ive just started teaching lessons to this novice rider who has a new horse that she is free leasing. today was our first day and i learned alot about the horse. her horse is a saddlebred so he is gaited and i have never worked or even rode a gaited horse untill today when i [...]
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What are some good places to get YELLOW/GOLD horse tack?
What are some good places to get YELLOW horse tack? We’ve got a black Arabian that is going to be he mascot for our local football team and the colors are gold (or yellow) and black. So we need to new tack That includes split boots, saddle pad, halter, etc. Thanks :] 5 [...]
This would be the first time I’m buying a hunter/jumper horse. I need to know what kind of tack, and grooming supplies I’ll need. Please list everything I would need below. All help is greatly appreciated.
I ride a hunter horse and do a little jumping on him too. Basically you need all the basic [...]
November
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How should I prepare for my first dressage/riding lessons?
I have no experience riding, though I try to learn as much as I can. I also plan to work part time at the stable I’m taking lessons at, so hopefully that will earn me more experience and firsthand knowledge of not only care but the school horses I’ll be riding (hopefully I’ll be fortunate [...]
Most of the shows in my area (SE Michigan) are all hunter, my problem is that my mare is a 2nd level dressage horse. Her style is so flexible and collected I just don’t think she would match up to the hunter crowd. Has anyone shown a dressage horse in a hunter class, or knows [...]
For example I was in a Dressage show this weekend and for one Division I got 121 points for a particular test. Another person scored 59 points on another test, but in the same Division and got awarded a blue ribbon. How is scoring & awards done at these shows. I’m a [...]
November
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What Qualities to Look for in Temperament when Buying a Horse for a Beginner?
I’ve been riding for about three years now and I’m starting to think of buying/loaning a horse. I’ve been checking out ads on the internet and I was wondering what sort of temperament I should keep my eye open for?
Calm, bomb-proof, kid-proof are traits I should be looking for right? but what else?
I suggest a [...]
November
24
Thinking of buying a Horse any beginners help please?
Okay so I’m taking Horse riding lessons and I really like it. Me and my mom were thinking of getting a Horse or 2 can someone help me? Any good websites out there that sell horses and there stuff? How much is it to get a horse and all of its stuff? Please remember I’m [...]
November
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how much does it cost to custom fit a saddle to your horse and rider?
i mean like the horse im gonna be riding is 16 hands and im only 5 feet 1inch so the saddle im riding is made for his body and its way to big for me is it possible to fit a saddle to fit his body and fit me too?if so how much would it [...]
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Akhal-Teke Dressage Stallion Absent performing Piaffe
The famous dressage horse, Akhal-Teké 668 Absent, seen here in training. His greatest achievement was in 1960 when he won gold for the USSR at the Rome Olympics under Sergey Filatow and received the highest points of any dressage horse at the Olympics to date. Subsequently, he won bronze in 1964 at the Mexico Olympics [...]