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Open Question: Sleazy sleepware for horses?
I have a german warmblood that's about 16 hands and average build for a warmblood. He uses a 32 inch dressage girth and like a 50 jumping girth, but I don't know how much he weighs. It says that medium sizes are for 800-1100 and larges are 1100-1400. I was thinking about getting a medium, but we are trying to sell him to receive a schoolmaster, so I'd like to receive a size that could fit most horses so I could use it on my new horse too. What do you think, medium? Also, would the regular lycra provide any nice of warmth in the winter? Or could that prohibit them from their possess natural insulation by pressing their coat down and keeping them from getting the furry coat that stands up and traps the warm air in? I live in the south, so it's not going to receive terribly icy. This is a hood I'm getting
29 Jul 2010, 9:22 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: how many ribons are awarded in dressage shows?
I was wondering if anyone knows how many ribons/placings are given in dressage shows??? Thanks
29 Jul 2010, 8:11 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: how many placings are awarded in dressage shows?
I have a dressage show this weekend for the first time and I was wondering if anyone knows what placings receive ribbons usually? Thanks
29 Jul 2010, 7:50 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Am I just wasting my time?
I have a horse and I have had her since I was 4, I am now 14 and a half and have been her only rider for about 7 years, i keep her at my mums private yard and bring her home in the winter so she can be closer to home, (litteraly in my back garden). In the last few months we have really begun to click, our bond has really begun and she is becoming alot more trusting of me. she will came in from the field when i receive to the yard and she comes to me when i call her and she lets me do anything with her. the thing is, I really adore her and I can't bare not being with her or riding another horse. But, she is 21 now and has a few problems with her legs and she is not in pain or will be but this means I can't ride her as much as I would like and I can't jump her. I have spent alot of time doing parrelli with her and dressage and we are just such an amazing team now and it kills me to think that any day could be our last. Should I just give up trying to receive her this beautiful horse with a stunning outline, she has beautiful transitions and she can do guide changes in canter and every that. She is just my life and it has happened before, we got close, we were almost at pony club level, she became sick and had alot of surgery, she was ment to be a retiered horse but the vet said I could ride her again. I adore her for letting me try, and I adore my horse for fighting for me but, it could happen again any time soon and I could not be so lucky. Should I cease? It would kill me to but, I hate to receive close to things because everytime I do, they just crumble infront of me and I am trapped in a glass box unable to help. I have just recently arrive out of depression of loss and I don't want to receive close to her again and it to happen again. :(
29 Jul 2010, 5:17 am | click here to view more
Open Question: How do I stop my horse cutting to the left?
My horse (Stormwood Dashing Prestige OR Dash) is a 8/9 year old ex-pacer, retrained for one year now, has done pony clubbing, show jumping at 90cm, hacking and sporting, he is a beautiful horse with a lot of potential. We will be starting one day eventing next year, and hopefully can advance to quite a high level together. He is very balanced and most of the times supple, but he has one major issue. When circling with his left side in, he flexes to the right and tries to clip the circle, no matter how much I try to push him out! It is frustrating as he is perfect in the opposite direction! Even when on a straight line with his left side inside he does it. I have a riding instructor to help with our dressage skill but he suggested researching what might help my individual horse. PLEASE be considerate, even if you don’t like standardbreds, please don’t stereotype! People have mistaken my horse for a warmblood or Friesian when in action! Thank you to every help, and everyone who is nice and considerate to me and my young horse! P.S. Dash can jump, trot and canter like any other horse, and is very good at everything we have tried so far! I have many years of experience, and he paced for about 3 or 4 weeks when he was broken in, and has never done it again! Please don’t tell me he can’t event because he is a standardbred, even if it doesn’t work out, I want he and I to have fun trying!
29 Jul 2010, 4:36 am | click here to view more
Open Question: NEW HORSE! :) (almost) some questions?
I'm SOOOOO glad! I'm getting a new lease! only $300! I know i have posted a couple of questions like this before, but every of those horses didn't work out for various reasons, this horse i have already ridden several times, the owner likes me, there has been no nasty surprises, and we are about to seal the deal. So THIS time its really really happening! :) :) :) :) im so so so so glad! Okay so now that we have gotten over my excitement, questions: 1) the horse in in pretty good shape, i walk trot canter and jump him low in lessons, his owner does the same. He is a little on the chubby side, but not badly. lately he hasn't done much over 2'. Can someone give me some exercises to increase his fitness level and build some muscle? 2) He works on the bit basically, but he is not used to working in a collected frame, since i want to take him in some dressage tests down the road, any good dressage moves i should work on? any advice to getting him into working in a more collected frame? He is pretty good with leg pressure, but he hasn't done anything more advanced than a leg yield in a while. 3) To help with board, his owner has been having him used in lessons. Since he is pretty much safe and relatively bombproof, he is a beginnerish horse, not a leadline horse but a horse used for the people that can steer but don't have particularly good seats or silent aids. because of this he can be a bit lazy and not overly responsive, once you receive him moving he is fine though. I will probably ride him in spurs but im looking to receive him responsive to quieter aids, any suggestions? 4) He had a nice of difficult past so he hates stalls and lives outside 24-7, year round. since im responsible to buy him anything new he needs, your suggestions on what are good heavyweight winter turnout blankets? he does have a shed. 5) he chews on cross ties. very annoying. any way to break the habit? When i yell at him he stops, but as soon as i turn my back and return to grooming he starts again, is there any way to break the habit? 6) He's a ladies man :) he is a gelding but he still has a habit of chasing the ladies. This is very very bad when riding in a group lesson or a hunter class. When you turn him away he has this very talented scuttle thing he can do where he turns his entire head/neck the way YOU want to go while still going the way HE wants to go. I can control him easy enough but it does take some doing, since i am NOT switching his bit, any suggestions about this? he doesn't really hear to your leg in this circumstance...im sure it will receive much better when we receive used to each other, but still. 7) His owner is...bigger than me...so his saddle is an 18 i think. im 5'7 and 120lbs, and i usually ride in a 16 1/2 or a 17, i think my position is okay in his saddle but is having a saddle to big for the rider bad? i really don't want a new saddle Sorry its so long! Thanks for helping me with every this! feel free to ask any more questions!
29 Jul 2010, 4:02 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Show name for my horse? (20)?
He has a registered name, but I'm not doing breed shows and I kinda hate his reg. name so... This would be a dressage show, but he generally is a jumper/eventer He is bay 7 years old 15.1 Gelding Arabian A butthead I don't want it to have anything to do with his barn name either (which comes from his registered name) so I'm not even going to put it I don't like overly fancy names, but do like one word names like Audacious and Solitaire I like slightly silly/cute names, but not overly so I don't like really long names like Sunshine On My Shoulders or There She Goes Again Some names of horses I have known/heard about that I liked Life Takes Visa Partly Cloudy Buttermint (barn name Minty - cutest pony EVER) Slightly Sketchy The Candy Land Man makes me think of a pedophile :) But my horse does like the two year old fillies... We actually call him The Terrorist in the barn, but probably that wouldn't be a very well received name in the show ring
29 Jul 2010, 3:32 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: What do you think of my pony???????
This is Cruiser he is a 9 year old 14.1 poa he is an eventer...he does begginer novice and schools novice! i got him when he was 6 and taught him how to jump and do most of the dressage he knows how to do now.....so if yall will just tell me what you think of him and whatever else you want to say!! that be awesome http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=372842&id=1805964454 http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=366266&id=1805964454 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=426087&id=1805964454 heres a video of him jumping http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=426087&id=1805964454#!/video/video.php?v=1211033575079
29 Jul 2010, 2:27 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Rate my horse...........?
this is my 20 year old quarter horse i use for dressage and some 2'0 2'3 jumping (thats as big as he can go comfotably) i just kinda want other ppls opinions on him (confirmation and whatever else u wanna say) http://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=privacy&ref=mb#!/photo.php?pid=135400&id=100000683258450 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=100000683258450&aid=3417&s=20&hash=1e4590bfdf5a3892b882e81224e6ad37#!/photo.php?pid=128425&id=100000683258450 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=14435&id=100000683258450#!/photo.php?pid=243026&id=100000683258450 sorry about the links they only work for some ppl.....i tried fixing them but its not working :( oh and heres a video of him jumping.. its 2'6 and i thought it was gonna be too big so my sister (whos recording it) was being sarcastic aabout how abusive i was http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=133363906696384
29 Jul 2010, 1:55 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Where should I ride??
Ok, well i have no arena at my barn (I don't board) so where should i ride? We have 3 pastures but they every have steep hills. I have 2 English show horses so i jump and do dressage a LOT. We have over 100 acres of land. I normally ride behind my home ( in between the barn and the home there is a big field) and i have jumps set up. But I'm training a green horse how to jump and i don't want her to run off with me. So what should i do? We don't have the money to build an arena. When i say i cant ride anywhere, I mean there's nowhere to ride that's fenced in. I don't want my green horse taking off with roads around and no fence to keep her in. @ julie- good idea. Thanks!
29 Jul 2010, 11:22 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Info on a combined test show?
What is it? I know it's show jumping and dressage, but what's the set-up? And what should you wear to a low-key dressage schooling show?
29 Jul 2010, 10:59 am | click here to view more
Open Question: I need advice... boots?
Well i need to buy a pair of tall riding boots, but i cant decide between field or dress boots. So Right now i ride dressage (intro level). But i want to jump someday or maybe do eventing. So which boots should i receive. Can you wear field boots in training level and level one dressage?
28 Jul 2010, 9:49 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saddle buying issues?
I am a beginner at English riding. I want a good quality Saddle but funds are limited. anything between $100-300 for everything (saddle, saddle pad, bridle, girth, etc) what are some good brands that can offer me this? If not then give me good brands of everything that would cost me no more than $500 total. I don't want to spend a fortune on tack if i don't like it. and i am very picky on everything matching in colour which is why i would like a package deal. I plan on either doing dressage or hunter/jumper classes with my horse. thanks y'every!! Yes i do possess my possess horse. a TB Mare who is about to be 8 years old. have done western riding on her but i think i will like English better. She is 16hh and 1100 pounds.
28 Jul 2010, 9:19 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: whats a good dressage saddle with a big knee roll?
I'm looking for a new dressage saddle for my horse.
28 Jul 2010, 9:16 am | click here to view more
Open Question: easy, scary homemade jumps?
ok so im making some homemade jumps because i can only have a lesson everyother week for jumping(i also do dressage) and i keep my horse at my home till the winter so i have to make my possess jumps. i was going to use logs and i have some jump blocks but not many and i use buckets. so i was wondering if you canhelp me make some easy jumps that could relate to a show jumping course. or even cross country. because my horse gets kinda spooked easily and im trieng to make jumps that she would look at a course to help her receive more comfortable with them and not spook or refuse them. so if you could tell me the name if the jump or describe it, sick look it up online. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28 Jul 2010, 8:46 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Tips for keeping Grey horse clean?
OK, i have a Grey Hanoverian gelding. I have a show coming up in a couple of days and it is SO difficult to keep him clean. I am showing in dressage so he obviously needs to be kept clean! He has 2 white socks and a white blaze. How should i keep him clean? I bathe him and braid him the night before but he always rolls :/. He just ripped up his stable sheet so i ordered him a new one but it won't be here for another 3-4 days. Thanks in advance :D! @ The Logophile- hahaha i use purple shampoo on him. Its made for greys :D
28 Jul 2010, 8:17 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Which horse should I buy?
Prices donesn't matter, just want the price to be a good deal. I would like to do dressage as a possibility, and I like to ride for fun. Read discription and prices please! This Arabian: http://www.arabianhorses.org/marketplace/Classified/pas_detail.asp?id=53517 This Andalusian: http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-287823 Or this Trakehner: http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-313538 I wasnt't actually going to buy one I was just seeing because I would like to buy one soon and I didn't know what every of it's about
28 Jul 2010, 7:41 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Which Horse (20 characters)?
OK,well at the moment i have 2 horses and I'm looking for a new show horse. I am only 14 and i am am an advanced intermediate rider. I can easily jump 3'6" jump courses and can do lower level dressage. Which horse do you think be good for me? I want to focus mostly on h/j, dressage and cross country. 1st horse- http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-277871 2nd horse-http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-315734 3rd horse-http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-300221 My (wealthy) grandparents are buying my horse so don't look at the price Thanks Abigail :D. I'm going to call and make appointments to meet each one and look which one i like best :) Please NO rude comments! I just said that i was going to go visit and test ride each horse. And of course im going to receive a vet check!
