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Ye gods. Y'all lost me at the parti-colored stirrups.

OTOH, I do have blinged-out bun covers to match Figgy's browbands. And I totally do Southwestern-style stock pins and earrings at the shows.

Gee, my Neidersuss/Hippostar is neither heavy nor hard. No Hanoverian "grew" out of it (a wide) and now takes a County Connection wide. Neidersuss used to be considered one of the widest treed...

If you can, go to a good tack shop that has the styles you favor AND have saddles you can sit in with full-length mirrors. I tried on a couple of jackets at Dover's, sat on a saddle and the very...

I thought you were going to "say no more" after post #9, horseluvers. OP's not looking to hire DD's old employers, she's looking to hire HIM. Best way to learn if he's a good fit is to "interview"...

Yeah, NO.

The high-end Tipperary. I love the ventilated helmets -- SO much more comfortable than the old velvet-covered HOT brain buckets.

Be wary of any bit that might be seen as "blood-colored"! That was the first thing that popped into my mind when you asked about "colored" bits.

I suggested via PM that she check him out in person -- watch some lessons and training sessions. Then she can make up her own mind.

I have at least met the man, though I have not witnessed his...

Happy mouth and H sprenger seem to have plastic mouth bits in 5.5 -- but in white. Does the bit have to be colored? And why?

Curious.

Fish, that's a great idea!

My biggest problem is keeping my core strong & straight. Never mind I've been riding forever -- it's always been a challenge. Bit by bit, piece by piece over the years,...

My Hanoverian gelding is in love with BO's mamma cow and yearling daughter. They will lick each other if close to the fence. Very cute. But when Mamma had this spring's little bull calf, Figaro lost...

It's for instructor certification? Well, I wouldn't pay for the "honor" of being the test subject for an instructor who may or may not have the chops to teach yet. Pay for a clinic with a BNT? Sure. ...

Wow. I have no clue, but will be interested in what you learn.

Hope you get positive news.

A client of mine has an older Arab that will not hold his front foot up nicely for picking when he needs a chiropractic adjustment. Once he's adjusted, he's fine. Could it be something simple like...

Yep! Transitions of all sorts! Walk/halt/walk, working walk/free walk/working walk, TOH from walk or "walk pirouettes" are a fantastic idea from DQ. Netg is right that too many walk/halts may PO some...

I've preached the value of appropriate footwear around livestock (of ANY sort!) forever. I cannot understand those who insist upon wearing sandals and the like around horses!

Even getting stomped...

Step up to the plate? These animals, of minimal value, are STILL going to be using up resources that could be better used to feed humans or more useful creatures, like cattle. This is like forming a...

Go for wax and/or oil and/or "butter" based ointments, not water-based lotions. I make one at home that's better than anything on the market.

Aw, I think she's fibbing about the cow! Around here, a cow gets loose, she'll find a herd to join and the neighbors figure out where she belongs by looking at her brand. We've had some that quit the...

I think OP's moved on. Fuggeddaboudit.

Oh, for sure he wasn't doing any of his own riding except for the close-up "singing" parts. And by using medium close-ups, you don't see wobbly legs or hands.

What's this guy's fan base, anyway?

I wish I could try the breeding thing for mine, but current situations (economy and facilities) discourage such measures. Dang.

I asked my vet about options for my difficult mare, including the marble. He discouraged me from using the marble, claiming he'd seen too many nasty infections resulting from them. We're using...

I just gave a riding lesson this evening under the full moon! Student and I both enjoyed it. As GallopGirl mentioned, riding in the dark improves "feel", and this was certainly true for my student....

The old ones did not offer spine clearance.