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Moving up from crossrails

Galileo — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:14:03 GMT

I've been working on the crossrails for a while now, in small courses, and have only gone over one vertical. I'd like to start moving up in height but am not sure what I need to accomplish/improve before I do that. I've asked my instructor but she is always vague. I feel comfortable on the flat and am not currently cometing.

Once you were going over crossrails, what did you need to do/improve before you were able to move up to verticals and then higher heights? I'd like to know what to expect!

TIA

Just a question...

horsegirl14 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:07:09 GMT

Ok, so I have been riding for about 4 years now, and for some reason I feel scared when I ride sometimes now. I dont know why but do any of you guys have any advice?

Full Chaps.

x3_horses_x3 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:19:52 GMT

Hey. I really want full chaps, and I was wondering if anyone has any. I ride english and jump, and i was wondering if anyone who rides english uses them. Are they comfortable?? They're pretty expensive, but they would make life alot eaiser for me. And i kinda like how they look, for some reason :) haha. so yeah, talk to me!

Any English Horse Shows?

I_luv_Isaac — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:31:13 GMT

[font=Arial][/font] Do you know of any horse shows near El Dorado County, California? They have to be on Sunday (I know that is weird), and hopefully has some hunter and equitation shows. Thank you.

"greenies"

mangotangopony — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:08:28 GMT

what exactly is a green horse. I have heard people say green horses or greenies, but what are they?

bojangles' end of the summer horse show!

xobojanglesxo — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:28:20 GMT

I was bored so I decided to hold a show.

Rules:

· You may enter as many horses as you want in each class.

· Pictures and videos are fine.

· You can enter your friends if you want to (I will be judging pictures that I post of my friends)

· Please, please, PLEASE enter the right jumping height. If I see you entered a picture of you jumping 2’3 in a 3’0 class, I will move your entry to the class of the appropriate height.

· I’m adding a new class- which is the Ground Pole Class. It should be a picture/video of your horse/pony trotting or cantering over a pole.

· Jr. and Sr. Medals do not have anything to do with your age.

· Green Horses and Ponies are for horses under the age of 7.

· Ponies= Under 14.2hh.

· Deadline be sometime in the next week or two.

· Have fun!

Entry Form:

Your name/username-

Horse’s name-

Horse’s height-

Horse’s breed-

Horse’s age-

Class list:

HUNTERS

Model Hunter

W/T Hunter

W/T/C Hunter

Ground Pole Hunter

Ground Pole Hunter U/S

Beginner Hunter 18”

Beginner Hunter U/S

Novice Hunter 2’

Novice Hunter U/S

Green Horse or Pony Hunter 2’

Green Horse or Pony Hunter U/S

Limit Hunter 2’3

Limit Hunter U/S

Maiden Hunter 2’6

Maiden Hunter U/S

Pony Hunter 2’-2’9

Pony Hunter U/S
Modified Hunter 2’9

Modified Hunter U/S

Small Hunter 2’6

Small Hunter U/S

Large Hunter 2’9

Large Hunter U/S

Regular Working Hunter 3’

Regular Working Hunter U/S

Open Hunter 3’3

Open Hunter U/S

EQUITATION

W/T Equitation

W/T/C Equitation

Ground Pole Equitation

Ground Pole Equitation U/S

Beginner Equitation 18”

Beginner Equitation U/S

Novice Equitation 2’

Novice Equitation U/S

Green Horse or Pony Equitation 2’

Green Horse or Pony Equitation U/S

Limit Equitation 2’3

Limit Equitation U/S

Maiden Equitation 2’6

Maiden Equitation U/S

Pony Equitation 2’-2’9

Pony Equitation U/S
Modified Equitation 2’9

Modified Equitation U/S

Open Equitation 3’

Open Equitation U/S

MEDALS- Flat and Jumping Picture/Video

Mini Medal 2’

Children’s Medal 2’3

Jr. Medal 2’9

Sr. Medal 2’6

Mini Maclay Medal 3’

Try this!

*Aurora* — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:59:20 GMT

I thought of a fun game. Here it goes: I'll post a horse-related word or subject, and the next person will say the first thing that comes to their mind. Ex- I type "jumping", the next person says "eventing", then the next person says "water" etc. Any questions? Let's see if this is a good game or a suck-y one. I'll start:

Saddle

Saddles im looking at

M.J. Lover — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:58:41 GMT

Well, we did decied to buy and we had already PAID FOR my M. Toulouse, and we paid the lady, and we gave her 3 WEEKS to get it here(she was in the same state). Well, at the end of the 3 weeks we called her and emailed her many many times. No answer. Finally she emailed back saying 'i didnt know you paid, to what acount and what is your address?'
OMG lady we talked about it FOREVER and everything. so basically my mom flipped at her and demanded her money back. This was the beauty (xD)

Man i wanted that saddle.

