Monday, May 24, 2010

I need a farrier in WI anyone know of one?

i live in kinda by shawano and green bay and i need a farrier. we have had a couple but most dont come out by us or just dont show. if u know one that would be great if u could give me their name or number or somthing. thanks
Answers:
The closest farriers I know near there live around Oshkosh area. I don't know if they would be close enough but you could always try. Here are the names and numbers of two farriers:
Joel Jacque-920-525-4787
Paul-775-9384

I need a estimation?

my friend is looking for a property so she can buy her new horse (shes not a first time owner so no advice please). she is looking at all different houses and not only ones fullly equiped with horse facilities. so she would like to know how much and how inconveniant it would be to get these things built;
dressage arenas. practice size
1 stable high qualtiy for a 15hh horse
and a wash bay
if anyone in AUSTRALIA knows the basic starting price of any or all of these then i would love to know.
ps i told my friend to post this but she was too confused. shes not very good with the internet.
also i would like to know your input on weather or not it would be better to get a house with these facilities or get a house with clear land and get them built when she moves in.
thanks
Wonder
Answers:
Well, I see two sides to this. 1. Building your own puts the things you want where you want it however, you have to hire people to prepare the building area, leveling ground, putting in roads, bringing in fill, sand and gravel, etc. Then to build the barn, cost of hiring people to do fencing or preparin yourself for the task and it takes a lot of work to build a quality horse fence, and then all the materials for the box stalls. You have to figure a pretty big cost and additional time to get the place up and ready for horses.
Purchasing an already complete facility, you may wish your barn was over there instead of where it is or find some little things to add to or clean up/fix but you can move right and bring your horse with you while you update the place and make your changes to it.
I would probably contact a realtor in that area and ask them those questions. Or see if theres any realtor websites in the area and do some searches.

I need a diagram of drop harness system used by old time fire houses for their horses - does anyone have one?

In old fire houses, horses were sometimes left partially harnessed, but often would stand beneath a device from which the harness could be quicky and easily dropped onto them - due to arthritis, I desperately need to create a similar system. If anyone knows where I could find a diagram of this system I'd be very grateful. Thanks.
Answers:
I'll keep looking.. This is what I came up with so far (Links)
You might want to try re-posting this question in the law enforcement or government section.

I need a creative name for my Equine business!?

I've started my own business horse sitting and a come to you training and lesson service. My own personal farm was Longdale Arabians, but now I've gone to several breeds and I'm not operating any of my business at my farm anyways. I would like to find something to put with Longdale, but I can't really say stables or farm for my business since what I'm doing is neither. Ideas anyone?
Answers:
LTES- Longdale Travelling Equine Services
possibly... The Traveling Trainer
Horsing Around.
Simply Horses
My sister is a police horse trainer. Maybe "Longdale Mobile EquineTraining service" Maybe too long.
The horse sitter or All breed horse sitter or Equine sitter.Equine care centre. Equine carer and sitter service.What does equine mean?..lol
Longdale Service
horse sitting.lessons.training
No Nonsense .....
Longdale's Horsen' around Service maybe?
Longdale Equine Sercives
Longdale Equestrian
Longdale EquiServices (My favorite-- most creative of the three)
Best wishes!
Longdale Livery Services comes to mind.
(Livery: The care, feeding, stabling, etc., of horses for pay.)
It's an old-fashioned term, but a really classy one, especially when used with Longdale.
Oak Hill ranch
Longdale Equine

I need a cool name for my new horse!?

I just got an Arab/QH cross geld. He's 16 hands ,and bay. He is very elegant looking and favors an arabian more. I need a cool name for him . He's just a trail horse so it does'nt have to be a long show name or anything. Anyone got any ideas?
Answers:
here is some great sites with over 5000+ names = ]]
http://www.horses-and-horse-information.
http://www.cowboyway.com/horsenames.htm...
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources...
http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/horsecorral...
[Arabian horse names ---]
http://www.pyramidarabians.com/names/...
http://www.pharaohshorses.com/names/inde...
http://horses.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsi...

[Horse names Genoraters]
http://www.ultimatehorsesite.com/info/na...
http://www.dreamswept.com/thoroughbred/h...
These are really good sites.
Check them out ...
what's his barn name? that'd help. and color?
awwwwwwwwww sound presoius! maybe beauty or tayo
thunder
sarge
chip
chester
scout
slick
Mickey!
shazam!
name him danny after tourettes guy( RIP danny)
I had a few horses when I was younger, they had papers and such, One I named : Coty Boy Fantsy, and his sister was named Taffy Sue Fatsy, and the mother was named: Sis Fatsy, not sure if those any good, but good luck...
I had a few horses a few years ago, one was named Perez, one Montana and the 3rd one Susi... she was a b**tch
chip then his show name could be Chips Ahoy
Hmm what about Pizazz or Gus?
There is a good site for horse names but it is mostly show ones, you might find a good name off of one of those. I will try and dig up the link when I get on my computer.
You could name him "Bullseye" after the horse in Toy Story 2.
Sassafrass
Sheik - Stormy - EL CA ID - Barka - Ben all those are Arab names
Star Gazer nicknamed Gazer, or Junior.
Excalibur is a cool name
Badi al Zaman - The marvel of time
Googled for arabic names found the site for masculine names at
http://www.sudairy.com/arabic/masc.html...
Ishtar? or maybe after something natural, like Bay (like part of the ocean, not his color, although it works that way too) or Rowan (type of bird) or maybe a name of something like Hunter or Nevada or Arizona or Cheyenne (where is he from?) ?
Scallion Gold
i have 6 horses in my stables lol i think dustyx
what was his name when you got him because you now its bad luck to change it

I need a boy name!!?

I have a brown and white appaloosa horse. He needs a name...I would prefer Native American, but what ever you think of is fine :-D
Answers:
http://www.bchealth.com/services/birthce...

Go here it should help! Much Luck!
Starsky?
My dog, who is the size of a horse! is named Mickey.
Mickey is a great dane/st. bernard...huge!
Danny
Spike
Appache
Tic-Tac-Toe
Oji
Little Man. I had a 'Pony of America' named that, he was cool
Hamilcar or Hasdrubal. These are Phoenician names. If you could appreciate classical literature, you might consider Bucephalus. This was the horse ridden by Alexander the Great who conquered the known world in 330's and 320's B.C.
Regards
ry ry %26
bud

thats the only thing i could think of.

haha
:D
wyndam was the name of the talking horses in gulliver's travels
Chappy (Ch 'appy'.get it?)
Prince
Yahtaway
Hondo
Cherokee
Thunder
Lightning
Chocktaw
Tornado
BTW, I could do this all day. Update and let us know if you want more.
Kohana, means "swift" in Sioux
Okay,he sounds beautiful..=)I'm not too wise on Amer. Indian names but,heres what comes to mind.
Barnaby
Atticus
Day Dreamer
Tallequa
Prairie Dancer
Wyoming Skye
Tejas (tay-haus,Texas in Spanish)
Aqua Moon
Chikisaw
LaGrange
Ryan
Andrew
John
Darryl
Jordan
Jay
Alex
Alexander
Martie
Austin
Justin
Bob
Billy
Bill
Logan
Andy
Josh
Kevin
Sonnie
Phil
Ron
Alan
Aaron
Sam
Simian
Brad
Joe
Joey
Jessie
Dan
Daniel
Danny
Micah
Jill

:D you can go to babynames.com and i hope that i gave you some good names!
Here are few I have thought of:
Apache (a-pash-ay)
Cherokee (cher-ee-oh-kee)
Chaske (char-skay)
Apalache (ah-pel-eh-shay) This incorporates Appoloosa!
Commanche (com-an-she)
Cisqo (cis-co)
Kyir (kye-ah)
Ikota (eye-co-tah)
Hope you like them!
haya i rekon u shuld call ur boy trigger it suits all horses! good luck finding a name
cookies, Undies, Draco, Diegdo
think of horses name or if you want origanal name then think of something funny like undies
Mozart, Mikey, Spanky, Star, Splash, Reno, Shaney, River, Zayne, Diablo, maybe a common people-name like Alex, Justin, Brent, Victor, something like that. Good luck :)
Rumpelstiltskin
prince
Check out this site that lists Native American horse names with their legends: http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/c...
陌 think Dorado would fit perfect to you apoloosa!=)
Beau- it means handsome in french
Here's what I like:
Maska (M)
Native American: Strong
Check out the links below for more suggestions. I preferred the third link I sent you..
Have a good day!
Conquest-i have the exact colouring of horse:)
iculdabenacontendr

say it slowly :p

or
Cody
haha
Tiki, Dialgo, Lakota, Comanche, Koda
http://www.native-languages.org/names.ht...
I am naive american and I named my horse Saquoia you say it like SA-KOI-A lol he was a big red horse and its the name of a big red tree it also means bird in my language.
Navajo
Iroquios
Cherokeet
Shawnee
Are my favorites. But I would name him Iroquios though. ;^)
sampson is a great name or sky my sis has a horse that is a app and his name is sky
Or these names from the web!
Aalok
Abhas
Adil
Ainesh
Ajay
Ajit
Akansh
Akash
Akash
Akshan
Akshar
Akshay
Akul
Aman
Amar
Ambak
Ameen
Amit
Amit
Anil
Anil
Anish
Anuraj
Apurva
Arpan
Atin
Atul
Avin
Awah
Bevis
Chand
Chetan
Dev
Deval
Devan
Deven
Dhiren
Farih
Hamesh
Hemant
Himir
Hiral
Hritesh
Jatin
Jinesh
Jiten
Karan
Karun
Kavi
Ketan
Kevin
Kush
Lohit
Luv
Manav
Manoj
Marc
Mohan
Mohan
Mohit
Nahil
Naval
Naveen
Neel
Neel
Nilesh
Nishant
Paurav
Pinank
Prakash
Pralay
Prashant
Priten
Rahil
Rahul
Rajesh
Rajesh
Rakshit
Ram
Ram
Ram
Rohan
Romil
Rushabh
Sahil
Samit
Sanjeev
Sapan
Saurav
Shihir
Sparsh
Sumedh
Tarun
Vijay
Vinay
Vinay
Vir
Viral
Vivan
Vrijesh
Vrijesh
Vrishabh
Alek
Abhav
Adin
Jinesh
Vijay
Ranjit
Akash
Aman
Darshan
Akshat
Akshat
Akshey
Nakul
Amar
Prem
Ambar
Ameet
Ameet
Namit
Sunil
Amin
Tanish
Anurag
Purva
Darpan
Jatin
Anil
Avik
Awan
Bevan
Suraj
Ketan
Dru
Devin
Shiven
Devil
Dhiraj
Fariz
Nimesh
Sawant
Mihir
Viral
Pritesh
Lalit
Dinesh
Hiten
Arjun
Tarun
Ravi
Chetan
Jaivin
Kanth
Rohit
Kush
Pranav
Manuj
Mac
Sohan
Rohan
Rohit
Sahil
Dhaval
Praveen
Gagan
Sheel
Shailesh
Vishant
Saurav
Piyush
Akash
Malay
Sushant
Hiten
Sahil
Raj
Brijesh
Hitesh
Parakshit
Shyam
Lakhan
Balram
Sohan
Soumil
Vrushabh
Sahir
Samir
Ranjeev
Tapan
Gaurav
Mihir
Harsh
Sumesh
Varun
Vikas
Vinesh
Vijay
Hir
Hiral
Rivan
Brijesh
Jignesh
Vrushabh
turner, chase, artie, rojo, ben, necio, bear, jj, reggie, danny, patches, lenny

