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May. 20, 2013, 10:08 PM
Ye gods. Y'all lost me at the parti-colored stirrups.
OTOH, I do have blinged-out bun covers to match Figgy's browbands. And I totally do...
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May. 19, 2013, 10:22 PM
Gee, my Neidersuss/Hippostar is neither heavy nor hard. No Hanoverian "grew" out of it (a wide) and now takes a County Connection wide. Neidersuss...
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May. 19, 2013, 10:18 PM
If you can, go to a good tack shop that has the styles you favor AND have saddles you can sit in with full-length mirrors. I tried on a couple of...
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May. 19, 2013, 04:45 PM
I thought you were going to "say no more" after post #9, horseluvers. OP's not looking to hire DD's old employers, she's looking to hire HIM. Best...
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May. 19, 2013, 04:37 PM
Yeah, NO.
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May. 19, 2013, 08:40 AM
The high-end Tipperary. I love the ventilated helmets -- SO much more comfortable than the old velvet-covered HOT brain buckets.
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May. 18, 2013, 09:45 PM
Be wary of any bit that might be seen as "blood-colored"! That was the first thing that popped into my mind when you asked about "colored" bits.
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May. 18, 2013, 09:42 PM
I suggested via PM that she check him out in person -- watch some lessons and training sessions. Then she can make up her own mind.
I have at...
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May. 18, 2013, 05:18 PM
Happy mouth and H sprenger seem to have plastic mouth bits in 5.5 -- but in white. Does the bit have to be colored? And why?
Curious.
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May. 18, 2013, 03:56 PM
Fish, that's a great idea!
My biggest problem is keeping my core strong & straight. Never mind I've been riding forever -- it's always been a...
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May. 18, 2013, 11:43 AM
My Hanoverian gelding is in love with BO's mamma cow and yearling daughter. They will lick each other if close to the fence. Very cute. But when...
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May. 18, 2013, 11:34 AM
It's for instructor certification? Well, I wouldn't pay for the "honor" of being the test subject for an instructor who may or may not have the chops...
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May. 17, 2013, 06:38 PM
Wow. I have no clue, but will be interested in what you learn.
Hope you get positive news.
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May. 17, 2013, 08:12 AM
A client of mine has an older Arab that will not hold his front foot up nicely for picking when he needs a chiropractic adjustment. Once he's...
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May. 16, 2013, 03:32 PM
Yep! Transitions of all sorts! Walk/halt/walk, working walk/free walk/working walk, TOH from walk or "walk pirouettes" are a fantastic idea from DQ....
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May. 13, 2013, 12:45 PM
What the measuring tape says isn't necessarily a good guide to saddle fit and feel. A flatter seat will feel roomier than a deep one. Size and...
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May. 10, 2013, 08:51 AM
Cute!
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May. 8, 2013, 10:58 AM
Love Story. Or maybe Rocky, after Figgy's comeback from his back injury.
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May. 7, 2013, 12:42 PM
Don't you wear gloves, mvp? Problem solved.
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May. 7, 2013, 11:57 AM
Bucking straps can be EXTREMELY useful to help riders find and steady their cores. Works like nothing else. Once you've had that feeling, it can be...
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May. 7, 2013, 10:17 AM
I made dressage letters using those big wooden letters from Michael's or Hobby Lobby. If they are making plastic ones, that would be even better....
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May. 5, 2013, 09:22 AM
That would hurt! Perhaps a bra for jumping cows to support the girls?
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May. 4, 2013, 10:46 AM
Given his history, you've worked wonders with him!
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May. 3, 2013, 11:30 PM
I like the Whinny Widgets straps. They have clips, not buckles and have elastic inserts so they have a little give. I just loaned one to my coach so...
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May. 3, 2013, 08:48 AM
Wow. He's only two years old -- but that's the most "butt high" two-year-old I've ever seen. Hope time will level him & his front catches up with the...
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May. 2, 2013, 10:19 PM
Well, so am I. I stated it before -- it's such a short piece of video, we can't know what went before. I'm happy to hear it was truly worthy of the...
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May. 2, 2013, 11:50 AM
Chisamba, you're forgiven!:)
OTOH, I do know what you mean. A while back, my coach did have me lean waaaay behind the vertical for a few steps to...
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May. 2, 2013, 09:41 AM
OMG! Thanks for the laughs, you guys!
No, I don't think there are enough carrots in the world to keep Figs from farting.
Unless they're...
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May. 2, 2013, 09:36 AM
Yes. Figgy remembers horses that he's trailered with, stabled next to at shows or clinics and greets them like old friends. He enjoys "visiting' with...
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May. 2, 2013, 09:23 AM
Sounds good!
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About ThreeFigs
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- Desert Southwest
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- Ranch president, riding teacher
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- Dressage (traditional or Western),reading, parrots, music, art.
- Biography:
- Born Dec. 30 a long, long time ago. Now I'm here, wherever that is.
Used to be Beasmom. She's retired. Time for a new name!
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