Update On Missy!

MissyBC

MissyBC

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First of all, sorry for being inactive on the forum lately. I've been busy! That doesn't mean I haven't been working with Missy all summer! I have been.

What Missy and I have been doing over the summer:

1. Foundation Agility classes - our last one for this session is tomorrow (total = 2 months).

2. Working on "leave it/come" with cars at the park - it's working! - she ignores them on her long line from a distance 75% of the time or so... one "leave it" cue and she just watches - but doesn't give chase! (she's on her long line - 30 and 15 ft line put together = 45 feet in total)

On another note: I've ridden horseback for 11 years now. I'm taking some time off of Agility training with Missy, and plan to part board a horse - I can go from month to month; I believe I don't have to commit to more than a month at a time. Which I'm glad about as I do love to spend as much time as I can with Missy. Don't worry, I will still be working with her to get her reliable off leash - just no Agility lessons for now.

I just wanted to update you all on Missy's progress, and my horse plans as well.

Cheers!!
 
southerngirl

southerngirl

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Sounds like Missy has made a lot of progress(y).
And I must say I'm Super Jealous that you get to ride horses!! I used to get to ride about 3 -4 times a year on my friends horse, but have not ridden in 3 maybe four years. Post pics. of the horse!!
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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Dlilly said:
I'm glad to hear she is leaving cars alone. It is a really dangerous habit, but it sounds like you now have everything under control!
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I'm glad too!! :)

I read your post on Rory's update... well done with him as well! I knew you could do it!
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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Mutt said:
Good work with missy!
Seems like you are coming there step by step.

Also another horse rider here (jumping) :)
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Yes, I jump too! The highest I've jumped is 2'3" a few years ago (on the horse I hope to partboard) - in 2009 or 2010 if I can remember correctly? I jumped him 2' at a horse show I had in April.
 
MaryK

MaryK

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Congratulations on making such wonderful progress with Missy. Keep up the good work, that's a dangerous habit, chasing cars!:)

Congratulations too on the Agility work you've been doing with her. Leaf will be starting 'adult' agility work in February next year when she turns a year old, she's doing puppy at present and loves it.

I'm jealous too, miss my horses very much, so photos please I need a 'horse fix'.
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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Hi all - Meet Dodge. Sorry the pictures are sooo big! Enjoy!

Last summer - 2 foot fence - rode him in a lesson:
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After the lesson:
Dodge.jpg


This past April - my first horse show ever. I placed 5th on him after jumping a crazy jumper course - and when I say crazy, I mean crazy! 11 fences scattered everywhere!:
Dodge & Me - Horse Show 2013.jpg


I've known and ridden Dodge off and on for years - since before 2009. I'm sooo excited to have the opportunity to start part boarding him. I can't wait!! :)
 
Linda A

Linda A

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MaryK said:
Beautiful Horse!!!!!:love: It's hard not having a horse isn't it.
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Very hard! From the photo you would never guess he was a Tennessee Walker. LOL! That was my boy, Shocker's Blue Nip, 1990 High Point, Light Shod, Three Gate Plantation Champion for the state of California.
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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Linda A said:
Very hard! From the photo you would never guess he was a Tennessee Walker. LOL! That was my boy, Shocker's Blue Nip, 1990 High Point, Light Shod, Three Gate Plantation Champion for the state of California.
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I figured he was either a Standardbred or a Tennessee Walker... wasn't sure which one. :)
 
MaryK

MaryK

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Linda A said:
Very hard! From the photo you would never guess he was a Tennessee Walker. LOL! That was my boy, Shocker's Blue Nip, 1990 High Point, Light Shod, Three Gate Plantation Champion for the state of California.
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I did wonder, wasn't sure from the photo though, if he was a Tennessee Walker. Gorgeous horse!:love:
 
MaryK

MaryK

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Dodge is gorgeous!:love: Thrilled you're going to be riding him again. Have fun, LOL I just know you will though!
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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MaryK said:
Dodge is gorgeous!:love: Thrilled you're going to be riding him again. Have fun, LOL I just know you will though!
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Thanks, MaryK! :) I sure will have fun. I need to get used to him again though. He can be bouncy sometimes - (Standardbred in him makes him bouncy!) When I first rode him years ago (my first lesson on him - I had ridden other horses before trying him) - we clicked! :love:
 
MaryK

MaryK

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MissyBC said:
Thanks, MaryK! :) I sure will have fun. I need to get used to him again though. He can be bouncy sometimes - (Standardbred in him makes him bouncy!) When I first rode him years ago (my first lesson on him - I had ridden other horses before trying him) - we clicked! :love:
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You'll be fine:D Lovely when you just 'click' with a horse (or a dog or any animal):D
Don't forget to update us and more photos of you riding him please:D
 
MissyBC

MissyBC

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Sorry to say, but Dodge injured himself last night - not life threatening, no worries! He stepped in a hole when he was about to be led into his field (I wasn't leading him, someone else was and it was pitch dark), and cut his white sock marking. I haven't ridden him yet as he was used in the riding lessons last night.

I don't know how long it's going to take his cut to heal :unsure:, but if it takes a while, I'm okay for now with just grazing him, showering him with TLC, and spoiling him until he's as good as new! (y) I hope to go see him possibly tomorrow (my mom said, "We'll see." as she's the one that does all the driving) and for sure Saturday. :love:

I'll keep you guys updated on his progress!
 
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