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dressage saddles information
saddle pad help!!!!!?
i need information on the wick-easy saddle pad (dressage pad) please, i need this info in 3 hours!!!
I love tack, and I have enough pads to use a clean one everyday for a month before I need to wash any.
The "wicking" pads I have seen don't suit me. My preference is to have a felt and foam center so that the pad doesn't bunch up under my big moving horses. The wicking pads I've seen have 2 drawbacks from my point of view. They have only a thin foam layer that doesn't offer any stability, and the wicking fabric is usually woven such that it is easily snagged. I like a smooth cotton or duck that won't gather shavings like the "softer" polyester coverings.
I love it for no bow wraps, I love microfiber or wicking shirts and breeches for me, but personally, I don't care for it in a saddle pad.
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DMJ WEDDING ROSE first dressage test - OCT 2009.wmv
Information on Friesians!?
Hello,
I am considering buying a friesian, and was hoping someone could answer some of these questions. Detail would help, a lot!
1) Knowing friesians have bigger strides and are generally bouncier than lets say a stock horse, how do you keep a deep seat without making an idiot of yourself?
2) I plan to use an english dressage saddle for my friesian, but, I will also take him out on trails occasionally to give him a break from the arena. What saddle (eg. stock, or western) would give me more of a deep seat and provide a fair bit on comfort?
3) As they are big horses, do you think they would hold their weight being in a large paddock with fresh grass all day, all night? (No stabling) And do you think they would need a rug?
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If you guys have any more tips or absolutely any information on friesians, please inform me!
Thanks heaps! (:
Ive known some eventing friesians. They are fantastic, gorgeous horses!
1) Their strides range actually. Some have long flowing strides that make for a very smooth ride. Others are pretty bouncy. Either or, they still have very expressive gaits. Its something you have to get used to really. Since you will be using a dressage saddle, make sure you have all of your weight down in your heels, your leg extended, your knee open. sit back and deep, shoulders back, breathe, and your stirrups being the correct length will also help you. You just have to learn how to ride the stride basically, and it will take awhile. Just keep at it. We all make a fool our ourselves quite often in riding =]
2) Why don't you just use your dressage saddle on the trail. I use my dressage saddle on the trail even my cross country saddle, and they both work just fine for the trail. If you really want a saddle for the trail try something like an australian stock saddle (which is probably the closest to an english saddle only western style). If you have a comfortable dressage saddle (most are), then go ahead and take it out for a spin on a trail!
3) Sure he would be able to handle a paddock. But, make sure your horse has protection from the weather. If he wont have a stall try to get him a run in shed OR atleast a nice set of blankets (heavyweight with a neck rug, lightweight or turnout sheet, etc). I would also throw him/her some hay. Atleast a flake of alfalfa morning and night, horses can survive on grass alone but the extra calories from hay are a plus and its nice to give them a break from pasture grass. Also leave a salt block out for him to get him the extra minerals.
Friesians are great horses. Every one that I've known (2 geldings, one stallion), were very loving and laidback, also easy to work with and bold. you'll have a lot of fun with yours!
good luck!