BUt

we went to this lady a town over who just opened her own used tack buisness, and found 4 suitable ones. Not perfect, but worth trying out. So,, in about a week she is bringing 4 out to try out on MJ and maybe chaps. I want a close contact, i think, but she thinks an AP would be more suitable. ANYWAYS, i didnt get pics of them, but ill describe them and if you know ANYTHING about any of them, please say something :)

1st-

http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=SLT732864%20160R%20NE
In newsmarket
Kinda worn in the pommel/seat area, but good shape. comes with stirrups and leathers, like $500 or so i think..

2nd-

^KINDA like that, but with out the knee rolls, plain flap.
*Tad Coffin AP
*No knee rolls
*Worn, but not to bad
Priced at like $475 i think..

3. No Brand AP.
Looks like my curent saddle, nothing special. My least favoite i think. Sorry not to much to explain, sorry!

4. NICE(yeah thats the brand name) AP saddle.

^ I think thats what it looked like...lol sorry.

My favorite.
Least worn
AP
Now that i look at kinda like what i have now....

Ahh crap now i dont think i really like any....idk i guess

comment please!

Thanks!

Washing half chaps

One*reason — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:32:11 GMT

So, my half chaps are disgusting, and I've never had to wash them before. Is there a certain way they need to be washed or something? I don't want to shrink them or anything.

They're Ovation, if that helps at all. Thanks.

New Gloves

~EventSTA~ — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:52:09 GMT

I need new gloves. (lol, very abrupt ) I've had some SSGs (All weather) and a pair of Roeckls (Cross Country glove) for the past 5 years and they are finally giving way. I'm looking for gloves that I would use for schooling/xc use. I already have a pair of gloves for dressage so I'm not looking for fancy ones. So, since there are a lot more kinds of gloves out there I wanted to know if any of you guys have had experience with these:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/ssg-sport-glove/p/X1-39078/cn/2046/
^very "nouveau" looking...

http://www.doversaddlery.com/ssg-gator-grip-riding-gloves/p/X1-3994/cn/2046/
^I'm kinda liking these in blue..

http://www.doversaddlery.com/neumann-tackified-glove/p/X1-3971/cn/2046/
^little pricey but interesting...

http://www.heritagegloves.com/Competition.html
^never tried heritage gloves before

http://www.heritagegloves.com/TackifiedProAir.html

Thankies to everyone who replies!

Indoor or Outdoor Shows?

DressageGirly32 — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:59:09 GMT

Just wondering if you like to show indoor or outdoor

me,i like outdoor so you can get a breeze and my mom can't go to indoor ones because she starts sneezing like crazy because of the dust inside

colored tack

hanoveriangirl — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:06:11 GMT

are you for or agianst colored tack in english riding? i know some people find it un profeshonal but i like it feel free to post some examples.

show

mangotangopony — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:54:11 GMT

got any tips for me? i am doing hunter jumper, hunter undersaddle and more jumping! please relpy in teh next 20 min.... i will tell you what i get

horse matchy

mangotangopony — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:06:25 GMT

ok so what is you had a stock pin that matched your horses brow band (jewls)

your boots matched your horses tack

your show shirt matched your horses saddle pad and polos

how would that look?

(I just randomly thought of that)

Stubbeen Saddles

horsegirl193 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:33:16 GMT

I have the opportunity to get one, it has been used and id not in the best condition. Should I get it for 80 dollars?
http://poconos.craigslist.org/for/866252501.html

My Stable

Cole4ever — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:02:17 GMT

Okay, all of you who said things like "Your arena isn't safe" and "You shouldn't be riding in a wet arena" and stuff like that, well, my arena is very safe. Look at this.

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x142/Sportrocksmysocks/?action=view&current=100_1563.flv

The horses are safe also.The owner of the stable has over 20 years of experience owning a stable.She has shown in big shows and trains also.Don't you think she would know if the arena was safe to ride in?

Horse Won't Submit and Lower Head

sonnygirl1995 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:00:13 GMT

The horse I ride never lowers his head. I tried lots and lots of half halts but he just ignored them. He just holds his head up and goes the speed he wants to. He is'nt spooky or loco or anything. But how can I get him to lower his head? He also has lots of energy, I went to let him canter a little faster and he decides to gallop and then starts bucking. He is big but I've ridden bigger, they are subbmisive and will slow down immediatly if you tell them to, but he wont. He is ok at the walk but thats it. I can feel his entire body tense and in a " I'm in control" feeling. So how do I get him to obey me, drop his head, and submit?

