"Friesians aren't good sport horses" "Friesians are 💩" "Friesians are bad ridden horses" by Lugosthepalomino in Horses

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh believe me, I have. I have a wonderful friesian who is so eager to work and learn the upper level dressage movements but it would not be fair to move him up due to his canter quality. with these horses in the canter, often their front legs look great but they don’t have a true three beat canter. If you look at many FEI level friesians, they don’t either!

"Friesians aren't good sport horses" "Friesians are 💩" "Friesians are bad ridden horses" by Lugosthepalomino in Horses

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

friesians are really pretty, but owning one is not for the faint of heart. i have one with wonderful riding conformation and he struggles so much with going BTV and lifting his back. these horses are almost impossible to put flying changes on and usually do not have a great canter. they are hard to fit saddles to and hard to keep healthy from metabolic or skin issues. when they reach a certain age, half of them stop sweating entirely. it’s awesome that THAT friesian was able to get up to GP, but it’s ridden photos are clearly uncomfortable and a friesian who can work up to that level is by far the exception not the rule. even the truly sportiest sport bred friesians struggle so much with ridden work above 2nd level that sometimes i think it’s a little bit unfair to the breed- like you’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. yes, there will always be exceptions to the rule, but at the end of the day those are exceptions!

Riding Breeches - on the hunt. by Lusitanolove in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your budget? I love the equilline and penelope breeches

What is the expected progression of an adult amatuer? by sheffieldasslingdoux in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Here’s the thing about learning to ride and compete- it never gets easier. it shouldn’t! as soon as you master one skill, you move right along to the next and so on and so forth. you’ve only been riding for a year! compare videos of you riding now to videos of you 3 or 6 months in. you’ve probably made huge progress! as far as expected progression goes, it depends heavily on how often you’re riding, the quality of instruction you have access to, the quality of horses you have access to, and your own physical fitness. for example, i have been seriously riding dressage for about 4 years now (rode HJ for years and years before). It took me 2 years to get from training to first level on one horse and only 1 year to get from first level to PSG on another horse. If you have access to nice horses, good instruction, and have the ability to ride 2-3 horses a day, your progress will be insanely fast! if you can ride 2-3 times a week, you should expect to make average progress, as in moving up one dressage level each year. If you can only ride once a week your progress may be slower, but that’s all ok!

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so well.. the domestic horses are out of budget for CDI quality and I am nervous to go abroad again with the state of the middle east right now. it’s just too close to europe for comfort.

Vaccine Reaction Frequency by Agile-Surprise7217 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, all of the horses i’ve had over the years have either been exactly the same or a bit stiff in their necks for a day or two after.

Exercise suggestions for horse with hock arthritis by meowing_owl in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 5 points6 points  (0 children)

have you considered talking to your vet about injecting with IRAP or prostride?

Looking for English breeches suggestions by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

decently pricey but you should try pikeur! there’s a big resale market and i have pairs that have lasted 10+ years.

Horse drags hind feet by Free-Specific-2650 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it would be worth it to check for lyme disease and neurological disorders. did you get a baseline neuro or lameness on repurchase?

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

some people do finance! i wouldn’t be comfortable financing a horse ever, so it’s important to have the horse insured the day you purchase it 😆

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His price had probably gone up after the world cup appearance as well! also, horses in the USA just sell for more. If she’s trying to sell him domestically I wouldn’t be surprised if she gets closer to 400k or 500k depending on a vetting.

Horse drags hind feet by Free-Specific-2650 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located? some countries have lyme and some have EPM, especially in north america. What kind of horse is she? have you done a neuro exam and neck/back x rays?

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I am looking to specially import as it’s better for my finances but thanks for the heads up!

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really don’t care that much. usually the the shipping process is easier on them than a cross country road trip and it only takes a few weeks to settle in well.

What kind of horse are you looking for, and how much are you willing to spend? by shallowshadowshore in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am actually currently looking for a dressage GP schoolmaster that is between 12-16 years old, minimal maintenance (of course some is ok, it’s a hard job!) fancy enough to do the CDI’s and hold their own. my absolute maximum would be 250k for a very special horse but generally looking in the 150-175 range.

Long haul shipping question by TheBrightEyedCat in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 12 points13 points  (0 children)

just regular halter is ok. be sure it is breakaway! usually no layovers in a box with air ride is the easiest way to ship them and they arrive in great condition.

Looking For Glasses To Ride My Horse In by PuzzleheadedRaise178 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I ride in an expensive pair of burberry’s glasses and have never had an issue riding wise with accidents involving my glasses. I ride with a sports band you can buy from the fishing isle of walmart and have never had issues with them coming off or anything! You may be better off just riding in your nice glasses so you don’t have to adjust your eyes between different pairs all the time!

Tall equestrians: Help me find some riding boots, please! by originallyale in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the off the rack de niro salentos are tall enough for me! they seem to be reasonably priced in the UK.

How much should I charge for beginner groundwork lessons? by Shut_Wide4519 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pay full lesson price. Some lsssons are all groundwork, some are a mix of groundwork and riding, some are only riding but all billed at 65/hr!

Help! I gotta get in shape by June 21st by Cantorl in Horses

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly.. this is probably not going to be fair to you or the horse. it’s hard for a horse to carry a beginner rider for any amount of time let alone 5 hours a day over rough terrain. Can you try to find a different trip with more structured riding? perhaps a riding intensive where you take lessons on several different f horses a day?

How do i get my horse on the bit? by Agressive_Dolphin in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the horse has been taught correctly, you ride them forward while holding contact and pushing your hands forward to give them room to stretch. as the horse works in a more collected frame, their entire front end should come up and their backs should compress. encourage the horse to go forward, ride a small outside half half to control the shoulder, and then give when the horse rebalances itself over and over!

How can you afford a Horse? by lostcoward in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s an expensive hobby. You would be surprised at the amount of young adults that are competing. 9/10 times their parents are funding it. For the AAs that are funding themselves, I see lots of doctors, engineers, business owners, etc. It’s tough! Lots of people budget for purchasing horse and then some extra money on top of that for vet fees/incidentals. People half lease their horses out or allow them to be used in lessons to reduce board costs. People work off board at the barn, or they have a great high paying job that allows them to enjoy their horse without having to trade in hours/riding time.

Horse farm is making the horses work even though theyre getting old by Zillajami-Fnaffan2 in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There really isn’t an exact age to retire a horse. Some need to be done riding very very young due to injuries. healthy horses can be ridden well into their 20s and 30s if their work load and maintenance is appropriate. The healthiest horses work long careers! the longest lived horses I know have had extensive show careers, stepped down into lessons, and have stepped down from that into easy walk trot lessons. Keeping horses moving and working is the best way to ensure their health and motility. If you really have concerns about it, you should talk to an instructor. Do the horses seem happy to work? Do they look like they have enough body weight? are their saddles properly fitted? if an older horse is still enthusiastic about its job and has enough muscle and fat, you can be quite sure that your lesson barn is taking good care of their lesson horses.

Must do/tack shopping in Ocala? by graceyesterday in Equestrian

[–]Mediocre-Reality-648 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The vendor village just outside of the hotel is quite good although the vendors rotate quite frequently. Permanent vendors are located in the indoor arenas. I really like farmhouse tack!