Draft Horse Dressage Bits
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Ovation Dressage Tee $13 Features the dressage-discipline horse logo print. Made of cotton/spandex jersey. |
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Euro Steel Brass Hollow Low Port 5 Cheek Dressage Curb Bit $39.95 EURO STEEL(r) Bits Professionally designed and internationally acclaimed EURO STEEL bits are made of solid brass known for its easy acceptance by the horse and physical characteristics of developing better response and performance. Dressage Curb – Classic dressage 7/8 hollow mouth low port curb bit with 5 cheeks. |
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Abetta Draft Horse Nylon Headstall – Black – Draft Horse $21.95 1 Nylon headstall with Chicago screw bit ends.Color: BlackSize: Draft Horse |
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Horse Head Display For Bits $69.95 Life-sized horse head makes a great display |
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Coronet Long Neck Dressage Spurs $17.6 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Extra long necks with slightly curved ends. Guaranteed to wake your lazy horse up! Stainless steel, Prince of Wales. |
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4D Draft Horse Puzzle $8 25 piece puzzle makes a 3 7/8 horse. Assorted colors. |
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Weaver Leather Draft Horse Headstall $53 Sized to give draft horses a perfect fit, this doubled and stitched 1 harness leather headstall features a single-ply throat latch. Double cheek roller buckles offer a great fit and easy adjustment. Chicago screw bit ends. Durable nickel plated hardware. Draft horse size. |
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Weaver Leather Draft Horse Halter $68 Leather Draft Horse HalterDoubled and stitched 1-1/4 harness leather halters have an adjustable chin and a handy throat snap for easy on and offBlack or russetBrass plated hardwareSIZES :Large Draft = 1,700 – 2,300 lbs.Regular Draft = 1,400 – 1,700 lbs.2-Year-Old Draft = 1,100 – 1,600 lbs.Yearling Drafts = 800 – 1,100 lbs.Weanling Draft = 500 – 800 lbs. |
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Mountain Horse Victoria Dressage Boot $287.1 Exceptional craftsmanship makes the Victoria Dressage Boot stand out from the rest. Designed specifically for the serious dressage rider, the zipper is thoughtfully positioned forward of center on the inside of the boot, allowing seamless contact between your leg and your horse, while still maintaining a streamlined silhouette. An elegant dress boot with classic features and made in supple, full grain leather.THE LEG: Moderate Spanish cut topSoft pigskin napa liningStrong and durable full length YKK Vislon zipper on front, inside calfCovered, inside elastic gusset for a comfortable fitTHE FOOT: Spur restErgonomically-designed removable EVA insoleTHE SOLE: Built-in steel shank for increased stabilityDurable and slim-contour designed outsole has dirt repellent tread zones and provides an enhanced grip in the ironMaterial: Full grain leather.Lining: Pigskin napa. |
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Da Vinci Plain Raised Padded Dressage Browband $20.95 DaVinci Plain Raised Padded Dressage Browband Black Horse Size |
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Gold Medal Medium Dressage Crb $99.95 GOLD MEDAL Dressage Bits World class dressage bits with choices to fit and perform in Olympic level competition. The GOLD MEDAL dressage bit collection is available with medium weight ring bradoon and thick eggbutt bradoon to complement the low or medium port dressage curbs. Medium Dressage Curb |
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Royal King Draft Horse Stable Halter $49.4 Finely crafted draft horse halter at an affordable price. Hand made of quality grain 1 1/4 leather. Adjustable nose and crown with convenient snap throat. |
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Lickity Bits Horse Itty Bitty Bites Apple $2 Made With Real Apple For Ultimate Flavor, Taste, And Texture, Your Horse Won’T Be Able To Resist The Bit! Smalls bits that are great as a hand fed treat while bridling up your horse. |
