tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.comments2023-04-02T04:18:06.261-04:00Journey of a Dressage StudentBrianna Bowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-45469488709918938562017-02-05T15:21:32.600-05:002017-02-05T15:21:32.600-05:00My paint gelding had two blue eyes, but he has bec...My paint gelding had two blue eyes, but he has become the most level headed riding horse I've ridden in the 25 years I've been riding. Sure, he has his quirks, but so doesn't any horse, my beloved, brown-eyed childhood arabian included. I will admit to it taking me a few years to learn his expressions, and therefore trust him fully, because it his expressions do appear different, but now I don't even notice the difference. While some swear that these horseshoe have behavior differences, much of that comes, I think, from EXPECTING it. And, side note: Native Americans believed a horse with blue eyes was spiritual, and we're valued far above other horses! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165944581986642569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-12945552259018117722015-11-16T09:20:00.833-05:002015-11-16T09:20:00.833-05:00I really enjoy watching lower level riders at big ...I really enjoy watching lower level riders at big name clinics because I get to hear the basics in very clear terms. Then when the higher level riders ride, I can see how the pieces start to fit together. Especially when the clinician is focusing on the same issues from Intro on up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-53202191717074905752015-10-19T10:21:14.956-04:002015-10-19T10:21:14.956-04:00Excellent! Thanks so much!Excellent! Thanks so much!Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-9006395016593013422015-10-19T03:19:31.338-04:002015-10-19T03:19:31.338-04:00Hey your super blog is Haynets Blog of the Day! Co...Hey your super blog is Haynets Blog of the Day! Come and take a look: http://www.hay-net.co.uk/haynet-news/8767/equestrian-blog-of-the-day-journey-of-a-dressage-studentEquine Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745158633433533850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-79511277124815406792015-08-25T09:05:51.962-04:002015-08-25T09:05:51.962-04:00Multiple things caused the degeneration of cartila...Multiple things caused the degeneration of cartilage. Sports and general wear and tear ripped meniscus and caused damage and then I had to take high does steroids for a sudden hearing loss that finished it off and accelerated the damage.Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-21908544364851587682015-08-23T08:13:32.862-04:002015-08-23T08:13:32.862-04:00do you know what it was that caused you to need th...do you know what it was that caused you to need the surgery? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-22704984120925839912015-08-18T07:02:37.927-04:002015-08-18T07:02:37.927-04:00Hi Amanda! We got busy with the purchase of a ne...Hi Amanda! We got busy with the purchase of a new farm and I have not had time to write lately. You are right though -- I need an update on how the knee is doing and how riding is with two knee replacements. Shorty story until I get something written is that its going well and I am able to do most everything (except jumping and dismounting is still a bit awkward). I promise to write soon though -- sign up for the email notifications so you get it when I do. Thanks for writing and let me know if there is anything in particular you want to know about the recovery.Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-87309397985184284352015-08-18T01:44:31.921-04:002015-08-18T01:44:31.921-04:00Hello, I would love to know how things went for yo...Hello, I would love to know how things went for you, your knee and riding after this post - I can't seem to find any on your progress after this one.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-46889121558915883322015-07-28T06:52:12.377-04:002015-07-28T06:52:12.377-04:00How are you doing nowHow are you doing nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-46038159931767095192015-05-18T12:55:51.879-04:002015-05-18T12:55:51.879-04:00No... I think it is permanent damage but it thankf...No... I think it is permanent damage but it thankfully has never gotten worse.<br />Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-84998418448833792972015-05-15T19:24:50.660-04:002015-05-15T19:24:50.660-04:00Did u ever find out how to remove it?
