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As a rider, what is important to you in a fitness program?

Just being fit and in good weight. I need to be HEALTHY or I won't have the energy to ride.

What areas/muscle groups do you target?...

Hmm, let's see. Not much, that's for sure!:lol:

I'm a big believer in beauty coming from the inside out so I try to eat well (I still enjoy what I eat though!), work out, stay happy, minimize...

Of course! I worked as a trainer with problem horses for a while as well as having started three of my own horses and I still get the butterflies on the first backing, or the first backing after a...

Lol, I'm not the only County saddle hoarder! I love that saddle as much as a woman can love a saddle.

I would actually be making money off the saddle for what I paid for it (I got an AMAZING...

Thanks for the replies.

The reason that I'm asking is that I have a fairly nice County saddle, wide tree that will not be going with my horse once he is with his new owner. I am in a tight spot,...

If you do not own your own horse, but you take lessons regularly, do you have your own saddle that you use in the lessons?

I have been to various lesson barns and I know that saddles are often...

I know you've gotten a few responses already, but here's mine anyway :D

First off, irregular periods can be a sign of something as serious as a disorder or disease, or something as simple as a bad...

Aww, thank you! Believe me, if she decides to give him up in a few years, I would be estatic to take him back, given that I can properly get him out there and offer him an excellent home again.
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Oh yes, she has. I wouldn't give him to just anybody! :) She sneaks him treats and lovin whenever she's around and when the previous boarding barn we were at was doing a poor job of taking care of...

I know that I've come to you all for discussions concerning boarding places, riding areas, and horsey scenes all over the west, as well as advice for what to do with my horse and I really appreciate...

You know, I always used to wonder this myself (why are horse people so crazy?) but I have come to the realization that most people have a crazy streak and they often use their hobby as a vessel. Some...

Get rich. :D

My horse strained his shoulder muscle about a month ago. He has been on stall rest with 15-20mins hand walking/grazing per day. He was on bute for the first 10 days and has been off of it since. He...

Have you tried regular paddock boots? I ride in Ariat western boots now and would suggest them (I've had them for YEARS and never had a problem. I worked at a barn training horses for a while and...

I must be the odd one out. I think they look quite nice, two-toned and all. I only wish I could afford one.

Of course, my horse is so ridiculously good looking that he can make anything look...

I agree. I have a BIG Arab. 15.1 and he is quite heavily built (and currently extra 'fluffy' from being on stall rest). He has been called a "tank" on more than one occasion and he wears a 76. I...

Thanks so much, everyone's photos are beautiful!

We're really hoping for Utah because we have some family in Sandy, and the U has a fantastic geology program (my major). We have been all over the...

I would love to see some photos of your rides! Also, any suggestions for boarding situations for my horse. I got a few suggestions for around Salt Lake from a previous thread, but anything you can...

I'm not talking about horses that aren't heavy, I'm talking about obviously underfed horses being ridden by obviously overweight people.

I find that person to be an idiot because they obviously do...

I'm not.

Except for when I see a fat person on a skinny horse. Then I automatically assume that the are an idiot and that I will avoid speaking to them at all costs so as to avoid sounding like...

I have been guilty of more than one of those fashion mistakes. In fact, I spent much of my summer in short shorts, cowboy boots and half chaps OVER the cowboy boots.

If only I had gotten a...

I once did a project for a Sociology class in college about neglected children. I'm talking VERY neglected. Children that were tied to a chair for their entire 7 years of life and never spoken to,...

Here you go, this is something very similar that I used for barrel racing. Shows the appropriate placing.

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If it doesn't fit your pony, please do let me know! I hope it does though. I will probably get a Toulouse in XW once my horse can be ridden again.

I have no dealers near me. I was going to order...

Ahh, it was you that got that saddle!

I wanted it so badly, but I couldn't get my money transfered in time. Ah well, y horse can't be ridden for another month anyway. Enjoy it!