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Riderless Cow Horses?!
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Has anyone seen the video going around of the cow horse working a flag (fake cow) WITHOUT a rider?! Incredible!
I shared a video with my (learning to be a horse person) husband of Kit Kat Sugar, the 2012 NCHA Horse of the Year, and he thought the fact that the rider couldn't/didn't assist the horse in th...
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NRHA Open Futurity Jordan Larson and Ref Black Mamba Run
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http://barnmice.com/video/ref-black-mamba-and-jordan-larson-nrha-open-futurity-2012-1-- Edited by Barnmice Media on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 03:49:20 PM
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Ontario Xtreme Cowboy Race at Norwood Fair $1000 Added
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Hello The Ontario Xtreme Cowboy is hosting the first OXC Provincial Championship Race at the Norwood Fair, Monday October 8th, start time 9:00 am. $1000 Added Open Class $500 Added Junior/Youth Class Please visit our web page, www.ontarioxtremecowboy.ca or join the Facebook Page at https://www...
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Legendary Barrel Racer Scamper Passes Away
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Very sad to learn that legendary barrel racer Scamper has passed away this morning. What a great life this amazing horse led with owner Charmayne James, he passed away peacefully at the age of 35. Legendary Barrel Racer Scamper Passes Away
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Western saddle pads
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Hi all! I've just recently started riding western and I need some advice/tips from some of you more experienced riders. I've ridden English for years and LOVE how this and easy to wash the saddle pads are. Western pads are so much thicker and I'm not sure they're so washing machine friendly. I prefer to...
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Western Dressage in Ontario
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Hello everyone, I was hoping to get some more information on western dressage. My mom has recently developed a strong interest in it and I would love for her to be able to get more involved, either though clinics, lessons, events. Does anyone know where we could start looking in Ontario to further lear...
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Can Can Vaquero Euthanized
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More sad news for Stacy Westfall as bridleless reining star Can Can Vaquero is put down due to a bony arthritic growth in his spinal column. RIP Vaquero TSW Can Can Vaquero Euthanized
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Equitation?
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Alright, this is a stretch, but I'm confident in the respectful and considerate nature of my fellow barnmousers. I've decided to come to you all with an old photo of myself, and ask you to tear it apart. No, I don't mean rip it to shreds and throw it in the air like confetti. I'm asking you to analyze my posi...
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How cool is this kid?!
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What a super rider on a fabulous horse. Oh, did I mention the little boy is FIVE??!! Championship Ride
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Stacy Westfall's Roxy Passes Away
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Extremely sad news on the passing of American Quarter Horse Whizards Baby Doll, best known as Roxy. Condolences to owner Greg Gessner and the Westfall family. What a great mare, she'll be missed for sure. You can read about the tragic accident on Stacy Westfall's blog here: Full story of Whizards Bab...
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New Riding Boots
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Hey everybody, I've been wearing the same pair of Laredos for ages, they're still holding up but could be retired while they still have some dignity left What are you all wearing to ride in? I have a bit of a wide foot, so I lean towards a rounded or square toe vs. a pointy toe. What pair of boots are you curr...
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How to Judge Western Pleasure
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When I watch a western pleasure class I have no idea what I'm supposed to be looking for. Also, are there different levels of western pleasure as there are in jumping or dressage? What would the differences be?
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Spade Bits
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video--http://www.barnmice.com/video/mechanics-of-spade-bits,
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splint boots and bell boot help
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Hi everyone. Can anyone here help us find splint boots and bell boots(preferably not the plastic kind) for reining? I'd like to get them in brown if possible, but the tricky part seems to be finding them small enough. Our mare has fairly dainty legs and tiny feet. Any suggestions would be appreciated....
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Western Riders!
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Yes, you! How many of us here are Western riders, or at least have an appreciation for some Western sport? A lot of forums I have noticed are h/j or dressage based. Who out there sits the ol' cowboy seat? I'll start by saying that's all I've ever ridden (though not all I've ever been interested in). I'v...
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America's Favorite Trail Horse
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I just have to say that I envy anybody who gets HRTV and will be watching America's Favorite Trail Horse starting next week. Who is going to be tuning in? It seems like a super exciting event and is something that I would love to do! America's Favorite Trail Horse Promo
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National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity
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Just wanted to share that the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity can been watched online at the link below Scroll down the page to see the feed. NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity
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Hmmm...do you think the FEI will really do things differently?
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http://www.barnmice.com/group/barnmicenews/forum/topics/fei-reining-committee-agrees
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Equatation Critique
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http://www.youtube.com/user/Horseridingification?feature=mhee
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Stallions to Watch
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Which western performance stallions are hot to watch this year? Is anybody breeding their mare/s and want to breed to a certain stallion?
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Saddle maker frustration!
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Hey all - I figured no better place than here to come for help. I have been searching for years for information on the fella who made my saddle. It's a real solid piece of equipment, beautifully tooled, and has served me for many years and many rough rides. It's a gorgeous roping saddle made by Ellis Upchu...
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Whitmire vs. NCHA Civil Trial Begins
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Is anybody else following this story? The article doesn't mention that Whitmire was receiving funds for riding other people's horses, although it does say she never acted as a professional trainer. I know under the rules if you are paid to ride (directly or indirectly), you're not eligible for no...
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Glucosamine for an older horse
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I have read numerous articles on the topic of giving glucosamine to horses, particularly an older Western Pleasure horse that does it all but, as we all know, is asked to perform in the most unnatural and stunted movement position. In order to keep his joints limber I give him glucosamine daily in his...
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Popular Breeds for Western Riding?
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What are the most popular breeds for Western riding? Obviously the Quarter Horse comes to mind, but are there other breeds that do just as well? If so, which disciplines would they excel in?
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Great western training tips that English riders should know about
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So far, I've learned about the cowboy stop by squeezing the whithers. What else do you Western riders do that we English riders should know about? How about getting perfect square stops? Any ideas for that? Thanks!
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Retraining an older horse?
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Does anyone have any tips or ideas or exercises for working with an older horse who has mostly done english in his past career and is now going to work on western?
I am thinking towards especially how to help him learn to slow his gaits and be comfortable on a loose rein etc. He does neck rein but could use...
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Interesting Western Boots
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Just wanted to share -- Edited by Nikki Salo on Thursday 4th of November 2010 03:47:31 PM
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Wright On Time Euthanized
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Just thought I'd share this The Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association Futurity finals were marred by the tragic news that Wright On Time (Lenas Wright On x Shiney Tari x Shining Spark) was humanely euthanized after suffering a broken front leg during the finals fence work. The flashy sorrel stallion...
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Quarter Horse Congress
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Hey everybody, has anybody been down to Congress this year? How was it? Any good shopping deals in this economy? If you were showing, how'd you do? I've been watching it online, caught some reining, western pleasure, equitation, cutting and hunter under saddle so far, planning on catching some tr...
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