Comments for petArtistWithPeaches http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog Horsekeeping and training, pets and art by Connie Moses Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:34:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Driving horse pairs training, step-by-step by connie moses http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/06/27/driving-horse-pairs-training-step-by-step/#comment-7040 connie moses Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:17:30 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/?p=1305#comment-7040 Thanks for your concern Tina, it's a good point. I worry more that they will break something and get afraid of it flopping around loose though... these guys are really laid back and not flighty in general. I had a T cross-bar pull out once and they just whoaed when asked, and early on a trace came loose 2 or 3 times. We keep our fingers crossed, but so far it seems to be a good practice tool. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone's horses! Oh yes, the pole for our carriage is made of steel, so I imagine they wouldn't break THAT one even if they tried.

Thanks for your concern Tina, it’s a good point. I worry more that they will break something and get afraid of it flopping around loose though… these guys are really laid back and not flighty in general. I had a T cross-bar pull out once and they just whoaed when asked, and early on a trace came loose 2 or 3 times. We keep our fingers crossed, but so far it seems to be a good practice tool. I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone’s horses! Oh yes, the pole for our carriage is made of steel, so I imagine they wouldn’t break THAT one even if they tried.

]]> Comment on Driving horse pairs training, step-by-step by Tina Y http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/06/27/driving-horse-pairs-training-step-by-step/#comment-7039 Tina Y Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:20:26 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/?p=1305#comment-7039 I was interested to read about your pairs training. One thing stuck out to me...If the horses learn that they're stronger than your PVC "pole" you will have a very hard time teaching them that they aren't stronger than a wooden pole (they are) and could create some very bad/dangerous habits. Good luck! I'll be interested to see how it goes. I was interested to read about your pairs training. One thing stuck out to me…If the horses learn that they’re stronger than your PVC “pole” you will have a very hard time teaching them that they aren’t stronger than a wooden pole (they are) and could create some very bad/dangerous habits. Good luck! I’ll be interested to see how it goes.

]]> Comment on Eventing tragedies on the rise by Barb B http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/05/12/eventing-tragedies-on-the-rise/#comment-6995 Barb B Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:20:10 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/05/12/eventing-tragedies-on-the-rise/#comment-6995 There have been 8 beautiful upper level horses killed in competiition in 2008 (and it is only June!) 5 others last year in competition. The injuries and accidents will continue to kill unless steps are taken. All jumps need to be able to deform so that the rotational falls stop. Trainers need to be responsible for the students they send out there.... are they qualified, are they capable, is the horse sound. Organizers need to understand the issues happen on cross country... better course design, better course control. And the governing body needs to mandate ICP certification for trainers of upper level riders and officials. There have been 8 beautiful upper level horses killed in competiition in 2008 (and it is only June!) 5 others last year in competition. The injuries and accidents will continue to kill unless steps are taken. All jumps need to be able to deform so that the rotational falls stop. Trainers need to be responsible for the students they send out there…. are they qualified, are they capable, is the horse sound. Organizers need to understand the issues happen on cross country… better course design, better course control. And the governing body needs to mandate ICP certification for trainers of upper level riders and officials.

]]> Comment on Are you right brain or left? Revolving dancer by Roslyn http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/01/19/are-you-right-brain-or-left-revolving-dancer/#comment-6960 Roslyn Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:53:00 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/01/19/are-you-right-brain-or-left-revolving-dancer/#comment-6960 First off I see it going clockwise but then it changed direction to counterclockwise. I found that if I hold my fingers to my temples on both sides of my head and force one eye or the other to be dominant with my brain then the direction changes automatically. First off I see it going clockwise but then it changed direction to counterclockwise. I found that if I hold my fingers to my temples on both sides of my head and force one eye or the other to be dominant with my brain then the direction changes automatically.

]]> Comment on Rescued horse saved from slaughter by stacey stevens http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2006/12/06/rescued-horse-saved-from-slaughter/#comment-6946 stacey stevens Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:44:10 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2006/12/06/rescued-horse-saved-from-slaughter/#comment-6946 i think your all the best for owt you r doing for the horses xx i think your all the best for owt you r doing for the horses xx

]]> Comment on New filly Jazz meets the world by QL Caballo http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/05/29/new-filly-jazz-meets-the-world/#comment-6929 QL Caballo Fri, 30 May 2008 06:03:07 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/?p=1254#comment-6929 Congratulations! Congratulations!

]]> Comment on Helmets are a rider’s best friend by Q http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/05/04/helmets-are-a-riders-best-friend/#comment-6915 Q Fri, 23 May 2008 21:13:15 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/05/04/helmets-are-a-riders-best-friend/#comment-6915 I've learned a few things about helmets after a few falls too. Always check the wear and tear on a helmet- any with a dent is compromised. Also try to get a helmet with a neckprotector and go to a reputable tackshop for a fitting. The extra money is worth not having a bad fitting helmet that won't protect. Helmet manufacturers will replace a helmet for free if damaged in a riding accident. There is a nominal shipping fee ( International replaced my helmet when it cracked during a fall for $25 dollars and a questionaire.) They want to see what damage and how it happened. Advice from a trainer I know never buy a helmet not guaranteed - If the manufacture won't stand behind it they obviously don't think it will work either. I’ve learned a few things about helmets after a few falls too. Always check the wear and tear on a helmet- any with a dent is compromised. Also try to get a helmet with a neckprotector and go to a reputable tackshop for a fitting. The extra money is worth not having a bad fitting helmet that won’t protect.

Helmet manufacturers will replace a helmet for free if damaged in a riding accident.

There is a nominal shipping fee ( International replaced my helmet when it cracked during a fall for $25 dollars and a questionaire.) They want to see what damage and how it happened.

Advice from a trainer I know never buy a helmet not guaranteed - If the manufacture won’t stand behind it they obviously don’t think it will work either.

]]> Comment on Fun in Arabian Costume horse show class by petArtist Cmoses http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6904 petArtist Cmoses Tue, 20 May 2008 00:43:22 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6904 Read about how I made it on this post http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/04/23/arabian-native-costume-created-from-scratch/ Read about how I made it on this post
http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/04/23/arabian-native-costume-created-from-scratch/

]]> Comment on Fun in Arabian Costume horse show class by Leahann Willis http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6903 Leahann Willis Mon, 19 May 2008 16:56:57 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6903 you guys are the best costume makers and your horses are awesome they are beautiful arabians they are prettier then my 6,000$ horses i wish mine looked like yours. you guys are the best costume makers and your horses are awesome they are beautiful arabians they are prettier then my 6,000$ horses i wish mine looked like yours.

]]> Comment on Fun in Arabian Costume horse show class by Leahann Willis http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6902 Leahann Willis Mon, 19 May 2008 16:54:47 +0000 http://portraitswithhorses.com/blog/2008/03/05/fun-in-arabian-costume-horse-show-class/#comment-6902 I love your costumes they are beautiful They are more prettier then my boyfriend I love your costumes they are beautiful They are more prettier then my boyfriend

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