28 Jul 2010, 11:28 am | click here to view more
Open Question: What college should i go to?
i'm sort of a difficult person to match a college too, because of every the things i'm thinking about doing with my life, and how different each one is compared the other. first things first, i'm 14(15 in a few months) so i have time, i just want to start looking. My circumstances: 1) ever since i can remember, i've been in adore with horses. i'm now an avid equestrian, practicing in eventing(show jumping, dressage, and cross-country) so i want a college with classes for equestrians or people considering working in an equine environment. 2) also, ever since i can remember, i've always loves fashion and make up. as a kid, i used to experiment with every sorts of colors for eyeshadow, and lip gloss, and dress up in my mom's heels, and wear ball gowns, so i was sort of a girly girl, and still am, so something with fashion and/or make up classes. 3) I'm very organized and efficient, and part of me also wants a career in the business world. i was thinking maybe work in New York City with a fashion magazine. So it has to be a college with an equestrian program with fashion and business classes and opportunities for every three fields. If you know of any colleges with these qualities, please tell me!! (preferably a college in New York or Virginia) Thanx!! (: Rachelle :)
28 Jul 2010, 10:54 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Dressage fashion.. what's your style?
Personally, I like black or light grey coats with silver buttons, white gloves, a simple stock tie, white full seats, dress boots with spanish tops, a square white pad, braids with no tape, a bridle with hook and stud closures, and a simple white crystal brow band. Now i'm wondering what other people's personal favorites are as for fashion in the dressage world?! For example, favourite coat colours, buttons, saddle pad, brow bands, braids, boots? Anything!
28 Jul 2010, 10:28 am | click here to view more
Open Question: How can i get my horse to slow her canter and lengthen her striding?
Hey I have a Tb, Who for some reason has been lively the last few times i canter her when schooling her, I have a dressage Canter test soon, and need her canter to not be so rushed and quick also i need help to lengthen her stride + Entension.. Any tips on how I can do these?... show this sunday and dressage next tuesday..Help? lol.
27 Jul 2010, 9:33 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Questions about ALL types of saddles!?
Ok, so I want to know what every types of saddles there are. like dressage, western pleasure, every that jazz. I know theres western and english, but to break it down a bit more what are the different TYPES of western and english? And can you tell me more about the saddles that you list? Thank you!
27 Jul 2010, 9:22 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Help me with show names please!!!?
I have a belgian warmblood named Cameo. I'm going to be showing her soon and I need a show name for her very soon. I call her by the nicknames of Cammy and Camerado every the times. She's a 8 year old chestnut mare. She's majored in dressage and I'm training her to be a hunter jumper as well. Please give me answers ASAP!!
27 Jul 2010, 5:41 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: My friend is worried shes too big for her horse?
I have a pal who doesn't have a y!a account, and she is really worried that she is too big for her horse. Her horse is a 15.3hh Thoroughbred mare, and my pal is 5'4" and 115 lbs. Is she too big for this horse for pleasure, Jumpers, and Dressage? Thank you!
27 Jul 2010, 3:59 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: What are the levels mean in dressage tests?
What does level 1 dressage,2, 3... and How are they scored and what do the percentage's mean?
27 Jul 2010, 2:23 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: level 1 vs. level 2 dressage show?10 POINTSS?
I am not looking for dressage levels (ex.-training, 1st level, 2nd level, etc.). I am signing up for dressage shows and wondering what the difference is between a usdf/usef level 2 show vs. a usdf/usef level 1 show. what is the difference? 10 POINTSS PLUS 5 STAR RATING to best answer
27 Jul 2010, 2:16 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Any Chinese (TVB) Teen dramas?
Any TVB dramas, involves teenagers beside. Heart Of Fencing Sunshine Heart Beat Dressage to win.
27 Jul 2010, 1:42 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Just moved back into the Pittsburgh area... I am looking for some horse shows ?
I am looking for some dressage and hunter/ jumper schooling shows in and around the Pittsburgh area...ANY suggestions???
