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Thank you guys for picking this conversation back up and replacing the mud-slinging with intelligent discussion.

I would only add, using poor old Darren as an example yet again, in the case of a...

When my horse and I were going Prelim, we went to the faunciest Fall dressage show in New England. He is a 15.3 RED TB. We did 3 first level tests. We won 2 and were 2nd in the third one. The ribbons...

LisaB, would you kindly name some names to back up your statement?
>>"Down here in gossip land, I did too did hear that some jumps needed repair before certain ULR's were to enter the event again....

I beg to differ. Darren may be a great RIDER and Darren may have great HORSES but from what I've seen over the past 20+ years, Darren is not a great HORSEMAN. I am thrilled to hear he has a great...

Can anyone post the video to You-Tube? My computer won't allow the vid as it is currently formatted. Thanks.

I have finally waded my way thru this whole pile of pages. Good for most of you, for seeing the possible atrocities which could come from a Darren Chiacchia accident.
My big beef with Darren at this...

I got LAUNCHED into the water at Ledyard...Clinic given by Mark Phillips. Double bounce in, not completely sure how it happened but I did have time, IN THE AIR, to say, "Well, I've never done THIS...

Are you jumping in a dressage saddle? Yipes, that is impossssssssssible!! Borrow a saddle built for jumping, you'll see a difference. No wonder you're all clenched, you're trying to stay ON!!!!!:eek:...

I think you answered your own question. If MY vet told me to put shoes on MY horse, I would. Simply because MY vet went to school for a good long time and has worked in the field of veterinary...

MCS-
I'm so sorry about your horse.....
As for Nugget, I'd say get on and see what he likes. He certainly looks the part! I'd concentrate on his hind end-walk some raised caveletti, march up and...

Yet another reason to resurrect the mandatory competitors' briefing before the competition begins. Trouble is, so many new rules are being put in place at such a fast pace, nobody can possibly keep...

I heartily disagree that far improved dressage and SJ are a good thing. It will mean even LESS time is being spent in the tack out of the arena. Riders need to spend more time out in the wilderness,...

Thank you, FA, you took the words right out of my mouth. May I add that because The Organizer was being jerked around to such a degree, she nearly canceled GHF I and II forever. If this subject...

I 2nd the idea of not adding the mayo and mustard-packets do work better...a good idea is to have veggie wraps as well as meat sannies...lots of junk food:winkgrin:, lots of fruit, sugar and salt,...

That is just plain stoopit.

Gorrrrrrgeous pix, Lindsay! Thanks.

Good for you!!!!!!!!! The thing that makes me insaaaaaaane is people, of all ages, moving up too soon. There is NO reason for your kid to move up yet. Good going, Mom!

:lol: I will be going BN with my new youngster next month and I must say, I am waaaaaaaaay more jittery than I ever was taking my old boys Prelim or Int. I happen to think BN on a green TB is a most...

Gnep, I'm with you on this one. "...No cheeting possible..." is the key here. By the time a horse got to the 10 minute box, alot was clear about how/if they would complete D in good form. To commit...

Oh yoo hoo, Denny, we need details to follow up a remark like that. :winkgrin: Don't leave us hanging out here in the dark!:cool:

I agree, I don't like the mix'n'matches either...if you're ready...

NO MORE being able to buy an upper level horse who is qualified for xyz level, for a rider who is also qualified for xyz level and having them be allowed to go out and compete at that level. People...

How come DR costs a rider just 5 points more than a stop on course? Seems to me a DR should be right up there with a fall, penalty point-wise. He!!, why not make DR 75 points?

I agree with these 2 but would like to add.....I think our greatest loss came when the full format went away. I know, I know, it is my same old soap box but really, if you look at the history, the...

DAMMMMMMMMIT ALL.