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Things to know When chossing a saddle That You Can Show in

Dream to Jump — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:24:09 GMT

I am looking for a saddle for my horse that I could eventually show in. I don't know alot about the overall show "trends". I am sorta looking for do's and don't's advice is good too thanks

Saddles With Interchangeable Gullets

Equine_Freedom — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:24:23 GMT

Okay, so lately I've been looking into some saddles, and have seen some with interchangeable gullets. I was just wondering if anyone who uses a saddle with an interchangeable gullet thinks of it? Or if anyone has any advice about it? Thanks!

Showing on a Shoestring

Da Natster — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:08:46 GMT

Hey guys, as most of you know I finally got my own horse (Yay!) and we're going to try and show in some of the A circuit shows in my state. Only, I'm on a supertight budget.

Any ideas, tips or tricks to save money? Comments on all areas of showing from clothing to grooming are welcome!

Hmmm, maybe we could compile a list for all YRians, not just me.

Bitzz. :P

HuntSeat — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:49:11 GMT

What kind of bit do you use for...

Schooling?

Showing?

Other?

I use a slow twist or a snaffle for schooling at home. My trainer and I are still deciding on what to use for shows. We're thinking kimberwick or one of the newer kimbers.

You?

Cantering

HorseLover99 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:13:33 GMT

Im going to canter soon and im really scared!! Can u guys give me advice and tell me what you first day of cantering was like???? And I have another question have you ever fell off while cantering??? Please answer!!

More hind end..more "sit" ish?

~DressagePony~ — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:57:24 GMT

Okay, so one thing I'm going to try to do better is get Sumer putting more weight in her hind end. She's not really forehandy, but the more I can get her to put less stress on her front navicular feet the better. Anyone have any exercises for this? I know rein back is good, but anything else? thanks!

Show Clothing Brands

JustBelieve — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:19:35 GMT

My trainer is planning on me showing this summer. I would love to show but I've only been to like 2 shows when I was about 10. So nothing fits me. What brands would you reccomend getting as far as quality and the way they are priced?

Uhh, is this okay to do?

greenwoodgaltx — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:06:59 GMT

Okay so when we jumped XC on Saturday, Dundee would not let me touch his mouth at ALL. If I tried to slow him down or anything, he would get upset, buck, and just be disobedient you know? It's not a health problem, it's probably cause he's 20 and has schooled prelim and shown training level.. Our best jumps were when I had a lighttt contact and I just pointed him at a jump then let him do the rest. But I remember not too long ago someone critiqued me and told me "Not to be a passenger"

So yeah. Is it a bad thing to do when I'm jumping to just point Dundee at a jump, then let him do the rest? It normally ends up a lot better when I do that, but I don't know if that's correct..?

Pony Club

pony_luver — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:40:22 GMT

Who here is in pony club? Idk why i made this topic, but i just did. Have you went to any rallies yet? What is your favorite rally? Other questions if people ask them, help if u need it, riding critques, i know that would be in another fourm, but pony club is english riding and stuff. And its not just critiques. And any other stuff you want to talk about or say about pony club :)

floppy legs

horseluv987 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:19:48 GMT

so umm. whenever I post trot, my legs rock. is there anything I can do to stop it?

easily jumping 3ft bareback?

Remedy4492 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:02:46 GMT

so this just bugs me and I have to ask cuz I never get to jump bareback. but I was talking to this one girl from horse camp that I knew like 2 years ago. and she just started english riding/jumping maybe a few months ago and shes kinda braggy and lies to get attention, but she says she jumps her western horse with navicular 3ft bareback... does that seem fishy to you guys cause i haven't seen her in a lonnng time sorry its kinda random and I just needed to rant lol
thanks guys :)

Waterford bit

Allegro Vivace — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:04:31 GMT

I'm getting Spencer a new bit.
a) Because his current one is too big.
b) Because he runs through my hands in his current one (loose ring, pretty thick french link snaffle).
So, my trainer is having me try out a full cheek single joint tomorrow on him, and, if he goes well with the extra poll pressure, then I'll get him a full cheek. Thing is, I'm considering either getting a french link (I don't like the nutcracker effect of the single joint) or a waterford. He's not super leany on my hands, but he is very much on the forehand. A lot of his forehandness comes from how he naturally holds himself. He's got some nice suspension in his trot, but he's just not to the point yet where he's getting his butt under him enough.
So, I know that a waterford works really well on horses who lean on the bit, but I'm wondering if maybe this will help in his pulling through it and ignoring it? I know it's extremely mild, and so that's why I'm wondering.

