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Dash and Duchess
07:07:48 DD | ~Squizard~
Myth, lol! I'd honestly take you up on that xD Duchess and Marley are...handfuls 😅
Calela Eventing
07:07:28 Cali
AL and SPI

I didn't mean it as completely bombproof, I was more going for he's very reliable.
My parents at first wouldn't let me ride bridleless period so they are warming up to it as they get it know my horse more.
I've found in my experience with horses that less is more.
He and I are more comfortable without a bit.
Jeez, kinda rambling on here. I'll stop now lol, leaving soon anyways
Minerva
07:07:22 Min
Haha DD thats such a mood. My mare would find the nearest patch of grass and that would be us done 🤣🤣
Alpine Acres
07:07:14 Lily/Alpine
I haven't ridden for almost 6 months now due to travelling...so I'm pretty nervous to start at a new riding school after being so comfortable at my old one
Dash and Duchess
07:07:00 DD | ~Squizard~
Myth, speaking of, how is May? :D
Mythological
07:06:48 Crowley
DD
I'll lend you Brudy lol
Mythological
07:06:21 Crowley
May will be mostly bit less here but if she ever goes to a show she WILL have a bit.
Dash and Duchess
07:06:08 DD | ~Squizard~
I honestly really wish I could ride bridleless lol! It's super cool and seems super fun, unfortunately the only horse who wouldn't leave me in another county in about 3 minutes is a chunky lil pony I ride on occasion XD
Alpine Acres
07:05:58 Lily/Alpine
Cali
I agree with Min, meet in the middle by going bitless. That way everyone else will be happy and you will have some form of control if something was to happen. But I totally understand where you're coming from
Mythological
07:05:05 Crowley
Cali
Doesn't matter, shit happens. Horses can be unpredictable. It only takes once for either of you to be seriously hurt. 😕
Alpine Acres
07:03:58 Lily/Alpine
I'm also really into bridleless. After switching from one riding school to the next and learning a few things along the way, I'm a strong believer in bridleless and bitless riding and refuse to ride in harsh bits (such as pelhams) anymore. I've ridden with lots of different trainers and they all have very different opinions, but in the end I think it's up to you to form your own opinion :)
Minerva
07:03:58 Min
Totally appreciate that Cali, but no animal is 100% anything. Its like my sheep-trained terrier with fantastic recall still goes on a lead to go past livestock- its not fair or worth it to put him in a position for something to happen. Personally I'd just chuck a side pull on so theres something for other people to look at (and to help hold him if something were to happen) and ride the same way you would without a bridle
ArcticLights
07:03:26 Ceci / (Call me) AL
There is no such thing as a 100% bombproof horse. If you are under 18 your parents are responsible if something happens and I understand why they say no
Sport Pony Island
07:03:20 Solstice × Win
Cali
I understand that your horse is bombproof and safe to ride tackless or bridle less, but, i promise you (bad promise though) you will have a few fails, when riding bridle less, it's not easy, even if you have been working on it for a long time..
Calela Eventing
07:01:10 Cali
Min
That is where I'm being pushed. I do understand everyone's concerns but he is bombproof and 100% safe when bridleless.
I've got until December to convince the show hosts so I've been working so hard to keep working on bridleless. I even take him out into the fields tackless and he's always perfect
Dash and Duchess
06:59:58 DD | ~Squizard~
Cali, brideless is indeed super cool! You should try to talk to your parents about it, because if your horse/lease/horse you are riding is apt to ride bridleless, it should be just fine <3
Sport Pony Island
06:58:34 Solstice × Win
cali
Do your parents not let you because they think it's dangerous?
Minerva
06:57:48 Min
Maybe meet in the middle with a bitless bridle? I can see from a "safety of other people" aspect why they wouldnt want a horse at a show with no bridle at all, but its always seemed odd to me that bits are often a firm requirement
Sport Pony Island
06:57:33 Solstice × Win
Cali, i own a KWPN stallion, who is 7, we do bridle less and bare back all the time, and compete bridle less, and jump 140cm bridle less.. we do it for 3 years now, and at first we got hate as well, but now people are excited and happy to see me and him compete bridle less. Just try to compete bridle less, if you like it (and don't hurt yourself) you can continue! That's my advice..
Calela Eventing
06:57:13 Cali
solar
Its not against the rules technically but my parents won't let me at all, and they're not even equestrians

