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by HafDressage
Sat Jan 02, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Should the training forum be combined with the Tack and Apparel forum
Replies: 4
Views: 5157

Re: Should the training forum be combined with the Tack and Apparel forum

Well, it sounds like the majority are not interested, but here was my logic. While historically the tack and apparel trunk has been separate from the Training forum, they truly are quite related. Findings boots, bits, bridles, even good breeches are all issues for those that "train" and so...
by HafDressage
Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:09 am
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: New Suggestions Thread
Replies: 8
Views: 21694

Re: New Suggestions Thread

Let me first say, I love the new Definitely Dressage. Seems like everyone is taking a nice tone with each other and it's been fun to post on here. :) I have a wild idea. So I know historically, the tack and apparel trunk has been separate from the Training forum, but after thinking about it, I would...
by HafDressage
Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Where in the south to get custom boots measured?
Replies: 3
Views: 4063

Where in the south to get custom boots measured?

I'm looking for someone in the south that can measure and help me order custom boots. I've heard there is a good person down in wellington, but I'm hoping not to drive more than 7 hours to get this done. Atlanta would be great. Does anybody know of anyone in the south (other than Wellington) where I...
by HafDressage
Sun Dec 20, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Attractive winter riding boots?
Replies: 26
Views: 28448

Re: Attractive winter riding boots?

Mountaineer - I'm excited to try them when they arrive!

Speaking of winter riding boots, if anybody is interested in the ice riders, they are on sale for $89 on tack of the day today.
by HafDressage
Sun Dec 20, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Conformation Critique Please?
Replies: 8
Views: 10687

Re: Conformation Critique Please?

Let me start by saying I LOVE his look. I think he is super duper adorable and I'm sure you are so in love. From strictly a conformation standpoint, the two things that I would say are not my absolute favorite is that he is a little "camped out behind" and even though it seems that he carr...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:40 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Thinline saddle pads - do you use / like it?
Replies: 17
Views: 15751

Re: Thinline saddle pads - do you use / like it?

Josette - I swear by this thinline trifect pad! No bulk, but nice protection. My horse has literally never been back sore and so I'm a believer. Now granted he's not the type to complain, but I believe that as much as we've amped up the sitting trot, it has been a good bet. If you haven't already or...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:34 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Quarter sheets (and static electricity)
Replies: 4
Views: 5394

Re: Quarter sheets (and static electricity)

I ordered a version of the following and they specifically say that it will eliminate static. I've only used it once, so I can't say for sure, but I didn't have any static on my first go round. Good luck! http://www.victorycanter.com/Centaur-Turbo-Dry-Sheet-467780.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAkb-zBRC2upezwuyg...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Best winter riding glove
Replies: 22
Views: 18487

Re: Best winter riding glove

I just ordered the Heritage winter gloves from Smartpak and I'm sending them back. They are little thicker than I might like normally, but if you live in a really cold area, they are probably a good bet for winter riding. I'm sending them back because they weren't long enough for my fingers. I have ...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:23 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Attractive winter riding boots?
Replies: 26
Views: 28448

Re: Attractive winter riding boots?

Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I decided to order the Ariat Bromonts today based on your recommendations. They seemed like the best looking option for riding. I'll report back once they arrive...and once it is warm enough to wear them. It's been so crazy warm down south, I'm wondering whet...
by HafDressage
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?
Replies: 19
Views: 15476

Re: Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?

It would nice if before people got all pantied up that they actually look at the existing rules and talk to people actually competing and working in Para competitions and find out more about what the topic is actually about. Without knowing anything about this competitor and her reasons for the sui...
by HafDressage
Fri Dec 11, 2015 5:14 am
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Attractive winter riding boots?
Replies: 26
Views: 28448

Re: Attractive winter riding boots?

Flying Lily - I almost just fell out of my chair at the price of those boots. I would rather go barefoot than pay that price for a pair of winter boots. ;) :lol: I'm going to order new normal higher end boots this spring, so I don't want to blow the budget on winter boots. I'm also not into paddock ...
by HafDressage
Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
Topic: Attractive winter riding boots?
Replies: 26
Views: 28448

Attractive winter riding boots?

Hello DDBB, I just ordered a pair of Mountain horse Ice Rider 3 winter riding boots and I'm kind of bummed about the look. From the pictures before I bought they looked nice and sleek. When they arrived, they have these HUGE gusset type things on the back of the calf that look terrible. I can't get ...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:41 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?
Replies: 19
Views: 15476

Re: Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?

Interesting. I have to say at first I thought the same thing about it being hard to call, but after reflection I don't think this is particularly hard to call. First, no two disabilities are ever equal. Para riders within each of those classifications will vary from "just slipped in" to &q...
by HafDressage
Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:42 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?
Replies: 19
Views: 15476

Speaking of rule changes, I'm kind of horrified by this new rule: blindfolds?