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Veredus Piaffe Shield Dressage Horse Boot $204.2 Revolutionary overreach boot designed for protection of the whole heel area. Designed specifically for Dressage. The particular anatomic shape and protective material gurantees a perfect fit on the horse’s heel to give total protection.Anatomically designed protection in an elastic material that conforms perfectly to the horse’s foot, therefore eliminating rotation of the overreach boot itself.Extra carbon protection on heel area, which is at particular risk of injury and bruising.Double point fastening to ensure perfect fitting.Quick-release tips in non-deformable FLEXTAN on stainless-steel hooks. |
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Passier PSL-D Dressage $4719.95 PASSIER PSL Dressage Saddle PASSIER PSL Dressage Saddle: Classic dressage saddle featuring long stretch leather knee panels on flaps and stretch leather seat. This unique stretch leather expands and molds to the rider’s seat and knee providing extra comfort and a self-conforming fit not available in any other saddle. The flexible cutback PASSIER PS tree fits perfectly on the dressage horse. Long billets prepunched for conversion to short billets for long girth if required. Smooth grain German leather. Regular tree width. Fittings not included with Saddle. |
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Gold Medal Low Port Dressage Curb Bit $99.95 GOLD MEDAL Dressage Bits World class dressage bits with choices to fit and perform in Olympic level competition. The GOLD MEDAL dressage bit collection is available with medium weight ring bradoon and thick eggbutt bradoon to complement the low or medium port dressage curbs. Low Dressage Curb |
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Weaver Leather Draft Horse Riding Bridle – Dark Chocolate – Regular Draft $75 Draft Horse Riding BridleThis 1 doubled and stitched dark chocolate skirting leather browband bridle features 7′ reins and a snaffle bitSingle-ply throat latchFeatures double cheek buckles and chicago screw bit endsNickel plated hardwareColor: Dark ChocolateSize: Regular Draft |
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101 Dressage Exercises Book $30 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider features a full arena diagram and step-by- step instructions for each exercise. The exercises address all levels of riders, starting with the basics and moving up the levels. Training tips and masterly guidance make this an indispensable reference for all dressage riders. Even Western riders interested in enhancing their performance will find these foundational exercises useful. |
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Wintec Elastic Dressage Girth $41.25 Two inches of elastic in the center of the this high performance dressage girth allow it to stretch with the horse as you work. Pressure is evenly transferred over the whole surface of the girth with no pressure points or ridges. Elimination of pressure points combined with soft anti galling material makes the Wintec Elastic Dressage Girth one of the most comfortable girths on the market. Girth has stainless steel roller buckles. |
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KING SERIES Draft Horse Saddle $416 This saddle was designed to fit the draft horse trail rider. Built on a 5 year guaranteed tree.Features:Hand tooled borderPadded leather seatNeoprene in skirtsLaced stirrupsClip & Ds for attachmentsBack crupper D ringBack cinchSaddle stringsBlevins style quick change bucklesMeasurements:TREE: 5 yearHORN: 3 1/4 HCANTLE: 5/Pencil RollSWELL: 14RIGGING: In-SkirtWEIGHT: 26 lbs.GULLET: 8 1/2 |
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Abetta Draft Horse Saddle $521.99 This Abetta saddle features a Fiber-Tough tree with an 8 gullet, 4 high back cantle, 2 1/2 leather covered horn, 7/8 Nylon-leather half breed rigging with Stainless steel dees, tough scratch resistant nylon outer shell over a shock-absorbing foam, 2 bell stirrups with no-slip treads, and fleece lined skirts. |
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Abetta Draft Horse Halter $21.5 Heavy 2 double ply nylon with adjustable chin, throat snap and brass plaited hardware. |
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TuffRider Dressage Show Coat Ladies $86 Your ladies Dressage show coat will keep you looking polished in the arena with 4 silver, antique horse head front buttons and a rear, two-button vent. Dry clean. 94% Polyester, 6% Lycra. |
