Search results matching tag 'english'

Getting him on the Bit?

Eclipse295 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I am trying to get my Gelding on the bit but all he does is through his head, rear, or yank the reins out of my hands and then buck. Any ideas how I can get him on the bit correctly?

Bang for my Buck - Recommended All-purpose Saddles?

Emolee — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I'm a member of the "Broke Horse Owner" club, and I'm in the market for a new english saddle. The one I have now is just... eh. Uncomfortable for me, and it takes about three pads to make it comfortable for my horse. He has medium-high withers but a fairly broad back, and it is SO HARD for me to find a saddle that fits him comfortably. So, I'm thinking the best way to go would be to get one with an adjustable tree, like the Wintec saddles that come with the tree sets.

Any suggestions? Brands, etc? I am on a budget so keep that in mind, I suppose... and I'd like something with a fairly deep seat.

Thanks! :D

Greg Best Clinic

kingsenglish — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Someone told me that there's a Greg Best clinic taking place the first weekend of September in Westlake, TX. I can't find anything to confirm it. It's supposed to be at a barn called Silver Oaks. I've searched the Web using that barn's name, but nothing comes up. I've tried to search for Greg Best clinics, but haven't had any luck. Can anybody send me a link or any information about the clinic? I'm interested in auditing it.

Thanks.

advice on jumping position please

G.M. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

hey,

i was wondering if anyone has any advice on my jumping position-

http://forum.equisearch.com/photos/gm/default.aspx

theres 3 photos on this url thingy, if you could look at them and comment on this post that would be brilliant.

feel free to be harsh, thanks :)

riding

G.M. — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

hey.

whenever i ride, the stirrup always falls to the back of my foot, then my instructor always makes me put my stirrups up very high to stop it from sliding?

does anyone have any tips on how to keep the stirrup at the ball of my foot and my heel down?

thanks.

Feed for Weight and Attitude

dancer — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I have a 9 year old, Thoroughbred ex-racehorse, I'm retraining. He was underweight when I got him 14 months ago and really easy to ride at that time, even without any training. After 3 months and having put on weight, he became obnoxious and unsafe, kicking, rearing and biting when ridden. I moved him to a new barn 2 months ago where he quickly lost weight. I discovered he wasn't getting hay and beet pulp. But he was super easy to ride again! We increased his hay and beet pulp and he gained weight but he's obnoxious and a bully again to ride! I feed Nutrena Safe Choice, 2 lbs a.m. & p.m., 2 lbs beet pulp p.m. and 2 flakes timothy hay am & pm. He's turned out all day on pasture and he's 16 hands. Ridden 5 times a week. He's about 1,100 lbs. How do I keep weight on him without him being obnoxious and a bully? Do you think the feed and attitude are connected? Thanks for all advice. I really want a happy safe horse!

English saddle repair

kingsenglish — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I have a wonderful Crosby Mark IV close contact saddle I bought used about 3 years ago. I love it and it fits my horse very well. Unfortunately, it has developed cracks along the seams of the seat. I took it to my local tack shop and they told me to continue to clean it and oil on a regular basis so I can still use. They told me that eventually I would have to have the seat replaced and that it would cost around $600 - I only paid $400 to buy it in the first place. I want to keep it since I love it so much and it fits my horse. My question is how do I find a reputable tack repair shop? Or would it be better for me to find a new saddle altogether?

First hunter pace

LPC — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Hi folks,

My horse and I will be riding our first hunter pace in two weeks. I will be going out on my 11 year old Appendix Quarter Horse gelding who is good on the trails as well as a nice jumper in the ring during our lessons, and we will be with my husband, who is a solid rider and will be taking out one of my trainer's horses (who also has never done a pace, but is very level-headed generally.) The pace is a very popular event in our area, and takes place about ten miles from our barn. They tell me it takes an hour to an hour and a half to ride the course, and we will be doing the Pleasure division. All the jumps have optional go-arounds. Of course we are not thinking about winning anything, just finishing safely and spending a nice spring day outside with the horses.

Does anybody have any tips for me, or thoughts about this? I appreciate any input at all. I can't wait, but I am also a little nervous.

Summer Horseback Riding Lessons

U_C_O_N_N — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Event Date: Thursday, April 09, 2009

Looking for something fun to do this summer? The University of Connecticut is providing horse riding lessons. Polo, Hunt Seat and Western lessons are open to students, adults and children (age 11 and older). Beginner to Advanced levels will be offered. There will be (4) 3 week sessions during the summer; $210 to $315.00 per session.

In addition to riding lessons, UConn will offer Trail Riding for the Intermediate or higher level rider, Session l June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, and 18, Session ll July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, and 23. Riders must be 13 years of age or older. The rider may choose English or Western style. Ride the UConn trail system and learn best practices trail riding including how to follow markings. Lessons will be held in the Horsebarn Hill Arena, UConn, Storrs, CT. The first riding session starts 5/11. Registrants are urged to register quickly, as classes fill fast. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum of eight riders per lesson. Please visit www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/summerriding.htm for registration forms, pricing, and schedule information.

How to fix the 'hand rider' ??

Leita Lawrence — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

I have successfully coached hunter \ jumper for 25 years. I have a new student who used to galloped racehorses. He now wants to rider hunter \ jumper and some eventing. However, the way he rides seems to cause his horse to ride behind the bit. His horse pulls down on the flat and now jumps ahead of its shoulders... riding behind the bit to, over and after the fence. It is starting to get very dangerous!! I have tried to research this problem and I think it is caused by the rider balancing off his hands. I believe this may be a result of the riding style the rider used to gallop racehorses. The rider says it is because I want him to shorten his reins. When he rides with a longer rein, he gets left behind over the fence because he will not ride into a forward seat. This is the first time I have had to deal with a problem like this. I've checked the horse's bit and it fits well.

Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this ?

I would love to hear of any exercises that might work !!

Thank you.

Leita :-)