Did u ever find out how to remove it?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-10798295946351719962015-05-03T05:03:24.023-04:002015-05-03T05:03:24.023-04:00Hi there, I too have a County Saddle with bubbles ...Hi there, I too have a County Saddle with bubbles on the leather. Has anyone found a way to fix or remove them? Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-78505855018251682702015-05-03T05:02:26.688-04:002015-05-03T05:02:26.688-04:00Hi there, I too have a County Dressage saddle with...Hi there, I too have a County Dressage saddle with bubbles. Has anyone found a way to remove them?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-7752039597923157142015-05-01T09:32:41.409-04:002015-05-01T09:32:41.409-04:00I have the same on my saddle I just won off Ebay. ...I have the same on my saddle I just won off Ebay. I looked up some info and I found that on one show website it can be from rain, so yes moisture. No idea how to fix yet. I am going to see a leather person to see if they have any idea. Will check back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-15536063635104370802015-03-02T11:51:22.861-05:002015-03-02T11:51:22.861-05:00Kris -- you will be amazed at the decrease in pain...Kris -- you will be amazed at the decrease in pain. Do your therapy and do it hard. Its the best advice I can give. Sometimes it will hurt but my question to the therapists has always been -- "will it make it better"? And if the answer is yes.... then I push through the pain. The work you put in the first few weeks is so important.<br />Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-51846009079678468622015-03-02T07:32:20.132-05:002015-03-02T07:32:20.132-05:00I am scheduled for surgery May 2015. I'm still...I am scheduled for surgery May 2015. I'm still " riding" mostly at walk since after about 2-3 trot strides I'm in pain. The trainer is doing most of the riding. Thanks for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764268340615601282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-79354379256315367352015-01-22T09:24:15.321-05:002015-01-22T09:24:15.321-05:00There are some great ideas on here. I would love t...There are some great ideas on here. I would love to have a water source like that in my barn. The only hose I have is outside the barn, but I think it would be a lot easier if I had a hose inside the barn. It would make clean up a lot easier. <a href="http://www.garyscustombarns.com/index.php/the-perfect-barn" rel="nofollow">http://www.garyscustombarns.com/index.php/the-perfect-barn</a>Gary Birtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633778674668482469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-62777688228694237162014-10-05T19:55:54.869-04:002014-10-05T19:55:54.869-04:00So happy to run across your blog and a fellow dres...So happy to run across your blog and a fellow dressage rider. I have bone on bone arthritis. I need a knee replacement but am scared of being crippled forever. Would you do it again?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-37560540827734646552014-10-02T06:19:21.438-04:002014-10-02T06:19:21.438-04:00I wish I had that memory too! I take notes and s...I wish I had that memory too! I take notes and send out some questions to the riders after. Thread it all together and it sounds like I have a memory!Brianna Bowlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483550440350821904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-27290589683969186812014-10-02T06:14:31.728-04:002014-10-02T06:14:31.728-04:00As always- love your posts. How do you remember so...As always- love your posts. How do you remember so much of what is said?? Wish I had your memory :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07259591033087678289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-21511844151848869492014-09-18T03:13:14.103-04:002014-09-18T03:13:14.103-04:00Congratulations for being brave enough to stick wi...Congratulations for being brave enough to stick with riding!! From a fellow injured rider, I appreciate and respect the determination it takes to get back on! Wishing you the very best. Safe travels and Have a great ride!<br />Cheers!Better So Dressage Bloghttp://www.bettersodressageblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-8616917611280651552014-06-26T11:49:54.538-04:002014-06-26T11:49:54.538-04:00Hi Brianna,
I am an equestrian novelist soon to r...Hi Brianna,<br /><br />I am an equestrian novelist soon to release my new racing romance, Share and Share Alike, and was hoping you might consider reviewing it on your site. Drop me a message if you’re interested.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Hannah Hooton<br />hannahhooton@yahoo.co.uk<br />www.hannahhootonbooks.blogspot.co.uk<br />Hannah Hooton Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857015557911233562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-47491080695536645662014-06-23T07:33:14.634-04:002014-06-23T07:33:14.634-04:00Hi Brianna I'm following along on and off...
Y...Hi Brianna I'm following along on and off...<br />Your wound looks great. Ready for the pool as far as I'm concerned!<br />Best of luck with your rehab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-30334957441157593542014-06-14T04:14:46.148-04:002014-06-14T04:14:46.148-04:00Its very difficult to bear the pain after surgery....Its very difficult to bear the pain after surgery. <a href="http://www.ehealthcity.com/partial-knee-replacement" rel="nofollow">Partial knee replacement</a> is the process of replacing weight bearing portion of the knee. ehealth cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782219750969903651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011253019296827554.post-41143681334475464902014-06-09T07:45:52.595-04:002014-06-09T07:45:52.595-04:00Good luck in your recovery. Sounds as if you will ...Good luck in your recovery. Sounds as if you will be receiving home health next. You may experience discomfort once you get home, this is not unusual as you are medicated differently in the hospital and, many people become more active around the home. Remember and you may have from your previous knee, that the knee is temperamental, it will not let you know you are over doing things until that night or the next day. Good luck.Richard Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201763806446891237noreply@blogger.com