony ducked out.
So now I'm feeling much more comfortable about Flagstaff, just under 3 weeks away.
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
Jul. 28, 2003, 11:14 AM
put put put put put
(wrists together doing the golf clap)
A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Jul. 28, 2003, 02:23 PM
Well done, Rar!
can someone make an icon jumping up and Down, cheering??
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Jul. 30, 2003, 05:01 PM
After a rough start to this season and one disastrous XC school in April, we decided to stay home and do our homework. To prepare for upcoming HT's, I took Bailey to school XC last night. Now granted it was a very tiny XC course, he was wonderful! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif We first schooled over the stadium course and he never batted an eye. On the XC course he was just as good. It feels great to have my "brave boy" back!
We hadn't jumped in almost a month due to vacation and my husband's emergency appendectomy the night we got home from Hawaii, (long story there http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif). Now I feel better about the HT entry I sent off on Monday. We are doing a clinic on Sunday, so hopefully I will have more good news to report then! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Aug. 1, 2003, 03:44 AM
Happy Friday, Happy Weekend, Everyone!!
The Wonderful Ground Pounder and I will be volunteering at Over the Walls this Weekend!
Out of Bed at 4:00 A.M., for the long drive! But who cares!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Hope to see you!! Come to the End of Cross-Country. We will be collecting pinnys and giving out water!
Hugs by Request!
GWV/ All these folks are mine!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 1, 2003, 11:09 AM
i guess im a LITTLE late on this thread, hehe, but i have been hanging out in the h/j thread....
my good news is: i started physical therepy yesterday for my broken leg, and i should be able to get back in the saddle by the time im at college, which is aug 22!! This was a huge deal because if i couldnt ride, then i wouldnt be able to be in the eq class that is a prerquisite for every other riding class you have to do, and its only offered in the fall, so if i couldnt ride in it i would have been put a year behind! But now i will be walking without crutches within the next three weeks, and also able to ride (read this as mount and walk around) but its better than nothing, and i wont get behind in college... so im excited http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
And also, i will hopefully actually begin my eventing career next spring... but its hard when i have no horse... so we will see!
-- go big or go home --
Aug. 1, 2003, 12:27 PM
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Hugs and Cheers for a Wonderful and Full recovery!!
Good Luck,
GWV/ Happy News Momma! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 4, 2003, 03:47 AM
http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif good Morning, Everyone!!
Any Happy News for a dreary Monday??
Mine?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Friday the GP and I are going to Maine for Snowfields!! Yeah!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Folks, we Really need a jumping up and down for joy icon for this BB.
Hope to see you!!
GWV/ today Work....Friday Maine!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 4, 2003, 04:17 AM
We are safely home from Over The Walls (WOW!! What a great event! Well done to everyone who volunteered there this weekend and a HUGE thanks!!) despite blinding rain for a good portion of the trip. Ruby handled the trip well (he's one of those sensitve horses who can go off of eating/drinking etc if the wind blows right) and coped well with rather electric atmosphere of such a big event. And even though he was 31st after dressage (but only 7 pts of the top 10), he and Tom finally turned the speed on on XC and picked themselves up to 19th. Not really sure what are final standing was...we left rather shortly after stadium.
Glad to home! Missed my other horses and my dog, and I am feeling hugely inspired to work on all of Elf's and my problems while we are home between OTW and Millbrook.
Great job everyone!
Aug. 6, 2003, 05:44 PM
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The GP and I are heading to Maine for Snowfields this Friday....!!! Yeah Maine!!
Staying the Weekend. Shopping in Freeport too!!
Hope to see some COTH'ers!
Is that really a word?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Aug. 11, 2003, 03:40 AM
Some Happy News for a Back-to-Work Monday???
Just back from Freeport, Maine!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Volunteered at Snowfields, Shopping in Freeport!
My credit cxards melted, but I feel Great!!
GWV/ broke but happy! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 11, 2003, 06:03 AM
I just got back from Maine as well, BarbaraG. Had a great time, but am glad to be home to see my ponies. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Aug. 11, 2003, 06:12 AM
Barbara - you must've volunteered on Saturday?? I didn't see you yesterday!
Emstah - were you at Snowfields, or just on vacation?
I rode my horse at Snowfields yesterday, and was reminded that I actually need to KICK in showjumping when the footing is bad and he hasn't seen a colored jump in over 3 months... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif But XC was awesome - he's such a brillent boy http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif We're off to Huntington next weekend, and I'm pretty confident that this weekend was a good wake-up, and that we'll be better next weekend!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Aug. 11, 2003, 06:45 AM
I was just at my house up there. very non-horsey http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif wish i'd been competeing. glad you had a fun, and good luck at huntington!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Aug. 11, 2003, 07:04 AM
I am happy to report that I have the bravest, wonderfullest, honest-est and sweetest pony!
We had another great weekend at Hunters Run: clear rounds XC and stadium (I think one time penalty in stadium?) and that includes 3 of my least-favorite jumps, all of which Gwen did great: trakehner, Weldon's Wall, open ditch. Slowly, ever so slowly, my courage is growing back!
Plus, I think she really thinks I'm her "mom" now...she nickered at me every time I went to check on her, and even came when I called when I had her turned out yesterday! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif No doubt she was angling for more pretzels, but I think we've really "bonded" this summer.
One more clean XC and we're off to the Training 3-day and http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif qualified for Prelim! Could it be that that doesn't seem so impossible any more??? USEA's qualifications may be one thing, but I sure as heck am not going to feel qualified until I can ride EVERY FENCE on a Training course according to plan, instead of the 3/4 or so I've been averaging! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif The fun part is actually HAVING a plan for a course that goes beyond "survive" and "finish". http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
"If you think your hairstyle is more important than your brain, you're probably right." Wear a helmet!