27 Jul 2010, 11:18 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Could some people assist?
Alright everyone, I am about to show you some pics of a horse I bought from a horse broker. His past is unknown. His nice is unknown. He came to us clipped and clean in a hunter style and the amish horse broker didn't do it, that is for sure. The only problem with is health was that he had the largest wolf tooth I had ever seen. It was the size of my thumb. He was amazingly trained in dressage (my trainer says he is in 2nd level) , and a great jumper. My perfect size and everything I have been looking for. He moves and turns whatever way with the slightest touch and command. He has a very Intelligent and bright face and his ears are always foreward when being ridden and always loves to go over jumps. I want to ask you what you think of his comfo and what type of horse do you think he is? People think he is an american warmblood but we are still unsure. He is a very calm and sweet boy who loves to please his rider. He got caught in a fence about 2 weeks ago so that is why is why is right back leg is scraped up and he is clip up a bit but is healing... It doesn't look great but is on the right track and should be fully healed in about 4 weeks I estimate. Then we will start on light riding. His name is Shadow by the way and I also need an idea for a show name for him. I like the name ShadowHunt but I would like more ideas. So there are my questions, how do you think he looks, what do you think he is, and a show name. Pictures: http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6157.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6148.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6149.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6150.jpg (Hind) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6153.jpg (Fore) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6155.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (The leg injury) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (Sleepy Face) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (Another Sleepy Face) Everytime I picked up the camera, he would put on a sleepy face haha but most of the time his eyes are alert and his ears are always foreward. Arwin the kitten wants her comfo opinionated on as well haha Just copy and past the link and not the thing in parenthases. They do work, I made sure of that 10 hours ago Well, to me he seems that he could be an Appendix Quarter Horse or have it in him but he is very short for one, 14.3 hh. Most I've seen have been a whole lot taller.
26 Jul 2010, 8:35 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: Youtube username for horses?
Im making my back up count, because i already have one strike on my other one, and i cant think of one :/ I would like it to be about dressage.. :) Since I ride dressage now ! Can you help?
26 Jul 2010, 7:01 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Dressage riders - Do you have to buy pins to go with your stock ties?
I got sent this: http://www.dressageextensions.com/ProductDetail.asp?KEY=59874 but they just seem so tacky and expensive? Thank you so much! :) With the ones like that do I need more than one?
26 Jul 2010, 3:41 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Should i get this horse?
OK, well i currently possess 2 horses and Im looking for another. I want to show in hunter/jumpers and lower level dressage. So what do you think of this gelding? http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-295504 http://www.ponywishes.com/biggerwishes.html What do you think of him? on the 2nd link im only looking at the 2nd horse , Harley. Im not interested in the others. i dont have 15 grand either! im only 14! my (very wealthy) grandparents are buying my new horse :D
26 Jul 2010, 2:25 pm | click here to view more
Open Question: dressage barns in devon (alberta) area?
ok i'm fifteen i have been ridding for about almost five years. and i right know ride at an amazing barn but it the problem is it is a barn that teaches jumping and the problem is that i have ridden some horse that have really upset me and nice of scared me away from jumping so i got to the point were i wasn't moving up and i started to receive really nerves and freck out when i was going to jump a course in my lesson the horse feeling that would refuse it got so bad that he refused every jump. but that only happened when we were jumping when we were warming up i did fine. so i thought i might go and try to find a barn that teaches dressage so i can try something different! (plz dont say i'm giving up because you don't know i have been trying this for five years i have no talent in jumping i receive to scared with most horses and no matter how difficult i try i cant receive over it) thank you so much for your help and if you know the cost of a lesson could you tell me that thanks a million :)
26 Jul 2010, 10:43 am | click here to view more
Open Question: Everyone's opinion needed?