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Puff Pad Dressage Style $24 Puff Pad Pillow Pads. Authentic Pillow Pad. Soft, pillow pad, top and bottom 100% cotton with thick poly fiber filler. A Puff Pad disperses pressure points, preventing many back problems. All horses benefit from the cushioning effect of a Puff Pad because the fiber filling acts as a shock absorber, breathes absorbing and evaporating moisture, molds to every horse and saddle. No straps. Dressage Pillow Pad. Larger 25 x 40 size for longer flap dressage saddles. |
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Coronet Dressage Spur – Ladies $17.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Dressage Spurs Smooth Rowel Knob Style. German Style Stainless Steel by Coronet. |
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Bates Wide Dressage Cair Saddle $1845 The Bates Wide Dressage Saddle is acutting edge dressage saddle specially designed for the wider horse that supports an optimal dressage position for the rider with unparalleled comfort. It achives unprecedented comfort for the rider, supporting and optimal dressage position.Features include uniquely positioned stirrup bar, utilisation of the EASY-CHANGE Gullet System WIDE, adjustable Y-Girthing and Flexibloc Systems.CAIR Cushion system distributes weight across the panel, virtually eliminating pressure points for better performance and freer movement of horseNew Generation Easy-Change Gullet System Wide helps customize saddle fit to your horse’s wither |
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Wintec Chafeless Elastic Dressage Girth $47.3 This girth has all the advantages of the original elastic girth but with the addition of a curved shape, which reduces the width of material behind the horse’s elbows helping to prevent pinching of the horse’s skin. The equisuede surface of the Pro Elastic Girth looks and performs stunningly when used to complement the Wintec Pro Dressage or Wintec Isabell saddles. |
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COLLEGIATE Convertible Intellect Dressage Saddle $1097.95 Great quality craftsmanship made from a great company. This dressage saddle will make you and your horse feel at home in both style and comfort. Elegantly designed saddle suitable for all levels of dressage. Features a deep seat, large flaps, large knee rolls, plus the Easy-Change Gullet System (sold separatly) to provide the best fit for your horse. |
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Equi-Bette PTD Dressage Saddle $715.95 EQUI-BETTE Model PTD Dressage Saddle EQUI-BETTE Model PTD Dressage Saddle: A classic saddle. The EQUI-BETTE PTD dressage saddle style has been a favorite of world renowned professionals and competitors for generations. The EQUI-BETTE PTD dressage saddle features a cutback head to fit every type of horse. The deep EQUI-BETTE PTD tree fits both horse and rider to perfection, keeping the rider deep in the seat for correct balance and perfect control. Long extended flaps are molded over modest knee rolls on the French panels. Made of premium quality German bridle leather in a dark Brown color with a hand waxed finish. |
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Coronet Small Round Ring Eggbutt Dressage Bradoon Bit $21.3 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. The eggbutt snaffle bit is mild and won’t pinch the horse’s lips. The mouth piece does not rotate around the ring. This bit has 2 rings and an 11 mm mouth. |
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Simco Supreme Draft Horse Special Saddle $2672.8 Smoothout in Show Walnut finish on a Fiber-wrapped Draft Horse tree with a top grain seat. 7/8 In-skirt rigging with stainless steel ‘C’ plates and a 4 cheyenne roll cantle. 2 1/2 leather covered horn sits atop a 8 wide gullet. 2 leather covered Bell stirrups, silver flank slots and conchos accent the saddle. Weight approx. 35 lbs. |
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Ovation Dressage Crank Caveson – Black – Horse $72 Made in Italian hand finished leather. Color: BlackSize: Horse |
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KMSS Medium Port 5 Cheek Dressage Curb Bit – 5 $31.95 KMSS Bits KMSS Medium Port Dressage Curb 5 cheeks Size: 5 |
