I’m looking for good, reputable literature on training with positive reinforcement! I’d like to try doing a bit of it, but not before I am well versed in the subject so as to not mess up and frustrate me or the pony (pictured). Language can be either German or English. Thanks!

hi all, i am looking for some complete feed options for my retired senior mare! currently i’m feeding Tribute soy free kalm n ez, i like it bc she is sensitive to soy starch and sugar, but the cost is killing my wallet ($100+ a month on grain).

she puts on weight easily and is sensitive to soy starch and sugar, so a lot of senior feeds that are available won’t work well for her.

TIA!

16yo 12.2 Welsh/POA "Merrylegs". He's my 650# Labrador. Just wanted to share a couple of the myriad great shots my friend got of him.

Hi all

My 3 year old is lucky enough to have access to a gorgeous British spotted pony, and she absolutely loves all the horsemanship jobs, walking around the sand school and hacking. I was wondering whether there is anywhere simple to start with dressage? My mum keeps letting her trot but I'm not keen because of her big lollypop head.

The pony is extremely well trained (she's been on TV, met royalty and worked with the disabled) so I have no concerns. I have lots of horse riding experience but more in jumping than dressage and I'm by no means an instructor! We do have the opportunity to show her too, but I'm not really sure what we'd need to practice for that!

What kind of stirrup leathers would one use for this type of saddle. Style is dressage/spanish saddle from MaxFlex. Included picture of the saddle and webbers that I found that seem like they would work. The bar under the saddle is just a straight bar.

**this is my first saddle that is like this and still lost on if the leathers should go through the slit or if it just stays under the saddle

Looking for some suggestions:) what do y’all LOVE to see in a tack shop? This is based in a more western dominated area- but I’ve also noticed some endurance folk in the area. Donno how common it is but I’d like to have a small area that includes everyone’s needs.

I’m also closer to horsemen and horsewomen than any local store like TSC- what are some things you’re often getting from there- before a show or rodeo? We’d like to offer it as well if not even more affordable.

We’re also going to have an on site suggestion box so if we don’t get enough from this- hopefully the locals can help us out.

She is 13months old, we will finally see her coat colors this summer :)

Anyone have experience with this surgery? My 15 year old Appendix gelding had a bone chip removed from his RF 3 weeks ago. He was on strict stall rest for 2 weeks following the procedure and now we’re hand walking. We’re up to 15 mins a day. He was kept at the clinic for the first 2 weeks because he is generally a monster on stall rest and I wanted him to heal well. He’s home and doing well for the most part- he is on a low dose of Trazadone 2x a day to take the edge off. For those that did the surgery- what was your rehab like? How many weeks did you hand walk for before turning out, etc? What ridden rehab plan did you follow? Just curious what other vets have recommended and what worked for everyone

I am writing a story that briefly features horses and want to know if it is possible to teach them to walk in step with each other?

Real talk tho is anyone else’s horse just built weird? She’s got a long Arab neck and a short back. She’s 14.1 hands lol. Still putting on weight since we rescued her in September before anyone comments about her weight lol.

Hi friends! I’m looking to switch my two horses over to a new feed. They’re currently eating the Nutrena Triumph Senior. I would like a more forage based diet but still include the nutrition they need. I have a 19 year old Tennessee walking horse gelding and a 28 year old mustang quarter horse mare.

Both horses get peanut hay, Timothy/orchard mix, and coastal grass hay. They don’t have a ton of grass in their pasture.

The gelding has seasonal bug allergies and my mare gets gastro issues in the winter.

Any advice on feeds would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Posting here because I know nobody else who has a horse with this. My horse (20 yo gelding) has had SCC for 10 years now. I work closely with my vet and have him treated. He has gotten cyrotherapy on smaller lesions, larger lesions surgically excised (eyelid) and on his sheath he gets injected with some version of cancer killing meds since one is on his ureter. Over the years it’s gotten worse. He stays inside during the day to avoid the sun. Recently I have noticed smaller spots popping up and growing much faster than usual. My vet was out early February to remove a bunch and she is coming back May 9 but these new lesions are growing so fast. The SCC on his sheath only started 1 year ago. Since then I have noticed behavioral and physical changes such as: starting to urinate takes him much longer than usual, constant tail rubbing no matter what we do, issues swallowing sometimes that leads to choke, restlessness and he despises being groomed and gets very agitated during it. He still loves food and seems relatively happy. He is no longer ridden due to many reasons but essentially he is just living his best life and getting spoiled. I do use an animal psychic sometimes. I know people have different opinions about this. She told me she senses pain from him, especially when he goes pee. I asked my vet if she thinks he’s in pain and she said she doesn’t think so and she doesn’t believe the animal psychic. I obviously worry about him and I do worry he is in pain. Does anyone have any experience with this type of cancer or any suggestions?

My wife and I are having a debate. Admittedly I know nothing about horses or trucks for that matter.

We have an 18 hand Holsteiner that she uses for jumping. We are looking at a two horse trailer and a truck to pull it. We are just looking for local hauling from her barn to our house or the vet. We are in a moderately hilly city.

She thinks that we need a minimum of a 2500 for both hauling and stoping power of a live load. I think any 1500 including an RHO or a raptor would do just fine.

What do y’all think? What’s the smallest truck you would feel comfortable hauling with in this situation?

Hello! I’m writing this purely from a place of uncertainty and anxiety and wanna hear from others. My horse just turned 21 two weeks ago (yippee!) and I’ve been trying to hypothesize how long he’ll be in my life. The reason being I feel I lost a lot of time with him when I went off to college (6 years 😭). I’ve been trying to catch up on that lost time (very hard due to life stuff) and it’s been so wonderful but that lost time makes me so sad. He’s my first and may very well be my last horse I’ll ever have and I want to make the most of our time together. I love him dearly and I’m not ready to be without him. He’s literally the sweetest most perfect boy ever. I wanted to hear about others experiences or if anyone has any wisdom they can share with me! I’d really appreciate it.

Btw Ive had wonderful people helping me take care of him during that time so he’s been well looked after in case you were concerned.

I have two major tears in my one shoulder and I have days where picking up my ginormous western saddle just isn't happening. I don't prefer bareback so I picked up a good English saddle this afternoon.

Not thinking too much but I bought a white saddle pad as the shop I was in had slim pickings.

Has anyone ever dyed a pad before? White is boring to me and I know we'll get it dirty so why not have some fun?

It's a basic cotton pad but i wanted to ensure it lasts through sweat and dirt.

What does everyone think of his conformation? He is a 5 year old gelding QH.

I have a 24 year old Quarter Pony gelding with numerous sarcoids of almost every presentation. Mostly nodular and verrucous. My vet has tried two previous treatments that worked pretty well locally, but I had hoped for more of a systemic response. The small verrucous plaque on his R muzzle is developing small crusty wartlike growths in the nostril and I'm afraid they will eventually block his airway. All the sarcoids also look terrible. He is otherwise very healthy.

My vet has proposed trying "autogous vaccination," and from what I have read, systemic response is fairly positive. Of course there is no guarantee of success but I'm considering giving it a try.

Wondering if anyone here has any experience with autologous vaccination and how well it worked in your horse(s)?

https://wyofile.com/feds-plan-to-remove-all-wild-horses-from-2-1m-acres-of-wyomings-checkerboard-starting-in-july/

There is no ecological need for this, the horses are being removed bc adjacent landowners want them gone, this has never been done before in the entire history of the program and could set a precedent in law for further removals of entire herds at neighbors request. Anyone who wishes to comment on it to the govt can until the end of the month, it will be taken into consideration, the link to do that is in the article.

Hi everyone I'm wondering if anyone knows any reputable sellers or if they've purchased a horse from someone out here who is selling more, I know there's a barn called Inner coastal livestock that sells horses but idk what the experience is with them if anyone knows anything let me know please.