Kelly (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/imag0009.gif)
Bonnie (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/fancy.jpg)
Gwen (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/bridge.jpg)
Aug. 11, 2003, 08:58 AM
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Give all the ponies a Big Hug for me!!
Yes, we were at Snowfields on Saturday!
Way to Go!! Congrats!!
GWV/unoffical cheerer of the COTH BB http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 15, 2003, 01:21 PM
Happy Weekend, Everyone!!
The GP and I are home this Weekend; housework,
Food Shopping.
But we are planning for Senator Bell and King
Oak! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Ride Well, Ride Safe and Remember where ever you are, when ever you compete,
That slightly crazy middle-aged person cheering herself hoarse for you and your mount, as you gallop by, just might be the Great Warrior Volunteer! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
GWV/ All these riders are Mine! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Aug. 22, 2003, 09:13 AM
Any Happy News for this Weekend!!??
Going to Birthday Party on Sunday!
King Oak is coming!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 22, 2003, 09:25 AM
I am hopefully going to a Mock hunt on saturday! And Shadybug is taking her OTTB to a CT on sunday
<3 Toby Two Socks <3
Aug. 22, 2003, 09:41 AM
We're competing in our first recognized and first novice at Difficult Run!
Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.
Risk-Averse Rider
Aug. 22, 2003, 09:55 AM
Definite Happy News!!!
Got my first truck last night - just in time for my first trailer, which is supposed to come next week!
The truck: 2001 F-250 Super Cab Short Bed, V-10 engine with less than 23,000 miles on it - and it even fits in the garage! (barely)
The trailer: 2001 Trail-et New Yorker Classic (2-horse, walk-through, BP, with dressing room)
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Aug. 22, 2003, 11:08 AM
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Wow!! A rider and Her Truck, it's a Beautiful thing!
Happy Rides, Everyone!! I'll be Cheering for you all!!
GWV/ All these Riders are Mine! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 22, 2003, 11:13 AM
wow! seriously cool news on the truck http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
And Toby2--where is your mock hunt?
Do you board up at Robert and Kathys?
A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men...
FairWeather (http://www.fairweather-farm.com)
CANTER West Virginia (http://www.canterusa.org/westvirginia)
Aug. 23, 2003, 06:28 PM
Went today to watch a friend and her horse compete at a schooling combined test. This horse had been seriously knocked around before my friend got her, and it has been a long, hard road. The mare was lovely, finished second in dressage and show jumped like the princess she is. It is so good to see someone who has worked so hard with so few attaboys achieve the success they richly deserve! Go Kim! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Aug. 23, 2003, 06:47 PM
I schooled my mare XC today! This is a mare that I bought almost two years ago and was never able to ride after I got her home (she is ALOT OF MARE). She has been beautifully trained and shown by a friend for almost a year - and I jumped her for the first time since I tried her out, only yesterday. I schooled her over beg. novice and novice fences and had a blast! She had a good time too http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
www.risingstarfarm.net (http://www.risingstarfarm.net)
Aug. 23, 2003, 06:58 PM
Wonderful to read these Happy News stories, especially those about Horses and Riders who have come so far through devotion, hard work and Love!
That's what it's All About!!
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Aug. 24, 2003, 05:15 AM
Dear GWV, just want to say thanks for starting this thread and encouraging it (and us!) along the way. If I need a pick-me-up, I always know where I can find one! You're the best.
Aug. 24, 2003, 05:38 AM
I second that! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
FairWeather- yes, we do baord @ Robert and Kathy's. The mock hunt wasn't really "mock". It was more like a mini hunt w/ Potomac at their kennels (GORGEOUS PLACE). We stayed out for about an hour, and it was really good for Toby because that's about all he could handle right now! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif It was my mom's first time hunting too! I can't wait to cub! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
<3 Toby Two Socks <3
Aug. 24, 2003, 05:53 AM
Lorree- how was Difficult Run HT? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
<3 Toby Two Socks <3
Aug. 24, 2003, 09:43 AM
Well, today- the most amazingly beautiful day I can remember seeing in a loooooong time- I took my horse, who's had 2 years off (besides the past 4 months when I've put him back to work) due to stifle problems, over to Ledyard to play around. He was that happiest boy you've seen!
He was absolutely perfect and cruised around and jumped all the stuff. Up and down the banks, over the ditches and that hideous weldon's wall, in and out of the water- you name it, he did it! He had barely been off the farm in 2 years, and he didn't put a foot wrong! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif It was so fun to be back out there with him again after so long! Such a good boy!! Just thought I'd share- I'm beaming http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Aug. 24, 2003, 09:50 AM
Gee, Thanks.
Only trying to do my "job" as the Great Warrior Volunteer...
A beautiful day here in Area!
Off to a Birthday Party!!
Cheers, Everyone!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 24, 2003, 03:18 PM
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif (Warning, shameless brag)
Ta Da!! Tux & I tied for first place for the first time since starting this crazy eventing adventure this year!! OK, technically we ended up 2nd due to the tie breaker, closest to optimum time on XC, but let's not get hung up on technicalities http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif. He was a superstar, I just can't stop grinning!! Training level here we come!
"Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." George Carlin
Aug. 24, 2003, 05:21 PM
That's Great News, Tux!!
GWV/ a little shameless brag never hurt! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Aug. 24, 2003, 05:42 PM
Woo-hoo, TUX!!!
Tied for first is tied for first, in my book!
Good job!
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Aug. 29, 2003, 06:01 AM
Toby--We were there on Sunday trail riding http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
I'm up there all the time actually http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Are you coming cubbing this weekend?
My happy news is that cubbing starts this weekend!! woo hoo!!!
Aug. 29, 2003, 06:06 AM
I wrote in July with happy news that my horsie's nasty kick and puncture wound were healing well and Xrays were clean...
