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Started this discussion. Last reply by Amanda Mar 30, 2009. 1 Reply

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robin a replied to Cathy Gourlay's discussion 'Blanketing Advice' in the group Over 50 crowd
I would use something waterproof if it's wet out, horses have a much harder time with chilly wet, than freezing dry cold. Observation can tell you lots, do they appear chilled and shivering, or do they seem relaxed and content. I wouldn't…
Jan 29, 2010
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robin a replied to robin a's discussion 'Old Eventers' in the group Over 50 crowd
My horses are used to more than mounting blocks, they know how to stand beside fences, or the tail-gates of pickups, rocks on the trail etc. I use a dressage whip, and apply on the opposite hip to move them towards what ever I am standing on.…
Jan 27, 2010
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Cindy Jeffery replied to robin a's discussion 'Old Eventers' in the group Over 50 crowd
Mounting blocks are great! I have trouble with my knees and left hip (had a fall years ago), old injuries hurt more as we get older. Trouble is my horses have mixed feelings about the block, it does take sometime to get them used to it.
Jan 27, 2010
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robin a replied to robin a's discussion 'Old Eventers' in the group Over 50 crowd
Well, I can't ever get enough of it. It really is fun taking a newbie around for a first time on course, and feeling him 'get it' and enjoy himself. Sometimes they don't click until they've been out there a few times. My…
Jan 26, 2010
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Linda White replied to robin a's discussion 'Old Eventers' in the group Over 50 crowd
I admire tremendously both the eventing riders and their amazing horses. I jump judge at Checkmate which gives me the best seat in the house, and I am constantly impressed with how well conditioned the horses are - and how brave. Today's…
Jan 26, 2010
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I'm 55 and I love eventing.   I gave up on the idea of ever making it to prelim, and am happy to start babies, and school and compete lower levels till they are saleable.   The funny thing is, it's probably harder riding the green ones over jumps, than a well schooled horse over the bigger jumps, but I am comfy and happy.My plan is to take up endurance riding when I'm too old to jump.I sure like a mounting block these days, soreness in my knees makes it a little harder to mount than it used to…See More
robin a added a discussion to the group Over 50 crowd Jan 26, 2010
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robin a replied to Barbara Ellin Fox's discussion 'What Makes a Good Riding Instructor'
Over the past 30 years, I have ridden with a lot of instructors, never having had a regular coach, and mostly learning in clinics. One of the worst instructors I've ever had is a level 3 event coach. She teaches nothing like she rides, her…
Dec 16, 2009
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robin a replied to Shimmer E's discussion 'RollKur or Hyperflexion'
My understanding of this topic is that the nuchal ligament, that runs along the top of the neck and ties into the skull, is damaged by excessive over-bending. The reason that these upper level dressage riders think it's a good thing, is that…
Dec 14, 2009

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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I live in Grand Forks BC, and I work as a Farrier, do some training, some teaching, and my main passion is eventing.
Do you have any pets?
just horses
Topics of Interest
Eventing, Endurance

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