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Yeah I do that too, but sometimes I think I need to let the trainer do more pushing me out my comfort zone instead of just always picking at certain things. Watching or riding in clinics, I've noticed a theme with successful riders/trainers. The basics are super important and you will always need to...

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Ryeissa, sounds smart!! You are a lovely rider. I think everyone here seems like they are. Just a bunch of good riders! I too sometimes want to perfect things before moving along. I also sometimes want to direct the lesson, which I don't think is always helpful. As in I like to suggest, can we work ...

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Rider confidence. Does anyone else struggle with this? I'm talking about psyching yourself out, negative self talk, not pushing yourself. I'm so incredibly bad about this. I consider myself on the edge of a timid rider. But I'm hardly ever nervous about the horses. I'm nervous about failing, screwin...

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Straightforward you are such an inspiration! Improving our horses is such a big reason we are all here. You've done a great job.

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Straightforward, I had to laugh at some responses.

This my favorite forum for a reason!

You are such a lovely rider, what a great job you are doing with your mare!!

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Straightforward, I haven't for a prospect. I took care of 9 saddlebreds for a family for 3 years though. I didn't ride them. I can't say they would be a top choice temperament wise but riding one might be different. They were goofy. Lol

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Exvet, not yet! But I will search. I'm in an Arabian group.

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One thing that is surprising to me is I really am finding i don't want a BIG horse. I used to love the ones around 16.3/17 plus hands but I find myself searching for smaller for sure.

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Josette I was thinking foot soreness too and he's shod sooo. Or back stiffness. Honestly reminds me of a horse RIGHT off the track. Foot sore or body sore wise. But he's been off the track for two years so not what I want to see. Yep saving up! This horse was $9k anyways and overpriced imo. Really c...

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Exvet, sounds awful!! I have had instructors that were similar. How dare you question anything they say! It's not productive and honestly if I'm not getting something for whatever reason, the instructor needs to do it in a different way or I go somewhere else too. I hope riding with other people is ...

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Josette maybe. Or a hunter jumper, which is what he's doing now. I'm thinking of going to see him one more time (he's really close) just to see them lunge him and see without a martingale. I will say he looked better when I rode him than them, but could be that he was warmed up then. I tend to get a...

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I always end up liking horses that aren't suitable for Dressage. I rode a horse yesterday, super mind, work ethic but I really don't think the movement is there. Horse shopping is so tough!!

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Very cool!

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Ryeissa that is the horse . He is very cute and did very well in his first event (but I'm not looking to event though.)

I think the market is just high in general right now.

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Blob, that's the kind of exercises that I find very challenging but very fun. Thanks for sharing.

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Blob I've always heard that but it's very hit or miss about whether sellers will take less. I really think I'm just not a great negotiator. I feel so awkward about it. But I guess it comes down to what I'm willing to pay or not.

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Elbows are getting better, slowly. Now I'm noticing an anterior pelvic tilt which is annoying. I wonder if using the band will help with that more, use my core more. I'm hoping for some lunge lessons soon. Although I wonder if the pelvic tilt us from my lower back having issues OR if it's the other ...

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Not sure how hard you are actually considering this one, but for discussion/conversation (assuming he's sound) I'd probably pay 2K for him, no way 8K but I tend to be uber realistic. A 13 hand young mustang that hasn't done much is not an 8K horse. I totally agree. The market is rediculous in CO in...

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@blob that's so incredibly sweet! I appreciate that so much! I'll connect with them and if anything sounds like a potential match I definitely would take you up on that!

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Piedmontfields, in Colorado but can travel. Thank you! I'm checking the website now

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The AR concept from J.J. Tate has me rolling!!

When I was a teen, I had a bad habit of slumping and rounding my shoulders. My trainer would yell from the tail "T.O.!" Which stood for t*ts out! Lol

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Sue B, I love seeing everyone's photos. You are a lovely rider. Post more.

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Blob, I did in one Colorado group but haven't went that far yet to posting in others. I have been so busy the last few weeks so was waiting until my schedule might be more free to travel. I know there are far less facebook groups than there was years ago because of the crackdown on sales. I really m...

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Piedmontfields a Connemara cross would be very cool! My budget right now is $10k max. But if I don't find what I want I'll keep saving through fall/winter. I can't see myself spending more than $15k though.

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Khall I definitely don't mind getting a quarter horse if it's sound and athletic enough. I grew up with QH's and paints, all types.

The Dressage trainer I started my journey with years ago self trained and got all her medals with a QH

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Chisamba wrote:I am wasting time at the airport looking at horses in Colorado for sale. are you near Fort Collins i saw y the mustangs ad i think

About an hour from Fort Collins. And yep I bet you saw him.

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And while no horse is perfect, I do want them to be pretty sound at 3 or 4.

My last horse was a little weak on his right hind. All the vets thought it was just him bring young. But in hindsight my vet told me it really might have been related to all his spinal issues. So I'm wary unfortunately.

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@blob I'm so horrible at negotiating!! Ha ha. I'm glad it worked out. I need to up my skills in that area.

