All Horses All The Time http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums This is an XML content feed of; All Horses All The Time : Last 10 Posts Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:57:30 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:11:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/RSS_topic_feed.asp All Horses All The Time http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_images/HNN_Forums_1.gif http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums Spotted Saddlebreds : This particular forum title http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=236&PID=1112#1112 Author: spotz
Subject: This particular forum title
Posted: 01 December 2008 at 7:11am

Hi all.
I am new here. I just wanted to try to clear up a few misconceptions about Spotted Saddle Horses. First let me tell you that I have been a pinto Saddlebred owner and exhibitor since the 70's. The  American Saddlebred is my soul. The pinto Saddlebred, my passion. I have always owned  pinto colored horses of many breeds and crossbreeds. I currently own and raise Spotted Saddle Horses as well as Saddlebreds and Foxtrotters.
Basically, the Spotted  Saddle Horse is a developing breed and the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association is still an open registry. These horses are known for their VERY even temperament, smooth gaits, and durability.  Simply, a Spotted Saddle Horse is a horse that is pinto colored and has a natural "saddle gait" other than a trot. Registered pinto American Saddlebreds, as well as, Tennessee Walkers, Foxtrotters, Rocky Mountain Horses, Pasos, etc. can be registered as Spotted Saddle Horses, providing they meet the color and gait requirements. Currently, TWH's and Missouri Foxtrotters dominate the registry. Probably because they are raised in the areas were these breeds are most seen. Sort of like the Saddlebred/Walker/Morgan breeds in the early days of their registries.  My stallion, Sporting Chance, is predominantly TWH with a little MFT thrown in.  He has been bred to my National Show Horse mare and Paint mare and his foals all have his gait (running walk), temperament, and are pintos. The NSH foals look like Saddlebreds and the APHA foals look like the old fashioned stocky type Walkers. All are very bombproof and people lovers. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have been trying to produce a gaited pleasure saddle horse that has both looks and temperament to suit even the most doubtful die hard cowboy, as well as the weekend trailrider and everything in between. There are alot more Saddlebreds and Walking Horses here than most would think. Most of them are used for hunting, endurance and mountain trail riding. The folks out here are just finding out now what we have known for decades about our "gaited" horses. I hope I have explained the SSH a little better. I have seen so many posts on the Saddlebred sites that don't have the correct information on these wonderful horses and it makes me sad. It's like saying all saddlebreds are crazy and all Walkers are sored, or calling our pinto gaited horses, Paints........ now that really gets me going....but thats a different issue for another time.  I will be happy to answer any questions if I can. I am happy to be here and I hope I didn't offend anyone.  E   
















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Edited by spotz - Today at 7:23am]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:11:14 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=236&PID=1112#1112 Mare & Foal Care : foal dies suddenly 3 days old http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=347&PID=1111#1111 Author: andyangiet
Subject: foal dies suddenly 3 days old
Posted: 29 September 2008 at 4:05pm

My mare had a foal on 9-25-08 and on 9-28-08 he died suddenly. It was a colt and he was up walking and eating fine. This is not the mare's first. She is a very good mom. My husband says that if a male cat either sprays or pees on the hay and we feed it to the mare that the baby could die from it. I have never heard that. If anyone has please fill me in on what casuse it. We have people drop off there nasty cats all the time. I just don't know.]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:05:02 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=347&PID=1111#1111 Saddlebred Open Topic : hello i am new with lots of questions http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1110#1110 Author: tpotts
Subject: hello i am new with lots of questions
Posted: 22 September 2008 at 11:07am

Depending on which direction from Lexington, I'm sure we can find a Saddlebred barn in your area or close. Since this is your daughter's horse and she doesn't know how to post yet, I would not worry about the horse's motion. I would first get your daughter comfortable riding him and then worry about him. Also, if he is slow and relaxed, maybe he would do better in teh Saddlebred Western Division.


Edited by tpotts - 22 September 2008 at 11:07am]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:07:20 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1110#1110 Saddlebred Open Topic : hello i am new with lots of questions http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1109#1109 Author: jimcareysmom
Subject: hello i am new with lots of questions
Posted: 19 September 2008 at 11:07pm

lol i dont really know how we are riding him we just kinda are riding him. which is the bad part. i have gotten some first place ribbons for riding arbian and saddlebred western classes in some open shows but i was never serious about showingi just loved to play with my horses. and honestly i have only ridden him 2 times and he was soooo lazy feeling had to really push him but his trot was a nice english trot. my daughter rides him now she is the one i got him for . she trots him on a lunge line cause she doesnt know how to post and she is learning. lexington is about 2 or so hours away from me. his head is up and gosh he drools like a saint when there is a bit in his mouthConfused. i dont know maybe hes suppose to trot that slow and just have the weighted shoes.i just dont want to shave his forelock and dont even know why thats done either oo goodness what have i gotten myslef into]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:07:55 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1109#1109 Open Horse Talk : CouldYour Horse Be A Greetings Card Superstar http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=346&PID=1108#1108 Author: lesley_b
Subject: CouldYour Horse Be A Greetings Card Superstar
Posted: 16 September 2008 at 5:34pm

Your horse could have what it takes to become the international star of a brand new Jude Too greeting card.

