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I was making a reference to him being high as a kite -- commonly seen in thoroughbreds and eventers.

Right, and I'm supposed to give YOU all the consideration in the world after a sweeping...

Have you seen my horse?

Did you see me take my "lame horse" from the warmup into the ring?

Did you see him the day prior to the show, or prior to that?

You guys can flame me all you want,...

Oh for chrissakes. He wasn't BAD, he was THOROUGHBRED. It was windy and cool and he was full of himself. It's not like he ran around trying to buck me off or was being disobedient, he was UP.
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Well, thanks to everyone who is assuming I'm showing a lame horse. Or that I'd ride a lame horse into the ring and hope not to get rung, or do ill by him with any intent.

*sheesh*

Without...

My vet slip does NOT say he's too lame to show -- it's an indiscriminate slip just says he's been under vet care. You're making assumptions. The vet was optimistic about showing.

Holy dramatics and high horses batman!


You're all welcome to your opinions, but I asked for WHAT TO DO *IF* that's the scenario that plays out.

I don't go to shows and drill drill drill. I...

something like 15 micrometers per millilitre is legal. No idea what that equates to! I've been reading the rule books lately... (though Jules is off bute now).

Thanks for the responses and support guys!

As for dismounting, this suggestion came from a judge while scribing. It so happens this judge will be at the show (though not judging me).

As for...

*puts on flamesuit*

There's a chance I'll get the bell this weekend. I have adjusted my tests, show management knew I had a horse a bit off and that I have a vet's certificate should I need to...

Pony is improving everyday, and the show staff let me switch to lower tests (phew!)

*fingers crossed*

We got our ride times, and... half the show is bronze and half the show is gold. I entered...

Well, pony just reached his first couple of days of no bute, and is actually improved. I've been doing a few minutes of stretchy trot most days without too much optimism. Yesterday is was decided...

I can't wrap my head around my injury prone horse's background --

Two years ago, he was in an accident that punctured his hock... 5 inches deep. It luckily missed the joint and fluid, but he...

Is it just my horse, or does anybody else's horse always turn up lame when filling out show entries or the days before a show?

Dumb dumb kicked himself in the leg this past week. He's super fussy...

Oooh!

My good buddy did a co-op at NASA through university, and was offered a great job straight out of school.

Good for your son! What a great opportunity!

Thank you everyone for the replies!



I know I ride better one way, but he came out of 5 months off like this. I didn't cause it, I just make it worse!



Thanks. I do collapse to the...

Help?

My guy is pretty weak in his right hind, especially after the winter off. He's always been this way, but more now than ever. He travels with his quarters right, always.

I've been...

I am in the same boat with the canter -- though my guy isn't really an overachiever, he just gets super sensitive after cantering.

His canter work is lovely, but once we come back down to trot, he...

Heck, I've shown my horse 3 tests in a day (one occassion), and all rides were about 90 minutes apart.

Granted, I do zero warmup. Muahahah, it's for fun, whatever. That particular day, I had 3...

Even my show boots that are totally broken in are totally different to ride in then my paddock boots/halfchaps. My paddock boots have a big thick sole -- my tall boots have a very thin sole. I need...

Beautiful mare! I love that you're willing to try something new with her!

Any tall boot is fine. Field boots are totally acceptable as well, even at recognized show (at least up through 4th level... I don't know about beyond that).

Appropriate dress is light coloured...

*If* you do bute and he feels good, just remember not to push him too hard :)

For me, it's part of the experience. Being able to show is a big deal for me, even if it's rinky dink. Jules is my first horse and not easy for me to afford him when I'm out on my own at 23. When...

Had my first show last weekend, though it was just a schooling show (though we braided and wore all the garb anyhow). Showed T-3 and T-4 (61.6% and 62.4%). Whole thing was under $100 so I'll do...

On a good day, why not? Heck, even sound horses can show up and take a funny step.

Just be prepared to scratch if need be, no compromising the horse just because you've paid.

Up here in...