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| Nancyhudson | Please Let's Hear More from Chris Cox! | Discussion Forum | 6 | Today, 4:28 PM EST by Nancyhudson | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 16 2009, 6:26 PM EDT
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Hi Everyone,
I would like to know if anyone else on this forum would like to hear from Chris? He has not post anything since 2008. We would love to hear from him.Thanks.
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| Rdoscher | NECK FRACTURE | TV Show Fan Site | 1 | Today, 1:37 PM EST by MustangMike | ||||
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Thread started: Yesterday, 7:32 PM EST
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Had a bad fall from my horse two weeks ago. Fractured and dislocated C4/C5. Surgery was successful with no loss of function. Dr say not to ride again - don't thing that's going to happen. Any success stories of comebacks from injuries of this type and suggestions for protective riding gear would be very appreciated. Thanks
Richard
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| monster_crossing | Why is laying a horse down important (page: 1 2) | Discussion Forum | 28 | Today, 1:23 AM EST by foalhandler | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 19 2008, 1:30 PM EDT
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I'd heard another trainer say that laying a horse down was very important. I'm assuming that is the respect and trust factor. I watched part 1 of the tunica tour yesterday and noticed that Mr. Cox said he was doing something in the demonstation that he hasn't done in a demonstration in 15 years. This horse he had been working with, he was laying him down becaue he said the horse needed it. I was quite impressed of course. But i am now wondering again about the importance of laying a horse down.
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| Nancyhudson | Tough Skin (page: 1 2) | Discussion Forum | 21 | Yesterday, 10:13 PM EST by vermonthorsegirl | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 15 2009, 9:52 AM EDT
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to share some insite on going to the best teachers around. If you take a Horsemanship Clinic be prepared. In more ways than one you will be surprised on what is required of you. You need to be in good physical condition along with your horse. You also need to develop a thick skin because if the trainner cares about you they will diffinately set you straight on does and don'ts. I was having a melt down the second day of Horsemanship I. I was asked what was wrong, I said it's a "reality check". That's when you've realized that some of what you thought you knew was'nt much. I'm sure there will be students that will be above their abilitys as a horseman, but alot of us were really surprised. Tough hide is the order of the week. Take care, Nancy
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| Natural101 | Right Lead | Discussion Forum | 6 | Yesterday, 10:07 PM EST by vermonthorsegirl | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 28 2009, 9:48 AM EDT
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Hey there! I have a mare, who used to not pick up her right lead whatsoever. We worked and work and she will now pick up that lead when I ask her to. Sometimes, however, when I'm loping circles to the right, she actually pulls her hindquarters muscles...I'm not sure why. It seems like she's straining to keep her body arched to the right. What do you all think?
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| Naildrivingman | Is my horse a couch potato?? | Discussion Forum | 2 | Thursday, 4:46 PM EST by grassburners | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 21 2009, 10:48 PM EDT
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My horse and I have worked together now for the last six months at least 3 days per week. I can say that I don't believe I've worked him too hard. When we work it is rarely over an hour in length and rarely do we do a lot of loping or even a lot of jogging. When we trail ride, we generally walk most of the trail with short bursts of jogging of no more than 1-2 minutes in length.
The reason for this post is that he turns into a ringing wet sweat ball from his brow to the back side of his saddle pad. Today, the air temp was in the high 70's and we worked about an hour. Of that hour, probably 10 minutes was spent at a lope (not consistantly, but a total time of 10 minutes), probably 12-15 minutes at a jog (again not one block of time, but a total time of 12-15 minutes). The rest of the time was at a walk and standing still. The sweat was dripping off of him. I've been under the impression that my horse is just a nervous type and the sweating is caused by his nervousness. I'm starting to wonder if I'm asking too much of him. Comments please. Chris
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| LoriMiller | Trailer Loading a "Mule" | Discussion Forum | 6 | Tuesday, 2:12 AM EST by bamuntz | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 29 2009, 11:24 PM EDT
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HI Everyone, I have a 6 year old gelding that has trailer loaded in a stock trailer, but not in the last year. We recently purchased a 2 horse trailer and my sweet trusting gelding has become a Mule. He is not panicking, just will get up to the entrance of the trailer and lock all 4 legs. We have worked with him in the round pen disengaging his hind quarters (although he is fighting this too) direct and driving along the fence and towards the trailer opening, he gets as close as a foot and immediately backs up. We have also tried treats, which he loves but he could have cared less that we had them Does anyone have any suggestions?
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| Natural101 | Easyboots | Discussion Forum | 5 | Monday, 10:05 PM EST by lazys | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 30 2009, 11:53 AM EDT
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Hey you guys...do any of you use Easyboots? If so, what kind? I'm about to trade in my Epics for the new Edges. Have any of you used Edges? How'd you like them?
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| Ekwyne | CHRIS return to ROAD TO THE HORSE???? | Discussion Forum | 0 | Monday, 2:46 PM EST by Ekwyne | ||||
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Thread started: Monday, 2:46 PM EST
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We went both times Chirs won we want to see him back again! who else thinks that is a good idea?