Cross Country Help

shilohismybaby — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:01:21 GMT

Shiloh gets antsy and excited and fast when out doing cross country. Does anyone have any ideas to help settle him down???

Horsey Jackets

horsegirl193 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:46:22 GMT

I thought it might be cool to ge a jacket with my barn's name, etc on it. The problem is I can't find any good websites, they are all for shirts and stuff.
Anyone know any good ones.(btw this would be something new for the barn)

jods

mangotangopony — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:05:27 GMT

can i wear my halfchaps with jods?

if not where can i get the straps?

Horseback Riding on beach

Ride Strong — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:17:43 GMT

I want to BADLY!!!!!!!!

Hunt Coat

arabianlover607 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:00:10 GMT

I am going to be showing my dark bay horse in hunter, and I'm not sure what kind of hunt coat I should get. Do you think it would look better to wear a dark colored coat (like navy or black) or a light colored one (like tan or light blue)?

show coat colors!!!

mangotangopony — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:23:30 GMT

Getting a new show coat! want to know what color!

Soo what kind of release should I do?

Arab_Jumper — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:53:45 GMT

I'm not really sure what kind of release to do now. Usually I do a crest release, I guess? I've heard that's mainly there to support the rider, and once they don't need all the support they can move on to an auto release or something. I know vaugely what they are, but if someone could please explain all the releases, that'd be great. Long, short, crest, and auto.

Next. Can you tell me what kind of release I should be doing? I don't have a trainer so I'm not exactly sure. I've been jumping since I was 8, which makes it 7 years, mostly with really green horses. I can jump bareback with no reins, and my hands in the air, and keep my balance fine. Here are a few pictures of me jumping, if it'll help any.

Equitation classes

~Goldengirl~ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:56:03 GMT

Well I have a couple questions about equitation classes that I was wondering if you guys could answer, thanks =)

1.) What should I look like? Like what should I wear and how should my position be?

2.) How should Cinnamon look? Should she be braided?

3.) What are they looking for?

And any other information you could give me would be great!

cantering form

mangotangopony — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:15:09 GMT

When you canter... are you supposed to bounce a tiny bit and have your back move alittle, or keep your back the same form and bounce alittle bit more?

Romfh

ponyjumper3 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:07:02 GMT

So, I just ordered these:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-35194&idu=19CD7930TX2U&ids=545228999

from Dover. I've never gotten anything of this brand before, and I was wondering if they're good and true to size. Mint oreo blizzards to all who help!!

old half chaps

mangotangopony — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:34:26 GMT

My half chaps are about a year old but they are worn and the sued-ish part has turned to leather... is there a way to fix it? or should i just get new 1s all together?

how i sit in the saddle

horseychic1012323 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:00:45 GMT

OK So I ride a Saddlebred, Princess, and she can be high-strung and I don't take lessons, maybe like two with my cousin and her horse. (I've done camps where they show you how to trot and stuff)
When I'm troting I know my legs aren't in the right position (sp?) and I can feel my legs going forward and I'm kind of flopping in the saddle.

I'm saving money to pay for some lessons at this one barn by me and am totally excited. The lady sounds awesome, she said the first few lessons she'll go over basics and one of her lessons is a join up session with the horse and said you need a bond with the horse (which me and Princess don't really have lol)

Anyhow If someone could explain to me how I can get my postion (sp?) right and maybe give me ideas to bond with Princess alittle that'd be great!

Thanks!!!!

HorseyChic

shooling show outfit

mangotangopony — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:59:51 GMT

I am in a small schooling show at my barn, but i also need new cloathes. Any suggestions? It cant be that much $$$

p.s. I dont need the coat.

p.s.s. I have paddock boots

show clothes

Casper77 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:44:39 GMT

where is the cheapest place to buy show clothes? I may be leasing a horse and she wants me to show so i will need clothes. not until next summer, but i always do stuff early. i probably wont buy until january so sales wont work, oh ya i need adult clothing. if it means anything it will be hunter jumper type stuff.

oh ya one question how long did it take you to jump and canter?

Rollbacks

clovermcm — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:32:21 GMT

I was wondering who has tried rollbacks.

Kincade Saddles?

Showgirl93 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:27:53 GMT

Are kincade saddles good ones? I'm looking for a first saddle, and I found the Kincade Close Contact Saddle in the Dover Saddlery catalog. Anyone know anything about the brand or the saddle? Thanks!