The update is... we can start jumping TODAY! Yippee!
Risk-Averse Rider
Aug. 29, 2003, 09:22 AM
My happy news is that Prozac Pony's new trailer arrived last night.
We all LOFF it!
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Aug. 29, 2003, 10:42 AM
Wow!! Risk, That's a Really nice trailer!!
Aug. 30, 2003, 06:32 AM
That is a beautiful trailer RAR, I bet PP does loff it!
And congrats to nhjules, hope the first jumping session went well after such a long down time.
Aug. 30, 2003, 06:43 AM
How about an update???
Happy News for a rainy Saturday!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Aug. 30, 2003, 07:35 AM
More happy news - Nicky (who is now 90 days under saddle) is now officially a trailer-riding pro. She and Pete (my old horse) hopped on the trailer to go to a local horse park for a trail ride. Pete threw fits once we got there, Nicky looked around, had a big sigh, and went right to work. What a star!
Happy neighbor news, too - the irate man in my yard complaining about the horse poop in the road http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif backed off immediately when I just smiled and said "no problem, we'll go clean it up right now!" Kind of fun to spoil someone's rant!
Aug. 31, 2003, 01:30 PM
I took my guy to a dressage + CT show yesterday - (Dana Hill in NH...anyone else there?), and he was FABULOUS!!! He really needed to go and do a few tests in a row so he could learn to relax in the arena, and he did it with style - we came home with ribbons in every class we entered http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif 3rd place in Training Test 3, 4th place in Training Test 4, 1st place in First Level Test 1, and second place in our Training level combined test (with a 33 on our dressage!)
After all his lameness issues this summer, I could not possibly be happier with him! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gifhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
And the beautiful fall weather has hit Maine - cool, crisp air with a beautiful blue sky! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Aug. 31, 2003, 02:21 PM
Congratulations Appjumper!!
How do you remember all those tests though!? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
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Aug. 31, 2003, 02:48 PM
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Congrats to you Both!!
Give a Big Hug to the Good Pony for me!
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Aug. 31, 2003, 08:38 PM
I admit, I only learned 3 of them (half memorized the First level one - thank god they allow you to have your test read at dressage shows!!!) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Sep. 1, 2003, 10:13 AM
Any Happy News for the Holiday!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
What am I doing today?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Absolutely Nothing!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ still in my jammies http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
Sep. 1, 2003, 06:52 PM
Today I celebrated my one year anniversary working for Tom! It has been quite the year with tons of ups and downs, both in the barn and personally...but none the less, it has been fabulous and we both agreed that I need to stay for many more years.
Also, Ruby made a HUGE improvement in his dressage this weekend at Loudon. He scored a 32 (down from mid to low 40s) to lead through most of his division. Rainey Seally be Ruby and Tom by 1 point after stadium....too bad about Ruby's silly run out at fence 4....but he will be fabulous this weekend at Menfelt and spectacular at Morven!
"If I am such a genius, why am I drunk in the desert with a bullet in my ass?" -Otto, Malcom in the Middle
Sep. 2, 2003, 12:52 PM
First jumping session in two months was GREAT! Bolsar was a star - so happy to be jumping again (makes two of us). I love to see those little ears Up. Only once did he get a little TOO happy! That outside line is supposed to be ten strides between fences... I think we got eight...
Sep. 3, 2003, 03:48 AM
Is there such a thing as "too Happy?" Maybe he just lost count! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Well Done!!
Sep. 4, 2003, 06:04 AM
More rain. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif
Tomorrow we leave for the weekend at King Oak! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif And the tenth year of the Masters Trophy Competition! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
But today the Great Warrior is home sick with a migrain. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif
I've understood that Hugs, Cheers and Happy News are a Great Remedy. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Anyone have any Happy thoughts?
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 4, 2003, 09:24 PM
Sorry you had a migraine - uugh!! Hope you feel better soon!
Happy news for us is we found a GREAT young girl for our wonderful but outgrown pony - have been very picky about finding a new home. They'll be bopping around BN courses soon, having a blast ;-) Pony and girl are completely in love with each other. Peppermints, carrots and kisses ;-) Doesn't get any better than this for Miss Pony (GRIN!) Hate to let her go, but she needed a new kid to love her and do lots of "stuff"! Big happy news!
"Life is not a dress rehearsal" - My Auntie Janet
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 7, 2003, 03:02 PM
Prozac Pony and I went on our first outing today in his "new" trailer. We went with a friend and her OTTB - both boys were VERY well-behaved.
And on the way back, they both self-loaded.
It was a lovely morning (for September in Phoenix).
Next weekend, another trail ride with another friend who has an OTTB.
I LOFF my Trail-et!!!!
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 8, 2003, 11:16 AM
Congrats, Rar!!
A self-loading pony, is a Happy pony! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 9, 2003, 03:47 AM
Happy tunes for Tuesday, Anyone!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I'm fighting the blahs....Let's have some Cheer! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Our Next Event is UNH!!
The Great Warrior wants to hear from You!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ wearing a towel on her head. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 9, 2003, 05:21 AM
I'm moving my horse up to novice at UNH (kind of home field advantage - I've watched the event for years, ridden it on another horse, and schooled it a couple of times with this horse) - so I'm very psyched! We had two great rides beginner novice, just had a really fun pace at Applehurst, and are about to head up to Acadia for four days of trail riding! And the weather is great! Yippee!!!!!
Sep. 10, 2003, 03:47 AM
Well, if you ride at UNH the Ground Pounder and I are usually at the end of the Country Course, along the hard road. We collect pinnys and cheer the riders on.
Hope to see you! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 12, 2003, 04:20 AM
Any Happy News for Friday?
