Horses

  • [Horses] When measuring for tall boots ...? Hits:196

    Well, foot size and calf are fairly straightforward, but how do you properly measure the height? I was having trouble finding boots that fit my height (all are way too tall), so I thought I may be measuring incorrectly and now I'm even more...

  • [Horses] Getting my 19 year old gelding into shape!!? Hits:172

    OKay I have a 19 year old gelding that is really out of shape and is about 200 or more lbs over weight, I havent rode him in like a month or two due to the fact that I have a new colt and been working with him. but know Im ready to start get...

  • [Horses] What size winter blanket do I need? Hits:198

    I have a smaller apha mare. She wears a 34 'girth and has a med size build Measure from the middle of her chest around the side of her body to the middle of her tail. Whatever your measurement is, add a few inches to that and order that size...

  • [Horses] BEST STABLE NAMES (fun question) 10 points within HOURS! Gua Hits:51

    Im kinda bored. I am trying to think of the funniest, pun-iest (pun-worthy), cleverest, or most traditional/classy stable names. Funny, Clever, or Pun example: Wildfire Stables (Were on fire! ... Hahaha ...) Classy/Traditional example: Champ...

  • [Horses] Need a Horsey User name!? Best answer chose? Hits:66

    Okay need a horse user name I ride a horse called Archie who is 14.2hh But it can be anything Horsey! Or just say your favorite horsey username! My name is Natalie! No Numbers? I want it unique? Thank youu, Natalie xox Best answer Chose arch...

  • [Horses] what would you do? (20 characters)? Hits:86

    background: my farier, marvin, owns two horses. and i scoop his stalls, clean his horses, ride his horses, etc. and in return he trims and shoes one of my horses for free. sounds like a good deal right? along with his stalls we also clean th...

  • [Horses] When shud i learn to canter? Hits:115

    well ive been riding for about 5 months and i can trot perfectly and am kinda sick of it. the horse i ride has broke into canter many times and i am fine. but my instructor is just like "slow him down. good canter tho" ;. she takes htings re...

  • [Horses] who can reccomend some good show tack? Hits:58

    i need some one to recommend some good western show tack like a saddle breast collar saddle pads both regular and therapeutic under pads shank bits curb chain draw reins training fork i don't need you to give me a complete shopping list but...

  • [Horses] My horse is learning leg ques ..? Hits:98

    basicallly I just need a really simple spur so that she feels it. FOr some reason she never feels my leg enough .. I just want something really dull .. Would these work? http://www.chicksaddlery.com/page/CDS/PR ... Those look like a very goo...

  • [Horses] Competition approaching: to jump or not to jump? Hits:112

    Ok in a month, we're having our annual showjumping competition at my riding school. It consists of three rounds - 1 of them being a 'jump-off'. Last year, i came 1st out of about 30 people - 2/3s of them being adults (I was 14 years old at t...