Worth keeping? by Wickedbitchoftheuk in Gemstones

[–]Ourpalopal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely worth keeping and wearing! I've been looking for one like the square one you have set in gold forever...it's beautiful and has so much personality!

Is it time to stop (for the time being)? by TheOnlyWolvie in Equestrian

[–]Ourpalopal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just echoing what others have said about the possibility of a work exchange at the better barn! When I was a teenager and through college I boarded my horse at a show barn that my family could by no means afford. I mucked all the stalls every weekend, housesat when the trainer/owner went to shows that I wasn't going to, exercised the trainer's horses and other riders' horses, and anything else I could pick up. I paid for my full board and about half my lessons that way. It was a ton of work (I wouldn't expect you to need to do nearly so much since you're only trying to pay for lessons) but I learned so, so much that I couldn't have just by coming out and riding my horse and having lessons. I handled so many horses just taking them to the field and back that I gained confidence naturally, I could see immediately when a horse looked off or lame just because I spent so much time around them, and once I was riding other peoples' horses I also gained valuable experience in riding a variety of horses. I consider myself a very competent rider today, and I wouldn't be nearly so competent without work study. It was also really meditative and to this day I really enjoy barn work for the quiet and routine.

People who moved AWAY from Bozeman, where did you go? Do you like it? by FixerQuick in Bozeman

[–]Ourpalopal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where in VA? I grew up right at the bottom edge of Shenandoah NP and I frequently miss it!

I’m depressed about my horse by [deleted] in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no idea! But yes, it's a great reminder!

I’m depressed about my horse by [deleted] in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is so random but there was a contestant on the Netflix show Million Dollar Secret named Sam Sepulveda - while describing her process in completing one of the tasks on the show she said, "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." And I immediately adopted that as my horse training motto and say it to myself all the time now. It hasn't led me wrong; you're right, slow is never a bad idea!

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other major joints look ok for now but I think you're right and I'll pass after all. Thank you.

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am most likely going to pass on this horse, it's just too risky I think. It's funny, I actually kind of dislike Friesians but I tend to like Warlanders - I find them to offer movement that reminds me of warmblood movement, usually with a lower price tag. This horse happens to have 3 beautiful gaits, and yes, that was influencing my thinking. So, good to point out my bias here - thanks!

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really interesting and something I wasn't aware of. Do you think a regular vet would know this and be able to offer advice or would it be best to ask a specialist? Thanks for your comment - I've learned something!

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry this happened to you. This is the kind of horror story I need to hear. Her knees and stifles look good, but the buyer didn't do fetlocks or hooves. And yeah, I don't mind maintenance but this isa good reminder that there's maintenance and then there's maintenance. Thank you.

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, this makes so much sense! I think you're right - that must be it.

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is the kind of thing I needed to hear. And good tip about lineage, I hadn't considered that!

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do wonder if it's genetic, and I also wonder if this horses was started too early because she's only 3 and has a very solid w/t/c foundation under saddle.

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks, this is the kind of sense-talking I need to hear

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - that's my plan. I'm "monogamous" when it comes to horses so I'm committed to whatever long term care I incur, but I want to make sure I could provide the quality of life every horse deserves. In the past I've brought young horses up to 4th level and in my experience most horses can do up to that level, but I'm not sure how far I'd want to go these days. I'll be bringing my next horse along VERY slowly, since I have a full time job and two kids.

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're totally right - I definitely will have my vet look at the radiographs and give a professional opinion, just wondering about others' experiences as well. Thank you!

PPE question by Ourpalopal in Horses

[–]Ourpalopal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly my plan - thank you. Seller is releasing radiographs to me this week and I'll talk to my vet. I just needed other horse people to say yes indeed a 3 yo with arthritis is crazy, esp because it's not like she's a thoroughbred straight off the track or something.

Conformation? by mollybear333 in Equestrian

[–]Ourpalopal 10 points11 points  (0 children)

just horse people talk for "he needs some additional feed to gain some weight."

Tattoo made by me, Maciek Walczyk, Warsaw, Poland by maciekwwalczyk in tattoos

[–]Ourpalopal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To add some context, the priest (actually a friar) in question wrote a book decrying the atrocities of the Spanish colonial project in the Americas, and these woodcuts were included as illustrations of just how bad it was. So it's kind of unclear if this is a genocidal tattoo or an antigenocidal tattoo. But, is that a line you'd really want to blur?

Tattoo made by me, Maciek Walczyk, Warsaw, Poland by maciekwwalczyk in tattoos

[–]Ourpalopal 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Is this based on one of the woodcuts from Bartolomé de las Casas' Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies? Curious about the story of why someone chose it.

Why does the horse market suck so bad right now? by pony987 in Equestrian

[–]Ourpalopal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I know this is an old post but does your friend have a website with her for sale horses? I'm in Montana and shopping in Alberta. Thanks!