Horses

how is my riding this is from the summer so i have gotten better and i ride English is western is a little different to me and we only got to ride for 1 week so is not great on him his name is cookie and a quarter horse/ Arabian cross(?) what do you think of my riding and he is sturbon and a domonet male. how am i?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUeb9mNxvdk

2007-12-31 16:55:32 · 19 answers · asked by horsey_girl009 2

My horse is pretty lazy.....it takes forever to get him to lope.

2007-12-31 14:13:39 · 15 answers · asked by Aubrey 1

My 15hh skewbald cob x gelding keeps on opening his mouth and crossing his jaw. I've had his teeth checked and his bit isn't hurting him, I think it's just a bad habit that he's got into with his previous owner (I've only had him for about two months). I'm considering riding him in a grackle noseband (at the moment I ride him in a normal cavesson). Do you think this would help?

thanks in advance!!!! =D and if anyone is going to be rude, then please don't bother answering! Thanks again!! =D and happy new year!!!!

2007-12-31 00:34:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are thinking about buying a horse and are wondering how much land you would need to keep a horse.

2007-12-30 23:04:31 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 22:10:24 · 15 answers · asked by 18 1

I was just wondering if anyone could suggest a brand of turnout blanket for me.

I need something at least 1200D and preferably heavy weight. I bought him a really nice one last year, but I think he bounces off trees and fence poles in his pasture, because this is only the second winter it's been used and the thing is pretty torn up.

Does anyone know of any brands that are relatively inexpensive? I'd say the top limit is 150, but seeing as the thing is probably only going to last a year I would like to pay less if possible.

I've seen some realitvely inexpensive ones on ebay, but they're brands I've never heard of. Would those hold up as well? Does anyone have experience with McAlister blankets?

2007-12-30 16:09:00 · 6 answers · asked by Brittany Y 3

I was just curious how many people can call their horses' name ,when they are out in the paddock, and they will come to you?
My horse does this, just wondering if a lot of them do this?

2007-12-30 14:15:56 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

just a little courious and wondered what answers I would get Thanks

2007-12-30 13:22:13 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have five 1 1/2 - 3 yr olds when can i start them with a saddle, bridle, exc.? already halter, lead broke...

2007-12-30 09:16:00 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda 2

I'm sure most of you are familiar with how I've been trying to find a good horse since Star, the paint I was originally going to buy, didn't pass her vet check. Well today, after riding lessons, my mom and I went to Bob DeLorenzo's stables and was going to see three of their horses for sale. I absolutely fell in love with Sonny, their registered paint (solid). He's 15.2 hands, big bulky build (built like a Quarter Horse), and is bay in color with a stripe on his face. He has a great personality, and even gives kisses haha.
I rode him (only walk and trot, didn't canter cause I hate cantering in a western saddle lol). He listed really good, and before I rode him the lady who was showing me him, rode him in a canter, and he know his leads.
Give me a minute or two to post links to the pictures and videos.

PLEASE tell me what your opinion of him is.

Oh, he's a 9 year old gelding

2007-12-30 08:31:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK so i have a paint mare, shes 2 1/2 years old and obviously still growing.
I am 16 years old, 5'10 and weigh around 155 lbs. Am i too big for her?
And how big do you think she will grow to be?
Her dam was 15.0hh and her sire was around 15.2 hh.
Heres a link to pictures:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561165169HlymjE

2007-12-30 03:58:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok i have my horse boarded at a place where there is a 2 hour trail. I really want to take my horse on it, but my instructor told me that i shouldnt because there are many hunters back there in the woods shooting rabbits. She is afraid my horse would freak out.

Does anyone have advice on what i should do if he does scare on the trail?
What is the best thing to do if he suddenly freaks?
Thanks

2007-12-30 03:36:42 · 12 answers · asked by ♥2htoohorse♥ 3

mk well my neighbors horse is really mean if you were to try to get in the same pen it charges you and rears up!!
what is the best way to start training it??

2007-12-29 16:22:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to train her.

2007-12-29 14:53:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even tho I started here in April I think....

What a colorful group lol.

I am forever thankful to my troll that harrassed me for months on end...... giving a bad name to all teenagers ...

The perpetual questions every single day about insisting the folks must be poopkins a horse, simply because they were given birth into that family...

The - I simply can't reprimand my horse and those who tell me to are being abusive, so I will live with the stitches and missing nose and 1/2 a face, but by george, I love my horse...

The ever post building topic of horse slaughter which brings out the harrassing trolls....

The thumbs downers that have absolutely no social skills.

The ones that are 'vets' posting the most aweful advice that would make any horse owner with a manual shudder.

Now the bonus points :)

My buddiessssssss...... met some really cool ppl on here with loads of experience.

