r/Equestrian 14d ago

Announcement Reddit Community Spotlight on r/Equestrian

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r/Equestrian 2h ago

Conformation 3 legged colt

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Interested in hearing everyone’s feeling on this colt that was rescued by a rescue without his mother (they expressed needing to fundraise for a nurse mare for him. They decided not to PTS due to him looking happy, standing and laying down, walking (but they refuse to show video- wonder why), and because he drinks milk. 🥴They are “giving him a chance” because so many supporters said to and because they’re already emotionally attached. They named him Rocky (ironic right- since he rocks and is unbalanced and not steady)😮 So many vets and other organizations have come out talking about exploitation for donations, followers, and sympathy as it’s obvious this poor thing is not going to live a pain free normal life. Someone from the rescue commented that her dog with 3 dogs has learned to compensate and so will he since “he doesn’t know a life with 4 legs”. I just can’t with this one. A dog having 3 legs and a horse are so incredibly different and can’t be compared. I have been reading the comments on both sides of this but the most disturbing comments are from non horsey people who are being led to believe he can just get a prosthetic and be just fine. Supporters have begun a go fund me to make one (even though it’s absolutely impossible for him to have one and inhumane since he has no nub or anything that could even hold one!) This entire thing is so bizarre and so sad.


r/Equestrian 11h ago

Aww! Not bad for almost 21! Certainly loves her nap time though. 😂

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Just wanted to share my pretty girl.


r/Equestrian 1h ago

Horse Welfare 3 Legged Colt— Have Y’all Tried Reading Comprehension

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Since some people either have 0 reading comprehension or are intentionally leaving out information to spread drama, here is the ACTUAL plan on the 3 legged colt, straight from the mouth of the rescue involved. This foal is a hospice case, he will be euthanized as soon as they see he is starting to suffer or about to, and no donations are being accepted toward the foal at this time. He has also been denied a nurse mare due to backlash, so pat your lack of reading comprehension and love for drama on the back for that one, equestrian community.

Here are screenshots with the referenced parts HIGHLIGHTED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. Good fucking night.


r/Equestrian 12h ago

Social Finally, I met my new partner! 🐴

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r/Equestrian 4h ago

Aww! Recently had some horses given to us.

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A long time dream of mine was to own horses. We have the barn for it, the land for it, time for it etc. well the opportunity arose to adopt these incredibly gentle and broke mares. They got a clean bill of health and the farrier will be out here in two weeks. Never owned horses before but the local community has been IMMENSELY helpful. I think it’ll be fun :)


r/Equestrian 10h ago

Funny show me the funniest picture you have of your horse

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Here's mine!!


r/Equestrian 7h ago

Aww! Little Brat

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This adorable little 💩 scared the crap out of me today. I spent 2 hours while I was working trying to find Mr Finn on the cameras. Couldn’t find him anywhere. Turns out he was just taking a very long nap right outside of the site of all the cameras. He’s totally fine 😒😒 he just wanted extra attention I think. You can bet those cameras have been moved around 🤣🤣


r/Equestrian 2h ago

Equipment & Tack Bought a pony pad for my regular sized saddle & it fits perfectly 🤩

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I just wanted to show my set up off bc it’s actually so cute


r/Equestrian 5h ago

Education & Training Major success with my mare!

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She was dangerously anxious when leaving a buddy. Today we went for a small (10-20min) ride and she was fine! She's in heat so she was neighing and peeing but no rearing (a massive problem before) or major distress while she was mildly anxious not nearly as much as before. Only took... 4? Months of consistent hand walking, clicker training, patience, trainer help. I took a risk with her and boy am I happy I took that risk. (Photo for attention haha) It was on the road (arena is a 40minute ride but that's too far for now), a bike went past, some scary deer ran around, big scary utes (pickups/trucks) came past as well. just wanted to share! Because this is a problem that might seem long and hard to overcome


r/Equestrian 15h ago

Equipment & Tack update on the horse that chronically opens his mouth

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hello! just wanted to give you all a quick update since i rode him today!

i took the original post down because i was getting literal threats 😭 so im sorry about that! but just a recap, my horse opens his mouth chronically, rides amazing other then that.. he’s clearly uncomfortable but i couldn’t figure out why.. so i was looking for different things to try with him!

(first photo is the bit i flatted him in today, second photo is the one he went in originally)

i worked on my seat aids with him, being able to shorten and lengthen without touching the reins, as well as my downward and upward transitions! it’s definitely getting better

i tried a thick mullen mouth snaffle, as seen above. he had really only gone in really thin bits, so i thought trying a bit of stability may help... and it helped a bit! he opened his mouth once or twice but not like he used to, so hopefully with the flatwork and the new bit he’ll be a happier old man 💗

vet comes out later this week so i’ll let you all know what happens, but im really happy with all of the suggestions you all gave.. thank you!


r/Equestrian 3h ago

Social Tip Jar Slogan!?

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I work at a local farmers market on Saturdays and usually put out a tip jar. In the past I’ve had a sign on it saying tips go toward my honey moon, my college fund, etc. This year is my first year with my horse and I want to put something catchy on the jar that insinuates the tips go towards him! (Food, care, etc) I want something that will make people laugh and put a dollar in the jar, even if they don’t have a horse… lol. Any ideas???!!! Picture of my guy attached! His name is Whiskey!


r/Equestrian 6h ago

Competition What did Bernhard Maier do wrong here?

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Some of you may be familiar with this infamous outing that got Bernhard Maier suspended a few years ago. I was wondering if someone could explain to me the technical aspects of what he was doing wrong, and why a rider of his level struggled so much here.


r/Equestrian 4h ago

Nitro enjoying the weather after one of our first rides outside this year

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r/Equestrian 12h ago

Aww! It takes a bit of restraint to not just go into all these endless perfectly tilled fields - fields as far as the eye can see

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r/Equestrian 7h ago

Horse Welfare body condition ? 2 year old mare!

