Horses

  • [Horses] Getting him to canter without a whip? Hits:108

    Today I rode a different horse then I normally do. He is stubborn to canter, but with a whip he goes in to a really fast canter and wont stop (happened last time I rode him) what should I do to make him canter as soon as I tell him, just wit...

  • [Horses] How would I clean the silver plating on my new silver plated Hits:192

    I just got it last night. My other show bridle is sterling silver, so I always use silver cleaner on it. Would that be the same for my new silver plated bridle? Would I use silver cleaner on it or something else? I would read the directions...

  • [Horses] How to become more comfortable on the canter? Hits:194

    I tried cantering for the first time today (English), and although my instructor said she was impressed I still felt very awkward. I kept leaning forward and balancing with my legs instead of my waist, not to mention my heels wouldn't stay d...

  • [Horses] Tips for keeping heels down on a horse? Hits:168

    Definitely the one thing my body wants to do is lean forward and use my toes to balance. Any tips on how to fight those natural reactions? I feel I'm constantly thinking heels down heels down, but the second I stop, my feet go right back to...

  • [Horses] MD/DC horse riding centers or stables? Hits:57

    Hello, I am looking for a horse riding stable (near 20774 zip code) something that's professional looking. I am a first timer i know nothing of horses. I went to a few places and no one was ever at the desk. You could not tell where to go to...

  • [Horses] how do you earn money off your horse? Hits:111

    Like let people ride it .... rent out the stable to people etc etc - NO STUPID OR NASTY COMMENTS - Well the money is usually going the other way, of course. I would never do anything where my horse was out of my control or let someone ride o...

  • [Horses] How much (approximately) do you think my horse is worth? Hits:160

    I am not going to sell my horse, I'm just curious as to what people would willingly pay for him. Name: Molson Canadian Breed: purebred Canadian horse (unregistered) Colour: Black Height: 15.3hh Gender: Gelding Age: 8 Main dicipline: Working...

  • [Horses] Mare has to travel ........................? Hits:117

    As you have probably seen my question below, I have another one. My mare is currently hobbling when she walks, I NEED to move my mare as rent is up at old yard. Its litrually 10-15yards up the road. Do you think if she's on box rest for a wh...

  • [Horses] Is this a good bareback pad? Hits:60

    http://www.horse.com/item/kensington-fleece-bareback-pad/SLT734861/ I have ridden in that bareback pad several times and it is comfy, nice quality, and doesn't slip around much. If you like it I think you should buy it. I have one just like...

  • [Horses] Anxiety mare on box rest .. HELP!? Hits:87

    My mare is a little Gem (and called Gem!) Found her in the field with her rug underneath her and her leg/knee swollen and found she has to have 2-3 months box rest as she has damaged a tendon and also bruised her knee bone. When I found out...