tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post2018693820091317007..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Quarter Horse cutie: A public service announcement (PSA)Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-21662374052300893132011-09-04T22:32:17.486-04:002011-09-04T22:32:17.486-04:00Hello, I'm the one in the video with my Quarte...Hello, I'm the one in the video with my Quarter horse "Kramer". I originally bought him for a buddy for my PRE boy who is also 7 years old. Who knew I was going to enjoy him just as much as I do the Spanish guy. It's true, I grew up in Germany and do not have much knowledge about any of the western styles of riding, but I really appreciate all the feedback. I'm a Dressage girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853928492274820862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-12763817787641798542011-08-23T21:41:15.282-04:002011-08-23T21:41:15.282-04:00He is a cute boy. My mare is a registered quarter ...He is a cute boy. My mare is a registered quarter horse and an incredible mover. On more than one occasion I have been asked if she was a thoroughbred and they were pretty surprised when I respond "nope, she's a cowbred Quarter Horse."<br /> No thoroughbred in her line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-41804403161625017712011-08-23T17:54:30.243-04:002011-08-23T17:54:30.243-04:00Thanks for sharing!! Having a adorable quarter hor...Thanks for sharing!! Having a adorable quarter horse for sale as a dressage/eventer myself it can be frustrating to be in a discipline dominated by 17 hand horses with only European bloodlines! It is so nice to have warmblood owners recognizing the talents of quarter horses! I do have to say mine would have failed if asked to be a western pleasure prospect, big pushing strides and a ground LittleRedMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925418478175199409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-37694978306537700992011-08-23T08:57:58.809-04:002011-08-23T08:57:58.809-04:00Horses like this AREN'T that few and far betwe...Horses like this AREN'T that few and far between... It's just common sense training. Instead on focusing on one discipline, put in solid foundations and then play around and expand your horizons. <br /><br />There are trade-offs. Teach a horse to jog, and be prepared to deal with a few unwanted jogs when transitioning down to a walk in the dressage arena. Horses that are jacks of all Wayfarerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666719531216701030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-6866648838101144242011-08-22T16:44:48.851-04:002011-08-22T16:44:48.851-04:00I guess as far as western goes I'm not thinkin...I guess as far as western goes I'm not thinking of what would win in the show ring (not sure what the current trend is), but what I'd like to ride :-)Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-71359859081524159932011-08-22T16:13:51.814-04:002011-08-22T16:13:51.814-04:00A western saddle does not make him a western horse...A western saddle does not make him a western horse! Topline not level, no loose rein, two handed, rushing, etc. A true western jog and lope have no period of suspension, either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-60288209439739798662011-08-22T12:19:06.422-04:002011-08-22T12:19:06.422-04:00I have Morgan horses and they are very versatile. ...I have Morgan horses and they are very versatile. Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Dressage, Driving, etc. etc. AND they are fun and smart. My gelding is doing great in dressage and has learned 3 other disciplines in his 8 years. To me, it's all about whether a horse is happy and likes his/her job. Lots of people breed for one specific job....what if the horse doesn't like Denise at Autumn Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229028926029898680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-90272719877616633432011-08-22T06:04:20.938-04:002011-08-22T06:04:20.938-04:00A very handsome boy indeed. I took Level 1 on a QH...A very handsome boy indeed. I took Level 1 on a QH in college. Back then (and SO not saying how long ago exactly ;o) there were NO Quarter Horses doing dressage. <br />Actually, he was the only one in our entire hunter/jumper/Warmblooded barn, and I remember being seriously bummed that I landed him for the test. I was sure we were going to seriously tank, but he did great and we passed.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-20733659059215541782011-08-22T04:24:10.796-04:002011-08-22T04:24:10.796-04:00I think he looks more comfortable in the English t...I think he looks more comfortable in the English tack than the Western but he is certainly a lovely horse. I also love/covet the rider's soft, elastic elbows - I want some of those!OTTBUKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-47627977255894294052011-08-22T00:02:51.312-04:002011-08-22T00:02:51.312-04:00In my opinion, a horse like this shouldnt be few a...In my opinion, a horse like this shouldnt be few and far between. The correct training principles start in foundation. A horse SHOULD be able to do well in western or dressage. The fundamentals should be in place to set him up correctly for either. Tack and disciplines might require different maneuvers, but the cues and training should be identical between the two "riding styles".paint_horse_milohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549633937628282128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5263363169872747142011-08-21T21:20:44.631-04:002011-08-21T21:20:44.631-04:00Thanks for the Quarter Horse PSA! You cannot beat...Thanks for the Quarter Horse PSA! You cannot beat this guy's energetic and willing attitude.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-8784882379140546702011-08-21T18:40:52.333-04:002011-08-21T18:40:52.333-04:00Just because she's riding him in a western sad...Just because she's riding him in a western saddle, I wouldn't say he's trained to go western. She's still riding him with two hands, and his headset is still too high for what's accepted in western showrings. His gaits are also not slow enough. Not that I personally agree with or like that peanut-roller thing or 4-beat lope they are leaning towards these days but that'sBannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411396685109840881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-71396467919374162292011-08-21T17:55:32.884-04:002011-08-21T17:55:32.884-04:00What a fantastic horse! I'd give him a good lo...What a fantastic horse! I'd give him a good look if we were in the market.<br /><br />Oscar's a Quarter Horse who started western and has done a bit of hunter as well. That kind of versatility isn't to be sneezed at. Wonderful temperament and decent athletic ability are great attributes and it looks like this horse has them in spades.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093558563358431804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57497488127593282762011-08-21T16:35:11.627-04:002011-08-21T16:35:11.627-04:00Super nice. Nearly every Quarterhorse I've eve...Super nice. Nearly every Quarterhorse I've ever known has had an excellent disposition. Honest, level headed, and certainly capable.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-46513102130443683222011-08-21T16:12:24.900-04:002011-08-21T16:12:24.900-04:00WoW! I was pretty impressed by that QH (owning a Q...WoW! I was pretty impressed by that QH (owning a QH myself and working hard to train him from his old western ways to classical dressage), and can't believe how nicely he goes in both.<br /><br />Then I scrolled down when you said the price was canadian (I'm always thrilled to see a canadian horse hitting the blog scene), expecting it to be in Ontario or BC, where most of our really 'Sand.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04371583910189754998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-60070949138490521332011-08-21T15:48:47.463-04:002011-08-21T15:48:47.463-04:00What a cutie!What a cutie!Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.com