Staying home this weekend to finish my Trophy Projects! I love sending out Ribbons!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 12, 2003, 09:11 AM
My truck & trailer are off getting their tonneau cover, brake controller, and weight-distributing hitch installed!!!
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 12, 2003, 04:40 PM
http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Rar,
Sounds ready to hit the road!
[This message was edited by BarbaraG on Sep. 12, 2003 at 07:53 PM.]
Sep. 12, 2003, 05:52 PM
My horse made it to Colorado from WI wednesday. And I'm proud to say he's very happy and healthy and adjusting wonderfully
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BarbaraG:
Any Happy News for Friday?
Staying home this weekend to finish my Trophy Projects! I love sending out Ribbons!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 12, 2003, 06:58 PM
Does he get frequent flyer miles, or the cartoon video??
Sep. 14, 2003, 05:35 PM
Come on, people out there in Eventing Land!
Let's have some Cheer on a Blahhhhh Monday!!
UNH is Coming!!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Sep. 15, 2003, 06:11 AM
You are right, Barb, my good news on the "Who wants to write off 2003 thread" does belong here.
Although I thought I'd previously added that I had (hopefully) smoked my last cigarette at the end of January. This from a 2 pack/day smoker of 40 yrs.
Other great news, and this is horse related actually, is the mortgage was paid off the end of May so the farm is now mine - free and clear.
Third good news is my company is offering early retirement packages for those of us that are retirement eligible. My actual retirement date wouldn't come up for a couple of yrs but since they are offering a yrs pay, I can see no sense in working the next 2 yrs for 1/2 pay so I will be gainfully UNEMPLOYED, effective 11/30/2003!!!!!!!!!!!
You know you're a horse person when...you can find your boots by smell.
PWBTB@WC (People who browse the BB at Work Clique)
Sep. 15, 2003, 06:20 AM
Wow, that is nice!
My greenie 7 yo did her first REALLY nice uphill-balanced-carrying-herself-off-my-inside-leg canters each way last night.
It's the little things. :-)\
Shay Darra
Sep. 15, 2003, 08:22 AM
Just have to brag a bit - went to a dressage schooling show yesterday and took home two red ribbons! Got scores of 63.4 and 61.3 on Training 2 and 4. In each test, the person taking the blue was a trainer. In Training 2 it was MY trainer on her Dutch Warmblood and then in 4 it was a last minute switch as the owner was scared to ride her TB, so the trainer popped on. My beloved creature is a QH type Pinto and dressage is not his favorite thing. He got lots of carrotts!
Only down side was that it was HOT and humid and my trainer says that "jackets waived" does not apply to me! Had to peel that sucker off.
Sep. 15, 2003, 12:19 PM
From little pieces of Happy News, Mighty Good Moods Grow!
GWV/ filling the world with Happy Thoughts! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Sep. 15, 2003, 12:29 PM
Our homebred WON his division (OT) yesterday. It was his first time competing in serious mud, and he was a star. I was over the moon! As was his rider!
Mary in Area 1
Sep. 15, 2003, 03:28 PM
Two pieces of good news, and Barbara, you know all the parties involved!
1. Sam's horse, Alibi, had colic surgery last week, and I picked him up from Tufts today! Hopefully well on the road to recovery.
2. Bob won his division of novice at GMHA with a final score of 23! Not bad, eh? See the Yay, BOB thread that Pol started.
Sep. 15, 2003, 03:49 PM
That's Great!
Soooooooooo, Mary, when does Bob come to King Oak to ride for the Masters Trophy?? No male rider has even come close! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Or isn't he Old Enough yet?? (30 +) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
My Happy news for tonight is that UNH called back and they Do want us to come!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
UNH volunteer since 1992! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Keep it coming, people!!
Sep. 15, 2003, 06:13 PM
Oh bother, Mary, I was going to write that my dear little friend's horse had lived to tell about his colic surgery but, as usual, YOU beat me to it. How is he tonight? Is Bob impossible to live with now??? He deserves to be. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Sep. 15, 2003, 06:28 PM
YAY!! I haven't been on here for a while because I'm busy at school studying SO hard http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif, so when I come on to read that Alibi is well AND Bob won- holy cow! What news http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif You all just made my night!
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Sep. 16, 2003, 03:32 AM
Let's beat down this lousy weather, (rain and lots of it) with some Happy News! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
22 pages and counting!! I love it!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Called my Masters Winner last night, she's Happy!!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Sep. 16, 2003, 07:37 AM
Yes Ma'am! I'm happy! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif Through the generosity of the GWV and the GP, the wonderful organization of the King Oak Farm Horse Trials, and the efforts of my horse (despite the issues we've had) this old bat has the honor of winning the King Oak Master's Trophy (OT)! I was thrilled when Barbara called last night, and a quite unseemly celebration ensued when I hung up the phone. Mr. FA had gone out with me for both spring and fall KOs this year, and was sporting a big grin http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif, the dogs were jumping all over the place, and you may rest assured that Miss V has gotten lots of carrots this morning.
Another dose of good news: ultrasounded the 17yo retired event mare for her 60 day pregnancy check. Vet says it's going to be a jumper because the little fetus/embryo was bouncing up and down like a yoyo. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
A great 14 hours!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
Sep. 16, 2003, 08:37 AM
FA,You ARE an old bat!!! (takes 1 to know 1!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif) And congrats from all of us in Area 1!! And thanks to B & W for their generosity! And EMSTAH!! You have been sorely missed! Glad you're checking in, but do not dawdle here. Your school work is extemely important! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Sep. 17, 2003, 08:53 AM
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Any Happy Words for Mid-week!??
One day closer to the weekend!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 17, 2003, 09:14 AM
Heading off to Copper Meadows early tomorrow morning (like, 4am early)...
So we'll be needing your highly-effective cheers Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 17, 2003, 10:04 AM
RAR - are you going to Grass Ridge too or no? I'll be scribing for dressage.
