This is mostly a problem for, but not limited to, padded racking horses. For those that don't know, A padded racking horse is outfitted with "a package", a...
Some people think the RHBAA should begin allowing chains to be used in the showring. I find this to be a step backwards, for quite a few different reasons, not...
I subscribe to the magazine, but pretty much because I like looking for what silly thing they'll write about next. Some of the articles are pretty good, but...
I use Jerry Self from Thaxton, MS. He does travel around going to about 7 different states so many of you know him and he sets up at both celebrations. He is...
I am absolutely against the soring methods. I think it evolved initially as trainer's needed ways to get results in a shorter period of time and exagerate the...
I personally don't like the chains in the showring. I know they don't hurt the horse (unless of course they have had some substance put on their feet to...
Maybe they could have a class that allows chains only in that class? Actually, they are doing that now. Starting next year there is supposed to be a racking...
Hey Paula, Thanks for posting! Anyway, yea, Padded horses, can be just dandy Trail Horses. The Horse on the Home page is such an animal. They get a bad wrap,...
Yea, in my mind, showing in chains is a step backward. Personally, I feel that the Racking Horse Association is moving toward being a "Little League" Walking...
Not much there right now, but we do have a more traditional messageboard, and the conversations are a lot easier to follow, since the topics are in strings....
I have a friend that has an awesome padded racking stud out of Carbon Copy, Pride of Midnight lines. This horse is 8 yrs old, he has raised him from 6mos of ...
Here is a 5 yr old gelding I just sold, out of Merry Go Boy, Ebonys Masterpiece, Carbon Copy, Shadows Black Angel, just to name a few. Got him nearly starved...
This is my horse that I will be showing this year on the circuit and going to Decatur in the fall if all goes well. Showing Country Pleasure. Yes I have ridden...
... WOW! Fine looking horse! We've actually kcked around the idea of Breeding our good mare to Carbon Copy. he's an awesome horse. I just worry about Breeding...
Paula- He looks very nice, great extension and form in the front end. Should do well in country pleasure. I showed my stallion at some breeders shows around...
Guess I need to start learning about the spotted saddle horse side of things. Here is my newest colt. He is one bad boy. Hitting a nice lick across the...
I use Tony Watson from Eufala, AL. He does my padded horses. Since I don't really show flat shod I have a local farrier do the trims on my barefoot horses and...
Thanks for the compliments, I'm pretty proud of him and I did all his training myself, except for greenbreaking. Lots and Lots and Lots of riding long cotton...
Wow, really nice boy you got there. I love the pattern on him. He will be flashy in the ring. I have been to several sanctioned SSH shows here in MS, they do...
I think breeding to a certain horse shouldn't be the goal just because he is a great horse (WGC). I think you need to look at the mare and find a stud that...
Amen to the horse needing to have ability over a name. Too many people trying to make something out of nothing. I look for the natural talent first. I have a ...
A bloodline is WAY overrated as a guide for a horse, I agree 100% It is a useful and relevant tool, but overused. Sort of like trying to find a place that...
While perusing another messageboard, I found a string that clearly points out a real problem. Seems a person was trying to get people to view a petition to get...
The link to the message string in question doesn't seem to function. Try this link, the String in question is titled "We Need Your Help". Anyone in that string...
In the posts mentioned above, I went back and cut-and-pasted the "meanest" statements from the entire string as it was as of 12:30 a.m. EDT. I'll call the...
Unfortunately, touchy subjects always get into a "shouting" match it seems, people start name calling, and things get out of hand. It's a shame certain topics...
Oh yea, it's fun! I pretty much ignore the political and ethical issues while at the show. I go to have fun and WIN! Of course we usually don't win, but we...