Immediate showing help needed !!!

Remedy4492 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:42:28 GMT

ok so my barn is doing a show oct 19. I didn't really get much details and stuff but I don't wanna call my trainer and ask because she is really busy. its a halloween theemed show and horse and rider have to have a costume I was thinking jockey and racehorse but I'm not shure any ideas? also my trainer gave me a list of shows I could enter and their is 12 possible classes I can enter. I know what the dif kinds of jumps are but I had some questions about the types of classes. the 4 choices we had for each of the jumping classes were.....

Hunter over Fences.

Equitation over Fences.

Hunter under Saddle.

Equitation on the flat.

So I don't know which one to enter just give me details about what each one requires and is judged on.

for costumes I get a choice between 2 school horses (since I don't own one), Mickey: 16.1 HH,bay TB, 5 yrs, huge jumper, easy to stop but faster pace, pretty good all around ... and Duncan: 13.2 HH,Leopard appy, 9 yrs, rounded jump but more unpredictable wethere he'll take long or short stride, choppy trot smooth canter, pretty good but will be harder to get if I want to ride him.

fleece breeches

HORSELOVERR621 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:10:01 GMT

i was wondering if anybody had fleece breeches and if they are really warm? i want to buy warm breeches for the winter. im thinking about buying Riding Sport power flleece tights. sorry, i couldn't find a link. are they any good?

Cantering

Ride Strong — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:28:34 GMT

i did it! I cantered!!!!Yes!!!!It was awesome!!!

Cantering! :)

chrissyloveshorsies — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:19 GMT

OMG!!!! in my last lesson I had to canter with no hands! i was sooo scared...but it turned out to be sooo much fun!!! It felt like i was flying! I've only ridden 13 times and i can ride really well! Downside: in my most recent lesson this new kid almost drove her unfriendly horse into mine... she couldn't steer! and i thought I was bad at steering!!!!!

Autumn Classic Horse Show RESULTS UP.

xXponyrider93Xx — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:42:31 GMT

I KNOW, I KNOW.
This is the 3rd horse show posted in like the last 2 weeks.
But, this will be the only one I'm hosting for awhile.

[font=Tahoma]RULES:[/font]

1. Enter as many friends as you would like to. I love entries!
2. One picture per entry, per class.
3. Please enter the appropriate jump height. If your picture is of a 2' jump, in a 2'3 class, I WILL move it to the 2' class.
4. Stock horse classes are for stock breeds ONLY! Such as: Quarter horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, Mustangs, and so on.
5. Videos are acceptable, however, they need to be clear, or I will not judge them.

[font=Tahoma]Equitation[/font]

1. Schooling Equitation Walk-Trot
2. Long Stirrup Equitation on the flat
3. Long Stirrup Equitation O/F 18"
4. Schooling Equitation on the flat
5. Schooling Equitation O/F 2'
6. Open Equitation on the flat
7. Open Equitation O/F 2'3
8. Senior Equitation on the flat
9. Senior Equitation 2'6
10. Mini Maclay 2'9-3'9
11. Munchkin Medal 2' (flat, and jumping picture)
12. Stock Horse English Equitation walk-trot

[font=Tahoma]Hunter[/font]

1. Hunter Conformation
2. Walk-Trot Warm-Up Hunter
3. SECT A.: Beginner Rider Hunter (rider not to have shown over 2') 18"-2'
SECT B.: Beginner Rider Hunter (horse not to have shown over 2') 18"-2'
4. Beginner Rider Hunter U/S
5. Low Schooling Hunter 2'
6. Low Schooling Hunter U/S
7. Pre-Children's Hunter 2'3
8. Pre-Children's Hunter U/S
9. Hunter Pony O/F 2'-3'
10. Hunter Pony U/S
11. Children's 2'6 Hunter
12. Children's Hunter U/S
13. Suitable Working Hunter 2'9-4'
14. Suitable Working Hunter U/S
15. Stock Horse English Hunter walk-trot
16. Autumn Hunter Classic (any fence height)

HAVE FUN!

Flying Lead Changes or Lead Changes

Lovetoride — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:36:23 GMT

What are they?

Arabs mane for english show

FuzzieWilly67 — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:11:14 GMT

Ok, so I am finally going to start some showing. My only question is this, my guy is an Arabian and I certainly don't want to cut his mane to hunter length. But I was wondering what the judges would want me to do with it? Leave it down because of his breed or still braid it in some type of braid like a running braid or somethin'? I am just showing on the flat so no hunter or jumper stuff. Thanks