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 17, 2003, 11:07 AM
Nope, no Grass Ridge for Prozac Pony. We'll be at home, catching up on our sleep ;-)
But several of my fellow students are going, as well as my trainer (but she's not showing).
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 17, 2003, 01:18 PM
of course, Rar! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Highly effective is our most important product! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 22, 2003, 03:36 AM
Let's have some Happy Thoughts for a dreary Monday!!
How did everyone make it through Isabell??
UNH is coming!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Did you conquer the World last weekend?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Bruce Davidson is coming to clinic in Area I soon!!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 22, 2003, 04:39 AM
I DID conquer the world this weekend! My boy and I (an OTTB and an "old lady") competed intermediate for the first time and he came through like a star! I could not be prouder. I always dreamed of riding at this level in my younger years but never quite made it. If you see something flying overhead this week, no worries, it's just me! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
PS It takes a village to raise an event horse. Much love to my long-suffering hubby, my barn manager and her staff, my coach now and coaches through the years, my vet, my farrier and my supportive friends. You are all the best!
Sep. 22, 2003, 04:54 AM
Congratulations, 3Dazey! You're our heroine!
Sep. 22, 2003, 08:05 AM
I went to Kingsbury Hill yesterday (only our 3rd event since April, due to all the various lameness cr*p this summer http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif), ran around the OT course, and we had a GREAT day! So-so dressage, but still an improvement over earlier this year, good showjump (I didn't balance well enough to a downhill oxer and had a rail, but totally my fault), and a FUNFUNFUN XC round - he was a star, and we went double clear http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif The best part of the whole day was that, for the first time, we did all 3 phases in a loose ring french link snaffle! (used to do SJ in a boucher and XC in a bubble bit...just had problems with balancing w/o them) - he was responsive and BALANCED in a snaffle!! YAY!!! (and we even got a ribbon! 4th place out of something like 18 riders - could've been 2nd had I not blown that rail in SJ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif)
OH and I'm going to the Bruce clinic...first time he will have seen Newt go since I bought him as a never-been-evented off the track!!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Was anyone else at KH or going to the Bruce clinic??
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 22, 2003, 11:17 AM
BarbaraG wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Highly effective is our most important product! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
And highly effecitve it was!!! 7th out of 17 (SrBNR) after dressage with a 41.5 - our best test ever at a show of this size and quality.
Clean stadium, with 3 time faults (I'm still wondering where those came from...), leaving us tied for 6th.
Double clean cross country (almost TOO fast - we loped over the last fence & the finish line in true hunter fashion to avoid a speeding ticket), leaving us with a final placing of 5th.
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 22, 2003, 12:41 PM
And you doubted!!?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
GWV/long distance cheering a specialty! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The GP and I may come to the Bruce Clinic to cheer Everyone! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 22, 2003, 12:44 PM
You should come to the clinic!!! It's going to be too much fun (and it would be great to see you again, when I'm not juggling 2 horses and a rider at the end of XC http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif)
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Sep. 22, 2003, 12:49 PM
Well, it Really depends on Fran and Tom, if they want us to come And the GP, he drives, I don't. Not sure what the plans are yet!!
But I Really want to come and see Everyone!!
Bruce is a good hugger too!! Lots of incentive! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 22, 2003, 08:42 PM
Very true, he is. And he should be fairly cheerful that weekend - he likes Mass - especially if he can find fried clams...he always takes off from Groton House to get some during the day http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll make it!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Sep. 23, 2003, 08:43 AM
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woodman's here we come! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Or better yet, I think Chads, just across the street has a Clam Plate!
GWV/loves clams too and almost anything else edable! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
[This message was edited by BarbaraG on Sep. 23, 2003 at 08:53 PM.]
Sep. 23, 2003, 07:11 PM
CHAR JUMPED TODAY http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif
First time in 2 years !!!!!!!!
Yay Chaaaalie.
Sep. 24, 2003, 05:01 AM
Sep. 24, 2003, 05:10 AM
THANKS, FA. It was a thrill. He has not forgotten how. I still cannot see a distance from his back, he still has a jump that clears the fence by at least 2'. He was so pleased with himself. It was too cute. Think he'll run Intermediate again? He's only 17. I think maybe I'll set Novice as a goal for next Spring. But there is still the risk that he'll kill me in the warm-up. I guess I just won't go in there, as usual! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Sep. 24, 2003, 02:13 PM
Can't believe it! 23 pages of Happy News!!
Thoughts for Mid-Week, Anyone?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Beautiful sunny day here in Area I. I'm thinking of UNH and the Bruce Clinic. Mailing out my Ribbons! Two Beautiful Victory Plagues are being made for the winners!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif Work on the house is actually getting done.
Life is good!
Home to supper.
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Sep. 24, 2003, 03:14 PM
Happy news for Wednesday - I am 90% through this Logan airport project I'm doing, about 10% ahead of schedule, and 20% under budget! Won't my boss be happy!! (For once!)
I met with my head engineering dean last Friday. At the end of this semester, I will officially have 7, count 'em , S-E-V-E-N classes left to complete my double bachelors!
It's only taken ten years! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
My bronchitis of two weeks and running has finally cleared up!
It is beautiful today!! 75 degrees and promises to be the same tomorrow!!
I am riding tomorrow!!
A not-so-often occurence these days!!
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 24, 2003, 03:35 PM
Happy (if a bit strange) news from Arizona...
We might actually get some rain this evening (RAR ducks and scurries away from all the sodden COTHers from the east coast...)
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 24, 2003, 05:32 PM
We Have been meaning to Share with you, Rar!
Risk-Averse Rider
Sep. 24, 2003, 05:54 PM
I'd really appreciate it if you could scoot a little bit more of it our way. It's barely sprinkling outside right now - I'd like a big downpour for a couple hours, please ;-)
I thought of some more (belated) Happy News:
Yesterday morning, I realized that my reluctance to run XC on Sunday in Copper Meadows was a result of not wanting to mess up and lose my placing, as opposed to not wanting to die... my usual pre-XC mode ;-)
That's progress, right?
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Sep. 25, 2003, 03:44 AM
Copper Meadows, here you come! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Cheers warmed and ready, Rar!
I'll see what I can do about the rain too! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
Sep. 26, 2003, 05:27 AM
Happy Friday, Everyone!!
Sep. 26, 2003, 06:37 AM
Happy Friday!
I get to see my little boy tonight after a 5 day absence...and give daddy a break from his sudden decision to enter the "terrible twos" this week (has been an angel up till now!) http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
"NO!" "NO!" "NO!"...I can hear him over the phone, even. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
Get to take my sweetie Kelly and her new mom to a dressage show tomorrow...haven't seen her in MONTHS, so we have no expectations of anything but a joyride. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Gonna be a great weekend!
"If you think your hairstyle is more important than your brain, you're probably right." Wear a helmet!
Kelly (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/imag0009.gif)
Bonnie (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/fancy.jpg)
Gwen (http://www.deltawave.homestead.com/files/bridge.jpg)
Sep. 26, 2003, 01:57 PM
All sorts of happy news here...
Going to show tonight
Have a new addition to my personal life that's so far so good
Have new job I adore
Am having a nice weekend away with 2 dogs and 2 horses and thats it And I get to play with my "nephew" (Best friend's son) who is 2.5 yrs old and I am crazy over him.
Soo all around looks good.
"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"
Sep. 26, 2003, 09:47 PM
Middleburg tomorrow and they say it won't rain ;-))))))
Sep. 27, 2003, 06:11 AM
Fingers crossed for No rain in Middleburg. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
[This message was edited by BarbaraG on Sep. 27, 2003 at 09:28 AM.]
Sep. 27, 2003, 02:55 PM
Ok I am never posting on this thread again!!!! I thought life was grand... and then... *POOF* The truck goes up in flames!!
I had happy thoughts... now I am sure that this thread didn't start my troubles but certainly the fates were tempted.
Soo I'll keep happy thoughts going, just to myself!!!!
(With a sense of humor)
"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"
Sep. 27, 2003, 03:51 PM
Are you ok??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Wondering what happened!!??
Sep. 27, 2003, 04:19 PM
Yep we're fine. the whole story is over on Off Course.
Thanks for the concern though!!
"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious never truly live at all"
Sep. 30, 2003, 08:41 AM
Tuesday Tales, Anyone??
One Day Closer to UNH!! The season's final appearance of the GWV and the WGP!
More Ribbons in the Mail today!!
Sunshine here in Area I!!
My new Drape is coming!!
Lots of Happy News!!
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sep. 30, 2003, 11:35 AM
Well.....this is a big deal for me.. I was riding my spooky, stubborn little appy to my new house this morning (its only about a 1/4 of a mile away, but it was windy and SNOWY) when he noticed a puddle along side the road and refused to go by. Instead of indulging his temper, I let him look for a minute and then pushed him past it. I am a dyed in the wool coward, so this was a major accomplishment. He, being the kind of guy he is (don't get mad, get even) spooked at something else about 100 feet after that and gave me a lovely , almost breathtaking capriole! Lucky for me I was in my dressage saddle http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif and stayed with him. I did however, lose a stirup so I used the opportunity to give him a good appreciative kick and continued to make him move forward. 5 minutes later we were at my new house without incident. I am delighted that I not only survived, but that I was able to push him forward successfully. Not bad for an old chicken heart!
Sep. 30, 2003, 11:40 AM
Happy news okay!!!http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Umm My pony is doing REALLY good no bucking at allhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif or rearinghttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and more willing
I didn't lose any weight but I don't want to lose any so thats happy toohttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif lol
Willow is doing awesome too she slowed down MAJORLY over jumps with her new bit!!!! and listening to half halts!!!
BEST OF ALL!!! I have my first event on SUNDAYhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
***WiLlOw LoVeR 4 EvEr***
Oct. 1, 2003, 03:39 AM
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Cheering for ya! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Have Fun!
GWV/semi-resident cheerer of all I survey!
Oct. 1, 2003, 03:47 AM
Bailey and I had an OK outing at our HT this weekend. Dressage was a disaster, but he jumped very bold. Finished 6 of 12. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif
Last night we went to an XC schooling at the same course and he was GREAT! OK, a little hyper, but I understand why. He has finally figured out what to do with his body and how to jump like a horse. He is so smug and proud of himself that he has to show off. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Anyway, we jumped 2'3" at the HT on Sat and last night we schooled all of the 2'7" (except on table that I didn't like). Yea! The greatest thing is that it really didn't seem any bigger. Maybe I am figuring out this jumping thing too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Oct. 1, 2003, 06:32 AM
Just got back from a great riding vacation at Acadia National Park. We're all refreshed for the final tune-up for UNH - our first novice eventtogether (I expect to be turning in my pinny with a big smile, GWV). AND, tomorrow we have a dressage lesson with Judy Westlake, so I expect to go into the ring on Saturday poised and relaxed!
After UNH (10/14), we get to have Eric Horgan at our barn for a clinic (flat and/or gymnastics). In fact, there may still be room if anyone is interested. Barn is in Epping, NH. I rode once with Eric this spring and really liked him.
Oct. 1, 2003, 11:04 AM
I'll be waiting with a Big Hug for you!!
