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Coming to a dressage court near you-White Trash Dressage (UPDATE-YOUR photos needed!)

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  • #221
    I'm so excited about this whole WTD thing! My horse and I have been practicing our freestyle to music. So far, Achey Breaky Heart seems to be our favorite, but still willing to entertain alternatives. Maybe Boot Scootin Boogie??? Maybe a combination of both? Any and all suggestions welcome!

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    • #222
      What kind of nasty-assed crack are you smoking? Sweet home alabama...show in a lynrd shirtt too.

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      • #223
        Originally posted by DJ(used to be Sparkie):

        Ah, but everybody knows that true whitetrash tape is duct tape (or is that only for rednecks?)I am thinking about a lovely duct tape dressage bridle with braided baling twine reins. Wouldn't that silver look great with my horse's head? I am also considering the breadwrapper crochet saddlepad. Maybe instead of bread wrappers, I will use Piggly Wiggly or WalMart bags.
        Hmmmmm crocheted saddle blankets, so absolutely COOL!!!!!

        I still dunno about that duct tape - it is too sticky, and glues itself to everything yet at the same time, it will dry out over a season, but 'black' tape seems to hang on forever, just develops a loose tattered end... I would think that personal choice does come to bear in the decision and that neither choice should be penalised as long as the tape shows up.
        Founder of the Dyslexic Clique. Dyslexics of the world - UNTIE!!

        Member: Incredible Invisbles

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        • #224
          As far as shadbellies...it is DE RIGEUR at the lower levels...but only if you wear it with nothing else.
          www.specialhorses.org
          a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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            #225
            Ladies and Gentlmen, I have a wonderful surprise for you. I have in my hot little hands, photos of Jen22's wonderful mare Gem, the US Tranter Champion. In fact, she is moving her to a new facility today to continue her training.

            Gem, US Tranter Champion

            Of course, in this photo, it is just during warm up, as photos of the actual Tranter cannot be displayed do to those who try to copycat it. It is I who is astride this champion and it simply took my breath away.

            i believe Gem and Jen22 will be embarking on a tour throughout the US to exhibit her fine skill andthere are rumorss of a clinic...so stay tuned.
            Co-founder of White Trash Dressage (WTD)
            http://www.lulu.com/mavw1971
            also available on Amazon.com
            http://www.cafepress.com/wtdressage

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            • #226
              Aaaahhh... My dear hp has unveiled photographic evidence of the national tranter champion. Oh Boy....
              The clinic schedule will be available on the inside of 18 pack cans of Busch light as soon as the NASCAR season has ended. Also included will be your entry form please make sure to register ASAP!!

              Gem's tranter clinics tend to fill up fast.
              Proud owner of an Econo Nag...

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              • #227
                I need someone- possibly from the eventing board?- to help me get ahold of a reg. form, as I cannot buy any alcohol for another 7 months! ( I know it is a must for WTD, but maybe those of us in the almost there age group can get these through IBC bottles? I need to get into this sport!!!)
                Do you think we can get this sprot into the 2012 olympics if we work hard enough? I know that many of us are dying to see Gem's tranter live!
                Standardbred Lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing and endurance
                Strider-OTSTB-, Gus-OTTB-, and Rio-rescued QH!
                Founder of the High Maintenance Horses Clique

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                  #228
                  Well, I am sure the powers that be who have yet to be named can hook you up with an entry form. They will just have to drink more beer, because the case must be empty before cutting out the entry form. Duh.

                  There has also been talk of putting it on the back of MD 20/20 and Boone's labels.
                  Co-founder of White Trash Dressage (WTD)
                  http://www.lulu.com/mavw1971
                  also available on Amazon.com
                  http://www.cafepress.com/wtdressage

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                    #229
                    Oh I almost forgot...Gem, aka the US Tranter Champion, was moved to her new training facility without incident and is resting quietly. It appeared that she was not willing to mingle with the other horses, but I feel it is because they are not up to par with their tranter.