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I saw him at his event, (just the Dressage) because I had friends showing there. He looked better but I still see something there. I'm also not sure how I feel about a 3 year old doing cross country, especially on the hard west ground! She said she was giving him time off and that he hadn't jumped m...

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The ranch, foundation bred QH are nice. But around here are mostly sold by Auction or are typically $15k plus. They are using them and valuable to people! I did have a friend that had one that was really pigeon toed but was very nice besides that. She sold grade because they didn't want her papers t...

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Update on mustang: I'm supposed to go try him but she's asking $8k for him since she took him to two eventing shows. He's a 3 year old mustang... He is very cool but that's much more than I thought (she responded to my ad which was a lower budget at the time.) I'll still go see him but not sure how ...

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I’ve been VERY lucky with most of my horses, but I wanted to comment on the two thoroughbreds. One was small , maybe 15.2, with excellent feet, work ethic, and temperament. He was born a twin so probably part of the size issue. He was a mediocre race horse, an excellent pony horse, a good hunter/ju...

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Ponichiwa, I actually had a QH that was a HUS (that's what I bought him for at the time) and we switched to Dressage. He was extremely talented and my trainer thought he could do at least PSG easily. Sadly he shattered his coffin bone in the pasture. But you are in inspiration! I know SO many people...

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@Chisamba I totally get what you are saying and I understand why. It's just that I have enjoyed nearly every TB I've ever sat on. I've enjoyed some WB's and I've hated some. Enjoyed some QH's, hated some. I have hated every Haflinger. Like I saw someone else post, it really depends on the horse and ...

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@josette nothing beats a good TB for sure. They will always have a special place in my heart. Both OTTB's and non raced have been awesome in my book. Still I know it's looking through coal to find the diamond sometimes.

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Ryeissa, that's how I am. I typically know when I sit on them! Although sometimes I wonder if I should give some more of a chance with more rides. But I guess I don't want something that feels like it's baseline will be a challenge. I want to feel very comfortable with the horse and just really enjo...

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Sue B thanks for that! I've owned 3 TB's. One was a war horse and still sound with age appropriate maintenance today 20. Sensitive but such a good work ethic. More forward type. Good boy. One flunked out at the track. Great feet, great mind. Very sensible but athletic. But he had trigeminal nerve pa...

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My husband ordered this for me for a early Christmas present, which I guess might be more of an anniversary present. I haven't received it yet and I do need a new phone for it (but I've wanted one anyways. I HATE what we have now.) Very excited to try it out. Everyone's videos look pretty good. Espe...

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Age range I was thinking more 3 to 12. But I would consider an older horse depending on price and training, room to progress too. I'm 32. I have a joint disorder but it's not affecting me horribly yet. I do think old age might be hard. So I guess my thinking was that when I'm older I need to step aw...

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@Ryeissa my range is so big that I'm really hoping it helps me! I just have to try to be extra open minded. Right now my requirements are: 14 hands to 17h. Gelding preferred but absolutely will consider the right mare. Nearly any breed. Any color. At least solidly walk trot and canter. Good feet. Fr...

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I will say that even though I've been riding for gosh 25 years, I'm a medicore rider. I really should be better than I am now but I'm not very natural at it imo. I have lost 3 horses in those 25 years (one to a shattered coffin bone, one to trigeminal nerve pain and now to Wobblers.) That and having...

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One thing that's slightly worrying to me is in my region we really don't have EPM or Lyme. So I'm terrified about some how getting a horse from another region with this. I'm familiar with EPM from living in the Midwest growing up. I am sure this isn't a true concern but I'm paranoid now about my luck!

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so I have a few pitfalls I see people fall into often. 1. rather underestimate than overestimate you abilities. I have seen so many people buy a quirky horse because they didn't realize how good their previous horse was to them. 2. if its cheap there is a reason. that fabulous moving warmblood that...

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@exvet a little, sound TB would be awesome.

I'm definitely willing to look at a lot of different breeds. My one caveat to travel is I usually like to at least have 3 potential horses lined up in the area. Traveling for one specific horse is too risky imo. I just end up spending so much traveling.

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My whole body is disobedient ha ha. Just depends on the day and what horse/saddle.

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Thinking about type. I'm partial to Thoroughbreds/ottbs. I just get along with them well. I enjoy their work ethic, good minds, intelligence and sensitivity. But I'm so small, I'm definitely interested in trying some smaller horses. I like the smaller size, if I can just find something to ride the w...

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@blob right now my age range is about that. I don't want too green of an older horse though. Green older horses and green babies ride differently in my experience so far- I enjoy riding the babies. But an uncomplicated older horse would be fine, if I can find one in my budget. @exvet I totally agree...

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I’ve bred for everything I ride for years now but I help others to find their horses. For me temperament is first and foremost period. Soundness next. I try to match the horse to the rider. We go out knowing usually that the training is not going to be what we want. Though the last one we found a O...

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Good responses! I'm not competitive or really looking to compete much. I am very into Dressage and serious about progression and bettering myself (and hopefully the horse.) So I don't need anything really fancy but I want something that can do the work. Soundness and mind are definitely top of the l...

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I wrote a really long post and it disappeared! Ah well will respond later when I have time. Thanks guys

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