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    opinions please..

    anyone...? just to add he's quite chunky
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    opinions please..

    what hieght and weight would you say a sec c 12.2hh could carry-if the rider is well balanced and can ride? thanks for any comments.
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    Would it be a good idea to advertise myself as someone who could exercise horses?

    I'm guessing you would probably have to start off doing this for free, if your good and reliable and word gets around you will start geting recomended then Im sure people would pay for your service but there are alot of people around who would be more than willing to ride someones horse for...
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    help with jumping position

    thanks! i am going to try that excersize-i will let you know how it goes! So basically i shouldnt think to much about going into a jumping position, but more the position you would do say going for a gallop? I dont jump very high prob 3ft tops at the moment but my horse does make a nice shape...
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    help with jumping position

    thanks :) i think i get what you mean but what do you do with your upper body-should my bum be above the back of the saddle and just move hands forwrd a little with heels down into stirrups?
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    do kick along type horses exist anymore???

    how about asking at a riding school if they have they want to sell?
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    help with jumping position

    haha thanks il think of that-hopefully it'll work! x
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    help with jumping position

    having a blonde moment but i don't get it?
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    help with jumping position

    Im having some trouble with my jumping position-i tend to stand up in my stirrups instead of folding forwards. Ive practiced lots of jumping position trotting and cantering round and have been told its good when i do that but when i actually jump i dont fold! My instructer has said my leg...
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    How much difference does a saddle make?

    I ride about 4 different horses a week each with different saddles-one of the saddles is so comfortable for me (dressage saddle) I feel so secure and it just improves your seat so much compared to riding some of the others. your horse is stunning by the way.
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    Picture shopping- opnions required

    love the way your horse jumps! how big is he? really like the 3rd one up from the bottem :) x
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    falling in on left rein-any advice

    Hi :) Has anyone got any tips or excersizes to try to improve left rein canter. He falls in alot-only in canter. He's fine on the right rein and is equal in walk and trot on both reins its just the canter thats a bit of a struggle. thanks in advance x
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    Need to find a new part-loaner

    Im sure you'll find someone, its nearing summer so is a good time to advertise :)
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    will I be able to afford it?

    yes it would-they would be DIY not full livery though-still do-able??
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    will I be able to afford it?

    oh great, no wouldnt need full livery :D Im all excited now,I just hope i can find the perfect horse for me! would love an all rounder with a fair bit of experience,forward but not too fizzy-something that enjoys work that i can go and have fun on, 15-16.1hh preferably. Next question i know...
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