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Gold Medal Piaffe Dressage Saddle $2319.95 GOLD MEDAL Piaffe Dressage Saddle GOLD MEDAL Piaffe Dressage Saddle GOLD MEDAL Saddlery has taken the similar design of the popular COUNTY COMPETITOR and Crosby Prix St. George dressage saddles and improved and refined the saddle to a superior high level dressage saddle. The Piaffe is made on a deep seat beechwood laminated spring-tree with narrow twist to put the rider into the seat and give close contact with the horse. A genuine pigskin seat is used because of its durability over grained leather seats which stretch and wear through, thus distorting the rider’s seat. French panels are wool flocked to allow the saddle to mold to the natural conformation of the horses back for the ultimate in fit and a correct seat position. Flap and panel have been designed to promote greater closeness and contact. Long chrome leather saddle billets require a short dressage girth. Saddle flap is looped on backside for billets to restrain flap. Made in England of the finest quality oiled saddle leather. |
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ThinLine Dressage Bridle with Flash Noseband $242.1 ThinLine padding in the noseband and crown provides equal pressure distribution in the areas your horse needs it most to perform at his best. ThinLine’s anti-fungal feature and breathability make it the perfect lining choice to keep your horse comfortable and their skin healthy. Each dressage bridle comes with a pair of standard 54 ThinLine Reins, which are no-slip and aid in creating soft, supple contact and feel, and this combo will provide a one-two punch to increased performance and scores! |
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ThinLine Dressage Bridle with Plain Noseband $242.1 ThinLine padding in the noseband and crown provides equal pressure distribution in the areas your horse needs it most to perform at his best. ThinLine’s anti-fungal feature and breathability make it the perfect lining choice to keep your horse comfortable and their skin healthy. Each dressage bridle comes with a pair of standard 54 ThinLine Reins, which are no-slip and aid in creating soft, supple contact and feel, and this combo will provide a one-two punch to increased performance and scores! |
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Korsteel POW Dressage Spurs $22.35 From the original Korsteel. Quality bits made from the finest materials with a complete line of hardware for every discipline. Depend on Korsteel products for great quality and price. |
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King Series Draft Horse Show Bridle $74.6 Crafted of 1 premium leather throughout. Designed to fit draft or large horses. Double stitching throughout complete with 6 solid mouth snaffle. Includes 7′ chain lead. On largest setting it measures approx. 46 bit to bit, 21 brow, 16 chin. (Smallest bit-to-bit is 40). |
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Breyer WEG Games Stablemate Para Dressage – BH9122 $4.5 Palomino Para Dressage Horse. This authentically sculpted Stablemate horse represents, in miniature (1:32 scale), one of the eight disciplines of the 2010 ALLTECH FEI World Equestrian Games. Some of the bravest and most determined equestrian competitors are the riders. Often competing on borrowed horses, they overcome a variety of obstacles posed by their disabilities to compete in the Para Dressage event of the World Equestrian Games. |
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Abetta Draft Horse Trail Saddle $551.99 This Abetta saddle features a Fiber-Tough tree with an 8 gullet, 4 high back cantle, 2 1/2 leather covered horn, 7/8 Nylon-leather half breed rigging with Stainless steel dees, tough scratch resistant nylon outer shell over a shock-absorbing foam, with long leather strings, coachman loops & rings, 2 bell stirrups with no-slip treads, and fleece lined skirts. |
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Ovation Airform Chafeless Dressage Girth $30.6 The award winning Easy-Care Airform girth is horse and user friendly. Cushioned and textured for air flow, it stays incredibly soft no matter how much use it gets. Can be sponged clean in seconds. Hypo-allergenic. Made with stainless steel roller buckles to extend the use of the girth straps and your hands. Keeps hold the dressage girth neatly in place. |
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Professionals Choice SMX Dressage Girth $55.95 Perfect in form and function, the SMx Dressage Girth is practical with elastic and roller buckles on both ends. More comfortable for your horse than traditional leather because it doesnt have to be over-tightened. The non-slip neoprene ensures that your saddle will stay secure and the handy detachable neoprene back makes it easy to wash. Great for training or competition. Available in Black only. |
