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I have a pit/American Bulldog-type (who knows what she REALLY is... the genetic test that we did for fun said lhasa apso and staffordshire), and what would concern me about her around small children...

I always quietly clap for any round I see, unless it's a barn mate with a really good round, in which case I may clap a little louder. "Whooping" privileges are reserved for the trainer (at my barn)...

I wouldn't say mine is that far off.

I got $36-$37,000, (after my 10,000 deduction)and I paid in the 20s for my horse. I have definitely added to his record since then, and think that he is worth...

Hunters is judged on the horse. You can be bouncing around like a sack of potatoes up there, but if your horse deals with it and is really cute and you don't screw up the distances, you can still win...

So, I'm just a H/J rider casually wondering about the world of racing because of the Triple Crown Hype. As we all know, it's been several decades since we last had a TC winner. I am wondering what...

corgis are the most adorable dogs ever!!!!


Rox Dene (sp? i always forget if it's two words or not) or Popeye K? (which would you rather ride)

You used black vetwrap to hold your broken-zipper tall boot together when it busted in the warmup of a show.

You muck stalls to work off board.

You only have *gasp* one horse but you wouldn't...

eq test!


if you could only afford one horse would you want an all-around type that can do basic hunter/eq/jumper stuff or one that's extremely fancy and specialized in one division?

Definitely the portrait.

Superfancy Psycho Horse (as in...usually ok and will win EVERYTHING if it's good, but occasionally bucks/has fits for no apparent reason) or solid, sane, less-fancy packer...

I'm located on Long Island in the Northeast.

I'm at a backyard barn with one ring, several paddocks (not very big, but enough room to move a little), feeding/mucking/blanketing all covered. It's...

How long have you been riding?
Since 2nd grade...on and off in the beginning but hardcore now for about 5-6 years (I'm in 11th)

How old are you?
17, 16 show age

What do you look like? ...

I haven't heard/experienced anything excessively funny or mean, but here are a few things I have heard.

Trainer (to me): Put your heels down and keep your leg still! You used to have such great...

I'm only 16 (well actually 17 this Saturday!!:)) but if I have a boy when I am older, I am seriously considering naming him Charles after my first horse, who taught me so much. I don't know if I...

Mine came today! I did all of the training tutorials to get used to the steering, and it is so much fun! I still am not 100% with the steering- I tend to move both hands (as if I were really riding...

I ordered it, and I should be getting it sometime this week.
Maybe it will give me something to do while I try to find a REAL horse.

-You can lead a horse to water, but you can't stop him from rolling in it!

-Horses give us the wings we lack.

-The winds of heaven are those which blow between a horse's ears.

I love...

I am not criticizing or trying to condescend, I would just like to mention that although your old guys won't spook or bolt, all horses have a potential to trip and accidentally smash you into a...

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I know this is risky, posting this thread to explode, but I am curious as to people's arguments for NOT wearing a helmet? I'm not trying to be insulting, but WHY don't you wear one?

And please,...

It concerns me because I don't want people to get hurt. I find it very saddening to read about so many preventable accidents (in the horse world, and in the "real" world).

I know I can't change...

I've also heard of it called a "prophet's thumb," and I heard the same thing- that its good luck.

I wouldn't think that it's good luck in a conformation class, however! Does anyone know if they...