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May. 20, 2013, 05:17 AM
Do you have an effective half halt at all paces? If not, that's the place to start. Also, remember that your hands need to give slightly, even in a...
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May. 19, 2013, 06:33 AM
It can take quite a while, but just remember that it will be worth it in the end! Try to focus on enjoying the process of searching (I hear you...
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May. 19, 2013, 06:20 AM
I'm currently riding my battered old event helmet but I need to purchase a show-quality helmet soon - it will be my first time competing under the...
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May. 18, 2013, 01:33 PM
It may add to the enjoyment of the rider, or the members of the public watching the rider, but it most certainly does not add to the scores. I think...
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May. 17, 2013, 05:29 PM
Absolutely what Chisamba said. When I see a dressage rider decked out in something above-and-beyond my thought is: "I really hope their performance...
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May. 17, 2013, 05:21 AM
I had to laugh when I saw she's a Trakehner... my very first thought upon reading the thread title was, 'I bet it's an Arab', so I was close! Others...
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May. 17, 2013, 05:11 AM
Just go with your own personal preference... it's a dressage show, not hunters or breed showing. As long as you look tidy and professional no one...
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May. 14, 2013, 10:09 AM
It would depend on the topic of the clinic and the level you're hoping to work at... I'd take whichever one I thought I could learn more on for that...
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May. 13, 2013, 11:57 AM
I think the wisdom of notifying riders stems largely from the possibility that some folks might be planning to bring green or sensitive horses for...
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May. 13, 2013, 11:38 AM
There is a world of difference between "easier" and "easy", which is the term you used in your first post. :lol:
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May. 11, 2013, 12:05 PM
Sorry, British-ism! :D
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May. 11, 2013, 11:39 AM
Sheesh Crockpot, apologies for trying to answer the OP's question! It was mentioned exactly once, by you, and was preceded by a rather ambiguous...
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May. 11, 2013, 10:29 AM
xogypsy I've used the White Extra Wide gullet plate in a normal Wintec Pro with no problems. The widths run slightly narrow, at least according to...
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May. 11, 2013, 10:20 AM
I'm not sure if you're serious or this is intended as sarcasm... either way, I think you're the only one who's suggested this "message". When you...
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May. 10, 2013, 10:29 AM
Big movers may be less jarring as training advances, but they don't become "easy" to sit. The key is lots of core muscle exercises as well as...
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May. 10, 2013, 08:45 AM
Hello Bearcat,
I've taught a lot of horses and riders over the years and judged the lower levels, and I like this boy! He looks like he's trying...
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May. 10, 2013, 08:07 AM
Classy lady. Looking forward to seeing her in competition again soon!
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May. 10, 2013, 06:59 AM
Plastic chains will break, but they can also be dragged by spooked horses... I once witnessed a third-level horse become entangled in a chain-border...
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May. 8, 2013, 04:37 PM
I second "On the Levels". Also keep in mind that the differences in way of going changes between the levels (First, Second, Third, etc) more than...
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May. 8, 2013, 03:50 PM
Typical "modern" dressage horse... all knee and hock action but no overtrack, hmph! (Captivating suspension in that trot though, and I expect he'd...
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May. 8, 2013, 01:15 PM
I think you are perhaps misinterpreting "contact" as a stand-alone relationship between rider's hand and horse's mouth... instead of as one essential...
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May. 7, 2013, 11:55 AM
For Uthopia/Hester fans....
It appears Uti is actively for sale now, as the injunction has been relaxed:
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May. 7, 2013, 07:14 AM
Narcisco, I just love your face in this picture! It conjures up all those times I've thought to myself, 'what the hell is happening and how am I...
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May. 7, 2013, 06:29 AM
MBM, if you're referring to me I can only apologise for my natural curiosity and analytical approach to, well, everything. I was a trainer and...
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May. 6, 2013, 06:12 PM
Meup and others, I'm still curious if in your experience these pommel-attached straps have any beneficial physical effect with regard to keeping the...
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May. 6, 2013, 05:39 PM
Perhaps this might help?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQk3B5hEabk
:D
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May. 6, 2013, 04:49 PM
Oh my, Superminion.... where's Jilly Cooper when you need her?! :o
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May. 6, 2013, 04:09 PM
Paula, I was just trying to make what I feel is an important distinction between the 'bucking straps' discussed in the OP and other devices that...
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May. 6, 2013, 03:17 PM
I was going to suggest 2 point as well, but also perhaps some hip exercises to loosen that joint and allow your leg to drape better, especially if...
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