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[Groom&Taxi]

Another question: was dream horse in a program of regular work when you acquired her? If not, I would be inclined to explore other physical causes in...

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From my perspective as an adult re-rider and keen observer of lots of lesson situations, the big thing about the canter as compared to walk and trot are...

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The long version: I was diagnosed with a goiter while in grad school (circa 1983). It was rather unsightly, and even though function was fine, I was put...

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Makes sense now that it has been explained to me. What about if it happened in the opening round - same deal?

And yes, my daughter once...

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Don't disagree with the point you are making, but it was a heckuva rider test. Tested concentration, control, strategy, knowledge of the horse's strengths...

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Every year of watching these finals, I feel like I learn and see a little more - not that I am an expert by any means - nor will I ever be. In my rather...

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I don't know if it was a stumble or a chip, but it was right below the judges' table.

I agree that the course is making it possible for...

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Here is the Order of Go from yesterday's warm-up class which lists horses and trainers - however, you have to search through it because the order is different....

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Those jumps with the green boxes under them are ugly. That is all.

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I like the sound of A because of the trails across the street. At your mare's age and with her stifle issues, I would think trails would be great for...

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When shopping for daughter's second horse after the first "freebie" one was a complete disaster (though she did indeed teach us many important...

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A wise old cowboy once told me "Whatever amount of money you are going to spend on a horse, if you couldn't put it in a paper bag and burn it, you...

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On the one hand, I want to say that between the less than complimentary things you have heard and the two clients who didn't respond, you have your answer....

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"Exercise" is the cya there. Dontcha know that exercise in it's simplest form means we moved your horse from point A to point B? The next...

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albertaeventer did you see that you were mentioned upthread? A few years back a friend of mine posted a pic of you at Rebecca Farm, and I was much struck...

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I think it is going to vary depending on the individual situation/boarding agreement. I would definitely give management a heads up. If management knows...

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^ That coat is most definitely Barbie pink.

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The draft x is meeting your needs right now - giving you positive experiences and helping you to build skills and confidence. He is also likely to continue...

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Of the three, I like the pink jump pic. I think it is captured at the "best" moment over the jump, horse's knees are great, and expressions...

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Biggest red flags in professionals in the horse industry -
1) Disconnect between words and actions
2) Inability to admit when they don't...