YT critques

Dream to Jump — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:40:29 GMT

This is were we critique the good the bad and the ugly( riding)
post a link to a video on YT then post your critiques below the link

New Show Outfit?

Skye — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:47 GMT

so my o/f trainer wants me to start showing this horse that this guy is paying her to get trained/shown, 1-2x/month, in hunters and eq o/f at like C shows and all.

and I thought about it.
and clearly I need a new outfit for this.
also, in 2011/12 when I start showing Riles in jumpers, this is what I'll most likely be wearing.

so I'm thinking ...light grey coat, greenish-beigey breeches, undecided on shirt/choker colour.
I know that the traditional colours are black/navy and beige. BUTNO. I don't roll that way. If my trainer is too embarassed by my off-beat colours, though, I do have a navy coat and a black plaid coat, and plenty of beige breeches. I'm nearly 100% sure she'll let me show in whatever, though. She let a girl show in brown half-chaps at more than one unrated show, so I don't think I have anything to worry about.

aaaaanyway.
I'd like your suggestions on what specifically I should buy. and also on what colour choker would look good w/ greenkhaki-ish and light grey.
I'm not totally rolling in dough over here, so budget for show coat is $250, and for breeches $200, shirt $80.
thaaaankyouall.

what I'm thinking right now(not 100% sure so please let me know if you have any opinions on these and/or other suggestions):
breeches - http://www.equestriancollections.com/product.asp?groupcode=RJ10021 in sage or http://www.doversaddlery.com/the-ts-trophy-hunter-low-rise-side-zip-breech/p/X1-35596/cn/2/ in green-biege
coat - http://www.equestriancollections.com/product.asp?groupcode=JP60033 in dove/pink (maybe w/ a pale pink shirt...?) or http://www.doversaddlery.com/r.j.-classics-platinum-show-coat/p/X1-40191/cn/34/ in grey/blue (maybe w/ pale blue shirt...idk)

thoughtsthoughtsthoughts.

Rackin' on!

Saddlebred_Chick — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:32:03 GMT

I haven't really posted anything about myself yet, so here is one of my more recent lessons. This is just a small part of the lesson, but I got to rack! This is only my second time on that horse and my second time racking. Please don't critique this, seeing as my trainer is paid to do that. I love Phats; he's an awesome horse and we get along great. He has a freakin' ENGINE on him! So much fun! 8D I normally ride at another barn, but I've been piling on extra lessons to prepare for 4-H.

Does anybody else ride gaited horses? Saddleseat?

Colors of horses

Giddyup_Willy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:59:29 GMT

Pick ur fav color

Paddock or Tall boots?

Theorem — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:18:18 GMT

Both, but I like paddocks more. I feel like it's easier to put my heel down.

boots

DEEViOUS_THiNG — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:28:35 GMT

what is the difference between open front boots, galloping boots, splint boots, etc.? i am gettin my horse some for when we jump and i want to know the best ones to get for him to protect his legs. any ideas?

Crop or Spurs?

Theorem — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:56:48 GMT

The official debate. :P

Helmets

*hoof_prints* — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:09:21 GMT

What kind of helmet do you have? Do you like/ is it comfortable? I have an IRH with the clear stripe. It has the dial fit system and I hate it! It is incredibly uncomfortable. The Charles Owen gr8 is out of my price range so I want a non dial fit IRH with the silver or black stripe. Ok go.

Looking To Buy a English Saddle

PomPom56 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:13:03 GMT

Heyy! I'm looking to buy good condition, cheap, english saddles....

If you know of any place besides Ebay that sells english saddles that are the description above, then please contact me at my email!

smoochyrae@yahoo.com

Thanks,

Cassie

sturrups

Jumping=LOVE133 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:23:27 GMT

which ones do you prefer?

sitting trot

JumpGirl — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:24:20 GMT

I ride a little Arabian. He has a very short stride than what I am used to. I can't do the sitting trot on him. My trainer says to push against the pommel and lean back, but I have trouble doing that. When I sit, i get bounced around. If anyone has advice, that would be great!

Head set

Dream to Jump — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:19:19 GMT

My first show was a few days ago and I noticed in English pleasure some horse had thier heads streight out and down. I am surprised that they didn't trip:/ I also saw a rider doing a half walk half canter. The rider said it is the standard for paints? What is the point of this fad? I like when then the horse is balanced and engaged not falling on thier faces. Opinoins please?

English Hot or Not!!

Giddyup_Willy — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:03:17 GMT

ok here we go say any thing you want that is english and you can add pics too.