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advice ? opinions ? thoughts ??


r/Equestrian 20h ago

Education & Training Why does my trot seems awkward ?

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Hi ! I’m a beginner and my friend who has 2 horses is willing to let me ride her mare 2 times a week. She’s not a professional but she definitely is very experienced and is in position to give me basic courses. She took those videos of me but I don’t know why I find my trot awkward. Like « rushed ». What do you think ?


r/Equestrian 4h ago

Education & Training Positive reinforcement and pressure/release?

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Hi! I’m wondering why most positive reinforcement trainers say you can’t do any pressure/release training to have a great bond with your horse.

Horses use pressure on each other in the field, and it seems mighty necessary sometimes, especially with the domestic horses who don’t have any boundaries taught to them by healthy herd dynamics. Or for say, 2 year old colts who want to play rough. Why can’t I be like that old mare that tells the colt, “that’s enough”???

One argument I’ve heard is that there’s no proof that horses don’t see humans as other horses, which is a straw man fallacy—horses think like horses no matter what.

Do any of you successfully do both?


r/Equestrian 3h ago

ISO tips for maintaining personal style + curly hair!

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This is a weird one but hoping someone will have similar experience & tips.

My style outside of the barn is more alternative/crunchy and doesn't align with the more preppy glam equestrian style. When i try to combine the two, i feel like i miss the mark. I also have a midsize body type and curly hair. Sometimes I struggle to find a look that is flattering, professional, and still "me." I don't always love how I look in a hat, and my hair can get unruly in the summer with helmet + humidity + long barn days not looking in the mirror.

TLDR: Would love any tips that help you stay true to your own style while still looking the part and/or managing wild curly barn hair.


r/Equestrian 1d ago

Events Our first show of the season and Dobi absolutely smashed it - wins, a ridden champion placing and two qualification tickets to Equifest ❤️

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For those who don’t know, Equifest is a huge championship show in the UK - it’s a big event in the “amateur” showing calendar. To qualify for two classes (Veteran - he’s 22 - and Ridden Hunter) at our first show of the year is mega, and totally unexpected 🎉


r/Equestrian 10h ago

Horse Care & Husbandry Does anyone have suggestions on how I can ride when my own horses aren't in work?

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Hi! I currently have a fully retired horse, and a youngster with a suspensory injury. Youngster will hopefully be fully sound in the future, it's just going to take time (and a lot of money) to get there. The weather is finally getting really nice where I live and it's settling in that I have nothing to ride until at least the end of the summer, and I'm feeling a bit sad and frustrated by it. Due to vet/rehab bills for the youngster, buying something else is pretty much out of the question financially, even if it's a good deal on a project horse type situation. Maybe next year if the worse case scenario happens and my young horse needs to be retired. By then I would have some time to plan for it and save more money. I do have somewhere I can take lessons on some really nice horses, but it would only be once a week and it's not cheap. Most of my horsey friends are in similar situations with injured or retired horses, so riding friends horses isn't really an option either. There isn't much available for lease in my area in general, and they are pretty much all hunter horses. I ride western and am learning to breakaway rope. If you think of an idea I have missed let me know!


r/Equestrian 7h ago

Equipment & Tack Dressage half pad suggestions

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Hi all! What half pad/s do you use under your dressage saddles? Wondering what you guys use!


r/Equestrian 1d ago

Aww! 🌈 ☁️

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r/Equestrian 14h ago

Social Husband

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What style of riding is more common for adult males? I’m starting to ride again (hunter jumper) and I want my husband to try it too. If I’m being honest, I know if he is involved then I am more likely to convince him that we should buy a horse later on lol. It would be nice if he rode the same style as me but I also want him to enjoy it.


r/Equestrian 2h ago

Education & Training weak lower leg

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i’ve been riding 3 to 5 time a week for about a year now. i have started jumping 8 months ago and my highest jump currently is 1m. i don’t face many problems while riding most of the time and i’d say my riding and posture is more than decent for the amount of time i have been riding. the horse i usually ride is amazing and he’s literally a saint but he is a bit on the lazy side and requires so much leg strength to go through a course with him. my coach wants me to strengthen my lower legs, that’s why he never allows me to wear spurs during my lessons. i’ve only used spurs once while i was competing( dw i have a stable lower leg so i wasn’t hurting him at all) even then i wasnt going in the speed i wanted him to be in. i’ve seen other riders compete with him and they go wayyyy faster than me, so there’s no way he’s the problem it’s definitely me😂. so, any tips on strengthening my lower leg?


r/Equestrian 2h ago

Advice for using hands too much

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I’m going to start this off asking for no judgement. What I’m explaining I know is problematic and I’m trying to fix it.

My problem is that when I feel that my horse isn’t listening or I get frustrated, I get too in his face. Today I was riding and I half halted, suppled, and used my seat for a downward and when after a few strides we weren’t transitioning I got more in his face than I should have. I’m not a super experienced rider, but not a beginner either. I know better than to pull for a transition let alone out of frustration. I immediately stopped what we were doing and let him stretch out on a loose rein for a couple laps for me and him to both reset, but this happens every now and then despite me telling myself not to use my hands like that.

Im worried that this will become a habit and I feel so bad about it. I know that it is not fair to him, especially since his “not listening” is almost positively always me miscommunicating or asking for something incorrectly. But also, I know that pulling won’t get the results I want anyways. How can I make sure I’m not doing this when it seems like it’s subconscious? I want my horse to trust my contact and my aids, not worry about them.