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I do know that the particular horse in the picture onequarterfarm posted is trained by someone who has many years of dressage experience and had been to Europe many times to train.That horse is engaging his hind end. If you look at a couple pictures closely all but one of the horses has loose...

I might get yelled at for this one but- I agree with what Reignmaker is saying about 'opening up the shoulders' so the horse has more freedom of movement but how do you think they get a horse to do that? You train the horse to correctly move off of the hind end..an no it's not cruel..that's how...

In my book- The more bling the better What you have sounds like a good showmanship outfit to me... Don't forget gloves! and a hat is required. I agree with Jill...If your horse can pivot then a+ to you lol I think the best advice I can give you is to look up showmanship clips online- Watch...

I bought the pleasure harness from Mini Express. I've had it for the past 4 years- using it for work and show (after it's cleaned). It's not the fanciest harness but it gets the job done.

You don't NEED a check bit to be competitive at worlds or nationals.There are plenty of horses winning worlds that don't have a check it in. Using the check bit depends on your horse and how he/she carries him/herself. Some horse naturally want to over bridle or are heavy on the forehand so a...

I tried beet pulp on my gelding last year to try and fill out his top line but it made him look bloated also. I talked to some other people and they had the same issue. I don't use it anymore.

I either wear my polka dot blazer (shown), white blazer or a performance shirt. If you show in AMHR you are required to wear a western hat but in AMHA it is not required and I don't wear one.

I would not recommend feeding avocados to horses..they are poisonous.

At home my mom got about 22''-23'' in Mass and in Rhode Island I got around 24'' (I'm away at college now). I walked around the city for a little bit and the roads are terrible. Its very slushy, soft snow and underneath is all ice. All the horses were locked up for the night but were very happy...

Around $35 for coggins and $25 for health papers. I think we have a $70 farm call but we do coggins when the come to other work.

I use Omega Horseshine and it has made a big difference.

I bought my gelding out of state with only seeing pictures. When I did see him he was exactly what I wanted. The seller was very honest and knowledgable about this horse. We had talked to her on the phone a couple of times before purchasing him. Like horsehug said, you always take a chance with...

I agree with Sandee, it's personal opinion. I know there are some trainers that won't let a horse go in the ring with out black hoof polish on. I use black on all my horses hooves. I think it looks better than clear. If you use black and your horse has white legs be careful he doesn't lift his...

Stars has a great article on blending and clipping the face. http://www.starsminiatures.com/clippingchart.html When I blend I usually use the closer cut blade and gently clip the area I want to blend. I try to take off as little as possible..you can always take off more if you need to...

I have both heated and unheated water buckets. Both of my horses will not drink out of the heated water bucket unless they absolutely have to.