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I'll second the recommendation to go to a sport-supply store (or even check the sports wear at Marshall's or TJMaxx) to find long-sleeve versions affordably.

I wouldn't recommend the RidingSport...

My understanding is also that the bumpy HM is legal for eventing dressage, but not straight dressage.

However, since I also faced the same dilemma, and hope to get my young-un out to some straight...

Oh, yeah--fooler's breathing reminder reminded me that the first useful advice I got re: my mare was to exhale deeply when picking the reins back up.

Also, I've lost track of which...

That is weird--I see your earlier response now, but didn't when I posted earlier today.

When mine was younger (now 20), I taught her a "Reeelaaax" cue. She's the same kind of workaholic personality. She got much, much better as she relaxed into dressage work and learned to let me have a...

I'd start with a Happy Mouth Pelham or 2-ring (riding with 2 reins), since you know she likes the mouthpiece. When you say she needed more brakes, what was she doing? Grabbing the bit and leaning,...

Does your girl have dips at her withers, or are her withers well-muscled? I have two flat-backed mares, both TBs, though the older one is getting curvier as she ages (she's 20) and loses some...

We got to see one of the styrofoam logs in action at Red Hills, too--also a tight combination and drop into the water. Lots of clunking, as is fairly normal at that type of fence, but one horse/rider...

Thanks for all the input!

Paddles, the wide County is, indeed somewhat unbelievably, barely wide enough on my TB mare. It fits the WB gelding just right. Two or three reputable saddle fitters, and...

Can anyone tell me about Pariani trees, in general? Are they flatter, or more banana-shaped? I'm looking for a new dressage saddle, as my County Competitor's wide tree is not quite wide enough for...

My willingness to deal with a rearer depends on three things: (1) does it have a sense of self-preservation? (2) is it smart/athletic enough to not go over backwards by accident? and (3) is it...

Hi all, my baby brother is attending Christopher Newport University and I'm thinking about getting him some riding lessons for Christmas. He used to sit on the ponies/horses a bit when I was growing...

Re function of a running martingale--I use one on my mare sometimes because she sometimes evades the bit by getting above it. She doesn't fling her head or pose a danger to my nose, but she will...

I would just note that if the County tree fits your horse, you might want to start by looking at the other English-made saddles, e.g. Bates, Albion, Barnsby, etc. My horses fit the County tree well...

Would really appreciate your opinions on two pedigrees, anyone that has time and some knowledge!

1. http://www.pedigreequery.com/diamond+dooby+doo

2. not in pedigree query but sire is Jump...

You have a PM!

mcorbett-ack! I've already drooled over that lovely lady, sigh. Unfortunately, this really is a bad time for me to take on a new horse--infant on the way in <4 weeks, need to get a new car to...

I did one clinic with her when we lived in CA, and watched a couple of others, and would ride with her again in a heartbeat! She was insistent when needed, but let the exercises she set up do a lot...

Just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that Tack of the Day has flat hunt bridles today for $104 + s/h.

Of course, I don't know the quality (it appears to be Classic Equine brand) and I just...

JWB-if you decide you don't want him, will you send him my way? ;) Seriously, though, once I pop out the little one (due Jan. 3!!!), I will be looking for a fieldhunter/eventer prospect to play with....

Hi all, I did a bit of searching, and will certainly talk to our vet, but need ideas on repelling and killing ticks for our 2 GSDs. Our farmette is unfenced on part of one side, and the absentee...

Lots depends on the angle of the slant, so ask specifically for measurements. When I was shopping, I would ask for "diagonal length" (corner to opposite corner of slant stall) and "straight length"...

Just an aside to PW--I've had to use them a couple of times and their service has been fantastic--friendly and prompt, in my experience. The great thing is they don't cost any more than AAA, if I...

Having paid some attention to Wofford's comments along these lines, I think his point, at least, was more that the increased focus and time spent by many modern eventers on schooling dressage,...

Hope you are all better soon! I'm also at 27 weeks and change, and now that the weather is improving here in FL, I'm getting the horse itch again. I didn't mind not riding while it was 95' and 90%...