I nee help. I am a horsebackrider with long and skinny legs. anyone kno a type of tall boot that would fit?


Answers:
I am the exact same way. 5'5 97lbs and all legs... I have Ariat Heritage Field Boots (tall boots) with slim calf and tall height-- Any boot with those measurements should fit you but I'd reccomend Ariat.
http://ariat.com/products_detail.aspx?pc...
The only suggestion I can give you is to call Dover Saddlery and give them your specifications. I believe they have an online assistant over the internet too if you try. They are good to work with and their employees actually ride english and event. Good luck.
If you ride english you can buy slim boots, as for western it doesnt matter how tall your boots are.
there are acually tall boots that are made for people with skinny legs! they are the same as normal boots, but they have a skinnier leg. they are great!!
Why don't you wear half-chaps?
Wellies
My daughter has the same problem. She is 6' tall and weighs about 110.
You can always order custom fit boots, but they are very expensive.
The best fit we found was at Bevel Saddlery, their store brand. We got xtall, xslim. If you don't have one near you, I think they have a web site.

I might get a new horse, and I'm excited, but nervous?

The horse I have been training with was sold =[
and I'm tired of all the horses I ride being sold ( I know thats the horse world ) but I want to get a horse of my own. But I'm nervous because what if something happens and I mess up, or what if I can't do something. That's what makes me nervous.
I have been riding + jumping for a while
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Horses are like kids. you do the the best you can and they usually turn out O.K. If you need help, ask for it. I think you will do just fine. You just need to believe in your ability to be able overcome new challenges.
I have had and grown up around horses all my life!! When buying a new one go and spend time with the horse ( just you and it ) also make sure that you ride it. Pickup the feet and touch the ears and several other places to make sure that the horse does not mind. By doing these you can tell alot of things about the animal!!
hi
You can only learn from each other. Of course you will both make mistakes from time to time but that is the only way you can learn. Each horse is different as each rider is different. That is what makes riding so exciting it is never the same. If it were it would be so boring. The more I rode the more I got to know my horses likes and dislikes and some of the weird quirky things she would do. Take for instance I was riding with a friend and while we were running our horse mine comes to a stop while my friends kept going just ahead of me. I realized she was off balance and new what was going to happen. Just as she was bringing her horse to a stop she falls off. She wasn't hurt thankfully. She got up to get her horse but she was a bit spooked and she couldn't get close enough to get her. Frustrated she sat down and asked if I could catch her. I tried to ride up to her horse but my mare would not budge. No matter what I did she would not move. It was then I realized it was because my friend was sitting instead of standing. I had to ask her to get up so my horse would be able to go get hers. She has done this numerous times on trail rides because of mistakes from me or from novice riders falling off their horses. If anything was wrong with my riding gear such as a forgotten throat latch not being buckled she would not let me on her. My mare was a full-blooded Mustang. Best horse I ever had.
I wanted a horse all my growing up years. It wasn't until I was a mother that my husband surprised me with one. Best gift ever! Guess what happened 7 days ago...I found a horse in my back yard! Honest! We have searched and searched for the owner and no one has claimed it. He is so beautiful and follows me around like a puppy now. Obviously, he was ignored or even neglected. I live out in the country so he had plenty of grass to eat while loose. I've wormed him and feed him well plus he and my horse are pals. I hope the owner stays away. Good luck!
just go around your riding stables and ask them the basic on taking care of a horse. I am pretty sure they will show you the things you need to know
Well you must remember horses are pretty expensive and they need an acre of land, a barn with plenty of feed water and bedding. You also must buy blankets and grooming gear. Although if you want one that much don't worry. Everybody makes mistakes with their pets sometimes. Although don't focus on the bad things, focus on the happy things youll get to do with your new pet. (Remember this is probably gonna cost you over 100,000 $) it only might
I think if you know that you will be able to provide food, water, shelter, exercise,and above all, love, you would be a great horse owner. I was nervous that I would mess up my first horse, but as long as you know what your doing, you'll be fine.
Hey I really hope you get your horse. It is very exciting but nerve recking. Just make sure you know what you are doing. Read lots of magazines and articles about horse care and attend as many camps and clinics as possible, also if you can join 4-h as a horseles person and it will be a great chance to learn more about basic care and go in depth with a particular topic.
Here are some things you might want to read:
http://www.youngrider.com/horse-care/def...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/he...
BE PREPARED, have a list of emergency contacts, keep a 1st aid kit and know how to use it, for your first horse board at a barn where there are experianced equestrians to help you.
BRING YOUR TRAINER AND VET WITH YOU, when you go to buy your new horse bring your trainer along to make sure he/she is a suitable mount. Also have the vet check the horse before the final purchase.
PLAN AHEAD, know before you buy where the horse will be staying, get an estimate of costs, make a check list of everything you will need, plan a well bablanced feed and deworming scheduale an know how often you will be able to go to the barn.
KNOW WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGANCY, as I said keep a list of contacts and know how to use your first aid kit. Be sure to know how to treat a cut, swollen leg, etc.
KNOW WHAT HORSE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, know what discipline, age, temperment, and size of the horse that will be suitable for you.
It is a good idea to lease first but as long as you know what you are getting into you can go ahead and buy.
Here is a list of all the supplies you will or may need:
Bridle
Blanket
Saddle pads
bit
girth
crop
longe line
longe whip
halter
lead ropes
curry combs
hoof picks
hard bristle brush
soft bristle rush
man/tail comb
cowboy magic
shampoo
conditioner
sponge
mitt
sweat scraper
fly spray
hoof polish
fly mask
grooming tote
dewormers
leg wraps
vet wrap
first aid kit
thermometer
thrush/antifungal
vet patches
tack trunk
multi-purpose cleaner
horse treats
fly repellant wipes
shipping boots
saddle
stirrup leathers
stirrup irons
sponges
Best wishes with your new horse!
is this your first horse then you should be ( I was)
take a experienced horseman to help you see all the small detail's that could ruin everything
make sure you ride it before you buy it servile times that way you will know the way his mood's are
good luck
Sadie
Finally, someone who is looking for a horse who actually seems to know about them!!
Getting a horse is very exciting, but there is always something to worry about because so many things can happen. You seem to know what you're doing though if you've been around horses and training them. All you can do it be the best prepared you can be. Set aside a little fund that you add a bit of your paycheck to for horse emergencies. Buy an emergency kit (you can get them at tack stores or state line tack or dover saddlery) that has some hydrogen peroxide, wraps, etc. in it. I have a book...quite thick, it has all sorts of horse medical stuff in it so you can know what to look for if your horse starts acting off - it's called the Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (Howell Reference Books) by James M. Giffin and Tom Gore. It's a very good book to flip through and learn different ailments for horses.
Also, remember that taking a horse takes time - I know people who take up to 6+ months to find the perfect horse. So, don't rush into anything and while you're trying to find that perfect horse, try to spend time with the vet when he comes to see the horses and don't be afraid to ask questions. Read books, talk to other horse owners or your instructor. Not everyone knows everything to know about horses, so if something does come up with your horse, don't be afraid to ask someone. It's better to be overly cautious then pass everything by and have it develop into something worse. Good luck!
omg i want a horse...
youll be fine. make sure you try out as many horses as possible. a lot of times people will try out just one horse and buy it, then they did out they really dont like that horse. i would also suggest vetting it, and looking up its vet history. just spend sometime with it and ask lots of questions. GOOD LUCK!
I understand what you are going through. I have always ridden somone elses horse and I am now getting my own. It can be pretty nerve racking. The last thing you should be worried about though is messing up, because you should ALWAYS be working with a trainer. Your trainer should be there with you going through the purchasing process and there after to work with you and your new partner. Good Luck!
DO NOT WORRY WHAT YOU FEEL IS TYPICAL FOR FIRST TIME OWNERS JUST ASK YOUR TRAINER OR WHOEVER YOU TRUST THAT HAS A HORSE BACKROUND AND THEY CAN GUIDE YOU ! GOOD LUCK AND DO LOTS OF HORSE SHOPPING!

I may half-lease a horse...?

