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Behind the bit: A blog about sport horses, dressage, and riding...

Behind the bit: A blog about sport horses, dressage, and riding...

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A reference librarian and aspiring dressage rider shares equine-related experiences, observations, and resources/research. Topics include equine performance and health, dressage riding and training, challenges of the middle aged rider, and horse breeding.

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  • Sunday\'s silly quote...

    Posted on Saturday November 14th, 2009 at 15:29 in humor

    "The horse stopped with a jerk and the jerk fell off..."~Jim Culleton ...

  • Kiger Mustang Dressage!

    Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 15:32 in dressage training, performance exhibit

    Just FYI, Part II of Barn Trauma will be published the 15th, Sunday night... What a tidy, professional pair! Super turnout, relaxed performance, and a nice lengthening too.Here is a summary of the history of Kiger mustangs. There are more mustangs in...

  • Tale of a barn trauma: Part 1

    Posted on Thursday November 12th, 2009 at 16:32 in barn personal safety

    Well, this weekend I learned something important about horses. The bad news is, it involved a trauma. The good news is, the story has a happy ending. I promise you nothing about this event has been embellished for dramatic effect. It was plenty dram...

  • Riley update: Make sure to read it ALL!

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 15:50 in riley

    We made the trip to New Bolton this morning -- a damp, windy, grey day. The chill made Riley a little high, and after we unloaded he snorted and puddle-jumped was we made our way to the clinic. The vet met us half way there. For the lameness evaluati...

  • A new Heather Blitz/Paragon video!

    Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 15:41 in personal stories

    By the time you read this Riley may already be at New Bolton -- his appt. is for 11/11, at 11am (too bad it's not 2011). I'm not anticipating any major problems or revelations other than finding out exactly how long this stall rest business is likel...

  • WEG 2010: I\'ll be watching it on video...

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 16:03 in weg

    I bought my WEG 2010 t-shirt in 2007, when I was at the Rolex 3 day event. In a Scarlett O'Hara moment, I told Bob, "God as my witness we're GOING to the WEG!"It looks, though, like we'll be watching it on DVD.I appreciate that it takes a lot of prep...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 5 comments.

bsfairpark

5 stars Big South Fork Airpark

I just stopped by and enjoyed the videos. Nice content good writing.

Thanks!

Posted: July 23rd, 2008 | More Reviews From bsfairpark | Report This Comment

Liane

5 stars Liane Schmidt

Nice blog! I love horses!

Best wishes.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.

Posted: July 14th, 2008 | More Reviews From Liane | Report This Comment

idex7

5 stars Debs

Hi, Stacey tried to comment on your Bring on the Bling post but your captcha thing wouldn't work for me. So, comment below.....

Amazingly... I've just bought a new Kieffer Madonna Bridle and my hubby laughed his socks off given all I've said about diamante browbands and pink rugs over the years. But my Rosie suits it and its not too bling.

And... just as I opened your post Elvis started to belt out 'In the Ghetto' from my local riding music videos page....

Priceless !

Posted: April 25th, 2008 | More Reviews From idex7 | Report This Comment

idex7

5 stars Debs

Dressage ladies is excellent.

I'm a dressage rider myself and laughed out load at that one. Good writing, good reading.

Posted: March 14th, 2008 | More Reviews From idex7 | Report This Comment

JunkDrawer

5 stars Kathy Frederick

This blog is a must-read for anyone who owns, rides or just loves horses. Written by a reference librarian and experienced rider, you will find exhaustive, qualified resources and a healthy dose of humor and wit. If I could score it higher than a 10, I would.

Posted: February 28th, 2008 | More Reviews From JunkDrawer | Report This Comment

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