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It can also have to do with your conformation. I have a coat with all four buttons above the waist seam, but I am so long waisted, that it flaps and gaps below the waist seam. I actually added a...

I'll take my lashings from 2bee with the rest of the board...

I don't doubt that you CAN safely haul at the limits of the ratings of the vehicles. I'm going to agree with those that say that...

Long femur, narrow twist *raises hand*.

I would second several of the options here. I started in a Hennig, horse hated it. Then rode in my trainer's County, which I would've bought had I been...

I have sold 4 saddles on eBay in the last year. I put them on with a BIN or Best Offer listing, so that I have some control over the price it sells for. I've had success selling saddles that way. ...

And even within the same saddle/model/size there can be quite a bit of variety, depending on whether the saddle has been fitted to another horse. Ask me know I know...

Some horses also like a bit...

When I was bigger, I rode in three:eek: My regular underwire for separation (I know some people won't, but it was the best option for me...) and two high impact sport bra tops over that for...

I guess that I don't understand the resistance when it comes to the choice of rising or sitting at first level. This level does not require a collected trot, merely a working trot. The rule change...

While this sounds like it may turn out for the best for you, I'd be very, very hesitant. We bought a pony years ago that had a sore when he was delivered. Seller said got caught on fence a couple...

I'm going to have an opinion that will be somewhat unpopular. During show season, my horse is in 8ish hours a day. He always lies down for several hours, which takes the stress off his legs. I...

See, I sell on eBay, and I don't agree that it was a move in the right direction. Sellers have no way to warn other sellers about wack-job buyers. And there are a ton of them. The list of stuff...

And now I have diet Coke all over my keyboard...:D

Colleen - thanks for reposting for those of us who missed it the first time around. Absolutely priceless!!!

I'm also going to politely disagree slightly. I've seen more than one horse with a expertly fitted saddle that just does not like the rider that close to their back. I used to have one, my trainer's...

It's so funny that you say that - I am looking for a SLK Ultima right now. Yes, there is a lot for sale, but of course nothing in the size/tree/configuration that I need for horsie and myself.

Sadly, I don't think this is necessarily limited to your area re:Albion fitters.

I love my Albion. I bought it used from Trumbull Mountain (I think). However, I need a smaller saddle now. I...

Totally agree. Every time I hear this argument it makes me nuts. I've managed dozens of shows. Scribed probably thousands of rides. With judges from lowly Ls to to Os. Judges that I know well...

There used to be a couple barns out on Grosse Ile, but I don't know if that is true anymore.

I don't think you're going to have much luck closer than Plymouth, Northville, or perhaps south and/or...

So, I'm on both sides of the discussion, if you will. I work in show management, and I also show. From a competitor's standpoint I appreciate comments on my test, not just scores. From management...

I have been told many times that nothing hides bad hands. I would potentially choose black if my horse was grey or white, but otherwise white.

I do think a lot of it is regional. For the longest...

Basically, if you're planning on the horse being shown either by you or your trainer more than twice (and note that at some shows one weekend can be two shows) you will be further ahead to get...

Seeing as I just went through this with my horse over the summer, here is my experience (at least the abbreviated version...)

I had one of the original County Competitors (think late 80's) with...

Partly because you can't transfer the recording number from USEF at a show. If you arrive at a show with a newly purchased horse and did not know/understand the recording requirements - it's either...

Bear in mind that your dressage saddle is likely going to be bigger than your jumping saddle. I have a 16.5" jumping, but my Albion SLK is a slightly too big for me 18". I'd agree with most here...

Realistically?? It boils down to additional fees that the associations can collect. You want to play in their sandbox, you have to play by their rules.

It has been years that the USDF has...

I understand your dilemma. You would like more saddle time, but it is not available with trainer #1. Trainer #2 has horses available for you to ride in a lesson environment. Without knowing the...

My non-legally educated opinion is this:

Even if she did have a boarding contract, it would be with the former owners of the property, and unless honoring the existing contracts was negotiated as...