I may get to half-lease a horse. She is really great. I would lease her from my instructor, and the horse is an incredible jumper. It is $650 a month to full lease and $325 for half-lease. I have to help pay for her. I need some ideas that a kid can do to get many for her. HELP?
Answers:
A great way to earn money for keeping a horse is doing odd jobs around the barn. Ask the barn manager if there are any working programs you could be in. at my barn, a lot of younger girls work by tacking up horses, cleaning stalls, sweeping the barn, cleaning tack, ect. If you know how to bathe and braid horses, you can help some of the girls who do horse shows get ready (for a fee of course.) If you're old enough to baby sit, that's a great way to get some cash also.
Depending on your age, you can get a waiver signed and be able to have a 4 hour job. If not try the simple,and work for family and friends for what ever odd jobs they have for you.
This must be some horse. In my neck of the woods a person can lease a riding mare (no jumpers or show horses) for $800 a year, then pay for feed/keep and vets. Are you asking for ideas to get "money" to make this work, or "Many" something else? If it's "money" clean stalls, put the animals in and out and work around the barn(s). Once you have proven to be a good employee, you may get hired to exercise people's horses. For people working a 40 hour week, an evening or two off from exercise would be worth it.
you know
i have a very strange leasing agreement with my trainer. i have a buisy schedule, between school, friends and everything else, some weeks i can only come and ride once and other weeks i can come 5 days out of the whole week. so my agreement is that i can go and practice on the horse that im "leasing" and i pay $10 each ride.
The horse sounds like fun.
You could talk to your instrutor about being a working student, depending on what sort of barn you ride at. Maybe you could give begginer riding lessons, school horses, clean stalls, feed horses, anything the owner wants and it would be your half or maybe all of the lease fee. Thats the way a working student works. :) Talk to your trainer about it and see where she stand on the idea of working students b/c sometimes the trainer/owner of the barn/horse doesnt want to work it that way. Somtimes for reasons like, the student doesnt have enough expericance, trainer doesnt feel comfortable around the student (meaning the trainer gives orders the student doesnt follow them correctly and the trainer feels uncofortable having to re order the student.) or sometimes they just dont want to do it that way. they'd rather have all the money. Talking it over is the only way to find out. good luck
Personally, I think you are paying WAY too much. I own a horse and I keep him at a very nice barn and board is only $310 a month. Best way to make money, get a job. I you're too young maybe you can do something around the barn, help beginners tack up for lessons, groom school horses, feed horses on Saturdays.
That is way too much.
First off to all you people who say the price of the lease is too much, you must remember that every state %26 even cities w/in that state are on different cost of living scales. Where I live these prices sound pretty normal! I'd love to know where the gal paying $310 a month lives!
Secondly, working off board is usually the way to go w/these arrangements. Otherwise maybe do some babysitting or find neighbors or friends of parents who need odd jobs done around their homes.good luck!

I love horses?

i love my horse but he wont turn or trot, lope, gallop, run.. he has no medical problems.
Answers:
Hm, it seems like we have a moving problem here. If you have a trainer, go to her for help with this. But, since i know a lot from my experiences i will help you too. you should start taking riding lessons if you dont because the trainer not only trains you but trains your horse too. i know you would wanna ride your horse on your own like on a hack and stuff so if you dont have a crop GET ONE NOW. haha. the crop will soon learn to be your best friend for training. well, dont go to the crop first actually start by using your leg. make sure your tack is on completely correctly...the horse knows if something is on wrong and it feels uncomfortable to them they will not move! so if thats the case your lucky hes not rearing ro getting really mad at you. if your tack is on correctly, get on him, walk around a couple of times around the ring now its start to get down to work. now heres another tip that really helps. use your words! i know as rediculous as it sounds but talk to your horse..my old horse promise thats all she learned from was words. ok so once your comfortable with walking around kick him and say trot commandedly. if he doesnt, kick him harder and say trot again. if you try kicking many times, now its time to bring in crop therapy. you need to get a crop and tap him on the shoulder first, he should start to trot. he might charge off after his first reaction to the crop, but if all these problems are occuring you need to get a trainer to help you. they can turn him into a successful mover and you can easily make him respond to your commands. if the crop works and he is trotting, trot around a couple of times, bring him back to the walk a couple of times around. generally there supposed to pick up the canter/lope right fromthe walk like at shows and stuff, but that takes a while. so start trotting again, and kick with your outside leg and say canter, if that doesnt work keep kicking and tapping until he canters/lopes. turning is harder, you need to steer him into the right direction which is even more complicated so if you have anymore questions please email me at arabss4life@yahoo.com because im here and i can give you as much advice as you want. so email me and good luck =)
well you can get rid of him if you want
you can make a horse turn. pull the reins to your hip.
send him to a trainer. simple as that. if you love him you will do this for him, because the more you two do together the closer you will become.
Are you kicking him hard enough ? Or he might be num on the sides so you will probably have to use spurs or a whip.
Because you haven't made him do it. It sounds like you really lack some skills for having a horse like this and without lessons under someone knowledgeable that can show you how to give and take with a horse, you aren't going to be able to ride this horse successfully.
You want us to give you advice, but its obvious your scared of the horse (understandable), so that in itself, hinders anything we can help you with.
My ONLY suggestion for you, is to take the horse to someone knowledgable and have them give you lessons on it. The horse will teach you gobs of valuable information that way.
Hun, if you spent that much money on him, then you have the money for lessons. Horse expenses don't stop once you get the horse sorry. You either totally give up on this horse and let it be a pasture ornament since you won't part with him or actually do something beneficial for you and the horse.
Maybe you just lack the trust of a bond. Spend time with your horse. occasional treats, (not too many, or he'll start biting), you might even want to give him a secret name. Make up something crazy for his name, and whisper it into his ear, then call him that when no one is around. :) Show him you can be trusted; you're a friend. Good luck!
You need to educate yourself on how to teach yourself to ask him to do it!! %26 You have to learn how to get him to listen to you!!
i would ask advice of some one who also knows the horse and also has horse experience. what i would do is find a person who knows about training horses to give you lessons. i know around here it is about $25 for a hour lesson. you could try that.
It is likely that he WILL turn, trot, lope and gallop (since there are no medical problems). What you need to do is learn how to ASK/TELL him to do all of those things. The better rider you become, the better your horse will respond to you. Lessons would probably do wonders. I would say don't send your horse to the trainer, unless you are also willing to go. I really don't mean this to be rude, at all. In fact, some of the best beginner horses out there are horses that will not do anything until the rider can make them do it.
The good news is, that if you were able to save up money for your horse, then you have the knowledge available to you to make money for lessons. :)
It's good that you still like him. With work you will probably have a wonderful lasting relationship.
Good luck!
he will slowly com e around to yu once you spend more time with him and he learns he can trust you.Good luck
You need to take lessons. Either you are lacking the skills to ask him to do what you want, or he is not fully trained. Either way, the only way you are going to have any success with your horse is to get someone knowledgeable to help you. You could try working off lessons at a local stable, lessons should cost you around 25-40 dollars, if you take one a week, you will see a ton of improvement with your riding and how you work with your horse. It is unfair to try and ride a horse incorrecltly, even if you have a good bond, your bond will improve immensely if you learn to ride correctly.
You spent the money to buy your horse, and are paying for its expenses, 25 dollars a week more is really nothing in the grand scheme of things. Honestly, lessons should have been factored into your budget before you purchased your horse.
DON'T get rid of your horse - not if you really love him. i know trainers can be very expensive and since you're 13 you probably don't want to pay that much money. is there anyone you know (a riding instructor, a friend who knows a lot about horses, etc...) that could help you with your problem for free? i'm sure if your horse is new he just needs a bit of training. he sounds like a very spirited horse, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. you just need some help learning to control him. help doesn't always have to cost tons of money though. i'm sure there'd be someone around your stable who'd be happy to help you for free.
if you don't think your horse trusts you, you could always try the "join up" method. i've heard a lot about it and that it works very well to develop trust/obedience in a horse. (try looking the method up on google - i don't think i could explain it very well but i'm sure there will be plenty of information on it online).
if you know your horse trusts you, he just doesn't want to obey you, then i seriously think you should get some professional advice on the matter. you don't have to hire a trainer, but, like i said before, get an experienced rider you know to check him out and help you with your problem.
there is the possibility your horse just needs some time to learn these things. is he very young? sounds like he needs to be trained, and if you're dead set on doing this yourself, get some books on training your horse from the library/bookstore. if you worked hard enough to save up all that money to buy your very own horse, then i'm sure you can train him by yourself. you sound like a really dedicated person, which is good.
by the way, if you're just keeping him because you saved up all that money (which is very impressive by the way), you could sell him for a price similar to what you paid for him, then you can get a new horse and you won't loose too much money.
Well you could try giving your horse more grain to make him more excited to move. you could also use a whip lightly on his thigh when he does not do what you want (this makes him listen and respond to you). You also might need a stonger bit to get him to turn his head easier. hope this helps you out a bit! good luck! ALWAYS BELIEVE!
I had the same problem with my horse just keep working whit him and bfore you ride again do some ground work like lunge him or just walk him around and if he gives you and trouble just tap him on the rump with a crop assuming you have one he should be good after that also try lessons i did and it also helped
honestly, you need a trainer. And it sounds like the horse is in control of you. That is just what you don't want. You need to show your horse that he cannot overpower you. It can be hard. Try lounging the horse. It teaches them to listen to your commands without putting you in danger of being on his back while struggling to control him. But really, try and get a trainer. It will be worth it. A horse is so much more fun if you can do things with it.
I horses too
First of all don't turn the reins to your hip. Your basic hand position should be by your sides and an "L" shape in your elbows. This wway you'll be able to make your elbows like rubber bands and give and take with the horse (a.k.a no yanking) Pull the rein back in this position. It will help significantly if your horse is accepting the bit.
it's okay to give your horse a pleasant experience when you're not riding them it keeps them from making a pattern and developing bad habits but two hours may be pushing it. He may just see you as his groomer not his rider.
Try just taking it slow. after walking just ease him into the trot. it may burn your legs but keep it up. Keep squeezing with your heels and legs sooner or later he'll get sick of the pressure on his sides and connect the dots.
if you're using a whip make sure you give him the whip with the legs so that way when you remove the whip he'll be like " oh that's the other signal i gotta go" and then he might do what you ask
As a last resort be aggressive but not too aggressive you still want to maintain the trust you have with him. If he doesn't trust after this I would probably say maybe trail rides with ALOT of animals that could spook him. This way he knows that whenever you're on him he won't get hurt. (dumb I know but it might work)
I agree that you should try ground work. lunging is the best. try to join up with him. It'll give you something cute (him following you) but also he'll give you the role of the alpha.
Good Luck I hope i've helped.
check his saddle and blanket to make it's on right.and if there's anything on the blanket that could irritate his skin.and kick his sides till he moves faster! you need to make sure he knows who the boss is.if you don't make him do it...he'll do whatever he wants to.to turn~ bring your hand down the side of the rein and pull the way you want him to go.pull until he moves! and don't stop until he does.
you have to be more specific with the problem. He may be rebelling. Try walking him around by the reigns, build trust with him. Every time he does allow you to do this give him some oats at the end of the day. Then walk him, give him oats at the end of the day, and slowly move to trotting, galloping, jumping, etc. It will take some time. The most important thing is to form a bond with him. Visit him not only when you feel like riding him, but also to just simply chill with him in the stables. Goodluck
You sound like me when I was younger. :)
I'm a gentle, loving kind of person, and I never wanted to be harsh with my horse. Only, by not being harsh when he needed it, I was spoiling and ruining him. The more I let my horse do what he wanted when riding, the worse he got. Eventually, he wouldn't even turn left for me, and he'd throw a fit if I asked for anything other than a walk.
Finally (and thank god) my farrier's husband used to be a horse trainer, and he set him back in place for me for no cost at all. A trainer is what you really need right now, as everyone has said, but where the problem stems is you. You need to TELL your horse what to do, because YOU should be the boss. Never let him get away with anything, and make sure you are the one making the decisions.
A little note on how my horse got set right again: The trainer was constantly moving my horse's shoulders over. He'd just reach forward with his foot and tap-tap-tap at my horse until he finally moved away from the pressure and in the direction we wanted him to go.
Your horse is over ruling you and he knows he can do it.because he knows you will not make him do anything.. i agree you need to get a trainer for you and your horse.. i wish you the best of luck

