Horses

Hey - right I have a 19 year old semi retired mare who suffers from COPD (broken wind) during the summer she lives out so has no probs with it at all as shes away from dust etc - but with the winter rapidly approaching Im between two minds whether to bring her in for the winter or not... even when I soak her hay and dampen her bedding she still gets quite congested and coughy. But the thoughts of leaving her out - even though shs quite hardy and shed be well rugged up and checked on breaks my heart - its like, which option is better - to leave her out which is better for her - or bring her in which is more so better for me as I wont be thinking of her out all night in the wind and rain (I live in Ireland!) What would you guys do in my predictament?
Honest answers please and thanks!
xx

2007-07-18 04:54:28 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last month i got a horse psychic out to talk to one of my horses she said he was worried about getting sent away i assured him he was with me for good but now he has turned into a nightmare!

He won't listen to any of my commands and he used to ride like a dream, he WON'T let me pick his hooves (he tries to lie down on me when i try), he WON'T let me put his bridle on (No matter how i hold his head and stick my finger in his mouth he won't take the bit). These problems aren't just me either he won't co-operate for anyone now.

He has been checked by the vet and there are no health problems and as i am the only person who has ever ridden him there has been nothing that has spooked him etc..

I really don't know what to do now. I feel he was only being good because he wanted to impress and now he knows he aint going anywhere he just thinks "screw her"!

I'm finding that i don't want to ride him because it's just SOOO hard to get him ready!

2007-07-17 20:04:47 · 17 answers · asked by PinkPotions 3

I know they are an old breed.

2007-07-17 13:13:29 · 17 answers · asked by Ruthie 3

2007-07-16 21:56:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 year old mare has been staying out at my grandmothers since we moved into a development.

I came to see her and when i got up there she was STARVED.
I couldnt belive how emaciated and just...horrible she had gotten. Im so scared. Im getting her OUT of there within the week but i need some help and how to to get some weight back on her before we start the Psiphillyn [sp?]

QUESTIONS
:Mashed bran- Good at getting the sand moving out?
:Vegitable Oil Supplement-Good at getting fat back on her?
:How much alfalfa. I dont want to over feed her!
:Exercise helping the sand get out of her stomach?

Please please please help me. She is my world and i cant believe they didnt take care of her.

ps. Im also worming her. But should i do this after ive gotten some weight on her??

Thank you so much! anything helps :(

2007-07-16 18:21:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

wat is the avreage coat of a clydesdale and do they eat a lot

2007-07-16 13:49:14 · 8 answers · asked by Cassandra M 1

Is it cheaper to pay like $200-$300 a month added to your house taxes and stuff
OR
to live in the country and keep a horse there?

2007-07-16 04:23:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

And how do they even go around so fast.
Do they have complete trust in the driver?

2007-07-15 18:27:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi , just how big is a 13hh pony? Thanks in advance =)

2007-07-15 16:59:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just want some reviews before thinking about buying this saddle, my Arabian doesnt fit in many western saddles and getting a custom one is too $$$ but I want a saddle for my friends to ride in but is also comfortable enough for my horse.

2007-07-15 16:55:40 · 6 answers · asked by fancigal 3

The other day i was pottering about at the field I had some tangereens (you no them little oranges) anyway My Mare came for a nosey un took the piece a had in my hand she loved it,She finished the lot,Are they Bad for horses or good,Strange Question but id like to no,Shes the only one iv ever had to do that. Thanx Gail x

2007-07-15 06:48:29 · 16 answers · asked by GARY K 1

Tomorrow me and my horse storm are going to a show...I like his normal name but not for shows any good ideas?? here is a picture of him.http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z113/storm1991/Love.jpg

2007-07-14 16:16:03 · 16 answers · asked by Cheval Dore 2

I have loved horses since I was 5 I don't get to ride very much but everyone says I'm a natural. My parents say I can't have a horse because we can't afford one I'm so desperate!!! What do I do?

2007-07-14 14:30:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like this horse's looks, and I'm wondering if he's worth the asking price? What are your opinions (knowledgeable horse people) and would you pay this much for this horse? I'm looking for a gentle horse my daughter can learn to ride on. My horses are all too green for a youngster. What would be a good offer, if you think this horse is overpriced? Thanks for your help!

http://www.liverystable.net/index.php?a=2&b=560

2007-07-13 09:17:15 · 30 answers · asked by ? 6

i have a leather saddle and i keep putting darkening oil on it but it jst rurns part of it orange. wat do i doooooo?????