Alright everyone, I am about to show you some pics of a horse I bought from a horse broker. His past is unknown. His nice is unknown. He came to us clipped and clean in a hunter style and the amish horse broker didn't do it, that is for sure. The only problem with is health was that he had the largest wolf tooth I had ever seen. It was the size of my thumb. He was amazingly trained in dressage (my trainer says he is in 2nd level) , and a great jumper. My perfect size and everything I have been looking for. He moves and turns whatever way with the slightest touch and command. He has a very Intelligent and bright face and his ears are always foreward when being ridden and always loves to go over jumps. I want to ask you what you think of his comfo and what type of horse do you think he is? People think he is an american warmblood but we are still unsure. He is a very calm and sweet boy who loves to please his rider. He got caught in a fence about 2 weeks ago so that is why is why is right back leg is scraped up and he is clip up a bit but is healing... It doesn't look great but is on the right track and should be fully healed in about 4 weeks I estimate. Then we will start on light riding. His name is Shadow by the way and I also need an idea for a show name for him. I like the name ShadowHunt but I would like more ideas. So there are my questions, how do you think he looks, what do you think he is, and a show name. Pictures: http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6157.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6148.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6149.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6150.jpg (Hind) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6153.jpg (Fore) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6155.jpg (Side) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (The leg injury) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (Sleepy Face) http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/random_blond92/DSCN6151.jpg (Another Sleepy Face) Everytime I picked up the camera, he would put on a sleepy face haha but most of the time his eyes are alert and his ears are always foreward. Arwin the kitten wants her comfo opinionated on as well haha Just copy and past the link and not the thing in parenthases. They do work, I made sure of that Well, to me he seems that he could be an Appendix Quarter Horse or have it in him but he is very short for one, 14.3 hh. Most I've seen have been a whole lot taller.
26 Jul 2010, 10:35 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: I want to try dressage, but I would have to train my horse to do it, any tips?
I have a 12 year old QH mare. I would like to show in lower class dressage and I would like a few training tips or a good trainer that can be found online and has tips on his/her website. Also, does a lower class dressage horse have to have any special traits and conformation. Here are a few pictures of her, please tell me if she looks like a potential dressage horse, it is nice of difficult to tell with her western saddle. http://s1029.photobucket.com/albums/y359/misskingraven/
25 Jul 2010, 9:23 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Mountain Horse Firenze or Venice tall boots? Please help!!!?
I can't pick between mountain horse venice or firenze tall boots. I haven't showed YET, so I'm really not sure what disipline I'm going to do. Maybe I should receive the Firenze because they work for jumping AND dressage? but maybe I should receive Venice because...? Oh I don't know, please help! Thanks! SO MUCH
25 Jul 2010, 7:24 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Horse critique? (20 characters!!)?
He's pretty green still, because when we bought him, he had really bad training and stuff, so we've been re-training him for 6 months now. He's arrive a long way, because when we bought him, he had issues with the canter and bolted if you didn't keep his head down. he's been a challenge but he's well worth it. Gelding: 17.1hh Hanoverian 10 years old Dressage, mainly. Pictures: http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/yabber1006/Leon/ Theres about 3 pictures that are him standing without a saddle or halter or anything that could be used for conformation. other than that he's being ridden. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScdGxCabnrY Thanks. He generally keeps himself clean, he's a prince, he hates getting dirty. I was thinking more of a critique on conformation and movement, though :) haha ...Thats me riding... :| Thanks for that. Melony, I'd like to add that I move my hands like that as I post purposefully, because he needs it to keep focus and collection. My legs are fairly solid. I do have a hunter seat. I'm working on it. He makes me nervous when I feel him tense up, so I lean forward. thats my habit. He's a difficult horse to ride, so I feel i'm doing a decent job with him. i'm only 14. considering that, I'm a bit ahead of the pack.
25 Jul 2010, 6:28 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Repeat Questions, need more opinions?
I got some good answers and I like them but I was wondering if you had any other advice or answers to those questions. Random and Reining http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgxQX5MYFmxCA123i.UEZITsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100712014632AArJUQj Mainly dressage questions http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As4VwrqctplpAESun48UzB_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100712015600AAOp1ie No rude or mean commits!
25 Jul 2010, 4:56 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Is my saddle not fitting him?
Whenever I ride my horse in my XC saddle it leaves a lump just below his withers on his spine. Yesterday I used a stephens gel eze sheepskin front and back riser AND a brand new REALLY thick polypad. I've never had this problem before. He hasn't lost weight or put on. The tree of my saddle isn't broken. I've used that saddle on him for a year without problems and he doesn't seem to be in pain. although he sometimes swishes his tail but then again I have a unusual amount of flies and mosquitoes at my stables. when the saddle is on I can look right through the gullet but I cant fit my whole hand through while seated as it is a close contact (Hence the riser pad which i've used from day one) I have a dressage saddle and im only using that jump one if I absolutely need to. (I've already ordered a wow saddle and they're coming to fit it in october) What should I do? (Don't be rude i'll just delete your comments)
25 Jul 2010, 3:30 am | click here to view more
Voting Question: What do you think of this dressage saddle?
http://www.horseloverz.com/EquiRoyal-Newport-Dressage-Saddle-pr-301273.html It appears to be a nicely balanced saddle, and pretty good for $140 (even considering the fact that it is synthetic. I don't do any showing so the appearance doesn't matter; I just would like to know if it will fit a horse awkwardly or if it will fall apart quickly.