I'm Lesley Bruce the artist behind Jude Too. All of my cards are based on real-life events, and this fall I am inviting riders everywhere to send me their most unforgettable horsey moments to be created into a brand new greeting card based on the antics of a new equine superstar and their "person".

On October 31, I will select one horse and rider to capture their story in an original picture and share it with the whole world as the newest addition to the international Jude Too series.

What happened to you and your horse today…last month...last year? What made you laugh…love...cry...scream just because you have a horse? Your story can be funny, silly, moving - even embarrassing, but most of all fun. And they can be as short as one paragraph!

To enter, sign in and post your story, along with a small photo of you and your horse, at Jude Too Stories

For examples of current Jude Too cards visit the Jude Too collection.

I look forward to reading your stories!!

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:34:19 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=346&PID=1108#1108 Saddlebred Open Topic : hello i am new with lots of questions http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1107#1107 Author: tpotts
Subject: hello i am new with lots of questions
Posted: 15 September 2008 at 7:59am

Welcome to the board and to the Saddleseat World. Looking for tack and clothes can be difficult. It really depends on your area. During the TSE Sales in Lexington, they have tack auctions where you can get deals on both. You can also check ebay. I know Hartmeyer's has used saddles and sometimes used clothes.

As for motion, it is hard to say with out seeing the horse move. How are you riding him? Is his head up? Is he collected? What if any kind of shoes does he have on? We use special weighted shows that are to help with the motion.

As for tips, I would try to find an instructor in your area. You can always by books and videos but nothing works as well as the right instructor.

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:59:48 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1107#1107 Saddlebred Open Topic : hello i am new with lots of questions http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1106#1106 Author: jimcareysmom
Subject: hello i am new with lots of questions
Posted: 13 September 2008 at 12:48am

i just adopted a saddledbred Named Jim carey (JC for short) for my daughter. he is a very good boy. he is very sweet and better behaved than the quarter horse that we have. now i have always owned saddlebreds and arabians but i have always jumped them and used them western, very fancy western but western none the less, because we live in a very western town infact you cant even buy a hunt seat saddle around here. JC's tail has been broken and shows sign of having been trained saddleseat. when in the field he has such extreme high action all on his own. my 8 year old (this is her first horse) she saw pictures of saddleseat and wants to ride him that way. problem is i dont know much about it. i know how to post. i know what the clothes look like, and what the tack looks like, but i dont know where to get the clothesand tack(and cheap because i am really trying to live champaign dreams on a tap water budget)  and  all the ins and outs. but most of all i dont know how to make him move and get the action under saddle like i have seen him do when he is out in the field. i bought some of those ankle chains cause i was told they were suppose to rattle around his ankles and make him lift his feet. they didnt even come close to bother him. after my daughter rode him i let him out in the field and he pranced off into the field like a parade horse pretty as you please. anyway this horse was rescued from an acution that was going for slaughter and adopted to me i am sure he needs reminded of a few things i am sure someone at one point in time took alot of time training him because he is so sweet that my eight year old can ride him. he wont canter under saddle but i have seen him do it in the field lots  but she doesnt need to do that just yet. anyway any help tips and pointers about saddleseat and where to get some starter tack super super cheap would be great thanks bunches.
 
maria
]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:48:28 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1106#1106 Saddlebred Open Topic : olympicsrecords http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=344&PID=1105#1105 Author: johnplayer
Subject: olympicsrecords
Posted: 11 August 2008 at 1:41am

I saw one  site for olympics.so i think to see all people and get lot of informatioin for olympics from starting



www.olympicsrecords.com

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:41:10 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=344&PID=1105#1105 Arabian Open Topic : Spanish Arabian horses! http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=343&PID=1104#1104 Author: bscrig
Subject: Spanish Arabian horses!
Posted: 07 August 2008 at 1:28pm

This site has gorgeous video of these horses! http://www.equitrekking.com/tv/]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:28:00 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=343&PID=1104#1104 Missouri Fox Trotter Open Topic : saddle seat shows http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=342&PID=1103#1103 Author: noksie
Subject: saddle seat shows
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 11:52pm

There are some nice shows in Northern Kentucky just across the river would those work?]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:52:03 +0000 http://forums.horsenewsnetwork.com/_/HNN/Forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=342&PID=1103#1103