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You can ask her to do the stand-up thing and buy the saddle, but she isn't under any obligation to do that. She's a coworker, so I'm sure you tried to keep everything low-key and not ask for a...

Not to be picky, but the "tucked in" part only applies if coats are waved and you opt not to wear a jacket, given the rule you posted.

And you posted the rules for FORMAL ATTIRE...not the rules...

From what you're saying, I think this horse would probably benefit from a lot of work at the walk and trot. I'd be doing a million circles, serpentines, leg-yeilds, bending, counterbends etc. at the...

I'd see if you couldn't knock your stirrups down a hole. You're quite secure in your leg and your horse isn't throwing you a huge jump, so it shouldn't mess with your stability and will make you leg...

My guy is just under 16.2, TB and while he's big boned, he doesn't have a particularly big barrel.

I'll 5'6" and leggy and he fits me fine. Any smaller and he'd be too small, but he's perfect as...

Growing up with horses, it isn't hard to get into that self-pitying cycle. It DOES suck to have big ambitions and see other people getting ahead because they can go out and buy the winner while...

Oh, just to clarify, this is the saddle she's trying, not her current saddle.

I can't say too much about the size thing, but I wouldn't sweat his general clumsiness too much.

I have a TB who has big ole clodhopper feet and while he's goofy and clumsy to lead and while...

I know we have more than a few saddle gurus around here so I thought I'd ask for a hand. Friend is looking for a new saddle and I've been recruited to take photos/post on COTH.

The saddle is a...

I really like the original PJ. I find the seat to be quite deep while still maintaining the ability to move around. You can also get it with front and/or thigh blocks, which might make you feel...

I'm not over 40, but I'm as nervous as they come at this point.

The key for me really is the horse. I'm too old and nervous to ride the green, hot horses I rode as a kid. My guy is a good...

Also, you need to realize that waivers don't really provide that much protection. Horse people sometimes seem to miss this point, but a waiver doesn't change the law. If state law holds an equine...

About a week ago or so I noticed a weird little lump on my horse's neck and I was wondering if anyone had any insight?

It's on the top part of his neck, maybe six inches or so behind his ears. ...

I'd say that 99% of horses that walk into the show ring have SOME type of problem that can manifest as unsoundness. When I say that, I'm including an old soft tissue injury that could blow again,...

My ideal ad involves a good conformation shot and a quick video. I want to see it w/t/c both ways and then see it jumping whatever height it's being advertised for. One course is fine.

I don't...

It really depends. It hit 95 here today after just a few weeks of consistent 70 degree weather here, so we didn't do much because the horses just aren't used to it.

Generally I just go by feel....

In a full training situation, of course, because some of those rides are just hacks, not really schooling rides. The OP is talking about paying her pro for two schooling rides a week, which is a...

I wouldn't make a huge deal about it, but I'd have a friendly chat with your trainer and make it clear that you (and your horse) are happy with the current situation and that going forward, you'd...

While you're riding the course, mentally think ahead - not just what jump you're going to, but how you want to ride it. I think a lot of the scary jumper rounds you see at the lower levels are the...

This reasoning is just plain stupid. The x-rays are a sunk cost at this point - it costs you NOTHING to release them. It's not like you're paying for something you wouldn't have purchased...

I mean...I don't think anyone would dispute that. The attention is BECAUSE she's a novelty.

I like to wear my hair up for schooling because I have long, layered hair that gets messy, but if the hair is relatively short (not flopping a foot down your back), that's fine.

I do hunter hair when I'm doing the jumpers. I like the look and I hate the feel of my ponytail flopping on my back (I have long hair). I wouldn't have a problem with a tidy ponytail/braid on...

I don't think it makes a big difference at all.

I would go the extra mile when it comes to turnout (make sure to always braid/have the horse nicely clipped/blinding whites/freshly oiled hooves),...

Depending on where they are in their flatwork, I love counter-canter work for getting them fit and working through the hind end. If he's strong enough to hold it through the corners, great, but if...