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Oct 28 08 3:28 PM
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Oct 28 08 3:40 PM
"If riding were only blue ribbons and bright lights, I would have quit a long time ago"~ George Morris "Virginia has the nicest horses"~ George Morris "Riding is first a sport, then an Art. That's why I make a lot of money"~George Morris "Do as little as possible, but as much as necessary"~George Morris "Distances are like men... never take the first one you see, there will always be another one"~George Morris "Function equals form, and form equals function"~you guessed it :)
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Oct 28 08 4:19 PM
One saggy boob says to the other saggy boob, "If we don't get some support soon people are going to think we're nuts."
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Oct 28 08 4:34 PM
There is something about jumping a horse over a fence, something that makes you feel good. Perhaps it's the risk, the gamble. In any event it's a thing I need. TTL; two years and many more. <3
Oct 28 08 5:01 PM
I only thought what HP said was stupid. At the local level, a "show bow" aka bun holder, is more than acceptable and you will not be laughed at for it. Sorry if everyone doesn't meet your A circuit standards, HP. We can't all be blessed with tons of money to buy the latest fashions and afford thousands of dollars a week for shows. Some of us just have to make do and have fun at the local level.
PS. you're really giving hunters a bad name. have you ever wondered why people think they're such snobs? Yeah, because people like you make comments like that.
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Oct 28 08 5:06 PM
Hunter Princess wrote: Because hairnets totally cost a TON and are only for rich people. Suuureee. At the local level here you do not see show bows, in fact I've seen 1 in my entire hunter career. Said girl was quickly lent a hairnet and the incident was hushed. Show bows are not appropriate hunter attire, they look sloppy and were NOT created for hunters, but dressage, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong, but they definitly weren't created for hunters). Show bows have nothing to do with latest fashions, really, just what is appropriate for shows. I was talking more about the fact, that you are constantly telling people who want to dabble just in hunter/jumper schooling shows, that they NEED or MUST have the best of everything. And not everyone lives where you live Here, it is quite common to see show bows at schooling shows. There were 4 or 5 girls with them at the show I went to last weekend, and all three consistantly placed in the top 6. Some people find them convient and time saving, and that matters more at a schooling show than some big A circuit show where the rider just has to make themself look good, and have a groom to worry about their horse. The judge really doesn't care what the riders are wearing, it's just the snotty little brats . Around here, if you laughed at someone for not wearing the 'right' thing, you'd be the one looking like a fool.
Oct 28 08 5:19 PM
xPoniesForMe wrote: I was talking more about the fact, that you are constantly telling people who want to dabble just in hunter/jumper schooling shows, that they NEED or MUST have the best of everything. And not everyone lives where you live Here, it is quite common to see show bows at schooling shows. There were 4 or 5 girls with them at the show I went to last weekend, and all three consistantly placed in the top 6. Some people find them convient and time saving, and that matters more at a schooling show than some big A circuit show where the rider just has to make themself look good, and have a groom to worry about their horse. The judge really doesn't care what the riders are wearing, it's just the snotty little brats . Around here, if you laughed at someone for not wearing the 'right' thing, you'd be the one looking like a fool.
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Oct 28 08 5:25 PM
charleyharvey wrote: Worrying about hairstyles at a HORSE show is exactly why I laugh at showing and think it's the stupidest thing ever.
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Oct 28 08 5:59 PM
I am a a proud supporter of the HYPG Banning!!! HALTER CRICKETS ARE WRONG!
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Oct 28 08 6:00 PM
KaylaBlueHorse wrote: I have short hair. I always look like crap once I start to get sweaty. I then look like a scarecrow, as my blonde hair stick out from under my helmet like stiff straw.
Oct 28 08 6:16 PM
Maybe you shouldn't then. It makes you come off as incredibly rude and stuck up. Honestly, I've never really understood why people dislike hunters so much. Until this board.
I suppose I'm well off compared to some people. I've got a horse and can pay the board(which probably costs 1/3 of what you pay for your horse's), but getting the extra cash for shows isn't always easy and I don't own the right color or breed of horse to be in hunters, but I've stuck it out anyways.
I have a red dun quarter horse x haflinger that I bought for pretty cheap as a green 4 year old project pony. He not only grew in size, but he grew on me too. He was not at all the fancy show horse I had dreamed of, that'd carry me effortlessly around 3'6 courses with autochanges, but none of that mattered after a few short weeks. I'd intended to keep him at max a year, but I knew there was no way I'd ever be able to sell him.
I've worked my dang a** off to get where I am today and to make my horse the star he is now. We always place at shows, both schooling and the provincial(B) circuit.
Up until 2 months ago, I didn't own a single piece of in style or big name equipement. My Charles Owen helmet is an early Christmas present because my old helmet was too small and I worked out a deal with my mom to earn it.So, yeah it pisses me right the hell off when you say that brands matter, to the judge or anyone else. If you're a good rider, you're a good rider no matter what you're wearing. And a good rider can make a horse look good in any tack or clothing.
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Oct 28 08 7:15 PM
baxtersmom wrote: KaylaBlueHorse wrote: I have short hair. I always look like crap once I start to get sweaty. I then look like a scarecrow, as my blonde hair stick out from under my helmet like stiff straw. Me too! I really want a cowboy hat to wear post-helmet b//c I look stupid in baseball caps.
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