tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post6336765013419452859..comments2023-05-23T06:24:24.628-07:00Comments on Cash's Steppin' Up: Just walking my pony.Kalinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11011912207459834938noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-36328826818778650662013-10-31T06:22:23.945-07:002013-10-31T06:22:23.945-07:00That's what I'm thinking....I don't li...That's what I'm thinking....I don't like Western Pleasure all that much anymore. Honestly, I like my pretty tack, but I don't think a horse should just be judged on stuff like that. When I first got into horses, I honestly loved the idea, but now that I'm so much further into it, I just don't like it! We've already done some gate practice, we really need to get a little bridge and a mailbox now!Kalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011912207459834938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-32414591234017711112013-10-29T10:13:38.852-07:002013-10-29T10:13:38.852-07:00I think from reading your blog and getting to &quo...I think from reading your blog and getting to "know" you and Red, you would really really enjoy Trail and Ranch Pleasure. I think you would HATE Western Pleasure. It is all about politics and looking "pretty" and less about your effective communication with your horse, which is what you desire most. You should see if everyone could get together and build a small bridge, mailbox on a stick, gate to open and shut, etc. and you could practice on a trial course! I love trail, it is way too much fun!<br /><br />Just my 2 cents! I'm so glad your enjoying Red!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257883227571880815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-37494950690195272742013-10-28T10:49:41.874-07:002013-10-28T10:49:41.874-07:00I looove reining!! It would be a possibility, but ...I looove reining!! It would be a possibility, but I'm not sure if Red would be able to do the sliding stops, at least safely... Who knows!!Kalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011912207459834938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-10575319326797922222013-10-28T10:49:13.008-07:002013-10-28T10:49:13.008-07:00I'm definitely going to find some shows around...I'm definitely going to find some shows around here and attend! :) I want to make sure I'm gonna like everything before paying to get in, getting stuff to show in and possibly paying a trainer to help me before a show, haha!!<br /><br />Yes, going to borrow a friend of mine's!! I know someone selling a good one for $125 and she said if I was interested I could get it for $85, but I'll have to check out sizing differences and etc before I splurge, haha!!!! Kalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011912207459834938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-89073929765191330322013-10-28T10:05:02.128-07:002013-10-28T10:05:02.128-07:00I would suggest picking a show you might consider ...I would suggest picking a show you might consider taking Red to in the future, and going as a spectator first. I think it would be so helpful to see what classes they offer, how the show is run, who wins (and who doesn't), what they wear, etc. <br /><br />Also, on the saddle front, I would definitely try to borrow one for a while before purchasing a saddle. Just like any saddle, fit for both horse and rider are extremely important. While I don't think you have to spend a fortune to get a nicely fitting english saddle, I don't think $70 is going to do it -- I would plan more around the $100-$200 range at least. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697362741342101748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-48909846150777328212013-10-28T09:41:00.360-07:002013-10-28T09:41:00.360-07:00One day I want to show reining :) Till then I will...One day I want to show reining :) Till then I will stick with my hunter shows haha!Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-32375204175865851532013-10-28T08:45:23.285-07:002013-10-28T08:45:23.285-07:00I may ask her if I can borrow it for a little ride...I may ask her if I can borrow it for a little ride in the round pen to see what I think....a friend of mine has an Australian saddle that I may try as well, it'll give me a bit of the feel of an English saddle...I'll do mostly flat stuff. Probably no jumping. ;) I may try out dressage eventually if Red is up for it and it depends on what I think about English overall. <br /><br />That's what I like about those! One of the things I dislike most about Western Pleasure is how drugged and lazy the horses are. That's not what a Western horse should look like in my opinion!!Kalinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011912207459834938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639697700009231176.post-7320092257161576302013-10-28T08:33:11.518-07:002013-10-28T08:33:11.518-07:00Does Annabelle's owner or someone else there h...Does Annabelle's owner or someone else there have an English saddle you could borrow just to sit on? If you hate it, no reason to go and buy one...also, I'm sure you know this but a lot of places will let you take saddles on trial. That's the best way to find out if it fits. As far as what kind to get, that really depends on what you want to do--dressage, jumping, flat stuff? Your $70 saddles often fit poorly and/or fall apart easily, so might be easier for everyone involved to borrow an English saddle till you know whether you like it or not (and save some $$$, lol), if you can.<br /><br />Ranch Pleasure, working cow, and trail look fun! Plus they're more focused on what *real* Western horses do! I'd totally try any of them in a heartbeat. :)Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222988051311590007noreply@blogger.com