Since we've been chatting about rule changes lately: http://horsesdaily.com/article/disabled-british-athlete-takes-paralympic-committee-fight-her-right-compete I don't follow a lot of paradressage, but I happened to just see this article and I have to say I'm a bit disgusted at the International Par...
by HafDressage
Sat Nov 28, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Holiday Euro Style
Replies: 15
Views: 13148

Re: Holiday Euro Style

First of all. "Euros"?! Right now, the EU just by itself consists of 28 member states, and there are 47 countries on the euopean continent. Every single country has it's own cultural traditions, habits and practices. So, no, the "euros" do not go on two months of holiday, and I ...
by HafDressage
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:57 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Holiday Euro Style
Replies: 15
Views: 13148

Holiday Euro Style

I've always been told that at some point the Euros go on holiday for a month and the horses take about a month off and that this occurs at most barns. I have always been at barns where we ride and train all year round with no more than a week off most of the time. So, my big question is, should hors...
by HafDressage
Tue Nov 24, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Zonik Zooming - and it's quite nice
Replies: 12
Views: 11233

Zonik Zooming - and it's quite nice

https://vimeo.com/146639680

I know EG is not always popular on these boards, but this is really quite nice. His hands just look so beautiful and tactful. There are so many really lovely moments in there and I think this is the best I've seen the horse go so far.
by HafDressage
Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Besides WB - what do you ride
Replies: 76
Views: 47488

Re: Besides WB - what do you ride

Haflinger! I was always a total warmblood snob and wanted nothing to do with horses under 17hands. Then this totally ridiculous haflinger showed up at the barn. Game over. I'm obsessed and want hundreds more. I rode a Irish Sport horse for a year back in college and he was a great mover and had a go...
by HafDressage
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:00 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Short necks versus long necks
Replies: 17
Views: 16292

Short necks versus long necks

One thing I don't think has been discussed much on these boards is how neck length affects training issues. So I thought I might start the convo on it. :) I was always told that you want a horse with a long neck, but I have to say, my horse has a shorter thicker neck and now that I have it, I think ...
by HafDressage
Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:52 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show
Replies: 20
Views: 15618

Re: Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show

It does depend on how many riders, horses, coaching and classes. A trainer may be giving up 500 to $800 worth of income a day because weekends are your income building days, depending on lesson fees and number of lessons. So unless most students are going, it's expensive. I don't disagree with this...
by HafDressage
Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:56 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show
Replies: 20
Views: 15618

Re: Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show

My trainer's policy is $100 per day + expenses split among riders. Which seems totally reasonable... except the part about... 500/weekend + expenses for riders going alone or with only one other rider. So, that caused me some sticker shock and now I'm feeling like that is way too expensive to go sho...
by HafDressage
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show
Replies: 20
Views: 15618

Having Sticker Shock: How much do your trainers charge at a show

It's hard to create a poll for this, but I'm going to try. Please feel free to leave comments with details. I'm trying to gauge what is "normal." You can select more than one poll option because I know many trainers charge a fee + expenses. So, there you can select both an estimate of the ...
by HafDressage
Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Test Question: SI - then turn right
Replies: 5
Views: 5909

Test Question: SI - then turn right

Hi dressage friends, I'm prepping for an upcoming show (fingers crossed that we will actually make it to) and I want to make sure I'm straight on a couple of exercises. Hopefully we are going to make our 2nd level debut (exciting/scary). So, correct me if I'm wrong below: In 2-1, you ride K-E Should...
by HafDressage
Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Proposed rule change - no more double at 3rd
Replies: 15
Views: 13737

Re: Proposed rule change - no more double at 3rd

I think the double at 3rd is fine. Of course, there are some that abuse it, but there are some that abuse whips and spurs and nosebands, etc. and we allow those things (and rightfully so). So, in all cases we trust people to do what is right by the horse. My horse will likely go in the double at 3rd...
by HafDressage
Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Helpful tips for travers?
Replies: 9
Views: 9767

Re: Helpful tips for travers?

I always say do it in the walk a bunch to begin for both your sake and the horses sake. First, it shows your horse what you mean and second, it's an easy way to get yourself straightened out on the exercise. When I do haunches in, I think ride the front end straight, ask the haunches to come in with...
by HafDressage
Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Introducing changes... Any advice appreciated :)
Replies: 2
Views: 3647

Re: Introducing changes... Any advice appreciated :)

So, I have helped to put changes on a few of overly-counter canter confirmed horses, who would rather counter canter all day than change and I've found one exercise that has worked really well for all of them. Go down the quarter line in walk, pick up the outside lead (counter canter), jump a stride...
by HafDressage
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:31 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The Double. Gulp.
Replies: 14
Views: 12415

Re: The Double. Gulp.

I've started several horses in the double and I usually find that if you put it on like it's no big deal and get on a go for a walk the first day, then you can usually ride relatively normally the second day. I think if you make a it a "big deal," they perceive it as a big deal and then it...
by HafDressage
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: Ah HA! I TOLD you so.....(Color Bias)
Replies: 14
Views: 13967

Re: Ah HA! I TOLD you so.....(Color Bias)

don't think you can interpret this as a colour bias necessarily. I think breed would be a better predictor of scores than colour. If you consider all the breeds whose scores would be incorporated into the solid colour group versus those that would be included in the block and spotted colour groups,...
by HafDressage
Tue Oct 20, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The first rollkur thread of the new DDBB!
Replies: 23
Views: 18219

Re: The first rollkur thread of the new DDBB!

as to the OP? yer spelled "rolkur" wrong :P and, imho ANYONE who treats a horse/animal like in the above video DESERVES to be piled on. might teach 'em about compassion and empathy. 6c - You are spicy today. Rollkur is spelled correctly. I may live in the south, but I knere me spellins. I...
by HafDressage
Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:54 am
Forum: Dressage Training
Topic: The first rollkur thread of the new DDBB!
Replies: 23
Views: 18219

The first rollkur thread of the new DDBB!

It had to be done! :lol: :twisted: :D ...But don't worry, it's sort of a tangential rollkur thread. :) Recently the western pleasure world has seen an uproar on facebook because of some show footage and the following warmup footage: http://thehorseaholic.com/how-western-pleasure-horses-are-warmed-up...

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