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[MsM]

All this reminds me of Dr Max Gawheler(sp?) and his campaign to change lower level tests. Because there are fewer "things" to score he showed...

[MsM]

Wow! I so dont fit those demographics! Only things that apply are female, college degree, more than one credit card (2) and I guess I am the decision...

[MsM]

I showed recognized dressage lightly around 30 years ago (Wow! I'm old!) When I got my new horse 3 years ago, I took a look at what recognized shows...

[MsM]

Interesting how many Morgan peeps with palominos post here! I'm old enough to remember when anything other than bay or brown (and grudgingly chestnut,...

[MsM]

Sometimes, with some horses, as you sharpen up their response to the aids, you end up sharpening all their reactions. I have ridden a number of horses...

[MsM]

I am on my second full Morgan (also had a crossbred) My boy seems to be mostly foundation bred and is a chunky baroque type.
I just love the Morgan...

[MsM]

Adorable! I got two CKCS puppies after my mom dies. (they are small - I'll take two!)

[MsM]

Since my dog became "special needs" I have posted directions for her care. They list her medications and feeding needs (she has a set of daily...

[MsM]

My one boarding horror story involved a grain overload. Through a series of poor decisions, my horse got into a full bag of grain overnight. When they...

[MsM]

Our "shelter in place" starts Monday night! So far I have been riding. Fortunately the barn is fairly quiet. There are about 5 other people...

[MsM]

I enjoyed the Debbie McDonald clinic at Rutledge Farm through the USEF Network.

[MsM]

With the type of horse you want, I dont think you need the gamble. I am also curious, though, about the "navicular" label. I would want to...

[MsM]

I am currently using a flash on my horse because he seems to go better in this bit with it. I have tried a number of bits, cavessons and strategies....

[MsM]

So you have a horse that kicks with intent to connect. Fortunately most horses are not like that in most situations. They may be ill-mannered bouncy and...

[MsM]

With my bushy tailed dog, I trimmed and thinned it. First, I trimmed nearest to the body very close to help avoid contamination. Then in the rest I...

[MsM]

Another issue with house-on-top are stairs! Everything will need to be brought up and down a full flight of stairs. Annoying but no big deal, until...

[MsM]

Not sure what it would accomplish for a "dancing horse". But people have strange ideas of how to "train".

I recall...

[MsM]

I like the Chicks Saddlery leather halters. They have a sale halter with nameplate for about $30 and a "seconds" halter for about $20.
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[MsM]

On the rub-pat-slap thing: I think it depends upon the horse and the situation.

My current horse fancies himself a tough guy. He seems...

[MsM]

I never did more than weekly lessons and those only for a short time. Reasons were both economic and my desire to work on stuff on my own. For me, much...