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KMSS Low Port 5 Cheek Dressage Curb Bit – 5 $31.95 KMSS Bits KMSS Low Port Dressage Curb Stainless steel curb bit with 5 cheeks Size: 5 |
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TuffRider Dressage Shadbelly $180 Elegance made affordable. Properly tailored for a superb look, made in 100% polyester with antique silver horse head buttons. Complete with vest points. |
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Roma Kool Dressage Whip $9 Roma Brand Quality. Products made from the finest materials with a complete line horse. Depend on Roma products for great quality and price. |
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Roma Warendorfer Dressage Whip $15.15 Roma Brand Quality. Products made from the finest materials with a complete line horse. Depend on Roma products for great quality and price. |
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Ovation Pro Dressage Girth $40.5 Keep your horse extremely comfortable. Easy to clean removable no-slip hook & loop backing. Stainless steel roller buckles and double elastic at both ends. |
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Equi-Prene Three Buckle Lonsdale Dressage Girth $35.95 Pro-Thane Anti-Gall Girths. Rubberized fabric girths designed for the ultimate comfort of your horse. Anti-gall girths made from non-irritating, waffle weave poly-urethane foam that is strong, soft, easily cleaned and will not absorb sweat or bacteria. Stainless steel roller girth buckles. Washes easily in bucket of water and soap. Equi-Prene 3-Buckle Lonsdale Dressage Girth. Classic dressage girth with third buckle set for flap girth. |
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Equi-Bette Grand Prix Dressage Girth $103.95 EQUI-BETTE Grand Prix Dressage Girth. Patent Pending. The finest girth made for the highest level of dressage competition. Made from full grain English tannage leather, padded and lined over saddler’s felt that conforms with the girth to the horse. Stainless steel roller buckles. Double elastic end. |
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TuffRider Ladies Dressage Show Coat Plus $89.95 Our Popular Ladies Dressage Show Coat Is Now Available In Plus Sizes! It Will Keep You Looking Polished In The Arena With 4 Silver, Antique Horse Head Front Buttons And A Rear, Two-Button Vent. Dry Clean. 94% Polyester, 6% Lycra. |
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Breyer WEG Games Stablemate Dressage – BH9117 $4.5 This Stablemates horse represents, in miniature, one of the eight disciplines of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Dressage requires a specific type of equine athlete with the capacity to perform demanding movements, like the piaffe and the passage. This WEG line was released spring of 2010, then retired at the end of 2010. |
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Equi-Bette Formal Dressage Weymouth Bridle $167.95 EQUI-BETTE Dressage Show Bridlery. Top quality bridlework, elegantly handmade by skilled craftsmen with the finest English leather and materials. Beautiful English mellow tanned and aniline dyed leather. Handsewn with linen thread, dyed and hand-finished edges. English never-rust bridle buckles and fittings. EQUI-BETTE bridles are styled for show, hunt or eventing.satisfaction. Bits and lip straps not Included. Equi-Bette Formal Dressage Double Bridle. Elegant formal dressage bridle, handmade with raised and matching color padded browband and French caveson. Complete with two reins, 5/8 and 3/4 widths and inner head for bradoon snaffle which is removable for use as pelham. Hook stud 5/8 cheeks. |
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Dressage Loverz Stocking $25 Santa’s Holiday Horse Stockin’ Kits. One-stop shoppping for your equine friends and family. Includes 1 of each of the following:Christmas Stockings – Dapple GreyHorse Head Hand Warmers, Red Arena Board with pen, RedClear Rain PonchoBlue Plush Horse CharmHand Warmers – 1pkToe Warmers – 1pkSuggested Retail – $49.95 |
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Weaver Draft Horse Felt Lined Deluxe Super Cinch $29 Draft Horse Felt Lined Deluxe Super CinchBacked with 1/2 black, 100% felt liningDees for tie down and back cinch attachmentMachine washable for easy careNickel plated hardwareBlack |
