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Those are the newest tests :) and any nice fitting, conservative coat will be just fine. Classes at schooling shows in my area are usually split juniors/adults. But I would be sure to ask the show...

Coming from saddle-seat land, the whole way of holding the whip was foreign to me. I had a very difficult time learning to let it lay quietly when I didn't want to use it. And then learning to put it...

Plain brain wrappers are the best kind! And the need for wet saddle pads means you get to spend lots of time riding ;)

My trainer HATES my saddle, and we are of similar build. But she cannot argue with the fact that I ride effectively in it and mare goes well in it. She feels blocked by it and quite uncomfortable,...

I'm a fan of the Vespucci Double Raised bridle. Looks very classy!

Ditto Lookmanohands. Pulling up makes things about a million times easier. Stand on a mounting block or something to give your shoulders a break and keep the sessions short and sweet.

My trainer teaches the pulley rein, but it must be different because she emphasizes that you must have the hind end of the horse and they must stop straight (when practicing... Not in emergency...

She does get out on grass for several hours each day, so she is moving.

I have googled and seen to a of options, but some of them look less than safe. Are there particular features that you...

Trakehner has it 100% right. You have done your part. Now it is time for DH to do his.

I'd like to find a way to help reduce the waste my mare makes when she's eating. She's a bit of an "Ooooh! Look! Shiny!" distracted-type eater. Meaning that hay goes everywhere and blows all over her...

When I do braids, I will do the "American" style if they want them done the night before, as I feel they are a bit more sturdy. If I do them the day of, I give the option of the American or the Euro...

Out of curiosity... in what ballpark do those Pinnell's cost? Small college field or Yankee Stadium? Somewhere in the middle?

I have one who can lean in to my leg aids too if I am not very attentive. Some tricks that I have had to add to my toolkit are:
-Make sure that you insist on a prompt response to every lateral aid...

I was diagnosed with this in high school. I had problems with what they thought was carpal tunnel and radial tunnel, but after surgery to fix those offered only minimal relief they looked higher up. ...

You have a PM :)

I love my CO (most of the time), I would say, whatever you buy make sure you get a well vented model! I have the gr8 and my only complaint is the lack of vents.

I'm with dudleyc, (but I am not at Shad level), my friend shows in a Kentucky shad, and it is the most beautiful coat. The Pikeur's I've seen just don't compare to it.

When I get stuck on the inside rein, I like to spiral in and out on the circle. Most often when I have that feeling of not being able to let go of the inside rein, it is because my horse is not off...

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

Off to edit my sig line, I forgot all about the TB's rule clique :D

Oh that picture is just too cute :) Jingles for Beignet and I hope the fever is sorted quickly!

Love this thread :) so many adorable stories.

What I wanted was a small, red Dober-girl to do agility with. I was working with a rescue, so I was more flexible on color and age. But really, I...

Wow! Thanks everyone! I am so excited about this mare. I knew I liked her from the moment I saw her move, and I think we're going to have tons of fun with eventing/dressage. She definitely is a lot...

No pedigree help from me either but CUTE! (you should totally buy him :D )

Thank you all! Very interesting to learn more about Sandpit, and wow was he a good looking horse! (although I didn't get a redhead, I do have a gorgeous bright bay!)

Cool! Thanks for the info HarvestMoon.