Horses

  • [Horses] what is the longest ride/hack you have ever been on? Hits:84

    What is the longest ride/hack you have ever been on? Mine is 5 hours, but it was sooo much fun Mine was about 5 hours too. We did a big circle up a nearby mountain, and round the other side. Lots of fun, and the horses loved it! Had to give...

  • [Horses] What types of 'horse people' are there? Hits:176

    What types of horse people are there? There is a competition at my riding stables every year. The thing is to dress you and your horse up in fancy dress and who every does the most creative and original thing wins. Last year I was partnered...

  • [Horses] Have you used flax for a horse's health problem? Hits:87

    Have you used flax for a horses health problem? I have been researching the use of flax for horses. I have found out loads of info and want to try it but I am interested in anyones experience of using it. I have done my research so please d...

  • [Horses] Does this sound like a good strategy? (Photos)? Hits:105

    Does this sound like a good strategy? (Photos)? Hi, I currently share a 15hh thoroughbred horse. After a huge scare with my last share, i wanted a confidence giver. Tango is close enough but, as i say, he is a thoroughbred, and he is pretty...

  • [Horses] Horse section??????? Hits:142

    Horse section??????? Whats up with all the drama here. I have been here now for a few days and have realized there has been drama. I thought this was a community place to go and get good answers. LQ: Why did YOU deiced to get a horse or sta...

  • [Horses] Should I give my horse the Strangles vaccine? Hits:103

    Should I give my horse the Strangles vaccine? Hi! I have a three year old thoroughbred gelding who I bought in august. He got the ewt/wnv vaccine in october of this year. We have recently moved him to our property where he is pastured by hi...

  • [Horses] My horse is a total sh** for the farrier!? Hits:154

    My horse is a total sh** for the farrier!? My horse was a rescue and came to me with issues, one of which was that hed not had his feet handled. His hooves were terribly overgrown and he wouldnt let me pick up his feet to clean them. Hed ob...

  • [Horses] How much does it cost to take care of 2 miniature horses mon Hits:51

    How much does it cost to take care of 2 miniature horses monthly? I volunteer at a mini horse shelter and Ive become attached to some of them. All of them come from abusive/neglected homes and are adopted out after there in better health. I...

  • [Horses] What size blanket should i get for my horse? Hits:150

    What size blanket should i get for my horse? the one she has now is really gross, shes turning 3 in 2 months and about 15+hh right now. i want to get her a new one, but im not sure what size to get her, like on shell grow into, but not too...

  • [Horses] Weaver Leather VS Buffalo Leather? New headstall confusion.. Hits:97

    Weaver Leather VS Buffalo Leather? New headstall confusion...? OK, the company Weaver has had some great products that I love, but I have only owned their halters and lead ropes, never a headstall from them. Today I was looking at headstall...