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  1. Leasing, Loaning, Buying, Rescuing
    Hello! My husband and I are buying our first house in Missouri… and it comes with a donkey! Her name is Lizzie, she is a 12 year old standard donkey. I have no experience with donkeys, but she seems to be overweight (I’ll get a vet to check her as soon as we move). She loves attention and comes...
  2. Horse Talk
    Hello yes I’m the new horse mama 😂😂 Are horses ever just not in the mood for things/having an off day? My boy refused to go on a trail ride today, he just wanted to go back to the barn. Lol I was trying to take advantage of a random nice day 😂😂 I ended up walking him up to the trail (there is...
  3. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    Next year around this time I’m gonna hopefully going to Florida to ride the Cracker Trail. We plan on doing about 20 miles a day on horse back. Clearly with breaks for us and the horses. But my horse hasn’t been ridden in 6-7 years. He an American Paint, stocky but not too fat. We are working...
  4. Arabians and Part bred Arabians
    Does anyone here ride an Arabian horse western style? I've never seen it done but I might "lease" an Arab from my dad's friend; he's calm and I can ride/hangout with him in exchange for helping with chores :)
  5. Trail Riding
    Hello, I was curious if anyone has any leads on places that do a more advanced trail ride in the US? Looking for troting/cantering, maybe a gallop depending on day and conditions. I know tennessee has killer trails up the mountians ect. Im not looking to be riding around on slate but a more...
  6. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    Hi all! Long time no see! As per usual I’m curious about a piece of tack. Usually when I go out and ride I’ll simply take off the halter and put on Dahlia’s bridle and lead her via the reins. Of course I try to avoid doing this too much since it’s not preferable and can be uncomfortable with...
  7. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    Ok so, I’m leasing a horse all year until summer. I was hoping to use him for an equestrian team but I’m not sure if it’s even happening this year(but it’s beside the point) this horse used to be used in rodeo as a team penning horse and as a roping horse. Now he’s used as a wrangler trail horse...
  8. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    What are some things I can work on keeping a horse calm and slow when trail riding alone? My mare is constantly wanting to run and is very antsy when riding alone on a trail ride. She dances around when I try to keep her at a walk, or she speed walks. She is pressure sensitive so I have to...
  9. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    I'm considering starting up trail riding with my horse. We have some fabulous trails in the area that lead through residences and the forests. However, I primarily ride english. I'd like a trail uniform for my horse. I've really been interested in casual riding and trails. I know nothing about...
  10. Training, Performance Problems advice & queries
    Hi, I'm looking for some more advice, I took over care of this ex racer although she didn't make it all the way as she wasn't faster enough and the owner just neglected her. She is a really beautiful horse, she can be so loving and like affection. She handles well, a pleasure to groom and...
  11. Member Journals
    I figured since I babble so much on several threads, it might just be easier to start a journal. Thanks for reading! Quick intro/review: This is my 10th season in distance riding. I generally do endurance events (which are sanctioned by AERC), but also do some CTR events (sanctioned by...
  12. General Riding queries
    We have a 6 year old mare who has been in a myler level 2, eggbutt snaffle for 3 years. While young, she did excellent in this bit the moment we put it in and she had a quiet, calm mouth. We moved her one week ago to a large dairy farm and she settled in nicely. The only drawback is she's the...
  13. Trail Riding
    Hi, I have a draft cross that is basically bombproof. I trail ride her alone and with friends depending on whos riding at the time I plan to ride. When we go out alone my mare is calm and everything is good. when we go out with other riders, my mare is fine as long as the rest of the trail stays...
  14. Trail Riding
    Hello,I would like to learn if horses panic when they encounter or step on a snake on the trail. Thanks
  15. Horse Shows
    I am wanting to show in in-hand trail this year. I have never done it before and have a few questions. 1. Any tips on side passing? 2. Do you use a show halter with a chain just like in halter? 3. Do you set up your horse at all and where? Any other tips? Our obstacles are side pass to the...
  16. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    I am short at 5'1 and my horse is probably 14.3-15 hands and a normal/smaller build my saddle measures 23 x 23 inches at the edge of the skirt. I want a saddle pad that does not HUGE under it and covers up my whole horse to his but! What is a good size pad for trail riding? Is it 2in...
  17. Horse Health
    My quarter horse got an injury to his stifle about 7 to 8 years ago! hes been doing fine with it and have been riding great! Last fall it started to affect him and his riding, he wont canter and if he does its for a few strides i retired him from trails and i ride him twice a week light riding...
  18. Horses for Sale, Lease, Loan & Wanted
    "Zephy" is a gorgeous gaited Paso Fino, small framed and delicate looking, but strong and energetic. She has a super smooth ride, your seat will never leave the saddle. Stands for vet, farrier, grooming, fly spray. Zephy has lots of get-up-and-go! She has had MANY miles of trail riding...
  19. General Riding queries
    Is that possible? Sure, you can plan and train to help prevent the unexpected, but there comes a day a bee bites, you run into unexpected wildlife, or your horse has been arena bound all winter and his first trail ride of the season is an adventure. I used to cross my fingers and hope my...
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