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May. 18, 2013, 07:52 AM
I think it depends on what the format is. But in general, no, I wouldn't do it. Years ago, I got roped into being a demo rider for an "Instructor"...
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May. 16, 2013, 09:36 PM
Agree - not in the Bay Area, but Nor Cal. All are reputable, all have FEI show results and students w/ show results. One is a judge. But very...
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May. 16, 2013, 10:28 AM
If you have a big magnet, go over the ground with it, maybe it fell onto the ground? I'd worry about a horse, dog, cat, etc stepping on it later on....
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May. 13, 2013, 09:09 AM
First of all, if you are moving to CA, join CDS - they have a roster of all members (including trainers) and send out a monthly newsletter with ads,...
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May. 13, 2013, 08:58 AM
Also agree, go to some of the small breeders websites - that is a reasonable price for a decent quality 4 year old with a few months (3 to 6) under...
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May. 11, 2013, 03:08 PM
The Warmblood registries are based on a European model - Morgan is an American breed. I always call them the "Original American Warmbloods" for...
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May. 10, 2013, 08:17 AM
I bred for years w/ no stallions - my mares are quite open about when they are in heat - they tease to other mares (or anything else vaguely equine)....
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May. 9, 2013, 08:14 AM
RPSI will inspect a Morgan for breeding approval - but not a filly for registration. There is a difference. If a Morgan mare is approved for...
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May. 9, 2013, 08:02 AM
The vest rule isn't as new. I showed last year in a navy blue vest, no one made a comment on it.
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May. 8, 2013, 06:48 PM
COP or lower books still allows the horse to be shown as an Oldenburg or Zweibruker, or whatever. AWR and AWS also put them in a lower book for...
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May. 8, 2013, 06:34 PM
Know your rules - you can always ask a TD to get a ruling from USEF - wearing a pink shirt is NO basis for elimination. Wearing stripes, your barn...
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May. 7, 2013, 09:13 AM
I had a colt with pretty bad valgus - talked to a surgeon who said WAIT until he's 3 months old, don't rush into stripping. We had restricted...
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May. 6, 2013, 04:18 PM
RPSI and Old NA/ISR will approve Morgan mares for breeding (or almost any mare for breeding - their mare requirements are similar to AWS and AWR,...
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May. 6, 2013, 11:00 AM
OK, I'm in a bit of a "damn mare" mood - this mare went 382 days in her maiden breeding, and everyone (repro vets, breeder friends, etc) swore she'd...
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May. 2, 2013, 10:28 AM
I love my very soft MH Classic High Riders - they look lovely and are so comfortable. I have a long, thin leg, and they run tall and narrow (kind...
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May. 1, 2013, 10:46 AM
Politics exist everywhere, in everything. You can make a bigger problem trying to fix something that occurs naturally.
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May. 1, 2013, 10:43 AM
Yes, out in the open, so the new mares could have some space to themselves at first. And in the wild, many foals are killed or die - our goal is to...
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May. 1, 2013, 10:33 AM
Hehehehe, I read it EYE 1. Having just judged last weekend too, and one test was an EYE 1 :lol:
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May. 1, 2013, 09:10 AM
I've owned a few over the years and never had any problems - one was sold to a friend who is still using it - must be at least 10 years old now!
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May. 1, 2013, 09:03 AM
Generally, the collective marks should reflect the overall marks of the test. There are some exceptions of course - for example a horse could have...
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Apr. 30, 2013, 10:38 AM
Yeah, we hear all the time how awful the seller is - I actually find many horse sellers (especially breeders) are actually quite honest. But I've...
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Apr. 29, 2013, 10:53 AM
Gorgeous show grounds! As already mentioned, there are showers. And a nice little snack bar with better-then-average horse show food (the people...
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Apr. 26, 2013, 08:21 PM
While I would agree with the curb bit issue - let's be real, how many Intro and Training Level rides have you seen that meet your other criteria?
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Apr. 26, 2013, 04:55 PM
My last mare is at 366 days today:( And isn't even bagged up. She forgot to read the book, darn her!
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Apr. 26, 2013, 10:33 AM
Yes, absolutely. I have seen TDs warn riders in sleeveless shirts that they are in violation of the rules. The riders solve the problem by putting...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 10:47 AM
Hi Marval - I love your shows too! This is probably not the forum to discuss WD, most here are "classical dressage" focused.
As for popularity...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 10:23 AM
Agree with finding a good trainer. My guess would be lots of transitions. LOTS! Within the gait and from gait to gait. Until she's always...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 10:19 AM
Yeah, they were a dream team. Break that team up, and the magic is gone...
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Apr. 25, 2013, 10:17 AM
It may be a price point issue? I know we do video of all our horses, but we only do it a few times each year - it takes at least two people to do...
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Apr. 24, 2013, 08:19 AM
That varies by stallion. There are several stallions that compete and still collect and ship fresh cooled semen - but it takes a stallion who is...
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