Horses

I need a new close contact hunt seat saddle. I want to purchase a used saddle, but I haven't been able to find one, so I think I may just end up getting a new one. What bands should consider? Must be under 1,500 dollars.

I have only ever ridden in Pessoa's, and would like something different this time. I won't consider Wintec, Pessoa, HDR (Henry DeRe...something), or anything that is cheaply made.

Has anyone had any experiance with the Dover line of saddles? Are they well made? They sound good in the catalog, but I have never seen one in person...

2007-06-17 11:35:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Awhile ago I asked a question regarding my difficult gelding, and a bad training situation, if anyone remembers.... but anyway, it is the same horse.

I have a 3 yr old gelding in training for 3 months, the trainer did nothing they said they would and my horse was acting unpredictible, and I was scared of him. Well I have taken him home now, and have started to work with him my self. Within a couple of days of being at home he is like a new horse. I am no longer scared of him, and am working on getting him broke out. The first few times I got on him with no problem, did a little riding and he was great. The other day he would not let me get on him. He will run sideways, backwards, forwards, he will run over whoever is holding him for me. As soon as I get my leg halfway over his back, he bolts. I dont put my feet in the stirups to get on because I dont want him to bolt while I have one foot in, so I use a mounting block (he is short, I am tall, I can easily get on)

2007-06-17 11:10:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ideas please!!

2007-06-17 04:20:06 · 11 answers · asked by ஐKatஐ 3

i was laying on my back on this horse that ive been training and i was there for about 5 minutes and all of a sudden she started bucking. i flipped off backwards and while i was in the air, i got kicked on the underside of my left arm and on the side of my left hip. 2 days later, there's a perfect imprint of the hoof on my arm and a cut and bruise on my hip. ive never been kicked before and for the first time in 10 years i'm kinda reluctant to go out to the barn and work even my own horse (because of nerves and soreness). should i take a couple days off or is it important to go back right away so the problem doesn't get worse?

2007-06-16 07:34:26 · 18 answers · asked by maleenoodlesoup 2

Do any of you have good ideas for homemade recipes, solutions or contraptions that make horsekeeping easier?

I mean this in regards to everything: tack organization, grooming, feeding, tools etc. There used to be a horse magazine that ran a monthly column like this and I was frequently amazed with the things people invented.

2007-06-16 07:13:37 · 10 answers · asked by annabanana242 3

I have a Blue Ridge saddle. It has stirrups and a brand new leather girth. It is a english saddle (I think it's an all purpose or Jumpers) It is real leather and it's in pretty good shape. Not that old either and it's used.

I also have a Tango Saddlepad. They real brand is Tolkat but the designers line in Tango (by Tolkat). It is burgendy and only used 4-5 times. It is ment for a average horse but I use it on my caspianXfell pony (It's way too big).

Well any help on pricing these would be great! I want to get a picture up but I don't know when I can. Thanks!

2007-06-16 02:32:28 · 4 answers · asked by razzy_horse 2

I have a horse that is blind in one eye, but My mom and I think he might be going blind in his other eye also. We are going to contact our vet soon! I love my horse very much and we take good care of him his feed rations are good and I exercise him every other day. he is a great horse and he is 18, he isnt lame or anything! please help thanks lots

2007-06-15 14:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by svbrarocks 1

2007-06-15 11:49:08 · 20 answers · asked by Red 4 Green 2

(like beginner, etc.)

The rider can:

1. Walk
2. Trot (VERY good position. Has won champion in small walk/trot shows when first began riding)
3. Canter well (when the rider loses a stirrup, he/she doesn't fall off)
4. Small jumps (two feet) and is working on perfecting her/his two point, so then he/she can move on to larger jumps with a lesser danger of falling.

what do you think?

2007-06-15 03:29:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to start riding, but need to know what these terms and events are first! :) If anyone could help me, then that would be great!