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Dash and Duchess
07:07:48 DD | ~Squizard~
Myth, lol! I'd honestly take you up on that xD Duchess and Marley are...handfuls 😅
Calela Eventing
07:07:28 Cali
AL and SPI

I didn't mean it as completely bombproof, I was more going for he's very reliable.
My parents at first wouldn't let me ride bridleless period so they are warming up to it as they get it know my horse more.
I've found in my experience with horses that less is more.
He and I are more comfortable without a bit.
Jeez, kinda rambling on here. I'll stop now lol, leaving soon anyways
Minerva
07:07:22 Min
Haha DD thats such a mood. My mare would find the nearest patch of grass and that would be us done 🤣🤣
Alpine Acres
07:07:14 Lily/Alpine
I haven't ridden for almost 6 months now due to travelling...so I'm pretty nervous to start at a new riding school after being so comfortable at my old one
Dash and Duchess
07:07:00 DD | ~Squizard~
Myth, speaking of, how is May? :D
Mythological
07:06:48 Crowley
DD
I'll lend you Brudy lol
Mythological
07:06:21 Crowley
May will be mostly bit less here but if she ever goes to a show she WILL have a bit.
Dash and Duchess
07:06:08 DD | ~Squizard~
I honestly really wish I could ride bridleless lol! It's super cool and seems super fun, unfortunately the only horse who wouldn't leave me in another county in about 3 minutes is a chunky lil pony I ride on occasion XD
Alpine Acres
07:05:58 Lily/Alpine
Cali
I agree with Min, meet in the middle by going bitless. That way everyone else will be happy and you will have some form of control if something was to happen. But I totally understand where you're coming from
Mythological
07:05:05 Crowley
Cali
Doesn't matter, shit happens. Horses can be unpredictable. It only takes once for either of you to be seriously hurt. 😕
Alpine Acres
07:03:58 Lily/Alpine
I'm also really into bridleless. After switching from one riding school to the next and learning a few things along the way, I'm a strong believer in bridleless and bitless riding and refuse to ride in harsh bits (such as pelhams) anymore. I've ridden with lots of different trainers and they all have very different opinions, but in the end I think it's up to you to form your own opinion :)
Minerva
07:03:58 Min
Totally appreciate that Cali, but no animal is 100% anything. Its like my sheep-trained terrier with fantastic recall still goes on a lead to go past livestock- its not fair or worth it to put him in a position for something to happen. Personally I'd just chuck a side pull on so theres something for other people to look at (and to help hold him if something were to happen) and ride the same way you would without a bridle
ArcticLights
07:03:26 Ceci / (Call me) AL
There is no such thing as a 100% bombproof horse. If you are under 18 your parents are responsible if something happens and I understand why they say no
Sport Pony Island
07:03:20 Solstice × Win
Cali
I understand that your horse is bombproof and safe to ride tackless or bridle less, but, i promise you (bad promise though) you will have a few fails, when riding bridle less, it's not easy, even if you have been working on it for a long time..
Calela Eventing
07:01:10 Cali
Min
That is where I'm being pushed. I do understand everyone's concerns but he is bombproof and 100% safe when bridleless.
I've got until December to convince the show hosts so I've been working so hard to keep working on bridleless. I even take him out into the fields tackless and he's always perfect
Dash and Duchess
06:59:58 DD | ~Squizard~
Cali, brideless is indeed super cool! You should try to talk to your parents about it, because if your horse/lease/horse you are riding is apt to ride bridleless, it should be just fine <3
Sport Pony Island
06:58:34 Solstice × Win
cali
Do your parents not let you because they think it's dangerous?
Minerva
06:57:48 Min
Maybe meet in the middle with a bitless bridle? I can see from a "safety of other people" aspect why they wouldnt want a horse at a show with no bridle at all, but its always seemed odd to me that bits are often a firm requirement
Sport Pony Island
06:57:33 Solstice × Win
Cali, i own a KWPN stallion, who is 7, we do bridle less and bare back all the time, and compete bridle less, and jump 140cm bridle less.. we do it for 3 years now, and at first we got hate as well, but now people are excited and happy to see me and him compete bridle less. Just try to compete bridle less, if you like it (and don't hurt yourself) you can continue! That's my advice..
Calela Eventing
06:57:13 Cali
solar
Its not against the rules technically but my parents won't let me at all, and they're not even equestrians

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Helmet Recommendations January 27, 2023 05:59 PM


Ranch Lands Training
 
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I want to treat myself and upgrade my old helmet this show season! But I need suggestions as I have only ever had 2 troxel helmets. My first one was the most basic beginner helmet I got for $45, and my recent one is a nicer velvet one. I liked it at the time because I showed a lot of hunter flat classes but I don't really like the look of it any more and it just gets way to dirty to easily.

I will mainly use the helmet for showing and jumping but also to get on the occasional baby for a first ride. So I'm looking for comfort, fashion, and price. I'm not spending $500 just for a colt to dump me the first week I get it 😂


Edited at January 29, 2023 02:26 PM by Ranch Lands Training
Helmet Recommendations January 29, 2023 02:07 PM


Coastal Eventing
 
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I have a Tipperary Royal Wide Brim and love it! It looks just as nice as a Samshield or any other crazy expensive helmets but for a fraction of the price. I compete in it in hunters and jumpers and it looks really nice.
Helmet Recommendations January 29, 2023 02:51 PM


Thistleberry Farm
 
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i have a John Whitaker VX2 sparkle helmet and i love it!! really comfy, and it has some pretty sparkly bling on it too, and its only 100 euro which I considera bargain for such a good helmet.
I will say though make sure you buy the right size because if you get one that's even a little too small it can be quite uncomfortable.
Helmet Recommendations January 29, 2023 03:21 PM


FirstLightFarms

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I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too.
I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.
Helmet Recommendations January 29, 2023 03:23 PM


Zinnia Acres
 
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I second the actually going into try! The Tipperary fits small and I had to exchange the once I originally bought for a medium.

FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too.
I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.


Helmet Recommendations January 29, 2023 03:51 PM


Ranch Lands Training
 
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FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too.
I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.


Yes I will definitely try to get into a store to try some on. My MIL actually has a tack store that I am starting to take over, so I am able to order alot of stuff in for cheaper then it would be in store. So that's mostly why I'm asking for suggestions so I know where to start looking. But I definitely will narrow down to a few brands and then try them on in store to get an idea so I'm not ordering stuff just to send it back
Helmet Recommendations March 8, 2023 12:03 PM


Boulder Creek
 
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Are there any hints and tips for figuring out what helmet size/shape your head is?
I'm in desperate need of a new helmet. I went to the local tack shop that supports all the local shows and does so much for the equestrian community. Well, their customer service sucks just a tad. And their prices are for the hoity toity crowd. I felt dismissed and less than - I had some money ready to spend and was relegated to the schooling lower end of the collection.
I need a proper fitting helmet that's current and up to code.
I know that MIPS adds like $100 to the price and obviously each brand has a low, medium, high or $$$$$ helmets.

My current helmet is a IRH Elite EQ, navy with suede covering. I like that it looks nice, isn't a recognizable schooler helmet (like an Ovation or Troxel) and could go into the show ring.

I used to ride in a OneK and that was my 'goal' helmet to get - but with so many on the market, and the recent safety studies, I'm wondering what direction to go and how to get there.

Price point - $400 or less
Nice professional look for training & local shows
Online Reliable Tack Store
Advice on sizing
Riding Dressage, Hacking, Low Hunters

Helmet Recommendations March 8, 2023 10:07 PM

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Several Ovation models have been recalled, so be aware of that!

FirstLightFarms said:
I love my OneK, Ovations are super sleek and professional looking for their price range, Tipperarys are good too.
I would recommend trying them on at the store, as different brands accommodate different head shapes.



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