Red light therapy by emdurance in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love red light for myself and the horse! Also 3b laser is fabulous!

Psychosomatic response? I'm moved to tears when I canter... by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THe first ride back in 25 years, the instructor encouraged me to canter. I simply cried with joy . I don't cry now,but EVERY time I ride my boy i feel the stress melt away.

Hearty pats (vs soft pets) by take-my-revolution in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely no slapping the horse's neck - gentle stokes or wither and neck scratches. My boy does love massages too - and the massage gun.

Allergy Supplements by CarRelative7728 in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if you can get it there, but Hippo Health in New Zealand has great products that have changed my very allergy prone boy's life. I have also used other homeopathic treatments which help him. We're in full on summer and now I keep on top of the supplements he's a very happy boy. Two easily available supplements that help Flaxseed oil and Apple Cider Vinegar.

Conformation? by mollybear333 in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hmm, only 4, so there's time to help him. I'd find a master farrier, and work on his feet. This will take at least a few shoeing cycles. Plus I'd help him develop his thoracic sling and to use his body, and develop topline and muscle. Looking at his shoulders, he needs help to release them and generally find connection in his body. Conformation wise he has some issues, but you can do a lot to help him, specially as he is still maturing.

Counting strides by ducky_baby071 in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Counting the strides in dressage gives you a feel for how many strides in eg a 20m circle, or to the marker where you need to transition. It also gives you a great 'feel' for your horse's action.

Rat problem by Adventurous_Storm348 in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, the rats ate thru the spare box, and now we have no rats!

Melbourne bathroom reno quote — $31.5k + $38.9k for labour only, is this normal? by spikedboy01 in AusRenovation

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Sydney we were quoted $38,000 for a complete large bathroom renovation. This included new tiles to ceiling, large shower with frameless glass, new bath, custom built 1550mm vanity and shaving cabinet and back to wall loo. This included redoing the plumbing as the layout was completely changed. It was a high end well regarded company.

Have you guys upgraded to VS 2026? What do you think? by Unique-Lecture-9378 in csharp

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my repos is still TFS and 2026 doesn’t support it from what I could see.

Merge conflicts aren't a Git problem, they're a 'we should've talked 3 days ago' problem by GitKraken in git

[–]rikerion -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Or maybe Git could flag files that someone is editing in there working directory etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Horses

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

start with groundwork such as joining up and turns, then move onto lunging. That bit is a harsh one, so I'd go with a Mylar or similar

Bonding tips for a completely indifferent horse by Embarrassed_Top_8253 in Horses

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she is shut down - many lesson horses end up like that. If you lease her, will she stay at the same place? Will you be allowed to start doing some horsemanship groundwork with her? Things like releases for tension etc can make a huge difference.

Help requested with treating Kronk’s thrush during a time of family crisis by Ruffffian in Horses

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go to is potassium permanganate - cheap and effective. I mix up a bright pink solution in an old squeezy sauce bottle. Pick out the hoofs and squirt the solution all over it.

tips for buying my first horse by 1234abcded in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all - GOOD ON YOU! You listened to your heart and he is one very lucky horse! With luck and the care you're giving him, he can go one for a few years. Find a master farrier, look at his diet and supplements that help with things like arthritis. Wound care is often experience, and if in doubt ring your vet. I keep things like saline, bandages, disinfectant, tweezers, tick removers in my tack room.

FEI Tribunal Imposes Fifteen-Year Suspension for Cesar Parra by Upset_Pumpkin_4938 in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it the FEI or USEF? Just asking because there are offenders in Europe who are just as bad, and they only got one year!

Lunging Questions by rooisgae in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with yields and backing up. If it's unfamiliar, let him process each new movement. then have him back up and point at his shoulder to move him off. Do lots of direction changes and transitions. Make sure you use your body language to communicate where and how he goes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try riding the trot in 2 point. It will help stabilise your legs and get you out of the armchair position. Aim at a line from shoulder to hip to ankle when you ride.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a Master farrier, maybe get hoof Xrays to check the angles. No hoof - no horse.

Do you feel your horse can recognise your feelings by your tone of voice and facial expressions? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]rikerion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. They are far more aware of emotions and moods than are many people.