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Im not exactly a new rider but I am a beginner. I got into horses kind of late - at 25. I take lessons whenever I can but I can only do it in the summer and the winter. I’m very afraid of cantering when the horse starts going a little faster I freak out and make him stop. Has anyone had this...

Hello everyone! I've recently seen a lot of people who might need some encouragement (including myself) so, here you go. Your age does not determine how good of a rider you are. Your class does not determine how good of a rider you are. Your gender does not determine how good of a rider you...

Hi! I am new to this forum, but I hop that it is ok if I post this here. Enjoy! I am not surprised that a lot of equipment is ruled OUT for competitions, but I am surprised how much equipment is REQUIRED. Why? There already is some discussion about allowing some different bitless bridles in...

Hi I've been riding horses since I am 5 years old. I stopped about two years ago and am getting back into it now. I have broken and sprained my left ankle a few times so it is definitely more weak than the right one. While I was riding yesterday for my first time back I noticed my left ankle...

Hi, I have just started competeing barrels on an older arabian. We arent going super fast or anything, I'm a beginner, but sometimes I worry about her legs. As I get better, our turns get sharper and quicker and Im wondering if I need to get her some Sport Medicine Boots. She is an older horse...

hi, my mare has arthritis in one lower part leg (ankle) and iv brought some bandages that iv been told can help suport the pressure when i ride- is this true? (she also has laminitis- problem with hoves so she cant have metal shoes) could it do damage or over heat? i live in spain so the weather...

I just want some support... i was leasing a horse that quickly became my best friend. he was for sale and i was going to buy him. the owner, Lisa, promised us we could buy him. i was the happiest person ever... until last night i got a phine call from Lisa saying she had sold him to someone...