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vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
im getting quite discouraged with my dressage progress. we are getting points, but the marks are too low! monday we did the hardest level 3 test, and as we entered the arena small bugs appeared- on a super windy day, and we ended up shaking…
Sherry Cassetori commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Need help I am looking for insurance for my big guy any know of Great American or American Equine. If so which is better
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
I think she does look after me! I bred her and broke her in early as I had to sell my other horse due to financial reasons. I started hacking her in the forest by herself at 3 and up until this year, when she took a wild spook when a deer…
Mary-Joe Figueira commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Don't they all try to cheat! Yes I love to see the horses that can produce that beautiful lengthening. Mine will never perform that because he is not built that way. However, she sounds like she takes good care of you and that counts for a…
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Thanks Mary-Joe. Some horses love to show off that trot naturally and my girl is reluctant. We do all that, but don't get the pace we should. Being lazy she trys to cheat!
Mary-Joe Figueira commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Hi Vicki - I am not training at that level but as a scribe ( I can scribe FEI level) I see many remarks from the judges as to "speeding up" and no lengthening. I myself am currently learning how to lengthen. I…
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Hi Mary-Joe: my delphi is showing at level 3 nz, which includes med trot, canter, shoulder in, traverse, walk pirouette, rein back, walk-canter-walk and counter canter serpentines. She has got some reasonable marks, from a good judge- up to 67% but…
Mary-Joe Figueira commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
It is one day winter and one day spring up here. What level are you showing, Vicki?
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Gosh! Last posting Dec 15th! And it was from me! What's everyone doing? Hibernating? It's summer down under and I need advice on getting med paces out of my 6 yr old. She's not consistently giving and one dressage judge…
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
that would bug me too sherry! i think you need to say something to your instructor. i mean you're getting good value if you spend your time -even some of it, calming down the young horse. i mean i know it is good for them to get used to many…
Sherry Cassetori commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
ok maybe I am getting old but this bugs me . When I take a lesson there is a very young girl that brings her whole family that is not the problem the younger sibling just runs all over the place and the parents say nothing, I have a young…
Sherry Cassetori commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
on a good note I just did my first no stirrups jump last night . I am so proud of myself. Love doing new things
Jackie Cochran commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
So sorry to hear about your toe and you TIA. Life can be really challenging at times, can't it.
I hope you get back to riding.
vickie lawson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
hi! haven't signed in in ages. What's been happening? I got my toe broke by comet. He started when i was changing his cover, and his hoof hit the end of my big toe, the end bone split vertically in 3. That was a drama. Then Nov 22 at…
Joe Robertson commented on PJ's group 'Over 50 crowd'
Horses are very healing. I have worked for years with therapeutic riding. I volunteered with a therapeutic riding program for five years till insurance cost ended it. We used to foster children and I used my knowledge of horses and therapeutic…
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- A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
- My husband and I live on 160 acres surrounded by Natural Prairie and cattle country. We have 3 horses. The two in my avatar are a Friesian Sport Horse and a Morgan/ Perch. I call them my homegrown Warmbloods. Horses are woven into the fabric of my being. I run a computer based business and market to the horse industry. Life is good. I love photography and gardening and going south in the winter.
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- Canada
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- http://www.equi-tread.com
- Do you have any pets?
- We have 2 dogs. A GSD and a Blue Heeler and assorted barn cats.
- Topics of Interest
- Dressage, Western Riding, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care, Training, Stable Management
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- At 10:32am on November 25, 2010,
Nicola Barnes said… - Wow! Cool pro pic! :)
- At 1:04pm on March 16, 2010,
Linda Garber said… - Here is a formula if it will help to give you a guideline
Measuring a horse's cannon bone is used by some in determining the approximate weight a horse can carry. A measurement is taken around the circumference of the foreleg, just below the knee. Add together the weight of the horse plus the rider and tack, and divide this sum by the cannon bone circumference measurement. Then divide that result by two. A number between 75 and 85 is good. If the number is over 85, you probably need a larger horse. Using this method, I measure the circumference of the horse's cannon bone and get 7.5 inches. The body weight of the horse is 1,150 pounds and the rider and gear weigh 235 pounds for a total combined weight of 1,350 pounds. Divide 1,350 (total combined weight) by 7.5 (cannon bone) and I get roughly 185. Divide 185 in half and my final resulting number is 93. Using this calculating method, I either need to lighten my gear or get a larger horse to get the number down to around 85.
Some horse and rider guidelines where carrying weight is concerned:
# Pick a horse with bigger cannon bones, wider loins, shorter back
# Avoid using heaving saddles and only carry necessary gear
# Make sure the horse is conditioned for the type of riding you doing
# Keep proper riding posture and balance
# Give the horse a break on longer rides - get off a while and let your horse rest
# Avoid riding in areas where footing is not desirable - such as mud, deep sand, asphalt
# Avoid letting the horse trot or canter
The maximum weight a horse can safely carry does vary by the breed of the horse and how hard it's worked. There is no absolute rule about how much weight a horse can carry, but generally speaking the lighter-framed the horse the less he can carry. A well conditioned horse or a stout horse can generally carry more. Some breeds are bred to carry heavier weights like the Quarter Horse, Arabian or Icelandic Pony. Riders with good balance also make weight load less of a problem.
- At 2:20pm on August 25, 2009,
Linda L Moeller said… - Hi there!
Teddy is my 9 year-old Friesian. I've had him almost since he was imported from the Netherlands. We're learning dressage together. He is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime horse.
Fabulous photos, by the way.
- At 7:02am on July 3, 2009,
Lee Kelly said…
- wow some amazing photos, and some gorgeous horses.
- At 12:54pm on June 28, 2009,
Barbara Sky Horse said… - Hey PJ, I'm so glad you actually recieved the Birthday Wish, it was sincerely meant!!
And LUCKY You for just getting High Speed Internet!! .. I'm envious!! ..lol
...hmmmm.... I was just looking at your profile ...
I hope you'll add to it when you feel comfortable doing so ... (just my opinion maybe, but )...
knowing a wee bit more about a person allows the Barnmice family to more easily get aquainted!!
This is a Great Community / extended horsey Family!!
.. again, Welcome PJ!! :-)
( feel free to add me as a friend if you like )
~ Barby
- At 10:25pm on June 27, 2009,
Barbara Sky Horse said…
- Happy Birthday PJ!!
Hope it was Just The Very Best!!!
~ Barby
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