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The Oakley Diaries - 13: No Stirrups

Four months ago, in the middle of January, I put away my stirrups.I'm told that the Spanish School in Vienna and the Saumur both have their new riders work without stirrups for a few months, and my coach advised me to do it, so I did. Took them right off my saddle and hung them up, so I would not have the option. No cheating, no cutting, this was it, if I couldn't go on, well then that was the end of the session. At first, I tried crossing them over the pommel, but that just didn't work.…See More

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The Oakley Diaries - 13: No Stirrups

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"May 10/11 maybe 12 401 North up Guelph line May 25 may 26 Country Heritage Park Milton Let me know and I will give you the exact addresses and more info You can e mail me directly at sgtgaryglaser@hotmail.com Thanks Gary"

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"Good Day BG We are about to start a new year, If you wanted to get back into re enacting now would be a good time, Let me know. We have drill set up for 2 weekends in May in the Milton area if you wanted to come out. Gary"

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Nov 25, 2012

Jackie Cochran commented on B. G. Hearns's blog post The Oakley Diaries - 12: Strange Lameness -- Mud Fever

"I hope the mud fever clears up quickly. At least it was not a worse diagnosis!"

Nov 18, 2012

B. G. Hearns commented on B. G. Hearns's blog post The Oakley Diaries - 12: Strange Lameness

"Mud Fever is the cause of his initial lameness."

Nov 18, 2012

Jackie Cochran commented on B. G. Hearns's blog post The Oakley Diaries - 12: Strange Lameness

"I hope your horse gets sound soon."

Nov 11, 2012

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The Oakley Diaries - 12: Strange Lameness -- Mud Fever

So, after a month of careful desensitizing, he's getting really good at not flinching when something strange comes along, at standing near the scary blue plastic wall (from a Fisher-Price child's toy) that is used as a 'wing' for a jump, even at ignoring tarps that he used to panic about. I noticed that he was much more willing to go over jumps and trot poles and around strange objects. I thought he was just about ready to ride in a parade... then he started limping.Like colic, there are a…See More

Nov 11, 2012

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Nov 11, 2012

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"I'm definitely going to have to get around to reading Littauer, you've piqued my curiosity. There is much debate and much confusion about 'light contact' but your description matches very nicely what I first learned and am not…"

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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s): I rode for a number of years as a teenager, then circumstances changed, and I couldn't.
Then, a few years back, circumstances changed back and I started riding again. Summer 2011, I had the most marvelous opportunity offered to me and now have a 16.2 HH Quarter Horse. In the first year, I've learned more about horses than all the previous years, put together.

Country: Canada

Do you have any pets?: A dog

Topics of Interest: Dressage, Eventing, General Riding Advice, Training, Competitions, Stable Management

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The Oakley Diaries - 13: No Stirrups

Four months ago, in the middle of January, I put away my stirrups.

I'm told that the Spanish School in Vienna and the Saumur both have their new riders work without stirrups for a few months, and my coach advised me to do it, so I did. Took them right off my saddle and hung them up, so I would not have the option. No…

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Posted on May 21, 2013 at 7:00pm

The Oakley Diaries - 12: Strange Lameness -- Mud Fever

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Posted on November 11, 2012 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

My tack Box/Saddle Carrier

As more than a few people have commented on my tack box in past weeks, I post these here for a wider audience.

I got tired of arriving at a barn only to spend 10 to 15 minutes scrounging up brushes, hoof picks, &c., so I put those in a bag.

Then I bought my own saddle, with the changeable gullet, so I wouldn't have to ride those school saddles that feel like two angle-irons welded to an old oil-drum. The changeable gullet meant I could fit any horse I was given in only a few…

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Posted on October 11, 2012 at 2:22pm

Oakley Diaries - 11: He Does Confound Me Some....

Out on the trail, bushwhacking through woods too thick to walk through on foot, we come across a fallen tree, branches everywhere, and pine trees on the other side. Vinnie is behind us, following. I ask Oakley to approach so I can see if there is a way around. While I'm looking around, he keeps walking up to the tree, looks down at the trunk as if to say "oh, this up to my chest. I can't step over this... I'll have to jump..." and…

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Posted on October 9, 2012 at 5:31pm — 4 Comments

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At 12:53pm on April 26, 2013, Gary Glaser said…: May 10/11 maybe 12 401 North up Guelph line

May 25 may 26 Country Heritage Park Milton

Let me know and I will give you the exact addresses and more info

You can e mail me directly at sgtgaryglaser@hotmail.com

Thanks

Gary

At 11:42am on April 25, 2013, Gary Glaser said…: Good Day BG

We are about to start a new year, If you wanted to get back into re enacting now would be a good time, Let me know. We have drill set up for 2 weekends in May in the Milton area if you wanted to come out.

Gary

At 3:20pm on August 31, 2012, Luisa Hearn said…: Hi yeah had a look :-) thought it was cool especially as we have similar last names! i keep my horse in aylesford :-) not sure if youve heard of that area? :-)

At 7:36am on November 22, 2011, Gary Glaser said…: Hey that’s great, If you ever want to get back, please look me up. In the mean time check this you tube out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBCgFdTWLx4. Hey next time you drill let me know I would like to see and may be try out.

Gary

At 7:57am on November 9, 2011, Gary Glaser said…: Good Day

I came across your page , and wanted to introduce myself and my hobby.My name is Gary Glaser and I am the mounted commander of the 9th New York Cavalry and live in Binbrook, Ont. not far from the big TO. I am located in the Hamilton. I belong to a group of equine enthusiasts that enjoy living historians and American civil war, we are the 9^th NY cavalry.

The Ninth New York Cavalry has been reactivated by ain the portrayal of the life of the Federal Horse Soldier. As a group, we participate in living history encampments, re-enactments, and giving informative lectures throughout the year in both Ontario and the U.S.

Visit use on the web at www.9thnycavalry.com .

If you have any interest in becoming involved in our group , do not hesitate to contact me at sgtgaryglaser@hotmail.com .

We are not a stable and are not associated with any stable.

Thank You

Gary Glaser

At 9:49am on September 19, 2011, Frances Witzel said…: Welcome to the wonderful world of horses...I like you came to this later..and have learned so much about myself through the horse...I guess that's why I still love it so much...through lots of frustration, tears, I just keep learning so much from my horses...I took a longtime to learn that trust, and I work not to break that trust...I love their " its just today " way that they have....keep going, get a good coach, read everything you can , ask questions , lots of them....good luck and I love the blog......