Horses

  • [Horses] what is this ?...........................? Hits:111

    http://www.horse.com/item/no- knot-picket ... wondered what this was ... It's for tying your horses onto a picket line when you need a way to secure them. I'm posting pics of horses being picketed on camping trips .......... ........... htt...

  • [Horses] really fast, uncollected canter? Hits:153

    Hi, I have at three year old horse I have recently started. She has cantered under a saddle three times now, all of which were out of control, super fast, almost galloping!! She has tons of groundwork. She lunges beautifully, and knows walk,...

  • [Horses] What do I do my horse has cut his leg above knee in a 4 inch Hits:101

    The cut is four in. By three in. Wide and pretty deep with tendon exposed Flush it with moderate pressure using sterile isotonic saline if you have it. If not, use clean fresh water. Cover it in sterile non-stick gauze and (preferably steril...

  • [Horses] What bit would be best? Hits:149

    My dad has just bought me a really nice racehorse (clean vet cert the works) he's used to a racing snaffle - so would it be alright to ride him in an eggbutt snaffle instead, he isn't at all strong and really mannerly which surprised me does...

  • [Horses] When do you start rugging up? (UK)? Hits:198

    Just wondering have many of you started rugging your horses up yet or are you waiting for their winter coats to come through abit more? Im not entirely sure when would be the best time to start getting the rugs out. (None of our horses are c...

  • [Horses] Any big suggestions??? Hits:188

    I need a bit for my 5yr old ... I'm using this bit currently http://www.tackstop.com/cervissg22ss.htm It is way to much gag for him and he is being very touchy now. So I need something with NO gag as he is very sensitive. I'm almost thinking...

  • [Horses] so im getting my pony clipped? Hits:187

    this is my first time getting one of mine clipped [full body maybe not the head] its now spring for us and its getting cold at night i can only get down once a day she's locked up in a yard [she's kinda obese>.>] in shade 24/7 the yard is a...

  • [Horses] Horse competition classes meanings? Hits:121

    Ok so now I feel pretty dumb: P I'm going to my first show Saturday and my trainer wants me in a walk, trot, canter class and a cross poles equitation class. Then she figured that I'm good enough to do 4 classes i have ridden for 2 years and...

  • [Horses] How much should this mare be sold for? (Pic included) Need a Hits:167

    Unfortunately, I have to sell her because I no longer have time to use her to full potential and she needs to be sold to a rider to show ... I just am not sure how much to ask for her. Thanks for your imput and she means a lot to me and is v...

  • [Horses] What name do you like better? Hits:95

    Flash, Otto, saladin (sala-din) or Rocket? For a bay 16.2hh? Or any other suggestions would be welcome! Otto:) 'Flash' is too common 'Saladin' is like naming him after a salad and it's just not a very nice name 'Rocket' is okay but original....