2007-12-29 03:41:10 · 15 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7

going to be in-hand showing registered fell ponies in the uk next season what do i wear and what colours

2007-12-29 01:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by kerrie6933 1

how do i convince my mum to buy a 14 hh cob that ive had on loan but shes up for sale now HElp

2007-12-28 23:26:34 · 8 answers · asked by horsey kirsty 1

I've had my second lesson of horse riding so far and I made a complete fool of myself in it. My trianer was trying to teach me how to trot and I just couldn't get it. This may not seem like a question but I just need to write this down somewhere to make me feel better :P. The thing is, it's hard for me to go up and down on the stirrups and kick at the same time. The horse's movement of going up and down is really strong and I just seem to be bouncing around everywhere instead of using my legs. How embarrasing...Does anyone have any tips that could work besides 'practice' cuz I know I have to. I just feel like I don't wanna show my face there again :(

2007-12-28 20:42:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

atleast around in Tennessee either have for gotten the love of the sport, and just want the money.. or there just full of ****!!!!

i found my old trainer druggin his horses, and he yelled at me when i talked to people from the other barn...

and my other trainer just wanted ur because of the "money"

its really getting on my nervus how dirty people can be

2007-12-28 17:43:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like, how did you convince your parents (or yourself) to buy one? Did your parents think it was too costy? Including all that boarding, tack, and grooming supples, etc? What do you use your horse for? (jumping, trail riding, etc.) Anything else you want to add?

-->I love Chincoteague Ponies, what can you say about that? ( I own NO horses) *tear tear* :(
If you happen to have a Chinco Pony, did you get it in Virginia? Where theyre mostly at? Or did you get lucky and get it somewhere near you? And how much do they usually cost?

2007-12-28 16:20:21 · 16 answers · asked by Dominic 3

In each serving of bran my horses get 1 qt bran per 1/4 qt senior. My horses aren't on senior, any of them, and they are on specific diets because of their body types (i.e they're fat and or/ take meds that don't allow for the high nutrient intake) I'm wondering if the concentration of senior in the mix wouldn't be good for them, or non beneficial in any way.

2007-12-28 14:59:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so i dont know how to gain riding level ...i have to have a riding level to do anything!!! help!!!! i dont know what to do first ??!!! how do i get more horses????hellpp!!! give any advice you think i might need!!!!please!!!

2007-12-28 14:08:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am 5fott 3 and a half

i am just under 8stone
which size pony should i go for

2007-12-28 10:16:24 · 17 answers · asked by looby loo 4

Hi! I just got this Appaloosa- looking pony. He is a light chestnut with stunning white spots all over his body. On his forhead he has ton of tiny white spots that sort of make the shape of a shooting star. And I don't want to name him Star or something. He is always being naughty and has a great, friendly personality. If any one has some suggestions, that would be great. Also, his name right now is Handprint. Should I keep that name?

2007-12-28 05:44:50 · 32 answers · asked by hypnotyzedbyhorses 2

Hey everybody, time again for another one of those fun little poles!

What was your first horse, and you're current horses details?
Name:
Height:
Color:
Gender:
Breed:
Little fact or memory:
Quirks?:

If your first horse is your current horse, than lucky you, less typing.
:] Just a fun little game.

My first horse
Name: Linus
Height: 13.3
Color: Dark Palomino, with a cute litte flaxen mane
Gender: Male (Gelding)
Breed: Quarter Pony
Little fact or memory: He'd chomp anyone who wasn't me that got near him.
Quirks?: He liked to take off (of course, the most he'd do was his bouncy, bumpy trot. He'd just trot away from the group, while I 'held on for dear life' HEY, I WAS ONLY FOUR, IT WAS SCARY)

Current
Name: Barnaby
Height: 17HH
Color: Dark bay
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Hanoverian
Little fact or memory: He's the most bombproof guy ever, and he loves to roll his eyes and yawn.
Quirks?: He'll do anything to avoid engaging his hind end. x]

2007-12-27 10:26:49 · 33 answers · asked by Ari 4

At the riding school where I ride we go out on trail rides every so often (I think we are trying to do it once a month in the new year) and it is a heap of fun, except when my horse gets a fright and spooks...
I usually ride a big bay, and he is an absolute gem in the arena, and every time we go out he listens and he is good. But the last time we went out a big kangaroo (I rekon he was just under 5 foot) jumped out of the bushes just infront of me. My horse flipped and kept jumping sideways to get away, and the kangaroo was freaking out and basically had no where to go until he jumped over a fence. I stayed on, but after that my horse spooked at everything (including the wind through the leaves...) I ended up leading him for a little bit and took him away from the group to calm down cos he was making the other horses nervous and some of them are quite young and the riders were haveing a bit of trouble...
How can I help this horse when we are out on trails?

2007-12-27 09:58:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

k, well obsoiusly im not going 2 buy a bale of straw or a package of shavings everyday , so should i buy one every like week and renew the stall?

2007-12-27 09:43:42 · 35 answers · asked by Sasha Girly Girl 1

Hi, I really want to go to my local riding school and ride for a half an hour private lesson but I feel like I am a really awful rider. I have been riding for almost 7 years, little and often, and I dont seem to be making any progress. As I cant afford lessons every week I usually go once or twice a month. I get really scared and tense up a bit when the horse starts to cantre, I think this is holding me back quite a lot, I start to shake so my leg goes all wibbly, I feel so out of control, can you give me any tips on how to get a nice slow cantre, also I have always had a problem with sitting still and up straight, can anyone give me any tips???

2007-12-27 08:35:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want a horse for barrel racing is this horse to fat
http://equine.com/Horses/ad_details.aspx?lid=544112&search_id=7120bb09-9b67-4e20-a0fe-78219e61c74d&p=5

2007-12-27 02:18:07 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Given that I live in Massachusetts and would be buying a 1-2 year old filly.

I'm looking for prices of high quality (not luxury, but solid) training.

Thanks so much!

2007-12-26 10:54:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous