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Try the Abetta's. Their wide tree is a good "full" QTR HRSE plus. They are lightweight (17 lbs.) and pretty well made.

Tell Mitch that Honey the Haflinger much prefers the Atlanta over the other models with a flap. After reading your blog we tried the Tahoe and I just couldn't get past all that flap under my leg. ...

If you wan to find out more about Stubben repair their US Headquarters is in Troy, VA. You can go to their website www.stubbennorthamerica.com. I have spoken to them and they are extremely friendly...

Max, the red chestnut Haflinger looks stunning in ROYAL BLUE

Honey, the pale chestnut Haflinger is lovely in KELLY GREEN

My daughter and I use these two colors to distinguish "whos is whos"...

PS - I did use a Dr. Cook's bitless bridle a few years ago and stopped using it because I felt i was constantly fighting to keep the sidepulls even and loose enough when not cueing.

OK - so the million dollar question is : How do you use a hackamore? I really am interested in transitioning. Have always ridden all my horses in a simple snaffle (from full cheek to oval,...

AP - we also fondly refer to the Haffies as "Hayflingers" because it is hilarious to watch them ruffle through a pile of hay to find the best pieces first. My farrier breeds Clydesdales and he calls...

We are expecting 18-24" in northern Virginia. I have 5 gallons of milk 3 loaves of bread, 6 cartons of cigs, 3 bottles of Old New England Egg Nog (high test)...Just kidding! (about everything except...

Directions will most likely contain some phrases like, "Turn left where the Whitley's old barn used to be." Is that just an NC thing?

I thought that was only a Virginia thing! We love driving...

Well I guess I'll be the first to put in my vote for the "Morgan" of Europe : HAFLINGER! And they really can do dressage, too!

Sounds like you have a case study for a specialist. I have two Haflingers with normal teeth (thank goodness!). Have also had TBs, Welsh, Arabs and have never heard or seen of something like you are...

:oWendy - if you pull or dock Cookie's tail, Max will trot down there to SC and smack you with his hoof! She's going to need that tail to swat flies next summer!!! Braid it in one big braid and...

Second recommendation for Dave Yauch Practical Equine Training.com

Ann - What model and size seat is your BMSS that makes it so long? Can you give us a measurement from front to back of the base? I ask because although my Haffie mare is "average" backed, my Haffie...

Chicamuxen1 - I'm glad you posted about the stirrups and weight distribution, that's one of my other concerns. I am a former hunt seat rider so I do spend a lot of time in 2-point. I try to ride...

1) My favorite place to ride is… Wildcat Mountain
2) My favorite horse to ride is (name/breed/age)… Honey, 14.3 Haflinger mare 4yrs. old and my best girlfriend
3) I usually ride for (time)… 2-3...

I am sitting on the fence about my Barefoot Atlanta. I love the fit, the feel, the ride, basically everything except the rigging (english girth and stirrup "points") and the removable seat (have...

Absolutely, without a doubt send her to Dave Yauch of Practicle Equine Training in Culpeper VA. I have known and ridden many trails with Dave over the years and he is a fantastic trainer! If you...

Another really neat "boutique" type shop is The Galloping Grape in Warrenton at 65 E. Franklin Street next to the old Depot Restaurant (now Claire's and a great place to have lunch or dinner!). The...

Haflingers. They are athletic, sweet, smart, devoted to their owners, hardy, and not too big! Not to mention all the beautiful, flowing white mane and tail:) Ours do all the events in Pony Club and...

Agreed! AND said horse should also: stand still or remain at current gait if others go galloping off into the sunset, and be willing to canter/trot AWAY from the group (if you need to go for help,...

PP - you took the words right out of my mouth!!! My "coming of age" was a Stubben Siegfried VSD DL. Fit me and the old TB like a glove...I cry when I think about that saddle...Alas, the young...

I love these:

http://www.horseloverz.com/Metalab-Aluminum-Air-Stirrup-pr-342925.html

JP by Korsteel (niced curved no pinch mouth piece) regular D.

Depends on the riding - There are a couple of "down and dirty" trails that require "protection". I wore some great lightweight breeches out there once and came home with scratches all over my legs...