Horse Dressage Video Clips
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Ovation Dressage Tee $13 Features the dressage-discipline horse logo print. Made of cotton/spandex jersey. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ovation Dressage Crank Caveson – Black – Horse $72 Made in Italian hand finished leather. Color: BlackSize: Horse |
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Tekna Contour Dressage Girth $65.7 Shaped to fit your horse, this sculpted girth allows freedom of the elbow and distributes pressure across a greater area for more comfort. It features elastic on both ends, stainless steel roller buckles, center D-ring and soft waffle weave padding for the utmost comfort. Made of QUIK-CLEAN material. |
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(2011 Model) Wintec 500 Dressage Saddle with Cair $623.8 The new Wintec 500 Dressage Saddle sets new standards in comfort and performance helping position the rider correctly. New and improved Equileather provides a super soft and grippy seat for greater security in the saddle.Features: A modern, stylish dressage saddle with performance featuresThe perfect saddle for riders progressing in their Dressage careerExtremely comfortable seat that facilitates a well balanced positionPerformance materials ensure superior fit, comfort and stabilityFeatures include Y-girthing, ergonomic stirrup bar, and flexibloc systemFluidly working with your horse’s muscles, the revolutionary CAIR Cushion System replaces traditional fillings in your saddle with air. The cushioning nature of air encourages your horse to soften, relax and engage. Seated closer to your horse, you become simply an extension of one another.Features the EASY-CHANGEGullet system for a custom fit. Saddle comes with medium width gullet – other gullets sold separately.Ask about our TEST RIDE PROGRAM |
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(2011 Model) Wintec Isabell Flocked Dressage Saddle $1377.1 TheWintec Isabell Dressage Saddleis an updated model designed in conjunction with World Dressage Champion, Isabell Werth. Designed exactly as the Bates Isabell, but made with Wintec’s Easy-Care, Super-Grip Equisuede.The Wintec Isabell Dressage Saddle features include:Traditional flocked panelsDeep seat with an ultra narrow and low waist to support a correct dressage positionRecessed stirrup channcel to eliminate interference with rider’s legEquisuede Seat is extremely comfortable with a surface softer than leather with the perfect level of gripAdjustable Flexibloc System enables the rider to individually tailor their own knee supportAdjustable Y-Girthing System secures the front and back of the saddle with equal pressure. Position of the Y-Girth Points can be adjusted to individually suit the horse’s shape.Ergonomic stirrup bars facilitate closer contactNew Generation Easy-Change Gullet System provides a custom fit for many different horses so you can change your gullet and not your saddleWeatherproof, durable, and easy care to save time and hassle! |
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(2011 Model) Wintec Isabell Dressage Saddle with Flock $1377.1 Experience the world’s leading dressage saddle, the Bates Isabell, in a synthetic version with the added benefits of being lightweight, durable, easy-care and an amazing value for the money. World renowned Dressage Rider, Isabell Werth’s high performance saddle.My saddle is one of the proudest achievements of my dressage career. I believe we have created the perfect seat for the rider and unprecedented comfort for the horse. Isabell WerthFeatures: Supports a correct dressage position with an ultra narrow waist and deep seatA seamless transition from your seat through the length of your leg offers ultra close contactIdeal for use in all levels of competition and trainingPerformance materials ensure superior fit, comfort and stabilityIncludes an adjustable Y-Girthing and Flexibloc SystemThe Isabell saddle is also available in BatesFeatures the EASY-CHANGE Gullet system for a custom fit. Saddle comes with medium width gullet – other gullets sold separately.Ask about our TEST RIDE PROGRAM |
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ThinLine Dressage Girth $189 This girth has elastic in the middle with roller buckles on both ends. Girths are in stock in black and sizes (20 inches to 34 inches). Due to metric conversions, the girths actually measure 1inch shorter than listed. If your current size is a close fit, order the next size up. Breathable Anti-microbial No-slip/no-rub ThinLine lining makes this the best girth to keep your horse comfortable and your saddle in place. Easy to clean and very durable! |
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Ovation Acugel Dressage Square Pad $126 At last, a pad that conforms to both your saddle and your horse, and takes the shocks out of your ride! ,The natual latex rubber Ovation Acugel pad is loaded with features:-Quick Sweat Evaporation to keep the horse’s back cool and dry. -Messagio Technology to relax the most sensitive areas of the horse’s back.-Total Shock Absorbing System to protect the spines of both the horse and the rider from shocks and jerks.-E-Pressure distributes pressure evenly, reducing hot spots and pressure points. |
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(2011 Model) Bates Isabell Dressage Saddle with CAIR $2916.1 World renowned Dressage Rider, Isabell Werth’s high performance saddle. Effortlessly aligns rider position for superior performance. A deep and ultra close contact seat ensures improved communication. Maximizes freedom of movement and comfort for your horse. Innovations include uniquely positioned Ergonomic Stirrup Bar, adjustable Y-Girthing and Flexibloc Systems. |