Full Cheek Double Jointed Snaffle bit

On the Bit/Collected

Theorem — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:03:35 GMT

Can someone explain how to get a horse on the bit and/or collected? I'm not sure what the differences are, as beginning training on rescues hasn't really called me to that. I'd really like to know, though.

Half-bridge or full bridge

Just.Ride — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:42:06 GMT

A lady told me to do it but im not sure what it is. can some one explain it to me?

Tips for my first show

Dream to Jump — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:44:30 GMT

Does anyone have any tips for a first show?

Beyond the Vertical

Cheerful_Warrior — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:58:47 GMT

let me start off with a greeting. i havent been on in 2348712394 years it seems. ive missed everyone! lol. we finally got wireless in my household, so i will be returing to YR.

Now for the question: So, Warrior is an ex racehorse and thus is a bear to train sometimes. whenever he recieves any bit pressure, he tucks his nose to his chest and drops really low. ive never used a harsh bit and have pretty soft hands; this is not a result of bad experiences.

now when i need Warrior to slow down or bend properly or whatever, this occurs. Ive gotten to the poiint where i can hold him on a light rein if im lucky.. but give him any slack and he speeds up. and now to my delema: my horse's nose is always passed the vertical. any useful tips on correcting this problem? please keep in mind warrior loves to run off, so leaving a loose rein cant happen...lol

thanks in advance :)

Eventing

cortez97 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:22:39 GMT

How many of you do eventing and what level do you compete at? I do eventing at B.N.

COnfidence Booster?

Just.Ride — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:11:00 GMT

In the arena, I'm fine =]. In the large pasture, I'm fine =]. But in a smaller pasture that is on the other side of the barn I just can't feel as confident when I jump there =[. I have only fallen about 3 time and 2 of those were in that smaller pasture. Does anyone have any ideas how to boost my confidence in that pasture?

Into dressage?

yrboss — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:15:50 GMT

http://www.dressageforjuniors.com/

Help With New Lease horse?

horseluver867 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:05:36 GMT

Kay,

So im leasing this horse (his name is Koolaid, lol) and he totally like just stops at the canter. ive used a crop. and checked his tack a MILLION times but idk whats wrong... any help/ suggestions? i had a riding lesson with my trainer and she cant explain it either. im not allowed to use spurs only a crop.. and im next out thursday thru sunday and i want to work. help please!

Thnxxx

Horseluver867

PONY CLUB LEVELS/RATINGS

PonyWhisperer101 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:06:18 GMT

Hi, I just wanted to know what everyone's PC level is, that is if your in it

C-1 Rating

~CrossCountryQueen~ — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:01:19 GMT

I started my mare over jumps last October and we are currently jumping 2'6" and she will be taking me to my D3 next month. I think that she will be able to take me to my C-1 latter this fall, but I would like some more opinions. Am I moving her up to fast?? She jumps 2' and 18" like she is going over ground poles, and she is perfect over 2'6", so do you think she will be capable to take my to my C-1??

California Rangers

PomPom56 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:23:36 GMT

Heyy...... I just wanted to tell everyone thaat my troop (Troop L) is taking new members. So, if you live in Valencia near Don-E-Brook Farms and you're interested then come to one of our troop nights!

Our nights are Wednesdays at 5:30 - 8:30 pm

We ride english ,on games nights western and english

Please contact me for more info

Thanks,

Cassie :D

Heels down parallel to he horse

Dream to Jump — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:02:09 GMT

When I try to put my feet streight with the heels down my knees grip and I lose my iron. Somedays I can't do it. My trainer says that my body is maturing, that won't help at my show. Any ideas ?

A buck here, A buck there

chancing_itt — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 11:54:25 GMT

Well my project pony is

Groton House

scooterrocks — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:40:24 GMT

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone can remember the entry and stabling fee for Groton House if you went last year or have gone in the past? They still don't have the information up on the USEA website yet.

Thanks!

Black Show Coats

jumpthemoon16 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:19:55 GMT

So, I grew out of my old navy show coat. Yay xD And my parents, with good intents but no knowledge of horses or showing, bought me a black show/hunt coat. I'm an Eventer, would a black coat be acceptable for both the Dressage and the SJ segments? I'm only at like, BN/N level right now. I might do a few small H/J shows too, would a black coat be OK or should I buy myself another one?

If I need to buy a navy coat, can someone direct me to a quality, well-fitting coat in a size 0, no more expensive than $170 or so [but a $300 coat on sale is great too, lmao]?