... Yeah I think they are allowed in riding club horse too. I used to have a mare that HAD to have one and we did a few classes - what they were totally...
I think the idea is that "show horses" (and ponies) should be as near perfection as possible, so that if they need to wear a martingale, boots, etc., then...
BECF NEWS The Winter 2007 BECF NL should be in the post early next week - the BECF apologies for the delay in getting this issue of the NL out. If you have not...
... boots, etc., then there is some fault, either in their conformation or temperament (or both!) that makes them less than perfect.<< I'd go more for a fault...
Go Marion! Generally, badly brought-on horses are taught to resist bad riders; well brought on and schoolded horses don't need gadget such as martingales!...
I've been trying to put these in the calendar but it seems to get "stuck" EVERY time - I fill in the details but it won't "save", just "sits there". :( Can...
It can't cure conformation points (although it can improve a way of going), but a ewe neck in a ridden horse is usually caused by bad riding! Suna ... From:...
I agree some hroses are made ewe-necked by bad riding, but I am sure some poor creatures are born that way; in which case good riding might help, but won't...
... Well....I was just having a joke but yes......I believe most 'gadgets' are used by folk that can't be bothered to find out 'why' the hoss is doing what ...
... I've managed to kick it into shape and put the basic details in there for you. :) I've also put 7 and 1 day alerts on these dates, just to warn everyone....
What about brestplates and/or neckstraps for riders that are disabled/partly disabled? Or will we not be able to show?...
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A ewe neck is caused by overdevelopment of the muscle on the underside of the neck and underdevelopment of the topside. Usually accompanied by a hollow back,...
It may not be "fair" or "PC", but disabled riders are usually confined to their own classes - I can't recall at this moment ever seeing any in 'real horse'...
I agree in general, though I still think there are times when a rider and horse may be helped with the correct 'gadget' without resorting to bad riding if the...
... owners want to compete, either!<< And there am I.......I love my horse to bits and don't care if I never ride her again, (I haven't sat on her now for 2...
I had one 'horse job' where I rode only once the wole time I worked there (and it was made quite clear it was a 'one-off' and I should be more than suitably...
I know what you mean. I used to take my horses for walks, to0. I was lucky enough that when I've owned nags, we've had them in the back garden so plenty of...
HI everyone I have one space that has become available for the live show in March if you woul like this place please email me asap as it will be first come...
Lee Pearson competes in able bodied classes as well as disabled. I think he is the exception, more than the rule though. Lynne. www.mirkwoodhollow.co.uk...
Well, one has to say he is exceptional. And I guess you mean dressage rather than showing? Does he have any special tack that would not normally be allowed...
Does anyone think this is too far "off topic"? I hope not and personally I think it is just about okay (!), as although it is not a "live show listing" it is...
Please let me know if you would like to make use of these bags and we will try and arrange it. They have pretty much everything the average live show would...