2007-07-13 09:03:27 · 10 answers · asked by kate 1

I ride western and am thinking about starting english. I currently ride a 14 inch western what size english do I need?? also, what other equipment do I need?

2007-07-13 04:59:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cob has a pink nose and he gets very badly burnt in the summer. i have tryed lots of normal sun lotions and i have tryed many hores sun blocks but they dont seem to be working i have also tryed a nose net but he continuasly broke his field safe headcollar. can anyone suggest a sun block that might help that dosnt cost the earth.

2007-07-13 00:11:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

My horse has long chestnuts on her legs how do i take them off.

2007-07-12 08:39:58 · 23 answers · asked by lisa d 1

i have a small, fenceless arena (we havnt bought fenceing for it yet, and it probly wont happen any time soon) and i practice pleasure with my western horse. my horse pays pretty good attention to me untill we're facing the barn, or passing by it. then he speeds up and looses his almost perfect head set, or he side steps toward the barn and over-reacts to every little move i make. someone said to get a crop or riding whip and some spurs to tell him who's boss, but i dont want to resort to being so forcefull and mean. how do i get him to focus on me and what im trying to teach him, instead of thinking constantly about the barn and his friends?

2007-07-12 06:25:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my boarded horses urinates & defecates frequently right under the awning where all the shade is and the horses like to stand. This is also where the water buckets are. She is the Alpha mare. Why does she do this and more impotantly how can I get her to move to a different location? She is the only horse that does this in the area, everyone else goes out in the field!!

2007-07-12 05:46:14 · 6 answers · asked by Barn Babe 3

This is not spam. Although I am a 7th generation Texan, I am always being asked what state I grew up in. I have even been accused of being a New Yorker!

2007-07-12 05:09:43 · 27 answers · asked by Ariel 128 5

I am looking for a 4X4 to tow a double horse trailer with two 15.2 hh horses. The vechicle needs to be powerful enough to tow up steep hills (live in wales!) and i know certain makes are awful for towing. Any ideas or advice apreciated

2007-07-11 10:04:55 · 8 answers · asked by the noel 1

Well I was wondering because my cousin rode her horse for 12 years bareback and now the horse has really bad back problems to where you can't ride him anymore

2007-07-11 07:21:41 · 12 answers · asked by Huh 4

I took my horse to a fun show in June. He did well. I did direct rein. Because he simply doesnt know how to neck rein. We didnt place in pleasure and i think thats why. How can i train him to neck rein in a month? Before taking him to another show.

Also how can i make his trot easier to ride. Its easy if you post it but im not a english rider and i dont do english classes. I would but i do not have a hunt coat or breeches. How can i get him slower without pulling on his face. I have tried half halts but he ignores it and keep going. To even get him to stop i have to snap on his bit. He listens better when i ride him in a halter but i cant at shows.

THANKSS =]

2007-07-11 06:17:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What exactly is a flying lead change?? i have no idea!! my friend was talking about it and i was like......what?

anyhoo, i am just curious.

2007-07-10 15:09:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I have already asked loads of questions about my baby but I like to have others opinions and well he is a special boy!! He also has a cleft pallet and although I know the basics about it and how it affects the horse im not really that knowledgeable about it and would like to know and understand more about it!! I have never come across anyone who has a horse with a cleft pallet or even anyone who knows a horse with one! Seems very rare?? Apparently they normally die as babies?? Does anyone know anymore about it?? Would be good to hear other peoples experience of i!!

2007-07-09 21:14:53 · 7 answers · asked by Blush 3

My friend wants a horse. he wants a cheap foal for his first horse so that he can raise it and train it like i did with my horse, but i had several older horses before her and had experience with them. I'm trying to tell him not to get a foal for a first horse and he needs an older horse first, so he can learn from it and gain experience with horses. he works with his grandpas horses sometimes during the summer, but i believe he needs to own one and care for it 24/7 all the time to really understand and be able to train a foal for the first time. should he get a foal for a first horse, or listen to me and get an older one to have for a year to learn from before trying it with a foal?

2007-07-09 16:28:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-09 16:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by ஐKatஐ 3

Its called mystical lane fox
http://smithworthington.com/saddles/Mystic/LaneFox/LaneFox.htm

2007-07-09 15:50:07 · 21 answers · asked by ஐKatஐ 3

What are some well known colleges for Equine Veterinary Studies? idk if this should be in a different catagory but o well

2007-07-09 14:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Lydia! 3