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Jul 25 09 2:57 PM
CindyECC wrote: We're thinking about getting into CTR, so I'm going to be in trouble. My saddle is leather, my headstall is leather. But that's because I couldn't find a synthetic saddle that I liked and I don't like the "feel" of most synthetics used for headstalls. Biothane, nylon, etc, all feel icky to my hands. Oh well, I'm not a competitive sort...I do what I do to gain knowledge, experience, and to have fun. Cindy
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Jul 25 09 3:01 PM
THE FUGLY SONGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-_kA9Yiz6c(My 'S' doesn't always work. I promise I'm not referring to anyone as a hore. Unless I make it clear that that is my intent.)
Jul 25 09 3:04 PM
BigDreams wrote: You will have lots of fun Cindy! 90% of the time CTR/endurance riders are the most easy going, helpful and FUN people you will ever meet. Definitely be prepared for wacky colours-most the riders I know all use bright coloured biothane. I huge majority of the riders use wacky coloured saddle pads, boots etc.. I knew one person who used tye dye EVERYTHING. She is my idol, I am investing in tye dye polos and a saddle pad. lol!
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Jul 25 09 3:40 PM
dogsnhorses wrote: I tend to make judgements on four things: - rider's clothes - tennis shoes? Ummm.... no. Jeans that are short enough to turn into highwater waders when mounted? Not so much. It's pretty obvious who knows what they are doing and who doesn't based on dress alone. Riding jeans and boots says a lot.
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Suess
Jul 25 09 3:43 PM
Valo wrote: BigDreams wrote: The Beeze wrote: This is horrible, because I do love them and the people that own them, but I often think "What, you don't want a REAL horse?" when someone has an OT Standardbred. lol. Why aren't they real? lol yeah, really why aren't they real
BigDreams wrote: The Beeze wrote: This is horrible, because I do love them and the people that own them, but I often think "What, you don't want a REAL horse?" when someone has an OT Standardbred. lol. Why aren't they real?
The Beeze wrote: This is horrible, because I do love them and the people that own them, but I often think "What, you don't want a REAL horse?" when someone has an OT Standardbred.
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Jul 25 09 3:50 PM
TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: I disagree about the breeches. They are expensive , jeans are not.
Jul 25 09 3:51 PM
Really? When I worked at the track every horse I saw "I bet he'd make a good jumper" "That horse has the butt for barrel racing" "Look at that trot! Now that horse would be great for dressage!". Ya, the trainers didn't like me much. Any standardbred I've ever seen that has been retrained for riding has gone on to kick some serious butt! They just need to be given the chance, and unforunitly they rarley are. Appy-I've only done one distance ride before (have volunteerd at a couple). A 15 mileage ride and WOW did I ever have a blast! I through together the most comfortable thing I could. I couldn't imagine what would have happened had I wore that anywhere OTHER then a distance ride. They didn't look twice-I fit right in! Cowboy boots, $9 breeches, and knee high rainbow socks. UGH how dare you Appy. Now I miss the trail riders. *Kicks self* why did I have to buy a giant that won't fit down most trails?! P.s. I have an assumption about the distance folks. In my limited expierence, I found the most knowledgable riders were the ones with the craziest coloured tack and wackiest outfits.
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Jul 25 09 3:54 PM
dogsnhorses wrote: I tend to make judgements on four things: - improperly-fitted/adjusted tack - good quality, well-fitted tack usually indicates the rider has good knowledge of horsemanship and cares about or respects his mount. I just can't find anything to like about a rider that hangs the curb bit upside down or lets their breastcollar dangle down around the horse's legs. Same with someone who ties a rope halter incorrectly, or leaves a lead rope tied too long or without a quick-release knot. - grooming of the horse/horse's condition - I don't care if the horse is clipped or not, but if they're riding a horse with dreadlocks in his mane or mud all over his legs, I wonder about their knowledge or concern for the animal. Same if the animal is obesely fat or skinny. - rider's clothes - tennis shoes? Ummm.... no. Jeans that are short enough to turn into highwater waders when mounted? Not so much. It's pretty obvious who knows what they are doing and who doesn't based on dress alone. Riding jeans and boots says a lot. - horse's manners - if the horse drags his person over to a patch of grass to eat, or kicks at another animal while mounted, I tend to think the rider lacks basic knowledge.
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Jul 25 09 4:11 PM
Hampton wrote: TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: I disagree about the breeches. They are expensive , jeans are not. I'm confused, what do you disagree with? Most pros (I'm talking about h/j pros) ride in breeches - that is definitely pretty standard.
Hunter Princess wrote: I do not have time for your ridiculous passive aggressiveness. Off my thread, please.
Jul 25 09 4:27 PM
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Jul 25 09 5:01 PM
elizabeth18088 wrote: -helmets, old velvet helmets that are faded brown make a rider stick out as a newb
Spooksandbolts wrote:blah, blah, blah, blah and the dog ate your homework and I can smell bovine excrement
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galen98 wrote: I just cleaned the tackroom two days ago and finally threw mine out. It was not, by any definition, even remotely "gorgeous". Looked like it had a combination of mange and mold. It was very, very old.
Jul 25 09 5:21 PM
terryn wrote: elizabeth18088 wrote: -helmets, old velvet helmets that are faded brown make a rider stick out as a newb Haha! Back in the day when we all wore the apparel only helmets, an old faded helmet with dangling ribbons was a status symbol on Planet H/J. Fading to some shade of brown was preferable to the weird purple-phase and it was EXTRA COOL if you were an adult and could wear the helmets with no harness. I still have mine, it's positively gorgeous. I don't know why I keep it other than for photos.
Jul 25 09 5:23 PM
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