                    However, some of them are young and they might be able to learn it quickly.
                    Co-founder of White Trash Dressage (WTD)
                    http://www.lulu.com/mavw1971
                    also available on Amazon.com
                    http://www.cafepress.com/wtdressage

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                    • #230
                      I cannot buy any alcohol for another 7 months! ( I know it is a must for WTD, ![/QUOTE]
                      You REALLY need to read the WTD rulebook,(its on the back of a rib sauce stained napkin on the floor of the truck).You can get it when your kissin cuzzin takes you out next,get Earl to buy you some box wine then too

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                      • #231
                        Now, I'm no lip-reading expert, but I do believe that photo has captured Jen22 in midphrase, shouting "Tranter goddamnit!" Well done, Jen22!

                        Love the purple half chaps, BTW. Nice.

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                        • #232
                          Shoot. I sent off my forms using the Gallo boxed wine registration packet, and it was still half full. But I work in a lab with fruit flies, and they took it over, so doesn't it assure me of a placing if the form arrives full of dead fruit flies? You can just sort of brush them off to read the details.

                          I am so so hoping I will be asked to execute our signature movement, the sproing, which has been seen - but never captured on film - in our area's rated dressage shows. We scored a 10 one day when our number flew off and we couldn't stop sproinging enough to put it back on.

                          This started the lovely tradition of duct taping numbers to your arms and hat. I feel so fortunate to have been able to contribute to our sport, because there are so many out there also so deserving.

                          By the way, what's the payment for TD at a WTD show? Just asking.
                          www.specialhorses.org
                          a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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                          • #233
                            It has yet to be recorded, but my dear horse, Cedarboy, can perform the movement: hairs above the ground.
                            It's performed during grooming in a breezy area and involves a sideways glance at a brush and a 4 foot verticle leap.

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                            • #234
                              WTD must involve some sort of psychic talent (like the Diana Ross kind)
                              Just the other day I was working my TB who is schooling WTD GP and we performed a perfect Spuck - in this movement the horse must simultaneously spook while bucking, all four legs must point in different directions once they have left the ground and - as in piaffe - minimal forward movement should be made.
                              Of course I was pleased he made this effort without me even asking, and now lo & behold the WTD thread is back!
                              My question is: would additional points be awarded for cursing the horse performing the Spuck after he has initiated the movement?
                              *friend of bar.ka*RIP all my lovely boys, gone too soon:
                              Steppin' Out 1988-2004
                              Hey Vern! 1982-2009, Cash's Bay Threat 1994-2009
                              Sam(Jaybee Altair) 1994-2015

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                              • #235
                                OK,what about the refreshments for the exhibitor's party? A kegger or BYOB?
                                Nobody puts baby in a corner

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                                • #236
                                  Exhibitor's party...is it considered too classless to provide spitoons?
                                  www.specialhorses.org
                                  a 501(c)3 organization helping 501(c)3 equine rescues

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                                  • #237
                                    Snort! In the $700 Pony book I am planning a chapter on a new sport that I have been working on called "Giraffes On Crack."

                                    However, I bow to superior funny-ness.

                                    I may nix the chapter as I am in awe of WTD.

                                    Continue as before.
                                    Chronicles of the $700 Pony
                                    The Further Adventures of the $700 Pony
                                    www.blithetraveler.com <-- My Blog

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                                    • #238
                                      By the way, what's the payment for TD at a WTD show? Just asking.
                                      Empty beer bottles (for return) or coupons for Walmart?

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                                      • #239
                                        For this discipline, my horse would be a Hall of Famer. He's so good at the tranter, the realk, but actually does some high end moves. You know where they rear up and jump forward. Yep. He's talented. (not on purpose, but you should see the grace in his "I won't DO it!!")

                                        *Ash

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                                        • #240
                                          is it bad when you have a friend who truley has a WTD champion showing in a real dressage show? The horse my friend is riding jumps out of the ring before B then hops right back in after B. He does NOT go round, instead he does an impressive giraffe trot. Cannot walk a diagonal or any other line. And she is showing him in a rated dressage show in Intro. Is this bad? or should I tell her to drink more Jack?

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