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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Saddleseat attire and reins | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: We have someone on our high school equestrian team that will be riding saddleseat at our upcoming ... A: Saddle Seat attire is very different from any other disicipline attire. So no a collar bar shirt is ... | |
| Cantering | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: When i ride my pony i bounce all around but thats just when i try to canter. My legs arnt strong ... A: There are many exercises I could give you but they are easily googled or found with a trip to a book ... | |
| Country vs English | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old (unfortunately just aged out of youth divisions) and I traveled down to ... A: I am not an Arabian rider. I can only go by what the rules state. There is a forum for Arabian ... | |
| Saddle Seat Posting | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Sorry, I asked too many follow ups, had to start a new question. I would love to read that article! ... A: Thats fine. Yes Saddle Seat rider's post differently because Saddle Seat horses move differently ... | |
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: Thats great to hear, congratulations! Its really difficult for me to say why you are having major ... | |
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: Spirit isn't strange he is a naturally gaited Saddlebred and they are out there. If it effects his ... | |
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: I'm so happy to hear your interest in Saddle Seat. Your horse will be able to show in the Saddle ... | |
| saddle seat eq | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I am very new to saddle seat and I believe I asked you a question about a month ago regarding proper ... A: I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying Saddle Seat especially Saddle Seat Equitation. Ok here ... | |
| saddle seat eq | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I just started learning saddle seat after I rode hunter for about a year and a half. I've only taken ... A: Welcome to Saddle Seat! I will say that older or cheaper models of a saddle seat saddle (i.e. ... | |
| Saddle causing possible back pain in horse | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Claire, I am a Saddleseat and Equitation rider that's returning to the horse wor4ld with a NSH Pinto ... A: I can't say for sure where the soreness is coming from because I am not a vet or animal health ... | |
| Rider returning to the "Saddle"(seat ) | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Im a returning horseperson & Morgan/Saddlebred owner & showing from 18 yrs. ago with a 12 yr.old NSH ... A: Welcome back to the horse world! Congrats on rescuing a horse, he is very lucky. I do believe ... | |
| Saddle Seat saddle | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: This year I decided to explore saddle seat equitation, what a challenge, but I'm sticking with it. I ... A: You may be correct in your thinking. I would believe that with the design of the Lane Fox saddle to ... | |
| Saddle seat saddle | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: This year I decided to explore saddle seat equitation, what a challenge, but I'm sticking with it. I ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of Saddle Seat Equitation! I do not believe Lane Fox saddles have ... | |
| Sadle | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: Just bought a 4 year old. She is just over 16 hands. Wondering from which age onwards a sadle can ... A: The back will change with muscling no matter the age and depending on the individual horse it can ... | |
| saddle | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: how do i know what size of saddle seat to purchase for me? ANSWER: What kind of saddle will you be ... A: I have found a few helpful sites that should be useful since I am not a western expert. A saddle ... | |
| horse behaviour | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Our granddaught5er recently got an eighteen year old Perch/Pony. The hourse has a very good ... A: I am going to assume you mean she shakes like a wet dog. Usually horse's shake if they are ... | |
| High-gaited horses | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a horse from a local sale for $100. It was supposed to be a 6 yr. old ... A: Congratulations on your great find. She sounds like a neat horse and she is lucky to have someone ... | |
| 5 Gaited Saddlebred | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 5 gaited Saddlebred mare. I've ridden western on Quarter horses all my life, ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of Saddlebreds. The 5 gaited Saddlebred is a Saddle Seat horse so it ... | |
| saddles | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: How do I pick a western saddle that fits my horse and is comfortable for myelf as well? A: First you must measure your horse for the correct tree size saddle. Then find a comfortable size ... | |
| horse problem | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: i want to know how i can get her to go calmly in the padock ANSWER: Hi Jenna. Well from what I get ... A: Oh I'm sorry. Well arabs are known to be higher strung than say a quarter horse so she will be a ... | |
| horse problem | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: i want to know how i can get her to go calmly in the padock A: Well from what I get from your question when you turn your horse out in a normal sized pasture your ... | |
| seat size | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband has a leather 15 inch western quarter horse saddle,we no longer have a ... A: Sizing for a “gaited” lane fox saddle is simple. Sit somewhere so your thigh is at a right angle to ... | |
Horseback Riding
Answers by Expert:
Claire Karst
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Expertise
I can answer any questions that have to do with Saddle Seat, Saddlebreds, and Saddle Seat Equitation and any breed that has to do with Saddle Seat. I am by no means an expert but I will try to answer your question the best I can or I will help point you in the right direction.
Experience
Saddle Seat Equitation and a little training. Starting my first semester to obtain an Equine Science Bachelor Degree this August.
Organizations
When I owned a horse I was a member to the USEF, UPHA, and ASHA.
Publications
I have written or co-written articles on a website I host that focuses on Saddle Seat Equitation:
http://regaljada.tripod.com/saddleseatequitation/index.html
Education/Credentials
15 years of riding and showing American Saddlebreds on a national level training with one of the best Saddlebred barns in the country. I have experience with giving Equitation lessons and some Saddle Seat training experience. I am in the process of getting my Equine Science Degree concentration in Saddle Seat from William Woods University.
Awards and Honors
1st place at many A rated shows including the American Saddlebred World Championships and Top Ten in Saddle Seat Equitation finals.
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