Re: What's on the griddle??

Sue Leopold wrote:
> Ocean of Nuance <lizzardwomanRMOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

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>> 6.  I rode without the fly mask tonight and it was fine.  Better than
>> with the fly mask.  I think he was having some difficulty seeing with
>> it.  And there are plenty of jumps in that ring so maybe he was worried
>> about hitting something.
> 
> I've found the crocheted "hats" to be pretty effective in keeping
> the Bugz away. I like the kind w/o the tassels. They are 
> available in fun colors and the Pessoa brand has a subtle
> line of crystals. I think the Pancake would look stunning in one.

I may try that.  The concept of a little hat for Pancake is obviously 
very appealing.  :)

>> 7.  Speaking of jumps, my instructor has started jumping Pete a bit 
>> because we both think it might do him good.  He at first stumbled over
>> some cross rails but then did better.  His previous owner jumped him a
>> bit but I never did.  I will continue to let her handle the jumping...
heh.
> 
> I'm telling you, it's his inner hunter coming out!
 >
> Poles and raised cavaletti are good too and fun for horse and
> rider. Working over raised cavaletti at the trot may help with
> getting you centered through your core at the trot. 

Poles, raised cavs, and targeted work using both have been the the magic 
ingredients that pulled him through rehab as far as I can tell.  Not 
just good ideas...  :)

When you're posting, it's a moving target so I don't really get how he 
is supposed to stay under the rider.  Maybe I am doing it right but it 
doesn't feel as centered as in walk and canter.  When I reel him back in 
this fall, I'll have more saddle time and will practice that.

>> 8.  He's been working very hard and is now getting 3/4 of a cup of 
>> pellets, up from a half a cup.  :)
> 
> We really need pictures of Pete's rehabbed, fit, handsome
> self. 

I'll work on that.

>> 10.  Our wonderful saddle fitter guy is out of pocket for the next
large
>> while.  So my instructor and I are on our own with the new saddle 
>> search.  It's an unfortunate thing but my instructor is up to the task.
>>   I'm still riding in the Albion and it is very easy to ride in but not
>> as comfortable as my Forestier and I want a new saddle soon.
> 
> Ugh. Welcome to saddle search hell.
> 
> I am 90 percent sure that Black Country makes a monoflap. And
> you might be able to get a demo to try.

Yes the model I like is monoflap. I really want to try one of those.

> It was just about a  year ago IIRC that you started down
> this path and ready fall on your sword. Adversity, as
> much as we hate it while going through it, can be a
> VERY good teacher.
> 
> Enjoy your Pancake!

Oh I learned plenty on many topics in this last year.  Very eye opening.

sharon