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| foalhandler | bruised feet | Discussion Forum | 2 | Sunday, 11:08 PM EST by foalhandler | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 31 2009, 9:29 PM EDT
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The last time my horses were trimmed the shoer noticed my older geldings feet had several bruises and I was appalled as I am so anal about feet. They are on Hoof Power and I pick and apply rainmaker every day. She said 90% of the time it's food related so we assessed the pasture and came to the conclusion that the pasture was a bit to rich for him and being older he isn't able to process the sugar etc. as easily as he use to. That and the fact that I irrigate and his feet were not getting a chance to dry out completely could be the problem. I put him in a pasture that we do not irrigate ( it is a bit of a hill so when it rains the water runs off) , started feeding him grass hay and he still gets his senior pellets and supplements in the a.m.. In 4 days the change in his hoofs was nothing short of a miracle. I am so pleased and I wanted to share as we all know what a horse without good feet is. I also started putting my mare in with him at night as she could stand to loose a little weight and in a week she looks better too. I'm sad he doesn't get to be out on the green acreage but he has a nice big pasture with just enough green to let him pick all day and I know it's better for him for now . Live and learn!
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| Nancyhudson | Cold weather riding | Discussion Forum | 1 | Oct 31 2009, 8:37 PM EDT by Naildrivingman | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 29 2009, 10:39 PM EDT
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Hi, Does anyone have any safety tips for me and my horse for cold weather riding? We have freezing cold weather for about nine months out of the year. Short of moving south, I'd love to be able to ride safely and comfortably all year around. Lots of icy roads. I'd love to hear any tips or coments you can offer. Kay , maybe I can come and live with you inTexas,LOL?????
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| Naildrivingman | New CC D Snaffle and Sport Reins (page: 1 2) | Discussion Forum | 20 | Oct 29 2009, 10:47 PM EDT by Nancyhudson | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 7 2008, 8:30 PM EDT
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I got my items yesterday and installed them on an existing headstall (Weaver). Today we went to the farm and tried the new equipment out. I was a little lazy and so used only the bridle and went bareback. I started by doing the HQ disengage as usual and moved into Direct and Drive, then put on the bridle and proceeded to perform lateral flex from the ground. All I can say is that CC has done it again. Granted I had worked with my horse on lateral flex using my other Egg-Butt snaffle, the difference being that snaffle was not seized at the D/mouthpiece connection. I had achieved brief success with lateral flex before, but today was completely different.
I held the rein at the proper location and "locked" it with a flat hand on the shoulder. Initially, my horse wanted to pivot, so I let him until he quit. As soon as he quit he almost immediately gave to the pressure and I released. I moved from left to right several times until I felt I got the response I wanted, then I mounted (bareback) and performed the lateral flex. I couldn't initiate the counterweight that CC spells out to stop the spin in relation to the rein pressure, but I was successful in leaning to one side and he stopped, waited and gave to the rein. It was a good day! Thanks CC!
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| KayHays | A wonderful Day | Discussion Forum | 1 | Oct 29 2009, 10:31 PM EDT by Nancyhudson | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 29 2009, 10:18 PM EDT
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Well guys, I hate to tell you, but i had a wonderful day today ridig with Gallo. Finally everything I have been taught over the last year is coming togather. He & I are working few hard on side passing, me trying to post (don't know if I will ever get that down or not), but I can now keep him in a good canter. I am also working with him in learning to cut. We started at 9:30 this morning & the next time I looked at a watch it was 1:00 pm. My how time flies when you are having fun. I also rode my husband's paint horse which is a trained cutting horse & did very good on him. My friend Stacie is so encouraging & she knows when to push me & that's what it takes.
Love to all of you & Happy Trails to all Kay
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| wrangler_rivet | Stop Training | Discussion Forum | 4 | Oct 28 2009, 9:37 AM EDT by Natural101 | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 20 2009, 1:03 PM EDT
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I start colts and fix scattered horses and have done some training, but not for a living. A fella came up to me the other day and asked if he should stop training his horse and just ride him. Apparently his horse is used by his daughter in jr. rodeos and wanted to know if he should leave his horse alone (keep what he's learned so far) and just ride him day in, day out, and trust he'll perform on event day. He was basically asking if he should stop training his 10yo gelding. What'd ya'll think?
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| hilarydp | Rain Rot help??? | Discussion Forum | 3 | Oct 19 2009, 5:43 PM EDT by joe214 | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 11 2009, 9:43 PM EDT
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Ah I was just out to ride today and think my three horses have rain rot. They've never had it before... its like a bunch of little gray scabs all over their backs, and if i pick them off it is just like normal skin underneath and they don't seem itchy at all... i did a google search and came up with a million and one ways to treat it... I heard MTG works well or a bleach solution? Its too cold to give them a bath.... any body have any tried and true ways to get rid of it? And yes, it has been very wet and rainy/snowy lately.... I live in Minnesota. Also it only happened within the last day or so... I rode on Friday and didn't notice anything and now, last night is the first time I noticed it, so it isn't like a really bad case or anything.
