Horses

  • [Horses] First Saddle Please help? Hits:167

    this is what my trainer said I want a saddle that fits me and i can adjust to a horse I know i need a already used saddle trainer told me I do NOT want an all purpose saddle b/c of knee rolls and how it affects my riding Store Employees I'm...

  • [Horses] What type of blanket should I use for my horse? Hits:139

    I live in Chicago and recently got a horse a few months back. He is already starting to grow his winter coat and is quite fuzzy. He is inside 75% of the time. Barn is not heated. What type of blanket should I use? I don't want him to be too...

  • [Horses] Riding Apparel Question ?!?!? Hits:186

    Okay so im about to start out riding .. But for now i guess i will just get a helmet and paddock boots and get half chaps and breeches later on. But what do i wear in place of the breeches? I really dont want to wear jeans because they seem...

  • [Horses] Halter sizing question? And which one looks better? Hits:124

    I have a 17hh Thoroughbred, who weighs about 1300lbs. She's narrow (everything about her) and long. For Christmas, I am definitely getting a leather halter for her (and a flashy neon break-away one). I want them to fit well. She currently ha...

  • [Horses] Can horses feel emotion? Hits:172

    I know they have different minds then us. But can they feel emotion? Such as grief, jelousy, anger, regret? I wouldnt think its possible, but can they feel any sort of emotion BESIDES basics such as fear, excitment, happiness, ect ? I've rea...

  • [Horses] Re-training question & another about Brewers yeast? Hits:105

    We have a mare that needs re-training, she's not responsive, fights the bit and is generally unpleasant to ride so I have a few questions. How much time should they have off before being retrained? I was hoping to start her from scratch in a...

  • [Horses] Manufactured Wood Pellets as Bedding? Hits:128

    It looks like the barn owner is NOT going to buy any bedding for the winter. Currently, the horses are on soft sand in their stalls, and so, are comfortable (no hock sores), but when the ground cools down, my arthritic horse will be uncomfor...

  • [Horses] is this a better persuasive letter than my other? Hits:79

    Dear, Mom and Dad i have asked alot for a horse, but i can take care of a horse ask me anything and i can tell you. I know how to clean the horses feet out, get all the dirt and avoid the frog (middle and most delicate part of the hoof and t...

  • [Horses] how do you mix cosequin in grain? Hits:60

    like, whenever i do it with my hands or a rag, half of the poeder gets stuck on my hand, or rag!! and it is expenceive. should i use one of those things that you take mixed brownie mix and put it in a pan with? I stick my MSM in the bucket o...

  • [Horses] Riding Apparel Question ?!?!?!? Hits:124

    Okay so im going to be riding this horse once a week. I know i need a helmet, paddock boots, half chaps, and breeches. But i literally have no money to buy this. Is there any place i can buy this stuff REALLY cheap or perhaps maybe even used...