I live in South Georgia, near the Fla line. What do I need to know to grow perennial peanut hay?

Is it planted by spriggs or seeds. Where can I locate some spriggs or seeds. What type of preparation of the ground is needed prior to planting (fertilizers). What time of year would be best to plant? How often would it need to be cut. What would the average cost be per acre to plant. Can horses free graze on it?
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here you go, check out this link and it should tell you all you need to no
http://www.florida-agriculture.com/lives...
Just go to a store that sells it like FlowerLand and ask them about it and hwo to take care of it-- and no horses shouldn't free graze on it-- it will be too rich for them =)

I like ponies but..?

I'm wondering what size I should get. I'm 130LBS and 5'2". I basically don't want a horse over 14.3, any suggestions how many hands he should be?
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Fjords are good. They're short, but because of their wide backs you never feel under-horsed. They also tend to be pretty mentally stable and very easy keepers.
I would shoot for around 13-13.5 with your height
maybe you could try an arabian... not all of them are spooky and spirited, they can make intelligent and gentle mounts.
if you arn't growing anymore then I would stick to a pony that is 14 hands-14.1 hands.
Anything over 14 hands would be an ok height, you will prob. look too big on something significantly smaller. Try looking into getting a small quarter horse or arab. 14.3 hands isn't really a pony but a small horse anyway.
first poster- 13.5 hands doesn't exist... that would be 14.1 hands...
14.1 or 14.2 that is a great size im 5,3 and 105 my horse is 14,2 and does great my friends horse is the same heighth and she is 140..
Not 13.5...way too small..14.3 is the ideal height for someone ur height. I am the same height and weight. Your heels should come to the ponys girth area, not much lower, that means u are too big. You should ride whatever size horse makes you comfortable.
It is not only the size that you need to look at, but the attitude of the horse. Some animals don't like some people. Make sure that you and the horse that you get, get along. I had a small13.2 POA for over 10 years. She was small but we went together like bread and butter, but my best friend could not get near her - they clashed. Spend time with any animal that you might be interested in I would get something at least 14 that you get along with.
try 13.0 thru 14.0.or just get arabian...they are the best horse anyone can get..they are soooo fun sometimes.lol good luck
I would recommend either a small Arab or quarter horse. They usually average 14.2 14.3 You must make sure that the horse is well suited to you not just for your height and weight but also attitude and skill level. You may also find a heavy draft pony such as a Shetland, highland or welsh cross that is even shorter that you may like.
well im 5'4 and 100 pounds and my pony patrick is 13.3 hands and he is to small so you probly want to go around 14 hands -14.2 i wouldnt go any smaller than that you could go 13.3 but you probly still growing so you will have to sell him hope that helps xoxoxo
I am an older small woman and have just bought a Haflinger. He is only 4 and just newly broke but already very sensible and I feel quite save on him already...The Haflinger breed is very calm and kind and I'm seeing this in my new boy already. He is VERY sturdy and 14.3 hands and plenty strong enough to carry me for whatever sport I want to do.Consider a Haflinger for yourself...I think you will fall in love...Good luck...
14 hands would do you good.unless you're going to get taller cause then I'm afraid you may want over 14.3.
I'm 130 and 5'3", my mare is 15 1/2 hands tall, and my legs fall right where they need to be. you will need to get a horse between 14 and 14.3 hands if you want to keep it small. if you like ponies why don't you get a small shetland to play with and a 15 hand horse to ride? i have a shetland and a horse, so i get the best of both worlds. a shetland doesn't eat much to keep healthy as long as he has free range all the time, except of course when the weather gets too bad.
The pony should probably between 13.3 h and 14.2 h to fit you perfectly. I am 5'7" and fit a 15.2 h horse perfectly so these may not be the best answers! But there is a pony in my lesson program that is 14.1 and he fits people that are about your height or 2 inches smaller or bigger.
an arab would be best you can get good arabs that are not to tall. and they are good horses

I like black horses what is your favrourit?

my black horse need some friends
which horse isbetter white, brown, dark brown, gray or black
for my horse.
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i like black, pinto, and white
hazelnut.
i like grey..n grey will be the best mate..:P:P
I'm scared of horses.
get another black horse. In general, black horses seem to end up on the low end of the pecking order within most herds. Another black horse will not tend to pick on your current horse as much as some others might.
Paints or whatever the indian horses were
I have no horse. hehe
Are you asking
1) What color of horse you should get as a companion for your current horse, or are you
2) Asking what our favorite color of horse is?
If it's the first option, you need to pick a second horse based on temperament, not how pretty or ugly it is.
If it's the second option, I like Palominos and greys.
i think that white or hazelnut ones are cute
I like white and brown!!!!!!!!!...

I left my hose on all night and.?

And i flooded half my horses corral!. I don't know what to do, just let it soak in or do somethin about it, and if i can, how?.
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You can purchase an inexpensive sump pump at home depo and pump it out, it will dry much faster that way.
you could always shopvac it or pump it out. You can usually rent a pump for just a couple of hours.
GET A SHOPVAC AND START SUCKING THE WATER OUT...HORSES LIKE DRY PLACES.
Just wait for it to dry up... happens all the time when you get a good down poor right? Not a big deal and unless you brought in equipment and more dirt... what could you do?
Ok, I've read the rest and I have to laugh... FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! PEOPLE these are horses, a night in a mud puddle will NOT hurt them!!! Geez, I hope you weren't Katrina victims... what would you have done, pump the water out? TO WHERE?I have one here, a shoulder injury and a tooth knocked from Katrina, the water didn't slowly flood the ground and was a heck of alot more than a pump to bring water to your spickets!! By the way... his hooves are perfect, even with all that water for a time, a heck of a lot more than a few days!! Could you have pumped out water then??? JESUS people, where were you when that happened? You don't want a horse to stand day after day after day in water and ESPECIALLY FECES AND URINE IN 1/2 CLEANED BOX STALLS... WANT HOOF ROT>>> THERE YOU HAVE IT! Thats over 50% of the horse population, just add some saw dust.. lol. Urine and sawdust... lets see how much moisture acid and shaving can wick away from a naturally healthy foof!
Before I get off my soap box, I want to add this>>>>>
Good things wild horses didn't have white frilly bed spreads and cell phones... WHAT WOULD BE NEXT???
Can76chaser, I'll laugh my %26*( with you!!
Just let it soak in.
if the horse can handle the mud.let it be. what about spreading hay in the flooded area?
Pump the water out. If you turn your horse out your paddock will be ruined and your horse will get filthy.
If there is any type of lower area close by or some type of slope, then you can dig a small trench with a shovel from the water -out of the corral -heading towards the lower area and gravity will take over. The trench doesn't have to be substantial in size to work. The width of the shovel, and a few inches deep, will be enough to get the water moving. This will at least get some of the main water out and help it to dry up faster.
It takes a little muscle, but it wont cost you anything, and it works!
If you do not have this option, then mabe you can move your horse to different corral until it drys up.
Let your horse out of the carral into a pasture or take him for a long ride. This way the corral will have time to dry out and your horse does not get so muddy.
If it's warm there and the water isn't ankle deep then just let it dry... you might want to keep your horse out of it until it's dry or you will have an even bigger mess to deal with. There's not a whole lot you can do. Or you can go buy a truck load of mulch and spread it out over the corral to help absorb the water. Good Luck!
oh man... I actually just did this Sunday night! I felt like such an idiot!
But nah, your horse is fine, the corral is fine. just let nature take it's course! It'll dry up on it's own. of course if your horse is like mine he enjoyed the cool water to play in all night.
Right now I'm pricing automatic waterers. this is the second time I've done this!
just let it soak!!
It depends on how bad the flooding is. If your ground is saturated from a lot of rain before the flooding, it's going to take a very long time for the ground to absorb the extra water. If the flooding is deep, you may need to rent a pump to remove the excess water. Even then, it's going to take a bit of time for the ground to dry out.
In the meantime, pay extra attention to your horse's feet and make sure they they are kept clean and dry, because he will be prone to infections like trush if his feet are wet and dirty. If there is any way to fence off the flooded section of the corral, you should block it off.
I have done this more times than I can count. I have this reminder written on my barn bulletion board above the feed bin. "Noah had an ark. We don't. Turn off the water". Because I drop a hose in a trough and then promptly forget about it. Just let in soak in. Will not hurt a thing.
LOL Most of us have done it!! That made me giggle! Just let it dry. Then the people who put use a vacuum! LOL That is even funnier! OHHH my those people would go into shock if they tried to do that! I'd love to see that! LOL
for the people who say its no big to have them standing in a slew of mud...would you like to stand in a slew of mud for days on end? as we all know standing in water and mud for days can cause all sorts of havoc on their feet. just because they arent going to die from standing in mud doesnt mean they should have to. its about making them comfortable, they are part of the family after all, or least should be treated as such. as for how to clean it up we always put a lot of shavings in at least part of the paddock to soak it up some, then they at least have the option to go over and stand somewhere dry. good luck!
If where you live is like where I live and it is hot and dry and the horses feet are dry then let them stand in it. It will help the feet so much. Water is good for horses feet. If you can dig a trench and let some out then do but for the most part just leave it!
Get a shop vac?? Are you kidding me? LOL HHQH and canchaser I'm with ya'll.
All spring and fall a good third of our pasture is under 6-8 inches of water. Our horses get a kick out of splashing through it or rolling in it a couple times a day, they even get duck out there. If your whole corral is not under water your horses will not mind a bit. They'll stand on the dry half if they dislike mud. No worries at all. Walking through mud will not cause thrush or any other problems as long as they can dry off again. Laugh it off with the rest of us and see what your horses do wit the chance to play for a day or two.
Half dry, half wet...what's the big deal? Dig a trench to draw off the pooling water.
Put some shavings down, not straw or hay! They would just make a HUGE FUGLY MESS and it would stay that way.
Besides, it's summer, the mud might be a nice change, you know, instant mud spa...it's a horse...they like to wallow, let em! (I guess it depends where you are from and how wet it started out too-in Arizona, we pray for wet and let the tanks over flow-for dry hoof problems like contracted heels, etc.) If you plan to show, plan for a bath.
I'm with HQH, 76canchser and Texasnascarcowgirl, it's ridiculous to get a vacuum or go rent a sump pump for a pool of water in the summer, especially if it is just half and the horse can get to dry ground. Now if it is ankle deep, corner to corner, that is another story. Just as HQH said, with the urine and poop, not a pretty sight and the flies and mosquitoes will get bad. So if that's the case, do something!
let it soak in! its fine! my pony sure doesnt mind water all over the ground! he actually likes it a lot! you might have to do some extra grooming/showering!

I know what leasing a horse is but what's half lease?


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I am half leasing a horse right now and I can ride the horse 3 days per week (the other person gets to ride him 3 days also and the horse gets 1 day off), I pay for 1/2 or the board costs, and half of farrier costs
A half-lease is pretty negociable, but, generally, it means that you have permission to ride or take care of the horse when your schedule permits and that the person you are half-leasing from will stable and feed the horse and provide what you need to take care of him properly. There is a hefty fee for this luxury.
Sorry that I don't remember legal terms. I hope I helped.
Like half sharing - you arrange with the owner to split everything between.
It's when the owner doesn't really have enough time but doesn't want to get rid of it completely, they still want to do stuff and ride but don't have time ( or maybe money)to do all of it.
I think you need to get on really well with the owner for this to work.
A half lease is like a full lease. In a full lease you can basically ride the horse everyday of the week. On a half lease you ride for 3 or 4 days out of the week.
its half of everything. you get half the privliges of leasing a horse. you pay half the ferrier, vet and deworming. its basically half of what you get when you full lease. where i ride a half lease is 85$ a month and a full lease is 150$. good luck!
-kaylie
a half lease is like a lease, expet someone else is also leasing the same horse, so you are halfway leasing the horse, if that makes sense
A Half Lease is where you only get to ride the horse and brush it and stuff. You don't get to take it to shows normally or move it to a different boarding facility. Things are more negotiable when you Half Lease. I think if you have a lot of time on your hands go for the Full Lease but if you just want to ride go for the Half Lease!
It depends on where you lease but at my barn a half lease is half the cost of a normal lease and you are sharing a lease with someone else or someone else can half lease the horse if they want. You can ride any time and you ride that horse in lessons.
It is shared leasing with another person. Usually they split the days you get to ride during the week or month %26 you each pay half of the bills.

I know this question is way overdone but I need name ideas for my new horse?

He is a bay hunter/jumper gelding... I need a show name and nickname please. Thanks!
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I like Cruise Control it sounds smooth and easy. So if he is a nice looking an moving hunter that might work. Here are some more: I've got a Secret, Too Hot To Top, Knock on Wood, Up and Away (jumper name), Take Charge, Flyin' High.
i would love to give an answer but i have a question for you. what are the names of his sire and dam that can help with offical name from there nick name a breeze. would love to help.
well i name my horses by there parents names. like a mix beetween them its really funny.
You could keep his nick name woody and give him a show name of Woodstock
Bandits Loot
Train Wreak
What was I thinking
Oops I'm Gone
Anymore just ask
http://www.horses-and-horse-information.
http://www.equineshowcase.com/names.htm...
http://www.ultimatehorsesite.com/info/na...
http://www.equusite.com/horsenames/...
http://horses.about.com/od/buyingyourfir...
http://www.cowboyway.com/horsenames.htm...
You could always go by forrest or Woodrow Wilson if you are feeling particularly patriotic... Best of luck
It's best if you can get his papers. I know you can't breed him, but it's always nice to know who you have, and who his parents are.
Now Lookee Here (Anything)
Showtimes Zipper (Zippy, Zip)
Gold Impresser (Imp)
Elite Hier (Anything)
Flashy Reflection (Flash)
Dynamic Impulse (Dinamo, Imp, Dino)
Diego Frost (Frosty, Diego)
Nightwind Reflection (Anything)
X-tra Hot Addiction (Anything)
Hope this helped!
trip,scittle,flicka,dreamer,la...
Dobbin is good, All the horses I have known called Dobbin have turned out really good
Woodrow Call (lol)
Just a thought: try something that rhymes or is similar to his current name. =) Good Luck!!
If you call the Jockey Club you can get is registered name. Just write down the tattoo that's on his lip. Any horse that has ever been entered in a race has a tattoo and would also be listed in the Jockey Club.
If you want, I might be able to get it for you if you tell me that code on his lip.
Let me know! And Good Luck at your show. If you need any pointers or anything email me at holly16@gmail.com
Sjvander has it right! Knock on Wood is an incredibly cute and creative name! I'd go for that :]
You could use
Been Around the Block "Ben"
Range Rover "Ranger"
Time For Some Fun "Tony"
Just Kidding "Jack"
Sam I Am "Sam"
is it female or male?
I like Goldiee and Duchess
Woodstock
Woodrow
Snickers
sorry, im bad at boy names ;(
Rebel " Running Rebel", Jazz " All that Jazz",
I dunno!! ?
my uncle has tons of horses so i'll name some that went far.. Casadora, Sunapee, Bonterra Diamond ( yes it's a male name), O'Leary's Irish Whiskey, Diamond Lass, RUMSPRINGA, judgement, budwiser!!, 7Up, chance( chance in a lifetime) the name of my horse and he wins every horse show by a mile
you could name him Best of Pleasures. Pleasures for short.
I actually just got two new horses. The first one was already named Cody. I really like that name for a horse. And the second was named Lucky, and we changed it to Sisco. Like the horse off of Dances With Wolves. So, my suggestion is to get to know your horse and the name will eventually come to you!
Time Flys(if you do timed jumping)
Impressive Delight
Zippo's Sunshine(Sunny)
Raining on Sunday
Woody Do It?(like would he do it?)
Times Gonna Tell
Feeling Lucky(Luk,Lucky)

i like woody do it.
Tattooed Warrior [Warrior]
Elegant Dream [Dreamer]
Crimson Tide [Red]
Chemical Lights
I Can't be Beat
Foreign Film
Somebody's Prince Charming [Prince Charming]
some of the horses' names at the stable I ride at
Izzy
Empress
Trouble
Hot Shot
Roxy
Elvis
Judgement
Authentic
i think kingston is a really good horse name.
Rocky of Mountions
Rocky or Monty

I know this question is kinda a stupid question. can u help me?

Okay my Shetland pony just "dropped" on Friday and I know this is kinda weird but when is she more then likely to give birth?
Thanks to all who help!!1
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She should give birth some time within the next three weeks, but that's only a rough estimate!

* Gestation in the mare tends to be around 342 - 345 days after last service by the stallion, but can vary from 315 - 370 days.
* Mares do tend to follow a pattern so if your mare foaled a fortnight late last year, there is a strong possibility she will do the same this year.
* About 3 weeks before foaling you will start to notice a relaxation of the pelvic ligaments, evidenced by a loose area around the coupling and the hindquarters. The muscles appear softer than usual. (This is what you are seeing now).
* There is an accompanying swelling or filling, as well as relaxation, of the external genital organs.
* Between 6 to 48 hours before foaling, a small amount of clear, thick, serum-like matter oozes from each teat canal and on contact with the air it hardens into a little bead or string of wax like material.
* This 'wax' sometimes drops off the teat and adheres to the inside of the hock or hind cannon.
Indications foaling may be imminent (but be prepared for false alarms).
* A preference for leaving the herd and perhaps acting in an unfriendly manner.
* Raising her tail.
* Frequent small bowel evacuations
* Repeatedly stretching or assuming a urinating position without actually passing urine.
* Lying down and getting up at short intervals as if having great difficulty in getting comfortable.
* If stabled, pawing in different places as if looking for something in the bedding.
* If stabled, nervousness indicated by frequent interruptions in eating to walk around the stable a few times.
* Kicking lightly at the abdomen, or lifting a hind leg as if she is going to kick.
* A tendency to stop eating suddenly, to stop chewing the food already in her mouth, and to stand quietly for several minutes before resuming eating.
* Breaking out in a sweat.
Good luck with the birth! Shetland foals are so gorgeous!...
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aww how sad maybe shes dead =[ idk maybe
it's either that or she's sick
I dont know much about horses but with humans when you drop it is almost time. I would say within the next couple of weeks. I am sure there are other signs that you can look for. Congratulations
Well, the shetland pony has an 11 month gestation period, and they will drop at different times. This is a little late in the year for a birth though. Are talking about the movement of the horse fetus, or are you saying she has fallen? I'm assuming you are saying the fetus has moved, and the pregnancy is now more pronounced. It could still be a couple months at most if this is the case, but again, a little late in the year for a birth. Breeders will usually time the mating so that the births coincide with an early spring when the grass is at it's best, and there will be enough of it for the rest of the season.
By saying she "dropped" that is a horseman's term for having foaled. (i.e. she dropped on Friday - means she foaled on Friday.), so I am a little confused by the question.
The gestation period is right around 311-320 days, or 11 months. So, if you know when she was bred, you should be able to get a rough idea when she will foal.
By "dropped", if you are referring to her bag swelling up or something, then that is usually something that happens within about 4 weeks of foaling.
If you begin to see her leaking milk, or her teats "wax up", meaning that they get a yellowy waxy looking crust around the nipple, that usually happens 24-48 hours from birth.
Good luck with her, and I hope you are prepared for a new foal.
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No such think as a stupid question!!! This is a good question how else are you going to learn!! Well my mom has been breeding horses for over 35 yrs, %26 myself along with her the whole time I grew up she was breeding. The way we check when we know it is close is we milk her just a little to see what color the milk is... Clearish is you still have awhile, but a milky color it should be around 3 days or so. Now this is not 100% right, but it has worked for us very well. Good luck!
the mare is most likely to foal at the most inconvenient time for you and wont until you have to go to your great aunts funeral or someting, but now you have to stay behind in case anything goes wrong!
my advice~~~~~ cancel all dates for the next month, she cant wait forever....
Soon.
She'll probably go into labor and deliver the moment you take a break to go to the bathroom or something like that.
I am assuming that when you say "dropped", you mean that the foal has moved lower in her belly (the term dropped is usually used to signify the actual birth). Anyway, you're looking at 11 months total. Most horses in the last 3 months of thier pregnancies start to show a difference in the way that they are "carrying" thier foals, meaning that the wieght is shifted lower and farther back in the belly. Still, the best way to figure out her due date is to have a Vet look at her.
As for the walking, keep doing it! I showed my Arab mare with a full time schooling and showing schedule up until her 10th month. We actually took Reserve Champion at Regionals when she was 9 months along...the excercise is good for a horse (same as a person) so long as the Vet says it's okay. I think hand walking or even hopping on her bareback (if you're not too big to ride her) would be great for her. Good luck.
I used to foal out TB mares, and when they dropped it was usually about a week before they foaled. I suppose it could be different for Shetlands. She should be making a bag I would think. The bags a better indicator, that and the loosening of her vulvan and the tendons around her butt.

I know this is a big problem at my barn. Can horses have just a nibble of grass with their bridles oin?


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It's a bad habit more than being harmful. If you let him do it a few times, he'll try to take advantage and do it more and more. Some horses figure out that once they get their heads down to eat, many riders aren't strong enough to pull their heads up. More than one person has fallen off when their horse was cantering and stopped suddenly to eat.
There's nothing more annoying than a horse that tries to grab food while riding or every time you stop for a few minutes if there is grass available. I personally don't allow my horses to eat with bridles on. If we stop on a trail ride and they can graze, I remove the bridles and hobble them, or have them wear a rope halter and lead rope under the bridle so the bridle can be removed safely. They know what's expected and what's not, and I'm not cleaning green slobber and chewed grass off of my bits and bridles. This is especially important with showhorses where several hours' grooming/tack cleaning/rider's clothing can be ruined if the horse manages to snag some grass while wearing his bridle and gets green slobber and grass on himself or others.
Some horses have problems chewing thoroughly and swallowing while wearing certain bits. If the horse is dropping half-chewed grass while wearing his bridle, it's a problem. Rarely, a horse can choke on the unchewed grass since the bit inhibits his chewing and swallowing. It's also very easy for the horse to step on a rein and break it, or get his foot through the reins (usually results in a big wreck unless the horse is VERY broke.) If it's frowned upon at your barn, best not to do it.
yes horses are able to eat with there bridles on. But if the horse isnt your horse some trainers dont like the horses to eat when they are working. I let my horses eat with their bridles on!
I'm a trainer and my advice is it depends on your horse. If my horses will be satisfied with a bite here and there, I'll let them
graze with the bridle. Some horses will drag you half out of the saddle to get to grass and then won't bring their heads up without some really strong tactics. Those horses don't graze
while wearing their bridles. Obviously, if you are showing, don't let them do it either unless you like green lips when you go in the ring. So if your horse has some self control, let him have a snack if your standing on some tasty clover. If he takes advantage of you, then no grazing for him. Hope this helps!
Why is this a problem?? Do you have a for/against debate going or do you like to let your guy do this and you're the only one or does everybody else do it and it bothers you? Generally speaking, if my horse is bridled and thinks he can grab grass, he gets in trouble and I try to grab out the grass. He is going to make a mess of green goo, get bits stuck everywhere and futz with the parts that stick in the bit, and could possibly choke [my luck runs this way, I am sending my vet's kids to camp this year]. And we're probably at a show. If you like to let the horse graze, fit him with a hackamore and let him chow. And he will. Bunches. Usually when you want to be doing something else. And sudden head drops can cause you to do interesting airs above the ground when you least expect it, so be sure to wear a helmet and maybe some padding. Aside from hygiene and safety issues, it's a respect thing. When the horse is bridled, it's work time and grazing is goof off time. You two will do better if you keep the two separate. So you can use this as your arguement against it if it's everybody else and you need good reasons because they don't want to listen, or hopefully you got some nice tips here to help you decide if you really want to let your horse indulge.
It's considered a real problem because it's extremely disobedient of your horse to take his focus off you and chomp some grass when he's on the job. Other than that, grass gets stuck on the bit and can get icky so you need to clean it off if he does it. It could get all clumpy and unchewable; best to take it out of his mouth if he tries it.
Prevent the behavior, don't try to fix the aftermath. Just let him know it's unacceptable with the bridle on.
Some people say they might bite their tongue ... myth. It's just an annoying behavior issue.
I am sure a bit is fine, but one reason that a lot of people do not like to allow that is it will train the horse a bad habit of putting his head down and grabbing at grass anytime he feels like it, risking pulling you up over his neck if you are not totally paying attention. It is just as much a measure of bad habit as anything else
Sure you can! Its been going on for years! Just never tie him up with a bit in his mouth, one good spook, and thats trouble!
yes they can because when i8 am riding my horse and we stop for a sec she always bends down and gets a nibble of grass so your horse will be fine. (best answer plz)
Its not going to kill them and a little bite is fine but it's really a bad habit--the horses focus should be on you and not eating...some horses get so bad that you have to swat them on the flank to get them up and moving... and if they do eat too much with their bit in they can potentially choke...The bit doesn't allow them to swallow as easily as they normally do-- when you take the bridle off youll notice that a lot of the grass is stuck to the bit-- meaning it wasnt swallowed. Overall I'd avoid letting your horse eat with it's bridle on.
I don't let my horse.
It's extremely rude and if you constantly let them have a nibble here and there, they think it's okay anytime they want and they become extremely pushy about it and will tell you what their plan is.
It gets caught in their bit, and then the whole time you're riding, they're annoyingly chomping to get those little extra morsels of grass.
So, no grass while the bridle is on!
This is a matter of ettiquette. Ettiquette is confusing as there are many norms for many situations. Think of rules regarding eating for humans. Most of the time you are allowed to eat fried chicken with your fingers, although maybe not at an outside wedding where it is more formal.
Eating with the bridle can be confusing for the horse. Am I allowed to eat and be a horse (horses like to eat for long long periods of time) or am I supposed to work? A little nibble my turn into a jerk fest trying to get him away from the food when it is time to go. He may think it is appropriate to stop and eat while you think it is appropriate to be cantering and he stops short and you don't. On the flip side, sometimes on longer trailride, everyone involved benefits from having a break , and letting the horse eat will also let him relax on the trail. There are bridle/halter combos which allow you to drop the bit and still have the horse's head confined without those few minutes of terror having a total loose horse on trail trying to switch into a regular halter. There are bits specifically made so that you can allow your horse to eat. They are called grazers. (Some bits are not conducive to eating as the grass/hay wrapps and wads around the bit and the horse is unable to swallow.
Be sure to keep your tack clean, watch for signs of wear particularly around where leather wraps around metal, and if you do choose to let your horse eat, clean the food particles out as soon as you come back from the ride. Rotting food severly lessens the life of horse tack.
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I do not let the horses I ride eat grass while they are bridled.
It is unlikely, but possible, that the grass can ball up in the horse's mouth (because the bit is in the way and he cannot eat it properly) and cause choke.
It is also just a bad habit. If you let the horse do it here and there, he will expect he can always do it. This would be terrible at a show, because the horse will end up with green lips and saliva.
And lastly, have you ever tried to clean off caked grass from a bit? The stuff turns to a cement-like hardness!
almost any horse is able to graze or "nibble" even with a bit in it's mouth, but it's a bad habit to let get started. you should keep it's head up off the ground if you're riding because they get spoiled to it fast.
It isn't something I would do often. If you are constantly letting your horse eat grass with his bridle on, he will begin, while you are riding, to try and eat grass when you don't want him to, which can get really annoying. Wait till you're back at the barn and he's in his halter before taking him for grass.
If your horse only grazes when you allow, and isn't stopping at every green patch of grass along the way, then go ahead. You will have to clean green slime off your bit, but it's not going to hurt your horse. Just be sure you don't do it too often..you don't want your horse to think this is appropriate during all riding activities.
iv had my horse for awhile now and every time he trys to eat with a bridal in his mouth he pulls on the rains and your left pulled over hes neck witch really isn't comfortable for you i would stop get off your horse and remove the bridal I'm sure it would be more comfortable for the horse to eat this way and you are no longer teaching him a bad habit
I used to feel the same way. It really doesnt matter one way or a nother It really is your preferance.
well if u r on a trail ride and your horse starts to eat he is probally going to try and eat again. so just know that ahead of time, but ive heard that it is fine to let them eat with a bridle as long as it isnt a lot of grass and they dont scarf it down
I want to ask something, and I'm not trying to be mean...just out of curiosity, what exactly is it that people at your barn think is going to happen if a horse eats with a bit? Horses have been eating with bits since they were invented; I can't think of a single problem I've ever seen as a result.
I do want to say though, that if you are on a trail ride, do not let your horse just stop at his own will to eat whenever he wants. THAT is bad manners for a horse period, but especially on a trail ride. It is perfectly ok to let him eat if you stop to talk to someone or stop for a break, but not if he stops on his own. Use the verbal 'whoa' so that he knows it was your idea to stop, then let the reins go slack if you want to let him take a bite or two. If he stops on his own to eat, pull his head up as soon as he starts to put it down and kick him to keep walking.
Some great answers and lot's of good reasons pros and cons!! I'd say yes it causes the behaviors described here. And no it won't hurt them though. I'd also like to add another con is if your dressed in your show attire and the horse decides to swipe his head close to you, guess what your nice outfit will be GREEN SLIME! Yuck, LOL...I use to let my old trail horse eat out riding but I had taught him a cue. If we stopped and only if we stopped and I pushed down on his neck then he was allowed to eat. They are smart and he learned the cue very easily. We rode for miles and miles so if we stopped for a break and I had a sip of water or something then I'd cue him to relax and have a nip of grass. Worked great!!
The problem with letting horses eat with thier bridles, is that the taste of grass will be on the bit. Then whenever they have the bit on, they'll taste grass and want more of it! So if you wash the bit VERY thoroughly, it should be ok!
sure, I work at a barn with many different types of horses. Many tend to nibble on a couple blades of grass a lot. But its not exactly a huge problem, actually not at all. Unless your not into scrubbing the bit clean. ;)
of course.
I wouldn't make a habit of letting the pony eat while you're riding him, even for a little bit. as he will become distracted and may not pay attention to you. If he wants to graze, I would dismount for a while and let him graze a few minutes.
Yes of corse my horse eats with a bit in all the time. and eats everything (twigs, grass, leaves ect.) and it doesn't hurt him a bit.

I know there is a scale for rating horse's temperments with 1 = bomb proof and 10 = hot.?

Does anyone know where I can find a copy of that scale? Is it something that horse people put a lot of stock in or is it just a subjective rating scale that has more to do with advertising than anything else?
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This has way more to do with advertising than anything else. And what one person calls "bombproof", some else will rate as a "hotter" horse. It is more a guide for the buyer than anything that is written in stone.
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There really is no copy of this scale. It is mostly used for when people are selling horses. If someone is looking for a kids horse, they are gonna look at horses who are probably between a 1 and a 3, and so on. But there is no labels for the numbers in between 1 and 10, it is just kind of a behavioral rating for your horse.
It really is up to the seller/horse owner to determine what all the numbers in between are.
The temperament scale relates to the nature of the horse and gives you more of an idea of it's suitability for a novice or more experienced rider / handler, 1 being calm up to 10 being excitable.
It is something that horse people put a definite amount of stock in. I know I did in all of my transactions.
Some horses are calmer and more easy going in nature and others are not, however, with proper training, even the hottest horse is well obedient and behaved. This comes through training and experience with the horse.
However, notwithstanding the above, some breeds are known for being "hot" while others are known for being more calm or even "bomb proof".
This can be subjective.
It is up to the seller or owner to pick the numbers.
when selling a horse, people put how calm/ hot their horse is so people looking at the horse knows what to expect. 1 would be the safest, calmest horse would be trusted to put a baby on with no supervision. never spooks 10 would be always ancy/ skittish has- to run- now hard to control very experienced people only. can't really trust him with any one. my horse is about a 3
There is no such thing as bomb proof so don't let yourself get fooled. Yes there are really good dead broke horses out there but any horse can get spooked at any given time. I can gurantee you if a bomb did go off next to your horse he wouldn't be standing there quietly unless he was dead. As for scale, its really based on experince horsemen being ablt to score the horse properly. 10 is being unmanegable and one being calm. The lower the number is the one you want.

I know most of you can ride, so...?

what kind of horse is best for a beginner rider?
The last horse I rode who was about 5ft3in, and male. He seemed OK, he certantnaly didn't have a problem with an inexperienced rider on him, but BOY was he fast, I could hardly balance when trotting. He had a good temperament, just a long stride(scared the crap out of me)
Could you help me? I plan on taking riding as soon as school is out.
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well i first started on Arabians and fell in LOVE with them. they had the sweetest behave and they really are very smart. i have ridden Arabians, Arabian quarter horse, quarter horse, Thoroughbred, pinto, and Appaloosa. my favorite horse to ride would have to be an Arabian or an Arabian quarter horse. i know there will be people who disagree with me because they think Arabs are crazy, temper mental, and not willing to please. this is the complete opposite ( i am living proof. i have 10 Arabs and are the most loving horses i know.) they are only saying that because lots of people drug them for shows and that is what people see. also Arabs are like elephants they remember so if you do something bad to them they will remember that. so if you are a horse lover ( which i am sure you are.) than an Arab will be a great choice for you. i also suggest asking to go to the riding place and check out their horses and if they seem kind, friendly and easy to please then i see know problem going with that horse but it also depends on the breed for the stride. so you might want to ask the instructor if the horse has a big stride or not just to be on the safe side.
if you ever decide to get a horse in the future it is easier to ride the same breed than change breeds so you might want to keep that in mind also. look around at at least 4 places and see which one you like
good luck and i hope i helped.
to answer your question about bombproof. a bombproof horse is so calm and nothing will spoke him or her. a horse in the military has to be bombproof so if their is a bomb or gun shot near by the would have to not flentch of rear.
you might want to start on a pony not like a mini or anything a good sized pony most of the time the r very smooth and have nice gaits that r easy 2 ride w/
Since you are a beginner rider, I highly recommend that you find someone to help train you on correct posture, commands, etc. You need to find a place to take lessons. They will place you on the best suitable horse for both your size and experience. Good luck and I hope you enjoy riding. I enjoy it very much, I ride an Arab mare about 15hh.
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-tennessee walking horse (they can run but their gaits are so smooth you feel like they are walking all the time)
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basically any horse i s good as long as it has been trained well.also if you want to look at some more horse breed you might want to look at the following page link...
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You need a horse that has been ridden a LOT. Such as a lesson horse, an old ranch horse, or a horse that has been ridden for at least five years and gets ridden almost daily with no sign of aggression or bad behaviour.
If you are planning to buy a horse, look on www.equine.com for a Quarter Horse gelding, age 13-17, well-broke for beginner riders, in your area. You can do an advanced search at their website and find all of these things. You can even choose how tall (I would say the last horse you rode was a bit too tall for you...horses are measured in hands, not inches, and I would suggest you look for a horse anywhere between 14.2 and 15.3 hands.)
The best horse for a beginner rider is one who has a lot of riding experience, is not easily excited, has a good health record, is gentle to be around (picks up hooves, loads in a trailer, ties without pulling back, no buck, no run away, no rear, no spook), and is easy to catch. Look on some of these websites for horses in your area and price range, and then email the sellers and ask them all the above. Find out everything you can about the horse, such as when it was last ridden, what age and level of rider it is used to, and how many years has it been broke?
Good horse websites:
www.equine.com
www.liverystable.net
www.dreamhorse.com
www.equinehits.com
www.freehorseads.com
Good luck! You'll have fun if you find a good broke horse, and if you spend a lot of time with it, you'll learn a lot about riding.
Bff2k: Hey! What you should probably try to do is find an older horse that has experience with working with novices like yourself. You want something that is not going to scare you and that you feel that you can trust.
Since you are going to take lessons, your instructor will more than likely have an easy-tempered horse around for you to ride. Getting your confidence up in a horse and really building a trust will help you with your fear.
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A horse is NEVER too tall for a rider, unless they are learning to post, or someone who's overweight and less than 4 feet. My sister is about 4'3 and she rides our 16.3hh horse. Maybe you just need to work on riding horses with a longer stride, by working your way up, not riding a SUPER lon-strided horse first. Good luck!
A safe, bombproof gelding is what you want, preferably a cobby type, as there usually the calmest, over 8 years old, as by then they ave matured. Local riding school will have what you need, jus go and check one out. :)
depending where you live to the different breeds,I'm in the UK,and a newforest pony or cob would be best suited to you,they are sure footed hardy ,can live in or out,and are very good tempered.they are a good ride not to fast and most are ridden in a snaffle mouth,new forest ponies are agile and good at jumping,my daughter has one he is 14.2 and he is a great jumper,and he is so well behaved he is ridden by my friend during the week,and she is a novice rider,and she says he gives her so much confidence.
a pony around 14.2 would be an ideal starting point and give you lots of confidence.my first pony when i was 7 was a welsh section b 12.2 and he was the greatest pony i ever had he was gentle and well mannered,and could jump for England.
he was a cob and i wish i still had him now as he as the best pony ever
the term, "bomb-proof" reffers to a horse who has been through everything and has a been-there-done-that attitude. this would be a horse who has clipped, trailered, tied, stood for the farrier, been used for lessons, trail riding, hunting, jumping, western, english, been through water, on streets, near motorcycles, dogs, gun shot, etc. ...most lesson horses you will ride are perfect for beginners. all horses have different temperments. some will stand quietly as you do whatever you want on/to them... some will spook at something as petty as removing a jacket while mounted...some will kick, bite, stomp, buck...everything...just to get you off and away from them...some are "barn-sour" where if they aren't in a barn, they aren't happy, and they won't do most of the work you are trying to get them to do...i would suggest researching your horse terminology before asking certain questions because these are everyday words most horse-savvy people use and it is something you must get used to...
A lesson horse. Really! You say you are going to take lessons after school is out so go find a lesson barn that you really like. Check out some of the lessons and see if you like the instructor. When you find someone you like sign up for some lessons. Your instructor will talk to you about any sort of prior experience you've had either riding or around horses and then will place you with a lesson horse that will be right for you to learn on. As you progress and get better your instructor should be placing you on different and increasingly more advanced horses.
Good luck and enjoy your summer!
Horses are measured in hands-- not feet or inches and one hand= 4 inches so he was about--- 15'5 hands or so? If you are an adult rider 15 hands would be way to small for you--also it's possible that you are quite inexperienced and you were sending him the wrong cues-- if he is fast then work to slow him down. I suggest you take riding lessons; and when you do, the trainer that will be your instructor will put you on a suitable horse based on how you ride on your first day. She will help you with all of your errors and your balancing at the trot etc...! I can't really help you from here with that though, i havent seen you ride, i don't know your skill level etc... so thats all i can say! Best wishes!
Well I would say for a beginner horse, I would go with anything but a warmblood (there are tons of breeds for warmbloods) and a thouroghbred (I think thats right). Although there are some TB that aren't raced and those usually turn out to be calm or melow. Ad bombproof doesnt mean literally "bombproof" I actually use to think the same way and be confused! But it would be good to have a bombproof horse (very mellow and not scared of anything). Stay away from the young horses as well. Even though some are good, they still spool and stuff. I would go with a horse that is atleast 12. Or if they are really good, you could go with a 10 year old. Now for size, usually lesson horses are smaller because a lot of little kids ride them. I would go with a horse between 14.2 hands to 16.0 hands. If the horse is calm though you could go bigger. For breeds also, quarter horse are VERY popular. They are great horses. But in my lesson program there is a lot of horses crossed with the Morgan breed. The crosses really come out as nice horses that are very trainable. Like on that is a cross has been jumping for a month now and he is jumping atleast 3 ft. 3 now. Now not all mares are bad. A lot of people say that because it is hard to find non hyper or fysty ones. But some mares are even better then geldings! Also, I dont know if you know this, but horses are measured in hands that + 4 inches per hand. They are measured at the wither. Some people say this horse is 15.5 hh (horse hands). Well thats not true because hands only go up to .3 Like it goes 14.0 hh, 14.1 hh, 14.2 hh, 14.3 hh, 15.0 hh, 15.1 hh and so on. So I hoped this helped! I wish you the best of luck. I know exactly how it is to be in a lesson program so if you have anymore questions, please ask! Have fun! ~Rider
first horses,
well the first horse should usually always be an older horse that is used to loud noises (bomb proff) and is good in the trailer, doesn't need an experienced rider and is not very tall.
so my best bet would be a quarter horse that is a gelding, because geldings do not have there bossy and pushy moments as much as mares/fillies. plus they are just idk better. lol
so you should maybe start looking at quater horses that are not to much $$ eaither because if you pay a lot for a first time horse then your just wasteing ur money. because when you buy your first horse you don't want to pay to much, because member that this horse is ur first, so ur just getting the hang of how you ride a horse, trott, gallop, run, and stuff like that. then maybe when you are ready for ur second horse you could pay a little more because u kno wut ur doing.
so thats about it, here are some sites if you would like to look and see.
http://www.horsetopia.com
http://www.dreamhorse.com
http://www.equine.com
hope you do good w/ ur very first horse, because horses are the most wonderful things u could own!
let me know how it goes!
have a good week
-mel
about a 15 1 -3 hand horse prolly quarter horse with an easy temperment and is about 13-18 so there aged and seen alot so they do not spook
Bombproof means the horse can deal with a lot of distractions that would normally scare most horses and not get scared. The best horse for you is an experienced lesson horse with an experienced trainer. The last thing you should be concerned about is breed, size, or gender of the horse. Remember to relax and have fun!

I Know its over done but I need help?

What are some good shownames for a horse with the Nickname Cheify?
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how about a A Cheifly Surprise
Indian Chief
cheify's bac in action!!

the giant runt
possibly i dont know! not enough info!
hahaha my sister rides a horse named cheify but a good name may just be "Cheify", you could explain what the plot is
Cheifton
Chiefy ride by moonlight .
more info plzzz

I know I already asked this, but I have an addition to my horse question...?

Thanks to everyone who answered me about leaving my horse outside! I live in PEI, Canada, and it's fairly warm out right now so I'm leaving her out for the night. A lot of people mentioned having a "run in shelter" for her in the pasture, but we don't have one connected to the pasture right now. We will be building one ASAP, but I'm wondering if she's okay out there for the night even though she doesn't have a shelter (aside from trees), but it isn't raining or windy. Also, our cows aren't out right now, but will be in a few days--but will my horse be too lonely for the night out there? I'm sorry if I sound redundant but like I said I'm a new owner and pretty nervous. For those of you that didn't see my previous question, my horse is a 20 year old Quarter Horse mare--happy and healthy--I ride her almost everyday and was keeping her in a stall at night until the last couple of nights--she has plenty of food and water.
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I live in Alberta, Canada, where it can get minus 40C in the winter with a wind blowing! My horses never live in a stall and they do very well. In fact, a horse that is kept outside 24/7 has less arthritis, colic and many other problems that we cause by trying to treat our horses the way we think we'd want to be treated! My local equine vet says that horses are better if left out at night, even, although that is acceptable depending on your circumstances. And when I have my show horses bathed they sleep inside, but that is an exception and not the general rule in their lives!
Horses need to move as much as possible. Grazing and walking help keep good circulation in their legs and hooves, therefore lessoning the chances of your older horse developing arthritis. Grazing constantly helps your horse avoid ulcers or other stomach problems. So you are probably doing well for your horse.
But there are a few things your outdoor horse does require. Horses produce heat by digesting fiber. Therefore in cold weather your horse require more food than usual to eat. And a horse always needs warm water, even in the winter. Snow is not enough to keep them properly hydrated. A thin horse won't keep warm well, so do whatever it takes to keep your horse in good body weight. If he is show clipped he also may require a blanket in cold weather, but that doesn't sound like your case.
A horse needs to be able to get out of the wind. If you don't have a run-in shelter, a windbreak, a tree or brush patch or some other shelter will work. I've seen people stack bales just outside of their horse's pen to provide shelter, and that even helps!
The only time my horses ever appear cold is when we get cold rain or wet, heavy snow. Its especially bad if the wind is blowing. You will then need to put them under roof, or if nothing else, provide a water-proof blanket. Preferbly put on the blanket before they're wet to the skin! Give them extra hay, and keep them out of the wind and they'll be okay.
Lastly, my horses live with coyotes and fox all around them. I have never had a bit of problems. Coyotes by far prefer gophers, birds or small animals. A new born foal could be in danger, also a sick or injured horse could possibly be injured by coyotes. Not by fox, I'm sure. So I wouldn't worry about the coyote unless things out of the ordinary happen. If the coyotes have rabies, that would change, obviously! Also, if the coyotes are in a famine and starving they could become alot more aggressive, in that case you'd want your horse inside at night. Otherwise they will live in harmony. I see coyotes in my pasture occasionally, but they are digging at gopher holes and not bothering the horses!
She'll be ok as long as she doesnt get left out in harsh weather.
Even if it rains a bit, as long as its like 70 it should be ok.
I would just worry about animals getting her, she is by herself and doesnt have anyone to help her fight them off in stuff.
She shouldnt be too lonely, i think she will be just fine
She should be fine, I usually will put my horses coat on if he starts to look cold.
she should be fine outside, she'll enjoy it. no a fox won't attack a grown horse. i don't think a coyote would either we have lots of coyotes they never bother my horse, sometimes they will get a young calf or a goat but never horses.
Hi again, re the coyote and fox questions, Our horses tend to try and run the critters off, so are good watch dogs!
haha yes, i answered your other question in exactly these words:
She should be fine outside as long as it doesnt get too cold (blanket her if it is) and as long as she has hay to snack on along with her grass, water and SHELTER! However, I always stall my horses because they get nervous being outside at night. I would let her stay out at night for a night and set your alarm and go check on her periodically-- to make sure she is OK. Because she may get really nervous being out there in a pasture all alone! And as the person said above, make sure the cows don't spook her!
NOW FOR THIS QUESTION:
It should be fine for the night-- dont worry about it! But like i said above, you may want to set an alarm for the first night she is out alone to check up on her. Coyotes are less likely to attack when there is more than one horse, but since the cows arent around you I dont think its a good idea... Reguardless, BE CAREFUL. Check in the woods for any coyote droppings or nests, and if you see any traces then i would be sure to bring her inside at night!
she'll be fine outside at night, no coyote's wont attack her and neither will foxes. she'll be safe and happy. good luck
Horses were on this Earth long before we were and probably will be long after we are gone. They didn't live in stalls before we came along. Your horse will adapt to being outside with no problems. A run-in shed is nice but they will do fine without one. My Tb mare is out all the time, day and night. That is what nature intended for them. We humans intend something different for them.
A fox will not mess with a horse. A horse is huge compared to them. Foxes are drawn to prey they can actually eat. I don't know abot coyotes. Do they hunt in packs or singularly? A pack of coyotes might attack a single horse but once again smaller prey would be better suited to their needs. I have seen horses kick and I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of their hooves. Most animals think the same way. It takes an awful big animal to bring down a horse.
You say you have cattle. The horse probably won't strike up a friendship with cattle but have been known to hang with sheep or similar animals. You may want to think about buying your horse a friend like that instead of another expensive horse. Just a thought.
Tim
My horses live outside in coyote heaven. The only thing I've had a problem with is the coyotes spooked one of my mares into the fence and caused a major vet bill and she became a permanent pasture pet. But that's been our only incident in the last 5 years. A fox isn't going to bother your horse, they're just too small.
Another thing I think you need to consider: my oldest mare is 17 years old. She's seen just about everything and even the coyotes don't faze her. Your girl probably isn't bothered at all right now, and once you get the shelter up she'll be as happy as a clam.
She'll be fine, but you do actually need to build that shelter sooner rather than later.
Just as stated by most people before me, your horse should be fine. I would just monitor her and see how she is fairing while out there. She sounds pretty fit for a 20 year old if you're riding her every day and will probably be just fine. The cows will help keep her from looking as tasty as she might look as a loner. And I have seen horses hang around cows quite a bit (it's actually kind of helpful, because then the horse isn't scared of them, and you could use her to help you work the cows - if you wanted that is). Horses and cows are herd animals and like to stick together, so long as one of their herd-mates doesn't want to eat them. Since your horse is so close to your house, I wouldn't worry about any coyotes. Only if they are really hungry will they hunt something so large. And they do hunt in packs, usually trading off who runs down the prey, thus out-running and tiring out the prey. But like I said before, a horse is a bit big for the little coyotes to go chasing off after.
Good luck with your new pony and I would get a lean-to put up as soon as you can, only so that she has the option to use it should she need it.
Have fun and enjoy her!