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Equi-Prene Pro-Thane Lonsdale Dressage Girth $31.95 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 Lonsdale Dressage Girth. Nylon web facing, 3 1/4 wide. |
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(2011 Model) Wintec Isabell Dressage Saddle with CAIR $1377.1 Experience the world’s leading dressage saddle, the Bates Isabell, in a synthetic version with the added benefits of being lightweight, durable, easy-care and an amazing value for the money. World renowned Dressage Rider, Isabell Werth’s high performance saddle.My saddle is one of the proudest achievements of my dressage career. I believe we have created the perfect seat for the rider and unprecedented comfort for the horse. Isabell WerthFeatures: Supports a correct dressage position with an ultra narrow waist and deep seatA seamless transition from your seat through the length of your leg offers ultra close contactIdeal for use in all levels of competition and trainingPerformance materials ensure superior fit, comfort and stabilityIncludes an adjustable Y-Girthing and Flexibloc SystemThe Isabell saddle is also available in BatesFluidly working with your horse’s muscles, the revolutionary CAIR Cushion System replaces traditional fillings in your saddle with air. The cushioning nature of air encourages your horse to soften, relax and engage. Seated closer to your horse, you become simply an extension of one another.Features the EASY-CHANGE Gullet system for a custom fit. Saddle comes with medium width gullet – other gullets sold separately.Ask about our TEST RIDE PROGRAM |
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Ovation Klimke II Pro XCH Dressage Saddle $1203 Now with the XCH Interchangeable Gullet System.Designed by 5 time Olympic Gold Medal winner, Dr. Reiner Klimke, this saddle provides the perfect position and balance for any dressage rider. With contour panels to provide freer movement to your horse’s shoulders, synthetic wool stuffed panels, secure girthing system and a knee block that provides a secure position yet allows the rider freedom of movement. Made in a natural finish French leather of unsurpassed quality and durability. Lifetime warranty on tree. |
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Fritz Thiedemann Gripper Shock Pad – White – Dressage $43.95 Fritz Thiedemann Saddle Pads FRITZ THIEDEMANN Gripper Quilted Shock Pads. The world famous Fritz Thiedemann 1-1/4 diamond quilted saddle pad, made with non-slip small rubber pimple grippers on top of shock absorbong and back protecting center. Back comforting rubber is placed under the saddle panel to distribute the rider’s weight and shock without injury to horse’s back. Cotton twill cover, EQUI-FELT center, self-gripping billet straps and girth loop. Shaped and contoured back to fit perfectly under saddle. Dressage Shape Color: WhiteSize: Dressage |
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Roma Leather Handle Dressage Whip $31.5 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 Shimmer Diamonte Dressage Whip $20.55 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 Golden Spiral Dressage Whip $22.35 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 Shimmer Crystal Dressage Whip $11.7 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 Leather Grip Dressage Whip $12.6 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 Rubber Handle Dressage Whip $10.8 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 Smooth Handle Dressage Whip $10.65 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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High Point Advantage Dressage Saddle Pad $55.8 Advantage Warmblood-size Dressage High Point Custom Saddle Pad. This is the perfect saddle pad for Large or Warmblood horses. It gives you the Advantage in the show ring, by making your leg look longer and keeping your horse cooler. It is made with two breathable layers which lie between the 7-ounce pre-shrunk poly/cotton top and the underside, which is made of 100% cotton. You will not find a custom pad of better quality! Many body, trim, and piping colors available! Average Pad 23L x 40W front, 31W rear. Large Pad 25L x 44W front, 35W rear. |
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Finishing Touch Oval Locket With Dressage Cabachon Gold $26.95 Dressage cabochon 25 x 18mm size on oval locket with 18 petite rope chain 14kt gold platedFinishing touch takes a great deal of pride in offering a high-quality product at a low price, and they stand behind their products. Finishing Touch is a 34-year-old Lexington Kentucky corporation located in the heart of Horse country and Horse Jewelry is their specialty. Finishing Touch Jewelry is all costume jewelry and is plated in either durable karat gold or imitation rhodium (gives a nice silver finish without the problem of tarnishing) over white metal or brass. Many items are manufactured right in Nicholasville, KY. Jewelry from The Finishing Touch of Kentucky withstands the test of time when cared for properly. |
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Aerborn Elastic End Dressage Girth $17 With double elastic at one end, and stainless steel roller buckles. Aerborn girths are made from an extraordinary material knitted from pure Polypropylene yarn. This material provides superior moisture wicking and anti-bacterial properties far beyond that of any other girth material. In addition to having a super soft feel, this fabric gives the body of the girth a natural stretch that provides extra comfort to the horse. The stretch that is built into these girths does not adversely affect the fit of the girth but rather helps the girth conform to the horse and gives a slight stretch when the horse expands its girth. |
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TuffRider Lanyard Dressage Saddle Pad $17.95 Cotton Quilted Pads With New Unique Quilting Patterns For You And Your Horse. Features Wither Relief, Contour Cut, Billet Straps And Girth Loops. Machine Washable. |
Ways to Sell or Buy your Dream Horse
When it comes to SELLING, prepare at least one month out from sale. Get the horse fit, clip if the time of the year warrants it and pull the mane or trim until tidy (get help if you need it) include tail, ears, fetlocks and under the jaw line. For higher prices feature a variety of experiences i.e. beach hacking, road riding and competition experience and sort out any trucking or floating issues. Get some good photos (see photo section below) or have them professionally done if possible and if your budget allows. Produce a really good video/DVD (see video section below) – have several copies available to send out when enquiries come in. Be honest in the advert – tell people what to expect, realistically for NOW not in the past or for the future. Have a relaxed positive manner on the phone when talking to potential buyers who call and give the caller both positive and any negative stories if you can – don’t blow either out of proportion. Ask about their experience but be aware, a lot of people think they ride better than they do. Anyone who has only ridden in riding lessons in riding schools and never owned a horse, class them as beginners, they still have a lot to learn. If you have any concerns about your horse’s safety (vices), i.e. rearing or bolting, be brutally honest – it might blow your sale but it might save their life! Ask the person what they would like to see if they come to see your horse, i.e. being caught, galloped, jumped or schooled and try to display what the person wants the horse for, i.e. if they want a hack go hacking first and foremost!
Be punctual and have the horse ready in time and groomed to a tidy state. See if the personality of the horse and rider match – do they offer the right home for your horse?
If your riding will not show off the horse to its best potential get a more experienced friend/instructor to help show the horse at its best. Make sure you are honest with soundness issues – it’s not worth the reputation damage if you are found out. If your potential buyer needs a few days to think about it don’t hound them. Have in your mind how much you are prepared to negotiate on price. If you have no enquiries look at your asking price or the horse’s ability and experience – if you are comfortable with those, be patient! Encourage a vet check – if you don’t, you look like you are hiding something. And lastly, don’t be pushy!
At the other end of the scale, when it comes to BUYING be realistic about the type of horse you want given your budget and your experience. Look objectively at your grazing facilities, i.e. is there plenty of grass year round? If you are on a tight budget get a ‘good-doer’ that will maintain its condition easily so you are not spending a fortune on hard feed. Be aware of the costs for good gear, particularly saddles – a sore back will turn even the quietest horse into an unpleasant one. Similarly, budget for shoeing, teeth and the inevitable vet bill – talk to others about what can be expected. If you request and receive a video of a horse to review please return it once you have finished with it – it’s polite. When talking to the seller on the phone be very honest about your ability and what you want the horse for. If you see a horse which is too good to be true, often it is, so beware! Unless you are very experienced, don’t touch anything with a history of bolting or rearing. If you are considering a young horse, budget on getting lessons regularly i.e. once a week for at least a year. Tell the seller what you want to see when you try out a pony or horse, i.e. hacking, jumping, flatwork, being caught in the paddock etc. If possible see the horse in a variety of settings both at the seller’s place and out somewhere else. Take support with you, like an instructor who can get on and put the horse through its paces if you don’t feel confident to do that. Ask to talk to others about the horse i.e. farrier, instructor, friends etc, you often find out interesting information. When you set a time to see the horse, be punctual and when you get there, don’t waste time – get in, see what you want to see and then let the seller get on with their day. Look at the horse’s hooves and ask if they have had any foot trouble. Ask about soundness, ie has the horse ever pulled tendons, broken any bones or had any significant injury, even check for scarring. Find out if the horse has ever ‘tied up’ (this is a muscular condition where all the muscles on the horse cramp up). Enquire about vices – do they kick, bite, wind-suck etc. Ask if the horse is stressy / aggressive / calm / submissive by itself or with company in the paddock? Is the horse good at having their feet trimmed and shod? Find out if the horse is good on the roads, with trucks and motorbikes etc. Get a vet check and choose a vet who is doing vet checks all the time – they understand what is required of a horse at various levels. If you find your dream horse – get moving and put a deposit on it. If it is not your dream horse let the seller know politely that you are not interested as soon as you can.
GOOD LUCK!
THE ESSENTIALS OF TAKING FANTASTIC PHOTOS OF YOUR HORSE
Taking great photos of your horse can be time consuming and frustrating. If it is a bright sunny day make sure the sun is on your back and hitting the horse. Remove the horse’s rug and turn-out the horse to your best ability – remove all mud! Try using coat enhancing products and make sure all your gear is cleaned. It is helpful to have a towel, fly repellent spray and a bottle of baby oil with you (the baby oil rubbed on with a towel is a quick way to remove dust and add shine). Stand the horse side on, front legs even, back leg closest to you and slightly behind the other leg so that you can take front and back photos. When it comes to action shots, take them in bright light as the shutter on the camera will shut more quickly so there is less chance of legs blurring. Photograph your horse with both ears forward and include the neck for balance, making sure you don’t cut off legs, ears etc. Position the camera between your horse’s eyes and chest, focus on the eyes and fill the frame with its head and shoulders. To avoid distortion, stand at least a metre from the animal – some close-up shots of the head are also helpful. To get the horse’s attention, have your assistant stand a few metres away from your horse and wave a towel or similar object, but obviously not too close, you don’t want to scare the horse. Introducing another horse is highly effective and a good tip is to shake the food bucket – alternatively you could try a whistle. Have your assistant hold a carrot or pick some grass and hold it up. You can easily put your horse’s photos on www.thathorse.com using a jpeg format (you can add up to 5).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR CREATING VIDEOS WHICH GET RESULTS!
A great video is a fantastic way of showing your horse’s unique personality, expressions and emotions. When you are selling a horse it is one of the most effective means to get a quick, easy, and stress free sale. The best place to take a video of your horse for sale is at a show. Show the whole event; either a dressage test, SJ round or race; so the viewer can get caught up in the emotion of the competition. To show the horse’s leg action, video the horse on a firm, flat surface beside a solid wall if possible. Put the horse and rider in the center of the screen at all times and avoid shooting through rails of a fence – try and find somewhere high so the rails don’t obscure the view. Follow the horse with the zoom taking care not to get too close. Try and keep the horse and rider the same size in the camera lens at all times and at then end include a nice close up of the horse. Avoid talking to the rider during the video – it’s off-putting to the rider and the viewer. Ensure you have a plan – don’t just trot around aimlessly! For a non ridden video of young stock try getting a purposeful walk, trot and canter. It’s not always easy to do and if it’s not happening wait for another day – good footage at a later date is better than bad footage now that does nothing to flatter your horse. Try producing a MASTER VIDEO to send out to prospective purchasers. This gives the potential buyer a chance to see your entire stock not just one horse! It should encompass your farm, stables, and a short video of each horse. Accompany it with a short narration of each telling the name, age, breed, experience and pedigree. If you can, add nice music to your MASTER VIDEO. Adding a video to www.THATHORSE.com is really easy and a great way to get people to see and interact with your horse at first glance – a chance for love at first sight! Put you video in Windows Media or Apple Quick time format. READY, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
About the Author
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How can i import clips from youtube onto imovie??
the reason im asking thiss in the horse section is because ive seen a lot of horseback rdiing videos on youtube and so i thought maybe you would know how??? im making a video about horseback rdiing and dressage and jumpin g and all that 
and i just wanna get a few clips from youtube but i cant figure out how to get them from youtube onto my imovie ( i have the newer one but i havent been downloading the ilife stuff)
Try posting this in the Computers and Internet> Internet> Youtube section. They should be able to help you out a lot more than some of us.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=how+to+download+youtube+videos+to+imovie&form=QBRE&qs=n&sk=
Hope this helps!