Updated Pics of Eja

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hey guys, just thought I would add some new pics of Eja... for those of you who don't know. I bought Eja July, 2004 and she had been just sitting in a feild for about 2 years after having a baby. She was over weight and lacked muscle. She had a pretty dull coat, terrible hooves, callus's on her mouth (very hard mouth due to harsh hands and harsh bits) and generally did not look like a happy girl.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#We've had some problems along the way which have set us back quite a bit (she came with terrible thrush which made her lame for almost 2 months during the winter), and just this Spring she was off for almost 2 months due to ulcers in her nose. SO.... this is what she looks like now!! I'm quite pleased!! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I know my riding doesn't look wonderful, I've had a total of 2 lessons since I bought Eja over a year ago and I see some major things I need to work on!! I also know that Eja's 'form' isn't the greatest either but she's starting to come along. I still have her in the hackamore as she is very happy in it at the moment. We will try switching back to a bit in the fall. For now, we're just having some fun together Oh and we're finally doing some nice canter work and she's not trying to take off on me LOL!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/Dee1981/Barn2005_0824_162923AA.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/Dee1981/Barn2005_0824_163011AA.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/Dee1981/Barn2005_0824_163134AA.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/Dee1981/Barn2005_0824_163635AA.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/Dee1981/Barn2005_0824_163809AA.jpg"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dream_Merchant]

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She is nice Dee!!! I can see her all muscled up and doing some super nice dressage! She certainly looks a lot happier now than what you described her as before -- well done on her, I'm sure you'll have in a bit and accepting it well soon!</font>

[Kaleena]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Such a pretty girl, and look at that shine on her&nbsp;:) She does look like a completely different horse from the pictures you posted when you first got her, so I agree well done!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[xena_n_joss]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#nice pics dee!! She looks great! What a big girl though... hehe... shes still wayyyyy cute. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks guys! I think we're on our way! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Xena - yes, I guess she is a big girl I tend not to notice because I was used to Mopars HUGE size but even though Eja is only 16.1H She still has a big body, big bone, thick neck etc. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl#I have been keeping a record of her weight loss since I got her. I just use a weight tape and although it's not very accurate, it's still a good comparison to see how much she's lost. When I got her she was 1342 lbs and when I weighed her last night she was 1185 lbs YAY! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I think I will get the nutritionist in soon so he can tell me what a good weight is for her&nbsp;to be... than once we get to that weight I will switch her off of her 'diet' food (only 2% fat and 20% protein) and onto a 'maintenance' feed. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Anyway, thanks again for the compliments guys! I'm very happy with her right now! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[chenders01]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#She looks GREAT, Dee!!&nbsp; #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I have to ask you though, why are you wearing a helmet if you're not going to bother strapping it onto your head???&nbsp; Where is the chin harness??#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks Chenders #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Uhm, yeah... the chin strap was annoying the hell out of me so it got taken off.... hey, at least I have something on my head right? #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley5.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Edited to add... if I could find a helmet that didn't make me look like the Great Gazoo, that had a nice soft chin strap and didn't cost the earth... I'd be wearing it... but I haven't had such luck yet, so I stick with what I have.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[horsemad!]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#She looks lovely Dee!&nbsp; #ed_op#IMG src="http://www.forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/12.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[babytigger]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Dee - OMG!!! eja is looking great! her coat looks shiny &amp; healthy, she looks happy, and you can she's slimmed down but muscled up!! awesome job....amazing how long it takes isn't it!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#she's a TB/draft cross right......she's looking less draft in those new pics, probabaly because she's lost some weight!!&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks HM &amp; BT #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley4.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#BT - Yep, she's actually 3/4 TB and 1/4 Clyde#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[*rickie*]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Tahoma color=#c080ff size=4#ed_cl#Dee she looks amazing!!! Great job #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley32.gif"#ed_cl#. Keep up the good work with her and you'll have her looking like a million bucks in no time #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley20.gif"#ed_cl#.......you're at about a 1/2 million right now! #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley2.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;hahahaha&nbsp;&nbsp; #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley4.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[jax]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Aaaawww, look at the little porkchop! #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/7.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;She looks so good.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Shoal]

She looks really good, you should be proud of all your hard work and love! It really shows.

[Nienke]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Nice pics!!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[*Giddy Up*]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#She looks good, and you can see the difference!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#And yes, WHERE IS YOUR CHIN STRAP YOUNG LADY!?!?#ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//silly.gif"#ed_cl#&nbsp;(Although I am serious about your chin strap).#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#LOL, Porkchop... *sigh* yes, yes, thanks to Embiem3 her name around the barn is now Porkchop LOL...#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#GU - LOL, I answered the chin strap question above... I cut it off :s Sorry, it was driving me nuts...#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#IMG onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#C6D3EF';this.style.border='1px solid #3169C6'; " style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" onclick="InsertImage('/richedit/smileys/confused.gif');" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor=''; this.style.border=''" src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/confused.gif" align=absMiddle#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Dream_Merchant]

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She's got draft in her? Wow -- I would have sworn you'd just picked her up from Germany or somewhere like that!!! She doesn't look drafty at all!! Very elegant!</font>

[Dee22]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanks DM -&nbsp;I love my draft crosses!! They have great temperaments, they're easy keepers... they pretty much do it all!#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#My last horse was a 17.2H 1/2 Clyde 1/2 TB, he looked more like 3/4 Clyde but he could really jump!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I needed something a little more refind this time around though He was a monster LOL#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[babytigger]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#i thought she was dee - i remeber you saying but i couldn't remember if she was 1/2 or what!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#she really doesn't look like she's got draft in her now....last year you could see it in the pics, she just looks more "refined" now!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#keep it up!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[goldendryad]

Wow, she looks awesome. It's a wonder what some tlc and elbow grease can do. She's a lovely mare, you should be very proud.#ed_op#br#ed_cl#
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Oh and suck it up and put your helmet strap on there girlie!#ed_op#br#ed_cl#