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Can't watch video here, but what caught my attention is that he's 3 and not under saddle yet? Since many QHs/Paints/Apps are BTD for snaffle bit stuff at 2, I am intrigued by that.

Carol

Linda, "So she was understandably confused and upset why she was placing last in the class (literally last) since she had had such a nice go. All I could tell her was - western judge. sigh."

There...

"Well, then, madam organizer, you won't mind a bit if I decline the opportunity."

A couple years ago, one of my photographer colleagues got the most amazing photos of a wild stallion babysitting with a very young foal, whose mom wasn't around. I don't remember what happened to...

My last horse hated one-ears. Browband it was. No idea when browbands went out of style for regular use. Guess that shows how long I've been out of showing. As far as I'm concerned, you can't...

What's the difference between "an OXER" and a single rail with two sets of flower boxes (or one box with brush in front) in front of it? Yeah, yeah - I know the definition of an oxer - I'm asking...

Then again, the only broken jaw I've ever seen on a horse was done by a snaffle.

Wonderful story - and I add my thanks to COTH for doing a series on TBs 'back in the day'. If only.....

Excellent, informative material - thank you so much for posting.
C

Another candle lit.

C

Tradition? Watch some bullriding (PBR level) from a decade ago. Watch it now. Helmets were non-existent. Helmets WITH FACE MASKS are commonplace now. Yes, they are still choice, not mandated. ...

Assuming mare is well trained.

Friends of mine YEARS ago taught me a valuable lesson - something I don't think I'd have thought about on my own. This lesson was related to a breeding stallion...

Wonderful news!! How encouraging. Courtney, her family and friends are in my prayers.

C

I have a friend 'on the dark side' (h/j world) who's been a trainer for decades. He is one of the best, even though his name isn't readily recognizable. He's qualified kids for Medal/Maclay finals...

I would have no desire to show under a judge who would take points off because I chose to show in a helmet rather than a top hat.

Likely, s/he would have no knowledge of my background and/or...

162 candles from 2 countries....

WONDERFUL encouraging news. Thank you - friends & family - for taking time away from her - or sleep - to keep us updated. Bless you all...

Carol

Me, too, Carol. I can sneak on for a bit at work, but this is what I come to. so...bump

11 years ago, my mother was critically ill. Previous to that, I had sort of generally believed in the power of prayer. Early on, the head of neuro-radiology at a prestigious NYC hospital told my...

Thanks - for both!!!

LOVE "Alexander..." - one of the BEST pseudo-kids' books in the world.

A friend's daughter just won a USEF year end championship and is wondering what other junior riders from the state have done so in the past.

Can anyone help with this? Name, division, year would...

Oh Piadoso -
ROTFLMAO!!!!!
C

Here's a suggestion - but you're better off calling and talking with either Marlene or Galen directly. They do GREAT work and very reasonably!

http://www.sweigartstables.com

Marlene is pretty...

One of my favorites ...

"take your feet out of the stirrups and cross them in front of you"

Y'all know how to do that, right?

Imagine the OMG moment when you look up and kid is struggling...

Oh, MikesMcs - What wonderful memories. And indeed - how else to stay in shape for Jericho's "X-rated Jumper Shows" on Friday evenings???!!!

One of my most favorite rides EVER was on my jumper -...