25 Jul 2010, 12:04 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: VIDEO critique! dressage?
So the quality SUCKS so I don't expect many detailed critiques...but I adore critiquing videos so I thought you every would like to pick my video appart! feel free to go to my chanel and look at the other videos- THERE ARE A LOT of videos to look at. dressage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOyhi0OKV7c Thanks hello113! Hes a STIFF difficult QH trained bad to go behind the bit and look 'on the verticle' but really, just hiding. YAHHH stupid lengthening...needy guy cant receive them and neither can I haha Thanks everyone!! No impulsion is rite. If he had impulsion we would be getting 8 and 9s. every single comment on our tests are IMPULSION!!! I now wear spurs and am getting a better PUSH from behind up into my hand.
25 Jul 2010, 10:23 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: what must you be able to do in the mounted police force?
I want to be a mounted police officer when I'm older and was wondering what you must be able to do. I can ride with 1 hand, jump, mounted games, dressage and other things.
25 Jul 2010, 10:14 am | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Okay,so truly,what makes english and western SO different,hm?
Now don't jump on me for this. I'm looking for more info than for an argument. I've seen so many on here and other places say how difficult it is to switch disciplines, to receive your horse to switch disciplines and so forth because "they are SOOO different". Truthfully in my opinion (depending on what class of western/english you are doing) they aren't too different. Both should have well trained,fairly collected horses. Both types have horses working off or away from leg pressure, english has shorter stirrups,more posting at the trot, and much more contact with the reins. Other than contact and the saddle not much is different. Unless you are doing dressage which requires major moves in the upper levels. Western pleasure is different than barrels,and hunter is different than dressage. Barrels is a LOT different than hunters lol but in general,western and english riding have the same principals. So with that said I've also heard many riders say it is easy to transition. I've ridden western for 8 out of my 10 years of riding,in a few different classes, but now me and my green horse are training together (with an instructor) to learn english, then we are moving up to dressage and jumping and when he turns 5 I am going to work on barrels with him. *leave your possess opinions below (include training,your discipline,experiences,anything)* Add-and yes I have ridden well trained upper level dressage horses and jumpers so I know what english is about. Dressage is a sub-catagory of english. The saddles are pretty similar. A lot of western saddles (actually every saddles in general clip off some amount of circulation) are bad for horses shoulders. Hannah I work at a performance QH stud farm. Many do western, but my instructor has shown Grand Prix dressage and such. The horses ARE treated the same. Training is only slightly differnt (ground work is a lot same). Western riding DOES take work and almost every western trainers post out of the ring, I always have,and yes, my horse is bred western,goes english and will be doing barrels. Many horses are versatile,Blu Hors Matine is fantastic,I've seen her, but she could do western if her owners wanted her too. Oh Barefoot, they do. I've looked into it. A lot of saddles are better, but every saddles clip off some circulation on a scale of 01-100. Just like pants that fit correctly,are going to be tight somewhat. They did testing,and every horses produce a new nice of heat and different sources on their back once the saddle is placed, though some are better than other. Thanks for agreeing on my english/western riding though, I read one of your answers once,you seem to do a LOT. Also Hannah-I've seen an off the track TB learn to lope and job better than a QH bred for it,it is every about slowing down and lessening knee action. http://www.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/20/a-tutorial-in-western-pleasure-riding-for-us-english-snobs/ This basically tells you how we ride out WP horses from the point of view of an english rider.
25 Jul 2010, 10:11 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Why dont you beleive me!?
So I do Jumpers. Like where you do one course and time pretty much doesnt matter. you just receive around cleanly. Then you stay in the ring and start doing your second course where you try to receive the fastest time out of everyone that you show against. My friends do eventing: Show jumping, Dressage and Cross country. The show jumping is when you only try to jump a course cleanly w/o knocking rails and doing it as quick as possible but its only one course! and when questions arrive up about what jumpers is i tell them but they dont beleive me and everyone like gives my answer a bad vote but i dont know why! I have won every firsts and seconds at every show I've been at(ive only been to like 4) so i clearly know that I'm doing jumpers, not showjumping or hunter/jumper. ahh yourr rightt! haha the question was like if i was right haha sorry if that was unclear(: I posted it twice because people weren't giving me the right answers and some (not you) were being flat out rude(: and its different where I live but thanks for that little peice of information(: Actually it does because I got overall champion in 3 of the shows. Two of which were rated. (I WILL delete rude comments)
24 Jul 2010, 9:30 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Should I get this horse or...?
My pal said that i should receive a friesian for dressage but I don't know if that would be a good horse for hunter/jumper should i receive that horse or should i receive another one?
24 Jul 2010, 6:09 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Rate My Riding. Advice wanted :)?
I am 14 and have been riding since I could walk. However, I have only just started jumping as my trainer used to use me to train young horses and problem horses as I am what she calls, A Young Horse Whisperer. So yea, this is my horse Promise, I have had her for about 10 years now and she is a 21 year old 14.2 cob. She had surgery on her back legs at the begining of last year, I think it's called anular ligamental damage or something like that but basicly, it means I am very limited on the amount of jumping I can do. Therefor, I have been doing alot of flatwork and dressage with her. I went on holiday 3 weeks ago for 2 weeks so she did receive overwieght and she has become a real pig to ride but hayho. So, please can you give me some advise and tips because I really feel like I could ride better. Here is a video I made for my YouTube account which is pretty much my time riding today, my mum only filmed the last 20 minutes though but there was no point filming before as I was doing parrelli. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Uf1P1B0zk&feature=channel Sorry it's a little busy and difficult to look. If you sub I will put up a propper (raw) one. Thank youuuu :) x
24 Jul 2010, 6:05 pm | click here to view more
Resolved Question: Questions about White Line Disease?
I know the basic idea of it, but I have a few questions about WLD. 1. Will a horse that has white line disease ever be able to return to full work? 2. Can hoof reconstruction be used to treat white line disease? 3. If a horse with white line disease has been cleared for walk/trot/canter, does that make him sound for dressage work or low (2'3-2'6?) hunters courses? 4. Anyone who knows a lot about the disease - Can you assess this photo? http://cloud.equinenow.com/equine/data/photos/299766_3.jpg Thank you in advance :l For the photo - That's a photo of the horse's hoof that I'm asking this for. I haven't had anything to do with the treatment so far, but someone's trying to give this horse to me so I want to know what I'm getting into.
24 Jul 2010, 2:04 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: What kind of horse and tack should I get for a beginner?
I'm picking out my first horse in two weeks. I've ridden before with other friends horse but every we do is ride around the pasture. And my mom said if i have my possess horse i could do dressage and hunter/jumping.
24 Jul 2010, 1:25 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Horseback Riding in Boston MA, Without a car.?
I am looking for a place to horse back ride in the Boston area without a car. That means a place relatively accessible by train, or a place with a lot of riders from Boston that could car pool, or a place where an instructor would be willing to pick up a student. (Even if it was say, spending a few hours at the barn.) I will be a student in Boston. I took horse back riding lessons for years and reached an advanced-intermediate level in hunter/jumper and equitation. I would like to start expanding to eventing, but it's not a necessity. Jumping or dressage riding is preferred. Just riding is also okay without lessons if someone knows a family (or if they belong to a family) with horses, and would be willing to trade barn chores for riding time.
23 Jul 2010, 6:27 pm | click here to view more
Voting Question: Where is Ben Ivan Morgan Stallion For Stud?
I am considering three different stallions for my national champion hunter mare and I want a western or Dressage baby I have seen Ben Ivan in person and fell in adore its between Ben Ivan, Trebles Tanqeray and Sante Fe Renegade . I have been breeding morgans for almost twenty years. I dont breed horses is with bad legs I am a multi national title holder. I know how to pick my stallions. I have found through Eitan but cant seem to find his farm name.
23 Jul 2010, 6:20 pm | click here to view more