"The girth straps are on some breeds often too far back, whatever the position, hence the introduction of W or H girths to help solve this problem. Its often a conformation, rather than a saddle problem."
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Julie commented on William Micklem's blog post William Micklem says FREE THE BACK"Just a mention that a balanced saddle makes all the difference in freeing the rider, which frees up the horses ac. So often i have seen horses with too narrow saddles, too high at the front and the rider unable to balance over their stirrups as they…"
Julie commented on William Micklem's blog post William Micklem says IT’S WORTH THE WAIT"I had a losking stifle problem and was encouraged to work the horse on lunge / longlines to build muscle. I also have your bridles - fab for lunging and youngsters!"
Julie commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post Saddle Fit and Gullet/Channel Width - Tip #3"Actually - watching again - where is the muscle behind that horses shoulders?? Saddle is too narrow for the horse!"
Julie commented on Jochen Schleese's video
Saddle Fit Checklist Video Series - Tip #1 - Balance
"great set of videos!
Its so important to know how to do this yourself as you cannot trust saddlers to get it right all th time. I have had two horses had saddles made by master saddlers which don't fit and have injured them. Make sure you can…"
Julie left a comment for William Micklem"I think we bounced more - we fell off, got back on and tried hard not to do it again. I think everyone gets a hankering to return to cornwall eventually!"
William Micklem left a comment for Julie"....doesn't sound too safe but you survived...it is interesting to try to find out if there were proportionately more accidents in those days or less...I wish I could revisit those days...I regret not staying more involved with Cornwall and the…"
Julie left a comment for William Micklem"I don't think so, but around the same area at the same time! I remember her giving me a lunge lesson on a new pony who had just arrived on the yard that day. I had never gone so fast in my life as she just kept bellowing - you girl - sit up!!…"
William Micklem left a comment for Julie"Wow! I ws just looking at a pic of Heather H in a book about the FB hunt sent to me by my brother David who is still in Cornwall. I think my Father gave her stress...I remember with fondness the rallies there. Have we met? William"
Julie replied to Julie's discussion Working the back end!"Thanks for the reminder - feel so daft not thinking that one out myself. We do loads of hillwork with the youngsters, just plain missed that stage with this rehab horse!!"
Geoffrey Pannell replied to Julie's discussion Working the back end!"Queenrider has hit the nail on the head with her advice!! Hill work is by far the best way to get the horse to use their back without adding tension . We do it all the time to strenghen the horse's back end. Just walking and troting does the…"
Julie replied to Kathi's discussion When It's Not Fun Anymore"Change trainer - about time I would say! get a fresh look at things - a good trainer is the same cost as a bad one!"
Julie replied to Turbo's discussion Moving Up the Grades"Go for it - better to be at the bottom of the next than the top of the old level, or you will never move on!I moved up as soon as i was placed in the top 6 a few times"
Queenrider replied to Julie's discussion Working the back end!"Cavaletti is great for building muscle as is hill work. Reiner Klimke has a book on how to use cavaletti for dressage.
He will of course find it hard. Building muscle and flexibilty takes many weeks/months/years. You only need to do cavaletti three…"
Julie posted a discussionWorking the back end!
\i have been reschooling a horse, he has been going very well, but I cannot get him to really, really use his back end. he is ready to do this, is soft, flexible, has great balance, can do the basics of lateral movement and woeks nicely on the bit, but when you ask him to engage a little more, he finds it hard.I have been trying with plenty of transitions, and been trying to help him develop more muscle, but am stuck right now. I have not had this with any other horse. He just needs to engage…See More
William Micklem left a comment for Julie"Thanks for this Julie...the word is spreading...good luck to you. William"
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- At 5:26am on October 28, 2009, William Micklem said…
- ....doesn't sound too safe but you survived...it is interesting to try to find out if there were proportionately more accidents in those days or less...I wish I could revisit those days...I regret not staying more involved with Cornwall and the Cornish equine stalwarts such as Heather but I suppose we must all go on our own journeys...William
- At 5:45pm on October 27, 2009, William Micklem said…
- Wow! I ws just looking at a pic of Heather H in a book about the FB hunt sent to me by my brother David who is still in Cornwall. I think my Father gave her stress...I remember with fondness the rallies there. Have we met? William
- At 7:40pm on August 30, 2009, William Micklem said…
- Thanks for this Julie...the word is spreading...good luck to you. William
- At 7:26pm on August 30, 2009,
Mel said… - Hi Julie,
Just a reply to your comment on my trick riding vid. A totally valid question!....but tricks are nearly always done off (apart from a couple of basics i can think of) and have always been done off the nearside of the horse.....i suppose because it is natural for both u and the horse....(most horses/and people are one sided)....i couldn't imagen hanging off the far side...i would say it would be SUPER uncomfortable for both horse and rider and dangerous if you were riding corners (like in an arena!) or had a run down a barrier/fenceline etc......
From what i've seen trick riders in the UK do things alot differently from Australian and American trick riders....more Vaulting orientated or something and different saddles.
I can understand the concern about onesidedness/soreness etc and we combat that by making sure the horse is warmed up properly on BOTH sides before a trick riding session..and of corse warmed down appropriately....also most horses are not just a trick riding horse....most of the time it's kind of like their 2nd job .....as we (myself and Bubby) are already established we really don't train to offen, untill before a show....we will do anything from flatwork, to liberty, to trick training, trail riding, road work and sometimes jumping. I hope to compete with her one day....just haven't decided what in. I also have a Chiropractor and Accu-pressure therepist visit once every couple of months just to ensure all is well with her.....she usually gives a couple of little tweeks and we r good 2 go!.....
- At 11:41am on August 4, 2009,
Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com said… - Hi Julie,
Why don't you post some questions and photos on my blog? Ride Fit 1-2-3 on the last entry. That way I can respond specifically in the next blog.
- At 10:01pm on August 3, 2009, Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com said…
- Hi Julie, thanks for your comment- you can see my response with the video.
- At 12:49pm on July 30, 2009,
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca said… - Welcome to Barnmice Julie. Great to see more Brits on the site - even though I live in Canada now, England will always be home for me :)
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Sarah
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