I'd like to hear your thoughts about the two. I've read there's no industry standard and that one brand's semi can be like another brand's QH bars, etc.
I spoke with a very reputable saddle maker on the phone today and he said that he only makes QH bars if it's a custom order and that Semi bars are overwhelmingly "what all the cowboys out here use." He recommended that full QH bars are typically used for short term arena work like calf roping, penning and the like and that Semi bars are better for long rides, are generally more versatile and fit 95% of QHs.
My trainer has one view, and apparently going by the internet and the saddle maker I spoke with, everyone has a different opinion and interpretation.
Anyone care to chime in and educate me?
Thanks!!
Want to trail ride? I actually live in lawrence. I need new horse friends!
I need advice on conditioning a filly for starting under saddle. She is turned out in probably a 40x40 (I don't have a ton of space) and I'd like to get her conditioned for riding this January or whenever she is ready. I'm not in a rush about it. She is a breedstock cremello paint horse so you can imagine that she has no bone and is a little crazy. I can deal with the crazy part, but how would you guys approach conditioning on something like this? I just want to give her the best chance at being as sound as possible for as long as I can considering her confirmation and breed and I know that no matter what she'll have lameness issues by 12 or 15 years due to bad breeding (not by me). Any advice on this would be awesome! She will NOT be a competing horse in any way, shape, or form. Easy walk, trot, canter trail rides.
Side note: I've trained and started horses in the past, but they were put together well. I'm not looking for starting tips, just the groundwork stuff that you guys know has worked for you. Thanks!!
Edited for clarity on what she will be trained to do in the future.
