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Since your trainer is out of town, is there someone else knowledgeable that you trust that could look at the horse's conformation for you? The problem with draft crosses is what pieces/parts they...

Alto - Yes I have, but I haven't picked him up yet (he's out of state) and didn't think to measure for a saddle previously. I have a few pics, but nothing conformation or saddle fit worthy...

Hi Alto - He's been out of work for many years actually, so saddle fit is a true mystery. I'm going to be measuring him this coming weekend to see what we're looking at and I'll probably take some...

Thanks for all the responses!

MysticOakRanch - Do you know if the Custom Advantage has a U or A shaped tree? I will admit, this particular saddle definitely interests me, but I was worried about...

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I'm getting ready to get my first Friesian and I know they typically have a little broader/flatter back and large shoulders. What brands/models of saddles would be more likely to...

To be honest, I don't care either way. But isn't a schooling show supposed to prepare the competitor's for a rated show. In which you'd be required to use a bit? I guess I fail to understand the...

melody, I have the same Vespucci bridle only in the single. Mine appears to be older and it's AMAZING. The leather is super soft, I bought mine used (broken in apparently) and I absolutely adore it!

I love my hot, sensitive mare! She's a Friesian X NSH and most days, the NSH comes out in her personality. She's taught me SO much about riding properly, it's ridiculous. She's also taught me the...

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Catbird - We spend a LOT of time really working on getting and keeping her attention. As long as her brain is busy with me, she's less busy with everything around her. Our...

Thanks! netg - You hit the nail on the head! They are HARD! Especially with the more sensitive, athletic types....

Thanks everyone!

NotGrandPrixYet - I noticed that too when she did it and chuckle every time I watch it.

I know, I know, Intro isn't exciting nor very impressive an accomplishment... for most.

However, my little 5 year old Friesian X NSH has some serious tension issues away from home. And she can...

For myself and those in my barn and perhaps area in general, it is FAR cheaper to show at the schooling shows and the awards are quite frankly, better (year end anyway). It's $20 per class with no...

I have an 11 year old gelding that sometime before he turned 2 (I got him in February of his 2 year old year), he broke his jaw and had some temporary partial paralysis of his face on that same side....

Yea, I saw the thread from a couple of years ago, but was hoping someone more recent had experienced his clinic, or people could PM me with WHAT their negative/positive experiences were. The other...

Hey all! I'm thinking of doing a dressage camp/clinic with Douglas Puterbaugh in Michigan. Can anyone who's familiar with this trainer please PM me your experiences?

Thanks!!

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I'm currently working on this myself and even took my young mare to a show this morning. My trainer has me just ride... doing TONS of half-halts, leg yields, shoulder-ins, etc and continue until...

I'll comment on the Back on Track blankets. While I haven't used one on a horse, I have one of their ankle braces for myself and I will say they make a TREMENDOUS difference. I can imagine how they...

It's not all expensive. My trainer competed to Grand Prix many many years ago, she knows her stuff and better still, she is able to teach it! However, she doesn't have any scores online because she...

The crupper is clean, I cleaned the whole harness when I got it. It's a used harness made of biothane, but the crupper is leather. After looking at pictures and talking to my trainer, we think it's...

Ok, quick update... I loosened everything up today, but... because of the steepness of his croup, the crupper was still touching the under side of his tail. There's really no way to make it hang...

Yea, I already today ordered a cover for the crupper because he does tend to be a thin skinned, more sensitive when it comes to his skin, type of horse. I wasn't sure if it was just him, or it was...

Ahhh... Ok. That may be my problem then, I'll loosen it up a bit. It is a molded leather crupper. My trainer had checked the harness fit, but I don't remember if she checked the crupper. I will...

Hello, I'm new to driving my own horse and harness fitting, etc. I previously drove carriages in various cities, for weddings and such and only recently was able to invest in the equipment for my...

Thank you!!! I already ordered mine! :)