GWV/excellent Hugger too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Oct. 1, 2003, 01:44 PM
I went riding on my boys yesterday for the first time in over a month! I'm at school and my horses stayed home for the first month, but now they're here! Wahoooooo http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
So nice to just be alone in the barn with my horse and escape all the craziness of college...
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Oct. 2, 2003, 06:10 AM
Hooray for emstah and her pones. its about time, eh? e- did you notice the time of your post yesterday? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Oct. 2, 2003, 08:50 AM
harharhar, thats quite a coincadink, eh? see ya tomorrow! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."
Oct. 5, 2003, 02:38 AM
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It's 5:37 A.M. folks, http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif
Do you know where the Great Warrior is?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
She and the GP are off to UNH!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif
Hope to see you!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Oct. 5, 2003, 04:08 AM
Well, my happy news is that Palais is starting 10 mins of trotting after a 3 month layup from a suspensory....But since nothing ever goes right with me and my luck, my new guy Sam (who I've had for about 2 months) has been off the last 3 weeks due to a corn bruise which still has heat and cannot have a shoe on yet. We're going to Morven Park on Monday to find out once and for all what this thing is. Of course, Sam had done like, 3 CCI**, some CCI*'s, and some CIC's, plus advanced, and never had a problem http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif It seems horses come to me to be layed up for months on end!
Anyways, I'm glad you all are getting happy news. Maybe next year I can join you if I ever get to Prelim or even get a full season of events in.
An aspiring photographer specializing in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumper digital photography.
~*Co-founder of the COTH Photographer's clique*~
For the best of my pics go to
My photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess98) or More photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess86)
Oct. 5, 2003, 02:13 PM
10 minutes is Better than none. Sooooo he is on the road to recovery!
I'm not sure how long those types of injuries take to heal completely, but is sounds like a Start to me!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Keep us posted. And the other one will come along too.
Good Luck!
GWV/just back from a Wonderful afterneeo at UNH! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Oct. 5, 2003, 03:06 PM
inspite of all that went wrong at my last show, she jumped the weldons wall like it was nothing! I think that's the first time she's ever put her nose down between her legs to look down under her! It was cute http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Our dressage was the best it's been this season- tense wasn't written under EVERY box this time! got a couple 7's too! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car.
http://eventingforlife.tripod.com/bahada/ ~the mares site
Oct. 5, 2003, 03:47 PM
I know BarbaraG, it's just so frustrating. I have this wonderful, experienced horse in my barn and he can't even be ridden because of something as miniscule as a corn bruise. And of course, Palais' injury she's coming back from is her second layup in the three years we've had her (the other one was 7 months). I just feel like I can't seem to get my foot in the door, and actualy get to an event, if not have an actual season of it. I'm sorry if I sound whiney, but it really is frustrating!
An aspiring photographer specializing in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumper digital photography.
~*Co-founder of the COTH Photographer's clique*~
For the best of my pics go to
My photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess98) or More photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess86)
Oct. 5, 2003, 05:47 PM
I know just how you feel - I'm at the end of my second season with my boy that I haven't gotten to more then 3 shows in because he's had so many minor issues (lame for a few weeks, etc) - I was supposed to go to the Bruce D clinic at King Oak this weekend, but we've been minus a shoe for a week, and not enough foot to tack one back on!
BUT my horse and I have grown so much closer with all of the "downtime" we've spent together, I'm counting on it to get us through whatever tough spots we may encounter at our FULL season of competition next summer.
Hang in there, and give Sam a kiss for me - he's such a sweetie!!
Personal slave to Newt, Image, and Dina!
Oct. 6, 2003, 03:46 AM
Let's have some Happy News for a Back-to-Work
Monday! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
The Eventing Season is Not Over yet! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Or post your plans and dreams for next Season!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Who was at UNH?? Haven't seen the scores yet!! ;confused: Great to see lots of COTHers!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
How's Everyone!??? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Let's have some Happy Thoughts, people and keep this thread going!!
GWV/ trying to put some cheer in your day! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Oct. 6, 2003, 03:51 AM
Bailey and I improved our (disastrous) dressage score of last week by 5 points. This week a less than disastrous 45. Getting there! He jumped very quietly and finished 5th of 10 on our dressage score. I'm hoping for more improvement next week at Olney! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Oct. 6, 2003, 06:51 AM
Going for the first beach ride of the season this afternoon! Yay!
Oct. 6, 2003, 10:56 AM
Yippee - Cygnus and I did our first novice event at UNH this weekend and are both VERY happy with ourselves. Dressage in a grass arena in the pouring rain - about the 50th horse in the arena (who said you couldn't see the tracks in grass!) - deep conditions did pretty much suck the canter right out of him (oh well). But wind overnight and sun and wind on Sunday made the cross country and stadium conditions quite good. We only had trouble at one xc fence that appeared too suddenly for him around a bend, but recovered nicely to complete the course (including two drops, ditch and drop into water) with no further problems! Got to introduce ourselves to GWV & GP with the promised smile. Stadium was clean. We finished seventh in our division (purple looks great on a black horse!). And lucky us - UNH was only 20 minutes from the barn, so we got home in daylight and I was able to turn Cygnus out for a much deserved roll.
Also, I'd like to thank #157 in my division who talked me out of obsessing about the biggest jump on xc and who walked the stadium course with me Saturday night! We hadn't met before and decided to stay a little anonymus (numbers not names), but gave each other little pep talks everytime we saw each other. It truly is a sport of friendly people!
Oct. 6, 2003, 11:42 AM
Nice to meet you too! Glad you had fun! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ official cheerer of the COTH Eventing BB http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Harbour's Mom
Oct. 6, 2003, 11:47 AM
I was at UNH too this weekend, and had a wonderfull time! I meet the GWV at the end of cross country but I couldn't remeber your name, I was on such a cross country high. It was the perfect end to a trying season being able to lead the victory gallop, much to my mare's delight http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif (yes that wild mare in the novice victory gallop got a 31.5 in dressage http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif)
"You're never too good to grab mane."