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Ovation Dressage Tee – Sweet Mint with Storm Cloud – Ladies Large $13 Features the dressage-discipline horse logo print. Made of cotton/spandex jersey.Color: Sweet Mint with Storm CloudSize: Ladies Large |
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Draft Horse Black English Bridle and Reins $74.95 Brand new black leather draft horse size English bridle with white padded flash and white padded brow. The bridle is draft horse size with extra long European style rubber grip reins. A very high quality draft bridle from Ascot International. Measurements as follows: bit to bit over the top – 48 inches to 57 inches brow – 18 inches noseband – 24.5 inches to 29 inches… |
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Draft Horse Bridle Set, includes bit and reins! $89.99 Draft Horse riding bridle is ready to go. Perfectly sized for your draft horse, this is the complete deal…. |
From Feral To Friendly, Meet The Mustang
Mustang horses are probably the most well known wild horse in the United States. The name “Mustang” is derived from the Spanish words “mesteсo” or “monstenco” which is synonymous for “stray”, “ownerless” or “wild.” Mustangs come from domestic horses which reverted to a wild state after becoming separated from their human caretakers. They currently roam primarily on public land in the southwestern United States of Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, California, Arizona and New Mexico, but mostly in Nevada, where the majority of the country’s remaining feral horse population resides. The Mustang is often called “The Symbol of the American West” and is known for their rugged endurance. Other names you may hear are: American feral horse, Range horse, Indian Pony, Cayuse Pony, American Mustang, Spanish Mustang, meste’os and BLM horse, which refers to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that oversees their protection and adoption.
In 1492, Columbus discovered there were no horses in the New World, so today’s Mustang horses descended from the domesticated warmbloods brought to the New World by Spanish explorers, and by Columbus himself on his 2nd voyage. Some of these horses ran off; or swam to shore from wrecked ships; or were left behind as the Spanish came and went over the years. When European settlers came farther west they brought their horses with them, including draft horses. French horses were introduced to the gene pool from French settlers in the region around New Orleans. German horses may also be among the genes of the Mustang. During the late 1800′s and early 1900′s, the U.S. Government purchased 150 old-style East Friesian Warmblood stallions from Germany each year, over a 10 period, to pull artillery or heavy wagons for the U.S. Cavalry. A few of those may also have escaped to join the wild herds where survival of the fittest and natural selection over 4 centuries has built the breed.
Some horses were lost to Indian raids. Others were freed by feral stallions tearing down fences to steal the tame mares away to their own harems. Tame horses escaped from the owners, or were left behind as owners died on the trail, or in battle, just as the original horses in North America had escaped from the Spanish. It is possible that some horses The Indians often bartered horses between tribes as well as captured horses from other tribes, making the distribution of the various bloodlines more diverse.
While their Spanish genes have been diluted, many of the Mustangs have Spanish and Andalusian characteristics. For decades, people believed that there were no pure Spanish-type horses remaining in the wild on the ranges. But a few small isolated herds were found by the BLM in 1977, and blood and DNA tests show them to be strongly related to the Spanish horses of the 16th century. The BLM has separated these “Spanish Mustang” herds out to preserve their purity. Among these are the Kiger and Cerat Mustangs. Kiger mustangs carry the breed color traits, which include dun and gruel, among others, along with markings such as a dorsal stripe, zebra stripes or a facial mask. Horses of draft conformation are also kept on separate ranges by the BLM.
In other words, the Spanish mustang is a descendant of the horses brought to the Americas by the early Spaniards; while the American mustang is the descendant of escaped light riding horses and draft horses, mixed with the Spanish-bred and others. In general, American mustangs are thought to have little-to-no remaining Spanish blood.
