I believe M. Miranda (who was a teacher of Nuno) was the last of the direct line of Baucherist training, and the man I learned ...   Sat Feb 14th, 2009 09:51 pm

Another, and in my opinion better, book on this topic is "The Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage" by Phillipe Karl. He tends to be a Baucherist, ...   Tue Feb 3rd, 2009 09:36 pm

Some libraries offer high speed internet access to patrons, and many businesses have wifi access to attract customers.  So depending on if you are trying ...   Mon Feb 2nd, 2009 02:39 pm

I think what the horses are trying to figure out is how to balance the different issues that are going on.  On the one hand, ...   Thu Aug 7th, 2008 07:03 pm

I think the OP is talking about this http://www.onehander.com/2012481.html ...   Fri Jul 18th, 2008 10:54 am

Hi Kathy- You can see a commercial device here that has the same effect as Dr. Deb's Twine-http://http://www.jacksmfg.com/catalog.asp?category_id=74   "Bit nose strap" The long verticle piece buckles ...   Tue Jun 24th, 2008 03:38 pm

As a tip- Dental floss (which is really a very strong nylon thread) and a sharp hand needle can be used to sew rope back ...   Mon Jun 23rd, 2008 07:45 pm

A DeGogue is an extension of the chambon. The chambon runs from between the horses front legs, through "ears" on the crownpiece of the bridle (rings ...   Sun May 11th, 2008 08:17 pm

Hi Cath- Sounds like you had a great weekend! Thanks for replying on what it was the horse was wearing. I learned all the names of all the ...   Mon Apr 28th, 2008 11:35 am

Dr. Deb- Of course one can arrange any rope/strap/elastic is any way one wants to, though most people I have seen can only manage to ...   Thu Apr 24th, 2008 06:39 pm

Cath- It sounds to me like you are talking about a "neck Stretcher" which can be seen here http://www.tackinthebox.com/tack/schooling/SC718.htm (the horse isn't wearing any reins ...   Thu Apr 24th, 2008 05:25 pm

Thanks Dave- Those pictures really helped.  I think she will need both longer latigo's and a shorter cinch.  Her cinch comes up really close to ...   Wed Apr 2nd, 2008 06:50 pm

Hi Dave et all, I have a somewhat unrelated question about rigging, since I don't own a western saddle, but I have a client who ...   Wed Apr 2nd, 2008 03:30 pm

I want to add something here, that may or may not be useful, helpful, or correct, but here goes... Bareback, if I am sitting at position ...   Wed Mar 26th, 2008 10:18 pm

Sammy- Not to loose sight of the original point of this thread, how is your horse doing? -Callie ...   Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 09:32 pm

Pauline- My my, you are quick to paint me with a bad brush today! I don't think there is a method of riding worth doing that suggests ...   Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 09:21 pm

Horses that are "permenently contracted" (I can't think of another way to describe this today) because of previous poor training don't have to ...   Fri Feb 22nd, 2008 11:08 am

Pauline- What is irritating, and this is not directed at you, as you have obviously read and studied etc. is the idea that any one ...   Thu Feb 21st, 2008 07:51 am

Hi Pauline- It isn't that I'm unwilling to do the discussing, it's just that your talking points in your last post cover so much ground ...   Wed Feb 20th, 2008 10:10 am

Sammy- Super!  That's so great! Don't be afraid to take your time.  The early work is the most important work, so just go slow and take your ...   Tue Feb 19th, 2008 03:56 pm