Monthly Archives: August 2008

Odd problem (board/training and $$$)

I have a problem to throw out to this wonderful Morgan community.  If you can help or offer constructive advice, please do so.  In mid-July I moved one of my Morgans out of a full-service show barn (where my other horse … Continue reading

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Need quick info!!!

Does anyone know if spurs are allowed in carry-on luggage? Just got a call from the trainer that the spurs need to fly to Illinois with me!

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Off To Be Jubilant at the Jubilee

I am leaving this afternoon, with dogs in tow, to make my journey to Springfield, IL.  Our horses made it safely to the grounds last night but given that my kids started school this morning, I had to be a … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Money

So I was the one who started the popular New England Post about the judging, and despite the controversy, I have survived. I am now going to stretch my neck again and bring up another very taboo topic…Money. I am … Continue reading

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Breeding questions

Hi, I have a mare that I would like to breed. She is a Promise, Beamington, and Superman bred mare and I would like to cross her to a Serenity or Flaire bred horse. My question is which would be better … Continue reading

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Show Clothes

I ride in the hunter pleasure division and in the show ring you see so many different hunt coats and show shirts.  I have a couple nice jackets but they aren’t anything amazing. Sometimes I wonder where people buy all … Continue reading

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Admitting You Have A Problem Is The First Step…

Going to certain stores with my husband can be one of the painful things in my life.  If the car turns into a Home Depot or Lowe’s parking lot I always cringe because I know I am in for hours of walking up and … Continue reading

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New but willing to learn

Hey, all: I’ve been taking lessons since January at a great Morgan farm and fell in love with this breed the first time up. After a few scary rides as a kid and a long gap from when I started … Continue reading

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New Poll – Are you going to OKC?

With OKC coming, I thought it would be interesting to see how many of the viewers of AboveLevel.com are going to make the trip.  Please vote and if you have anything to add, comment on this post.  ***The results from … Continue reading

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The finer points of classic pleasure driving or pleasure driving

Can anyone explain the finer point differences between classic pleasure driving and pleasure driving?  It looks the same to me?  How would you know which classes to put your horse in?

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