I saw an ad for an Australian Stock Saddle for sale that is really nice and in great condition. I had looked at these saddles when I had my last horse and...
Being new to the group I'm not quite sure if I'm understanding how to actually do a one rein stop or the double but it is something that sounds very important...
... I googled 'one rein stop video' and found this. A bit buggy :) , but I think it gives you the idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmpDSbXPtzU Donna...
... I was definitely taught that the double is "switching places with head and tail so the head ends up where the tail is and the tail ends up where the head...
That's interesting because I have had people ask me if my TW mare, Satin was a Morgan. I always thought it was because she is built like the old style TWH's....
I was wondering if any on the list have experiance with Fabtron or Crest Ridge gaited saddles? Several gaited people I know use the Fabtron, and love it. I'm...
... This was nice - I thought he did a good job of explaining and demonstrating. I would add that if you teach the horse how to do this, you are less likely...
Susan wrote: I was wondering if any on the list have experiance with Fabtron or Crest Ridge gaited saddles? Several gaited people I know use the Fabtron, and...
... him ... This is from Lee's article on doubling: Mounted work:The double differs from the one rein stop in two ways: one, its purpose is to sharply turn the...
->>---- Original Message ---- From: Susan O. souzkous@... I was wondering if any on the list have experiance with Fabtron or Crest Ridge gaited saddles?...
... This is interesting and now you have me most curious. That's not what is quoted in my "Easy Gaited Horses". The ONCE isn't in there at all, but on page 97...
On Sat, Mar 1, 2008 at 5:04 AM, Richard, Amanda, Daelin & Kaeleb Thomas <rathomas@...> w ... I'd want to see it in person and on my horse, and would...
... I was. The whole point of the true double is the element of surprise. You don't keep hauling on the rein, trying to pull the horse's nose around, but...
... ejmico@... writes: I believe for a true double you quickly and very fast go one direction and as the horse completes the turn you take the other rein...
Here is a new twist folks. My neighbour phoned yesterday evening to tell me there are two cougar in our immediate area and they had killed and eaten a calf...
... I would say that one time would probably get his attention/focus. But if not, I also think I remember Lee telling me one time when we were talking (in...
I know an old ML attacked some horses on a picket line in the Black Hills a few years back... the horses could not get away... My friend lives in the Black...
... Crest Ridge gaited saddles? I tried a Fabtron years ago and didn't like it. I found it very difficult to ride uphill properly in it - hard to get up out of...
... Unfortunately, it's a problem I'm too familiar with ... I've known of several horses mauled by cougars here in California, including one of our great...
... rustyspur.net@... writes: I liked that he pointed out that you don't want to crank the head around with a bit that can come thru the mouth (snaffle...
"swaps ends" in one sharp turn. Follow it ... cue to ... Personally, I would follow this advice and not double again unless the horse was ignoring the first...
... From Galadriel Billington: "The Emergency Dismount: [] Kick your feet out of the stirrups. [] Drop the reins. [] Lean forward and grab hold of the neck in...
... writes: Once you feel comfortable doing an Emergency Dismount in a controlled manner, you may be much safer the next time you need it, when you're not...
... This is not so easy with a saddle horn in the way. You would need to be way off the side at this point, but I guess if you are planning to leave the scene,...
Hi Jeannie Thx. for the feedback. Sounds like you are very much aware of the M.L. and the risk they present. It was my opinion the horses are better off in...