2007-06-15 02:49:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do you think of my horses? just curious, all children look nice to thier mommy's. conformation ? eye appeal?

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nwcowgirl024/album/576460762398398092

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nwcowgirl024/album/576460762403721587

2007-06-14 11:45:00 · 14 answers · asked by nwcowgirl024 3

Any cute names that sound like Max?

2007-06-13 15:08:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok...I have always shown and owned horses bu tI recently rescued a 2 yr old Tb stud named Diego..he was a hurricane Katrina victim. He is in Pro training right now for jumping...there is a pic of him below...what do you htink a good show name is for him...I really liked "The rescued one" ...what do you think??? thank you all so much!!!

http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x269/Brooklyn_McKinney/?action=view¤t=n1200870187_30082129_96752.jpg

http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x269/Brooklyn_McKinney/?action=view¤t=usridinghahahaha035.jpg

2007-06-13 09:17:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our pastures are full of rich grass. Usually they only come in from 11am to about 6pm, but it's going to be so nice the next couple of days that I think I'm just going to leave them out.

2007-06-13 03:57:25 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-13 02:08:30 · 16 answers · asked by chante 1

My friend who has shown before told me that i have to put my hair in a bun, and keep it off of my neck (i'm riding western and speed classes) my hair won't stay in a bun and a website that i found said that it should be worn in a low ponytail. But here's another question. Can the judge use that as leverage between a tie? If they are debating between two people do you think they would place the one with the bun? Silly question i know, but i really want to be prepared as best i can. Thank You!

2007-06-13 01:50:42 · 15 answers · asked by sle9008 1

yes, i'm a horse owner. no, i didn't forget to feed my horses. yes, i am responsible. why am i asking this? i was asked. wouldn't they just be hungry because they skipped a meal? just like us skipping breakfast or something?

2007-06-12 16:00:08 · 14 answers · asked by tucknrun 3

I am about to start a 2 yearold paint for western pleasure. I have always started my colts in snaffles, but I know most people start their two year olds in bosals. Is it be better to start in a snaffle, so introducing the bit wont be an issue later? Is it against show rules to show a colt in a bit? Why do people start in bosals? Any info on the topic is very much appreciated.
thanks,
Karen

2007-06-11 18:10:07 · 16 answers · asked by karen 2

Ok.. well i used to ride horses. And i rode for around 4 years. I fell twice, but the second time really got to me. I kept on riding though (got back in the saddle) but my nervousness wouldn't go away.

One day, my trainer got this new horse that was only 2 or 3.. he wasn't fully trained... and i wasn't in the place to be riding him (since i was so nervous)... but she made me ride him. So i did, and things just didn't go well. I almost got trampled, and a lot of other things like that happened.

So i decided to take a break from riding (i ended on a REALLY BAD lesson).

But, its almost been a year, and I really miss riding. So, I've decided to start up lessons again. But, i'm still REALLY REALLY nervous.. and really low on self confidence... so should I:

1. Take lessons, a one on one with a different trainer. Tell her about my nervousness... the way i stopped lessons on a bad note, etc. Find a good, well-trained, older horse to ride..

or

2. Go to the riding camp. There will be a lot of ppl there, many horses, ppl on all sorts of different levels. I will learn how to clean stalls, etc. Also we would ride. But I'll be nervous and low on self confidance.
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I was thinking to take a few PRIVATE lessons... and then MAYBE take the horse camp. That way I'll be able to talk to the trainer, and over come my fear/nervousness... and find a good horse for me... But am I wrong?? What should I do?? THANK YOU!

2007-06-11 08:10:03 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-06-11 07:50:20 · 10 answers · asked by abs2april 1

There's this horse show i go to a lot, once a month during the season and the judge favors some people and dispises others. Most of the trainers and riding teachers hate her because it . . . it's obvious! we all know, but we can't do anything. luckily, she's retiring! i could go on and on about what she's said to and done to and said about my friends and sister and people I know! but i'm not gonna because that list would be too long. tell me about your worst horse show judge experiences (not the ones you just hold a grudge against because they placed you badly!)

2007-06-10 16:34:57 · 14 answers · asked by tucknrun 3

For example: I was riding my mare down a hill one morning. We were zig-zagging our way down when she slipped and fell. I was able to clear my leg from under her, but when we hit the ground I took a moment to catch my breath and look to see where she was. While I did that my mare stood up and promptly fell again. This time the point of her hip went into the small of my back and caused some significant kidney damage. It really hurt and sometimes still does, but I learned that when you hit the ground - for whatever reason - you get the heck out of the way because you can never be sure of what your horse will do. Other great injuries have included:
3 broken toes = steel toed shoes and horses don't mix
torsion of a testicle = whenever possible, you a saddle with no horn to teach a horse to canter.
destroyed right knee = have patience and set small goals
2 broken wrists = falling is just as much a skill as riding!
There have been a lot more, but what are some of yours?

2007-06-10 16:06:51 · 17 answers · asked by Kicking Bear 5

just curious!!!

2007-06-10 11:52:23 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-10 06:13:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you get this magazine can you tell me the website they have for like morris buildings or sumthing lke that. I know it is the January 2007 one. It has a white horse on the front and it has the story about the double decker trailor the rolled over and all the horses it killed! I borrowed from school and want to look at the buildings that company I said earlier had but I can think of the website!

2007-06-10 03:29:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so i have this pony and we went to a show exactly a week ago june 3rd and he was fairly good at the show for his first time away from the farm and he learned how to rear at the show and now when i ride him thats all he wants to do. and when i sit deep and blockhim with my reins asking him to stop he doesnt and i have had to jerk on the reins so he would stop and still when he does stop he rears and then i smack him with the crop and he bucks like crazy. then i free lunge him and tell him whos boss and he is still bad and i did crack him a few times on the but and now when i try to get on he takes off and same when i get off. Please help me i am very concerened and fed up with this. he is a 13hh welsh X arab pony and im thinking of switching his bit to a kimberwick right now it is a full cheek snaffle PLEASE HELP

2007-06-10 02:31:29 · 13 answers · asked by Horse_Lover_Jumping_Crazy 1

my parents agreed to get me a horse for graduation. i have expierience with horses and know how to care for them. i have a good job so i have money to pay for everything and we have sufficient lodgeings for a horse or two so don't worry, any horse i would get would be well taken care of. my problem is that i feel i won't have enough time for a younger more energetic horse that has to be thourouly exersized everday and ridden all the time so i think i would be better off with an older horse that wouldn't mind hanging out in a nice meadow during the week and only having heavier riding and such on the weekends. would this be fair to an older horse? or should i just stick with riding my grandma's horses on weekends?

2007-06-09 17:57:03 · 24 answers · asked by Alex 1

I am going to pick out my new horse and I need a back up in chase there's two I like the same. The back up plan is the horses color.I don't want another palomino because I'm afraid I will think of my old horse to much and I won't bond with the new one and I my mom says I can't get a white (gray) quarter horse because it will get to dirty and I don't want a dark colored horse because I live in Florida.

So if you will pick a color out of the following a a little reason why I will be greatful.

the colors are:
Red Roan
Blue Roan
Red Dun
Buckskin
Sorrel

Thanks so much for your help!!

2007-06-09 14:31:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been taking riding lessons for a little over a year and a half now and I was wondering whether or not it would be a good idea for me to lease a horse or not. My instructor said she could help me find a horse and I could even try a half lease if I wanted to. I basically know how to handle a horse but I wanted some ones honest opinion. Thanks!

2007-06-09 10:54:50 · 22 answers · asked by class_of_2012 2

The horse i ride is around 8. I know that is fairly young, but about how old is that in human years? Also, what is considered old for a horse?

2007-06-08 15:19:16 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous