Horses

2007-08-05 10:14:34 · 6 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

Her name is Bridget she is a quarter horse and is 15 hands we're probably gonna show her in the hunters/jumpers. We named her bridget because she is chestnut and irish people have reddish hair and bridgets a irish name. She has a star and a stripe and shes a really great horse.

2007-08-05 00:49:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live & work in the horse ind & I know we dont live in a perfect world. I read 400K + horses were killed last year, that means 400K that were not wanted-most w/ bad injuries or others who lived w/ inadequate food & no vet care for too long. Sure, some good ones slip through & the thought of a kill plant makes me SICK-but seeing some of these animals and the thought of making them live makes me FURIOUS! There are too many animals in this situation to shut these plants down! Question for those who fought for the lives of those 400K horses: Are you going to open rescue facilities for those animals? Are you going to supply care? Others arent. Horses are already being left on interstates and the neglect is already adding up. Its hard to hear about kill plants but it is CRUEL to make so many live in the conditions that we create-people will let them sit & rot. It is inhumane to keep the plants closed, not open! Please pick another battle and dont let any more suffer!

2007-08-04 08:18:27 · 6 answers · asked by lizbethj78 1

After a quick trip to the vet this morning (nothing serious), I got to thinking. What does everyone keep onhand for minor First Aid in the barn? I keep Furizone, Cut n Heal, peroxide, vet wrap, iodine, etc. Not just something you need a prescription for, but just good items to keep on hand for the minor everyday bump, scatches, and scrapes that horses seem to get. Or items that can help in an emergency until you can get to the vet. A lot of new horse owners may not have these (or even know that you can use a lot of household items for horse First Aid) and sharing this information could save someone a lot of stress.

2007-08-04 07:39:47 · 10 answers · asked by Paint Pony 5

I have recently watched the movie "Pharlap" which was based ona true story. After finishing watching it, I realised that horse racing can be really cruel to the horses. I saw how hard they pushed the horse, made him sick, and how the crowd would 'poison' or hurt him if he lost or in fact even won a race. Does anyone agree with me? That horse racing is cruel?

2007-08-04 00:30:31 · 14 answers · asked by x. Riley .x 1

We have an old Arabian horse, Disney, 25 years old, that we rescued two years ago. His owner had passed away. He has chronic founder and couldn't even walk when we brought him home. I have had my vet come out and he says that his teeth are pretty much gone and he is old and has a malnurution problem due to old age. People who don't know better have called the SPCA on us several times. And they have been out to our place to inspect all the animals. None of our other animals are that old and skinny. After three visits from the SPCA, I gave them my vets number but they didn't follow thru with calling him. After the third notice that they left, I called and advised them that if they didn't call our vet then that was harrassment and they haven't bothered us since. do u dislike the SPCA?

2007-08-03 16:46:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want a horse but i cannot seem to convince my dad that i can look after one.ive asked for a normal horse..a miniture horse and i got a horse for christmas when i was 10..i was too young to look after him not to mention his sweetitch was hard to care for.since then ive been desperate for a horse because ive always loved them..anyone have any tips on hw to convince my dad?

2007-08-03 09:31:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter lives in Arkansas and does it and barrel racing and i'm trying to strengthen our bond by getting some knowledge because it is her passion and I know nothing about it

2007-08-03 03:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by dropadeuce1 2

whats your fav color of horse?

2007-08-02 19:22:35 · 9 answers · asked by good golly miss molly 2

We moved to a new state from California last year, only to discover the horrible conditions for local animals. The only non-kill shelter for SEVEN surrounding counties is full to capacity, not accepting any more animals. The local animal shelter puts down nearly three quarters of all the animals it receives; killing 285 animals last month. Their staff is unfriendly and unwelcoming of volunteers. Abandoned looking barns near the road by my home are known for dog abandonment; I've rescued four dogs from there, myself. Unfortunately, the land's owner will shoot any strays he sees. Another symptom of the poor care: law enforcement officers can only remove an animal if it is proven they receive inadequate food, water and/or shelter. There in lies my problem. My neighbors have two large dogs.Both dogs are walking mats; I've never seen anything like it! They have difficulty moving...they barely made it through the heat of the recent drought. Is there anything I can do?

2007-08-02 15:48:25 · 10 answers · asked by Eris 2

That might not be what they are really called...but they are big and black and look like a fly...and they sting so fast you barely have a chance to brush them off...I got bit Yesterday, and I have a nice red welt today...
They are driving my horse's Nutz...I just don't know what to do for them...
Any suggestions???

2007-08-02 11:42:25 · 13 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7

My horse needs a high fat diet -I add vegetable oil to his feeds but during the summer he is turned out 24/7 and his feed consists basically of carrots, biotin and garlic - if I add the usual amount of oil to this it looks like soup and he won't eat it. As a result he has decreased mobility during summer. Can't go on to concentrated feeds as he is a "good doer" and prone to weight gain ( which again doesn't help his mobility issues - I'm fighting to keep weight off him ) Any ideas ?

2007-08-01 21:02:23 · 14 answers · asked by Debi 7

Think Jeff Foxworthy "You might be a redneck". You might be a horse nut is your house is dustier than your barn. After a lot of serious questions today, lets have some fun with this one. And all have a good laugh! Fire away!

2007-08-01 09:47:06 · 35 answers · asked by Paint Pony 5

Alllllll too often, well hourly anymore it seems,

People are posting on here wanting advice for some bratty horse vice and when seeking professional help is recommend, they totally freak.

How do you think the professionals learned? Trial and error? They learned from other professionals. If its a money thing, then why have a horse in the first place to ruin beyond all means? Just because you get a horse, you can pet horse and you can brush it, doesn't constitute you being a trainer.

Also, why post vet questions and basically same thing, I don't have the money, I just want to see if someone had advice, I will wait a while etc. There is a reason there are vets people.....

I would love to hear why ppl writing in here about training and vet questions and then are so against it, are????

2007-08-01 06:34:18 · 18 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7

I have a two-year-old mare named Flick. She takes a bridle and a bit real well. And when I put the saddle and I tighten up the girth she doesn't care. I tried laying across her back (not all the way) she does not even pin her ears back. I even put my foot in stirrup she does not do anything but stand there. I am working of reining with two long loung ropes by going left and to the right. I think I am going to wait until she is three though. So what do ya'll think?

2007-07-31 20:34:50 · 22 answers · asked by ilovehorses_cowgirlup 2

i would prefer a job thats has something to do with animals, mostly horses.

2007-07-31 06:56:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin is selling one of her filly to theses people who are moving to TN (we live in TX), this filly has got in are trailer plenty of times without any problems (are trailer is a cattle trailer) But the people who are buying her gave us there trailer to get her to go in it (its a horses box/closed in with a with a divider straight down the middle) she wont go in the trailer which were thinking that mabey she dosnt like it cause its closed in which she isnt familar to. we want her to be really good before they come to get her because sence there moving so far, they would have to take her out to let her walk around somewhere, then put her back up in the trailer.

2007-07-30 19:11:00 · 11 answers · asked by pintohorses22 2

ok i REALLY REALLY REALLY wanna start taking horseback riding lessons! I dont no how to convience my parents to let me! they no im responsible and that kinda stuff, its health issues. let getting hurt well u c- my great-grandfather was killed in a riding accident, and my brother almost lost his arm due to a horse biting him. So how can i convience them to let me ride??? PLEASE HELP!

2007-07-30 05:59:07 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Lucky Me♥ 2

I need a huge favor, my son qualified for state in all 3 classes on my mule, halter, showmanship and trail. They will not allow him to show at state here in WY because he's a mule.

Other states, in fact all surrounding WY will allow mules, so we are going through the petitioning process, something new to me. I haven't ever done this before.

Could you tell me what state you are in and if mules are allowed at state 4-H and if so can they show in all classes?

I would very much appreciate it, as my son would. Feel free to email me privately also if there is other info you would like to include that you don't want to put to public. We appreciate your help, hes so bummed.

Heres his winning pic.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/salt_creek_mules/Yahoo%20Photo%20Album/4-H%20show%202007/005-Copy.jpg[/IMG]

2007-07-29 09:09:21 · 8 answers · asked by Mulereiner 7

2007-07-29 05:59:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We all spend a lot of time on here with each other so I'm going to be nosy and ask - what do you do for a living and if you could do anything, what would that be?
I'll go first, TB breeding manager but if I could do anything, either a bloodstock agent or in realms of dreams - pro-showjumper! Now you.....................

2007-07-29 03:53:50 · 7 answers · asked by lisa m 6

My son rides a friends welsh pony, the pony is 29yrs old and looks half his age, he scrubs up really well for shows and is so handsome(yeah I know we are biased!)
Does anyone else have an elderly pony, my 10 & 6 yrs olds worry about him getting older and dying, how much longer could he go on for?

2007-07-28 21:47:09 · 35 answers · asked by H1976 5

There has been much talk on this board about the slaughter ban and the impact it is having. There are also posts everyday from people wanting to breed their mares or keep stallions intact.
Take a look at this film to get some perspective on how bad the situation is and become part of the solution. It is disturbing but it's a message that needs to get out there and impact people. It's no good being smug because you helped ban slaughter. If everyone that viewed this film today then sent $10 to ReRun or another rescue association, it would be a start. More importantly, if just one person gets the message and reconsiders breeding their mare because they think she is pretty and will have a cute foal then this has served it's purpose!

http://media.putfile.com/Equine-overpopulation

2007-07-28 04:12:03 · 7 answers · asked by lisa m 6

2007-07-27 17:49:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know what happened to that question?? I think she felt stupid about patting herself on the back for voting to stop the slaughter.... I wanted to know why she took that question off the board??? I think because she didn't get the answers she wanted...... Just asking.

2007-07-27 11:23:15 · 6 answers · asked by ClanSinclair 7

I want to 'color' My horse for games. Not entirely but like do blue red, pink and green in the tail and mane. Ive seen horses colored. Where can i get the coloring

2007-07-27 05:34:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-26 14:28:16 · 13 answers · asked by Ranch girl 1

2007-07-26 07:34:34 · 20 answers · asked by ஐKatஐ 3

salaries of a:

TB Breeder?

equine massage therapist?

barn manager/ trainer?

2007-07-26 02:30:47 · 7 answers · asked by Lynette D 2

Ok I'm writing a book so don't think I'm doing this just to be cruel! I want to know what would make a horse go crazy like what kinda drugs or plants PLEASE!! This is vital info or else I can't complete my book!!

2007-07-25 20:00:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous