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Jun. 19, 2013, 11:40 PM
It depends on what size countour blocks you want. The standard CB on the Innova is almost the same as on the Wintec. If you were looking for the...
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Jun. 18, 2013, 12:24 PM
OneK Defender helmets are definitely not oval. I have a bowling ball for a head and the OneK is the only helmet that fits me perfectly without...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 09:10 PM
Ok, here's my honest review. The saddle soap is verrrrry similar to the competion, except that it doesn"t foam up as much (a plus) but doesn't...
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Jun. 12, 2013, 07:19 PM
I have a horse that does this - will pull straight down, but resented the three-ring or two-ring bits. I've tried a slow twist (backs him off my...
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Jun. 12, 2013, 07:09 PM
This sounds like it could have gone with my post about moving up a level! I'm glad you posted this.
Are you nervous about coming off, or nervous...
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Jun. 12, 2013, 07:03 PM
Hi everyone - thanks for the responses! One quick question - what are the long-term effects of putting a dog on Rimadyl daily? Emma has Rimadyl that...
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Jun. 11, 2013, 10:31 AM
Agreed. I'm not a vanilla fan, and especially don't like things that smell "sweet". I'm also not a cocoa butter fan (again, that sweet smell), but...
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Jun. 11, 2013, 10:01 AM
My female Sheltie, HRH Emma, is 11 years old and lately her arthritis has been hurting her horribly. A little history - when she was a pup, she got...
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Jun. 11, 2013, 08:52 AM
I'm an eventer, but we do do dressage (is that grammatically correct?). I had a draft cross (Perch x Morgan) who did VERY well in competitions. He...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 11:07 AM
DW - the only reason why I wrote this is because OP sounded like she wanted to be very competitive, and if you aren't scoring in the low 30s at a...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 10:26 AM
I can chime in on the Arc de Triomphe. I used to have one and I deeply regret selling it. It has the French balance very similar to the Devoucoux...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 10:12 AM
The only time I've ever used them was on the OTTBs that went around with a locked jaw and head high up in the air, bolting with me. Otherwise, I've...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 10:05 AM
Great jump!
No worries - I tend to have a potty mouth in the most inopportune times, such as doing stadium in front of a full bleacher stand of...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 10:01 AM
Hey lady! Long time no talk!
Since you like a more forward balance point, you'd probably like the saddles that I hate :D. Have you considered a...
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Jun. 10, 2013, 09:55 AM
With TBs, you typically have to go with wool-flocked to get the saddle to clear the withers but not make it too narrow for the rest of his back....
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Jun. 10, 2013, 09:49 AM
Everybody has chimed in with some really good responses here, but I thought I'd offer another bit of advice.
I, too, event on a very tight...
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Jun. 7, 2013, 09:22 AM
Just a tip - stay away from the "lowlands" - the areas nearby the water. The flies are awful this time of year and the best way to traverse them is...
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Jun. 7, 2013, 08:52 AM
Ahh....I see it now! I was wondering the same thing, but I don't have my other two regular coaches around to discuss this with. Can't wait for them...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 11:35 AM
Talk to the grooms and the exercise riders, if you get a chance. The grooms and the exercise riders will tell you about that horse's personality and...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 09:51 AM
It is so hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when everything seems so dark, isn't it? First of all, even though your relations with your...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 09:28 AM
Llike everyone else, I stud hinds if I stud anything. Contrary to what another poster said, I would put studs in on both sides (of same height - the...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 09:16 AM
Fleck - thanks for understanding. I've been at BN for so long with this horse that I'm pretty bored at this level. For some reason, though, the jump...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 09:05 AM
You might be able to find a Jeffries Flyover in that price range (a used one). However, they are VERY close contact - the flaps are thin and floppy,...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 09:02 AM
I was pretty convinced that I didn't need a dressage saddle for BN/Novice until I got my Bates Innova - then, I realized why we have dressage saddles...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 08:56 AM
Well, I wear a 32 breech and have no determinable waist, so maybe telling you what works for ME will tell you what to stay away from :D. My favorite...
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Jun. 6, 2013, 08:44 AM
I clip as well. My friend, who is/was a groom to some professional dressage riders, always clips and showed me how. No one can tell the difference. ...
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Jun. 5, 2013, 11:56 AM
All right, y'all have talked sense into me. When I talk about "pride", what I really mean is that a lot of my friends who know me and know this horse...
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Jun. 5, 2013, 10:33 AM
It's worth a try, since SmartPak offers a 60 day money-back guarantee on their Smartproducts. I tried their SmartShine Ultra (to help with hoof...
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Jun. 5, 2013, 10:25 AM
This might be long - sorry!
My lovely boy, Oliver, is one tough ride. He's tough because he's very squiggly and hard to keep straight, and I've...
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Jun. 5, 2013, 09:42 AM
Yup, between the ears is the most important feature (for me, anyway). I will probably differ from others in that I don't want an extravagant jump, or...
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