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I have read many posts on Coth and other BB's where the OP is asked a many questions (prior to most people even hazarding a guess) or ridiculed for not "knowing proper terminology" or "not using...

Why not spend a bit extra money on a saddle where the tree can be adjustable - like a Verhan or Henning - not a Wintec with piecec saddle owner puts in/takes out. rather something the saddler...

Kudo's to george for quietly getting the gelding back in line versus starting a big fight. That's a GREAT rider! ;)

Yup - an oldie but Goody.

Another one
FORD = Fix or repair daily

And the only trucks I have ever owned (and will ever own as long as they keep their quaity and safety up to snuff) is a Ford....

That is NOT true - OP (twotrudoc) has been a member since 2005 - and this is certainly not their first post.

Sounds like an anomaly or perhaps the start of a trend (good companies can go bad) -...

Progressive lenses (so no matter what you do the distance remains clear) with sides that "grip" your head (arm springs), plastic lenses with scratch proof coating.

The drive on ramp for fixing flat tires, a spare halter, spare leadline, emergency first aid kit (horses and human), hay net, water bucket, poop scoop, paper cups, flashlight and batteries, road...

Gastrogard for ulcers - if you want to test before vet comes out but ulcergARD AND USE THE ENTIRE TUBE BEFORE SHE NORMALLY ACTS CRANKY (like riding). If it makes her better then you have your answer....

For recognized shows (in Florida) they want you to keep your jackets on even though it is obviously too hot.

Too expensive.

People can be nasty (hog arena, let their aggressive dogs run...

Yeah - oince you get forward with steering then you can start on a 20 meter circle and slosly let reins out while driving forward and asking for stretch over the topline. Be certain to use inside...

Looking at the dressage training scale it starts with rythm then goes to suppleness (which includes bending and relaxation)... so I see where trainer #1 is coming from.

BUT when introducing a new...

This - even though years ago I purchase life membership in USDF and USEF (knowing I'll be riding the rest of my life) - so at least those yearly charges aren't there. But really $100+ for 2 nights in...

I don't know about AHS - but I know with KWPN and other registeries there are different "books".

Like Main Mare Book is for mare which scores a minimum score, with a Premium Book for better...

Angel did an excellent job of talking about the seatbones (see above).

One other thing - weighting the seatbones (versus the butt) can also penalize the horses forward movement (ask me how I know...

Assuming there are no issue with her teeth - the chompy thing sounds like nerves. I'm guessing she isn't certain what you want (on racetrack it's basically a straight line - not certain you put her...

So not understanding exactly what she is not doing. On a circle you are trotting and slowly let out the reins. If the trot is not correct with a slightly longer rein then stop at that point and...

This ^ since it sounds like it was a defect in the zipper NOT the teenagers use of it. Poor kid probably didn't know what to do/say about it happening. Besides a local shoe guy should be able to fix...

I voted english only BUT I have ridden western and could still do so - I just choose not to.

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This ^ - it really is the only things that works!

I don't know the area but found this listing of local trainers:

http://swfda.org/AreaTrainers.php

I only recognize one name - Elaine Hollis
http://www.infohorse.com/ShowAd.asp?id=239

So I tried a few years ago - but unfortunately they didn't advertise til the last few days (less than a week) so had to just video my normal lesson. Never heard anything except - would you like to...

This ^ is great advice for life in general. Depending on how close you are - could you ask her to video a lesson then have a girls night with some wine and snacks - then ask her why trainer said to...

I have never braided for a clinic - even with BNT's, Just clean clothes, tack and horse is necessary. :D

I also heard that mothballs are a good deterrent.

Fescue is an issue for pregnant mares - only part of the term - Google to find out exactly when.