Author Archives: Jrchloe

Long Lining with a Double Bridle

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jrchloe

I have never been taught this training method. While I do have some knowledgeable resources to teach me hands on stuff but I would really like the theory behind this method please. What is the purpose (other than oh it … Continue reading →

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Wearing an over/side check

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jrchloe

How do you get a horse to bounce off a check (side or over)? Is it the way it’s attached to the surcingle or how the bit feels in their mouth? Or do you let the check be slightly loose … Continue reading →

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Correctly Bending the Driving Horse

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jrchloe

How would one go about getting a horse to bend correctly in the shafts since you have nothing aiding the hindend? I have been looking in driving dressage areas but they drive differently so that’s not much help. What I’ve … Continue reading →

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Classic Saddle Seat Equitation

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Jrchloe

What are the specifics/rules for Classic Saddle Seat Equitation?  Are there any specific finals for a Classic Equitation rider (other than GN and WC)?  Are patterns a usual occurrence in the championships at shows?  Anything a Classic Equitation rider needs … Continue reading →

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Windows

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Jrchloe

Can a horse safely hang his head out of a window (no glass, either sliding or swing) over the tailboard in a stall?

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Pinnacle Elegante Show Saddle

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Jrchloe

Anyone have any experience with these saddles? Would they be good lesson saddles? http://www.sstack.com/english_arabian-equipment_cutback-saddlespads/pinnacle-elegante-show-saddle/

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Pasture Time

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Jrchloe

Do any of you with padded Saddle Seat horses turn them out in a pasture during show season? If so how big is the pasture? What kind of leg/foot protection do you use? If you do not turn your horses out for … Continue reading →

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Teaching to really ride

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Jrchloe

How do you teach a rider to really ride and not just sit pretty?  I have grown up around 2 different kinds of instructors.  One only would work mostly on position and looking pretty but when at shows and where … Continue reading →

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