From an estimated 2.3 million horse at the turn of the century, the population of Mustangs has dropped rapidly. As settlers started ranches in the arid west, they started to kill the wild horses because they were competing with cattle for grazing land. Horror tales about the cruelty of their removal abounds. From missionaries’ journals in 1807 is a report of two herds of 7,000 mustangs each that were driven into the ocean at Mission Santa Barbara to drown. And at the San Diego Mission, Mustangs by the hundreds were shut in corals to starve. Another tells of horses being shot from moving trains for sport, and left to die.
By 1926 there were only about 1 million Mustangs remaining, and by the 1950′s their numbers were reduced to an estimated 25,000. The population continued to decrease until 1971 when the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro act was passed to protect these animals. Unfortunately, this caused the population to rise to dangerous levels; livestock could not get enough to eat again, and the horses were a nuisance – again. The BLM’s Adopt-A-Horse program began 1973 as a humane way to distribute these excess animals to concerned citizens.
Currently, less than 33,000 Mustangs remain, with many herds already below the minimum population levels necessary to sustain healthy populations and preservation of the species, according Dr. Gus Cothran, the equine geneticist at the University of Kentucky. The minimum number of horses in each herd management area (HMA) needs to be at least 150 animals, says Cothran. But under BLM plans, about 70 percent of the HMAs will have fewer than 100 animals.
Mustangs come in all sizes and body types, and also in the full range of colors. Their average size is 14.2 hands but it is not uncommon to see one as short as 13 hands or as tall as 16 hands. They are very hardy, healthy horses, rarely suffering from any kinds of leg or hoof injuries; or ailments that so often affect other domestic breeds, and they tend to live a bit longer than the domestics, too. Their lifespan is 25 to 30 years.
Mustangs that have been removed from the wild require experienced handlers, but they usually become as tractable as any horse that was raised from birth on a farm. But properly gentled Mustang can be a willing partner and a great family horse. If an American Mustang bonds with its owner, it will bond quite strongly, as that is a survival trait in the wild — to bond with the herd. They are very intelligent and will do as they please, but if treated well they will quite often comply. Mustangs can be trained, if they want to be trained, and they learn quickly. With patience, they can be trained by experienced handlers to excel in many disciplines including English, Western Pleasure, Dressage, Driving, and rodeo, among others. It is not unusual for Mustangs to win in equine shows and competitions, and, in fact, many have.
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good exercises to get a dressage horse back into training?
I have shown 1st level dressage on my draft mare, but due to circumstances, she has had 6 months off of nothing but a bit of western style riding whenever I had time (maybe once or twice a month).
I want to get her back into dressage training, but my mind is a bit rusty with good starting basics. Essentially, I need to get her uphill and forward again, as well as supple in the jaw. Thankfully she remembers all of her leg cues,and half her seat cues, but that is about it- she is downhill and hard on the bit right now.
I know transitions are important, and half halts, but any other suggestions on good exercises for gaining suppleness and uphillness (is that a word?)? Forwardness I will not worry about until she gets the basics down again.
Thanks in advance!
Wow, 4 useless answers of kids looking to just get points. Serious answers only please
She has dropped onto the forehand due to strength issues, but you already know that. I’ll bet that once you give her some strength back, she’ll “remember” all that stuff she knew before but can’t do now due to strength.
I love walk cavaletti. These are 4 poles raised 4-8 inches set fairly close together. I do it by eye and it depends on individual horses. They are much closer together than trot caveletti. I want to say 18 in to 2 ft. Close enough that the horse has to sit back and slow down slightly.
Reiner Klimke was the best, and his daughter (Ingred) did a fab book and video on caveletti. She likes speed more than dad, and does more jumping. Reiner always warmed up and cooled down over the walk caveletti.
Do 2-4 trips through the walk caveletti, do your riding, cool down, then 2-4 more trips through the caveletti. Don’t do more, or you can make her sore pretty fast.
This is a good low impact way to build muscle. It’s the weight lifting part of the routine where the faster work is more aerobic.