Oct. 6, 2003, 01:01 PM
Not too Shabby!!
Oct. 6, 2003, 02:52 PM
Ok, think happy, think happy....well we took same to Morven today and he had x-rays that showed that all he still has is a corn bruise and thin soles and underrun heals like most TBs. Not the worst news right?
Anyways, goals for next year include one training to start and a FULL season of prelim (hahaha, full season? never had one), followed by maybe a CCI* at Morven if not the VA CCI* in the spring of 2005. For Palais, keep going with training, maybe finally get a full season in. We might work on our dressage and try some 1st/2nd level shows. Now I've learned from the past that planning ahead is NOT a good idea for me! Everything always seems to go wrong!
An aspiring photographer specializing in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumper digital photography.
~*Co-founder of the COTH Photographer's clique*~
For the best of my pics go to
My photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess98) or More photo albums (http://www.picturetrail.com/piaffeprincess86)
Oct. 6, 2003, 06:29 PM
We know you can do it!
GWV/ http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
always cheers her riders, even before going to bed!...'night Everyone.
Oct. 7, 2003, 10:10 AM
Well, my good news for the week:
29 days/234 hrs til retirement! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
You know you're a horse person when...you can find your boots by smell.
PWBTB@WC (People who browse the BB at Work Clique)
Oct. 7, 2003, 11:27 AM
More time to Ride....volunteer.....help a certain Great Warrior Volunteer, whom you know with her housework....cleaning out her cellar....http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif....http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Oct. 8, 2003, 03:38 AM
Any mid-week happy words, Anyone??
I know you are out there. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sleepy.gif
One day closer to the long weekend! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
GWV/ happy news gatherer http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
Shay Darra
Oct. 8, 2003, 05:43 AM
I'll share...
My 15h Pinto and I kicked some TB butt this past weekend and won our Beginner Novice division at a schooling HT! We've been working with a dressage trainer to improve our "dancing", as my husband calls it, and it's starting to pay off. My little guy is not naturally very round and through, but when it comes to jumping, he's the energizer bunny. We were clean in stadium and clean and 31 seconds under optimum time on xc!
And I just started this fun sport last year at the very young age of 54!
Member of the Fifty Plus Clique
Oct. 8, 2003, 06:35 AM
Hey, congrats, ZM! Good going. I just joined the over 50 club on Monday. It is somewhat shocking to have that number apply to ME!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Oct. 8, 2003, 08:15 AM
Belated birthday greetings, Pol! Welcome to the geezers. Glad to have you aboard. The more of us that are out there having fun, the better the world will be!
Oct. 8, 2003, 09:05 AM
Happy belated, Pol!!
Of course, I got there before you!
FA...it's here. Please e-mail me about a visit....if you want.
GWV/ 1/2 century and one http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Oct. 8, 2003, 09:44 AM
Oh Pol, Happy Birfday!!
And you don't look a day over 49!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif
THe rule is until the eldest child turns 29, you are 29, then it jumps to 39 until the eldest turns 39...so on and so forth. So you shouldn't turn 50 for, oh, at least another 20 to 30 years! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Oct. 8, 2003, 10:58 AM
CG- That is a great rule. Being as how my eldest is 25, I have miles to go!
FA, thinking about a jaunt to Crane's this wknd...Going to have a chat with the Trustees this afternoon! Mr. Pol wants to come along (on his feet) I think so he can call the ambulance when Mikey sees the sea! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
Oct. 8, 2003, 12:37 PM
Uh-oh, Mr Frugal and I have to attend a meeting on the Cape (I'd rather be home) so I can't join you. Unless you want to wait for Monday or Tuesday? Check the Boston tides: Ipswich is exactly the same and you should plan to be there within 1 hour of low tide (+/-). If I don't see you, fill us in !
Oct. 8, 2003, 12:46 PM
My good news. My boy has been having breathing problems and they seemed to have gotten much better after taking him of Dengi! Now if the vet could only figure out why he is coughing all the time.
Oct. 8, 2003, 03:45 PM
Maybe the hay..or bedding you use is causing your horse to cough?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Just a thought.
Hope he's all better soon!
Oct. 9, 2003, 08:45 AM
Almost the weekend, Folks!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
A bright sunny day here in Area I. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Don't miss your chance to post Your Happy News with the Great Warrior! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
Oct. 9, 2003, 09:59 AM
My happy news is my filly is going well under saddle and has shown me that she has no qualms about heading out on a trail all by herself! Future event horse for sure.
Risk-Averse Rider
Oct. 9, 2003, 10:27 AM
First schooling HT of the season at our barn on Sunday!
And the weather has finally broken (knock wood), so it's possible to be outside when the sun is shining without melting.
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Oct. 9, 2003, 02:23 PM
I'll warm up some really loud cheers, RAR http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif
GWV http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Risk-Averse Rider
Oct. 9, 2003, 05:01 PM
I would expect nothing less, BarbaraG <G>
You and the Ground Pounder really need to get away from those dreadful NE winters, come to Arizona for a reprieve...
Approved helmet: Every time; every ride.
"When a sport gets to be predictable it ceases to be fun." - R-A-R's wise brother
Oct. 10, 2003, 03:36 AM
A Happy and safe weekend, Everyone! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
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Oct. 10, 2003, 05:57 AM
Cygnus and I are looking forward to showing a couple of dressage riders in our barn the joys of hacking tomorrow! I'm very excited that they are taking the plunge - while those (endless) circles are certainly important to do, the trails are so revitalizing! Anyway, we're going to sandwich the two greenies between two "tried and trues" to go check out fall foliage. I think we'll come back with a couple of new addicts.