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| mnhorselady | update on brody | Discussion Forum | 2 | Oct 19 2009, 3:49 PM EDT by jodiqh | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 17 2009, 1:09 PM EDT
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It's been awhile since I posted any update on Brody so here it goes...He reached another milestone in life-he's gelded! And the hernia on his belly was clamped & in about 2-3 weeks, that will be gone & no more worries. The vet also gave him a clean bill of health & he is right on track for growth & development for being 6 months.
His training is coming along good-not perfect but good. He has a willing attitude & takes everything in stride. I enjoy working with him & patience is key when working with him. I'll post soon with more updates, need to run to the barn and work him.
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| KayHays | Hi, I am new to this site, but I just completed Chris's Horsemanship1 | TV Show Fan Site | 10 | Oct 14 2009, 10:15 PM EDT by KayHays | ||||
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Thread started: Sep 26 2009, 1:02 AM EDT
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If you want to learn the best way to be come one with your horse, then you go to the best to be taught. I have only been riding about a year and having watched Chris on the RFD channel, I knew he was the one I wanted to train me & my horse. I have a 5 year old, blood bay gelding. He was trained as a two year old for cutting, but I'm just trying to learn to ride. Gallo is very smart, smarter than his owner, but he will help me to become a better rider. I can not say enough good things abouth Chris Cox, his clinics and his employees. Now I will tell you that you better be in good physicial condition (so exercise way before you go--walk alot) and you better be tough skin, after all you did not go there to tell him what you know, you went so you could learn what he knows! I will not go to anyother clinicianer other than Chris. His wife Barbara is also a great asset to his crew that works with you----Barb you are Great! One of Chris's main objective is to teach you safety and how to control your horse, these are very valuable lessons. Learn them! I encourage eveyone to go to this clinic especially if you are just starting to ride before you develop bad habits--bad habits are very hard to break, but they can be changed!
Don't give up!
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| HORSEMOM | just shareing my good news | Discussion Forum | 4 | Oct 14 2009, 4:41 PM EDT by jodiqh | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 4 2009, 1:58 AM EDT
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we have finished our show season for this year and i would like to share with all of you how my daughter did . sorry i havent been on in a while ,,ive had problems with my computer so here we go she got her first belt buckle this year for western gaited flatshod,,,,she will be getting a award for 2nd place in jr barrels,,, and 4th place in jr poles . we went to state comp.. and she got 6th in jr western gaited flatshod.. we are so proud of her she has done so well and has loved every minite of it and it shows she doesnt know this yet but at this years award banq. she will be getting the award for best sportsmen ship of the year . i know im her mom but i have to say ,,, thats a really good year for any 14 year old in my book . i just wanted to let u in on whats been going on in my world
oh and pokey is nolonger with us we retired her to a 150 ach farm to live out the rest of her days as a horse and she is doing wery well .hope to here from u soon cassie
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| foalhandler | Trainers....Good and Bad | Discussion Forum | 5 | Oct 9 2009, 8:43 PM EDT by equisepona | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 1 2009, 2:08 PM EDT
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After my 2 CC clinics I came home only to find my trainers were not interested in what I learned just interested in teaching me to ride a horse their way and, without being mean just poopooing the clinician idea. I didn't even tell them I was going as I wanted no neg. input. Really never said anything after going but then started noticing things like, when I took my horse to the trainers and he was a little excited, lungeing was the ans....NOT! I told her I don't lunge but if she didn't mind I would just like to work him in the arena for a couple min. and get his mind back. Then at a horse show watching them trying to load this poor horse into the trailer was disastrous. I quit going to training and just continued with what I knew at home but was not confident enough so backed off the ground exercises. Wishing I lived near Mike in Florida so I could work with a trainer who is on the same page. GOOD NEWS... Saw a flyer for a "horse gentler" and read he works with Mustangs and in a therapy program for troubled people. Bingo! He thinks Chris and Parelli's are awesome clinicians and works his program in that manner. He comes to my house and started me from scratch. He said I thought I had it because at the CC clinics I was working with Chris's horse who knew it so when I ask in a manner that was even close the horse responded. When I came home my horses didn't have a clue and I was still in the learning phase and got worried I was doing it wrong so would quit. After 4 sessions I am once again excited and having sooo much fun as are my horses. We are not even talking about riding at this point just working the ground training. Having someone critiquing me as I work ,one on one is amazing. Sorry this is so long but I just wanted to share this with the whole world. I'M SO HAPPY, and I want this for everyone! God Bless and happy trails, Cathie
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| foalhandler | Wormers | Discussion Forum | 6 | Oct 5 2009, 10:35 PM EDT by foalhandler | ||||
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Thread started: Oct 1 2009, 2:19 PM EDT
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Okay here I go again with another treat thru feed program. Does any one use Strongid C 2X in their worming program. I've read good things about it but am a little reluctant after using the feed thru fly control program only to find out it can be very dangerous and harmful. The recommendation is treat with Equimax first then start with the daily feed program . Bought the stuff bought won't start them on it till I have a little more info and input. Would appreciate any advice you all might have on this type of program. Thanks, Cathie
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