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Jun. 17, 2013, 10:54 PM
Thanks everyone. Ya, as I said, I know it depends on the horse but having an idea of what other's horses do is helpful.
I currently ride my boy for...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 10:43 PM
How often are you breaking pieces of tack that this would be a concern?
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Jun. 17, 2013, 09:13 PM
I was wondering for those of you jumping/showing in the higher level jumpers (1.20m+), how often and how long are your rides? What are some key...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 07:51 PM
I think in a work off/test type situation is different than in a flat eq class. But I do agree that it's a fuzzy area if not spelled out.
I was...
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Jun. 17, 2013, 07:40 PM
Thanks, I will try those. We actually have done some one handed jumping once and it was helpful. Will have to pull that exercise out again!
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Jun. 17, 2013, 12:51 AM
Yup, hold same gait, do a lead change if in the canter to the correct new lead is what I would do.
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Jun. 16, 2013, 11:15 PM
Thanks. I agree that it is a cycle with my trying to control him by trying to sit down to have strength in my position, but I end up accidentally...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 09:25 PM
Thanks again for the replies. I have no doubt that my riding is greatly to blame.
My trainer has also gotten after me for the 'butt grab'.
I like...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 08:51 PM
On the rare occasion my trainer rides my horse she does use my saddle. My last trainer used one of his own saddles. He had a couple different saddles...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 01:57 AM
Thanks for the replies everyone.
I'm not sure the jumping hack would be enough control for my horse but it's always something to try.
For those...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 01:00 AM
Thanks. I want to say that I've tried a bit like the first one you posted except it was a 2 ring. I think it had about the same results as most other...
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Jun. 16, 2013, 12:58 AM
This isn't a 'placings' thing but I was doing my course in indoor Spruce Meadows, when I went off course. I realized it, stopped and walked out of...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 10:33 PM
That can't be right. I went to a tack shop sale a little while back but got there on the last day so everything was gone but the super tiny and the...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 09:49 PM
Well, I guess I have a sorta answer. Someone on another board posted this:
Ive this done before! It wasnt by a dressage rider tho. many moons ago I...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 09:04 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone. I have flatted him in a nathe ported snaffle and he wasn't really wanting to relax and stretch into it but maybe...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 10:45 AM
Thanks everyone for your replies. I am surprised a bit that a couple people said I looked stronger in the tack from the 3 years ago video as I...
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Jun. 15, 2013, 01:46 AM
So I was looking back at some old videos of me and my horse and noticing how much worse he's gotten in the mouth. I'm not sure what has changed. My...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 09:26 PM
I ride 5-6 times a week. Prefer 6. 90% of my rides are hard working rides at least 45 mins long, with the odd trail ride or light day thrown in.
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Jun. 14, 2013, 08:17 PM
And the wraps stayed in place well and didn't cause any issues? It seems like the wraps would be super heavy.
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Jun. 14, 2013, 07:55 PM
Hmm, I'ver never seen anyone soak leg wraps before at all. How come they were soaking the wraps?
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Jun. 14, 2013, 07:35 PM
Interesting, how do you think it could help with allergies?
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Jun. 14, 2013, 07:05 PM
Thanks for the replies.
I understand cold hosing and have done it more than I care to say, but spraying down the wraps was a new one for me.
So...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 12:23 AM
Considering a lot of rules are very similar to the same here in canada as I often read they are in the states, it's not a far out idea to think...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 12:16 AM
obviously
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Jun. 14, 2013, 12:11 AM
Maybe it's different in Canada than in the states.
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Jun. 14, 2013, 12:07 AM
Ok good, just maybe remind her of this before you guys arrange everything cause I think it takes something like 3 years to re-instate amateur status...
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Jun. 14, 2013, 12:04 AM
I was at a hunter/jumper show today, and there was a known dressage rider there and she did some things that I have never seen done before and...
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Jun. 13, 2013, 11:53 PM
If you pay her(even in non monetary means) she is no longer an amateur and cannot compete in amateur classes.
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Jun. 13, 2013, 08:24 PM
maybe rubbing alcohol? I think that's what the hairdressers use to get stray hair dye off your forehead.
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Jun. 13, 2013, 08:03 PM
I have had 2 gray horses and only body clip in the winter.
No troubles keeping him clean! (no matter how dirty he would prefer to be)
Of course...
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