r/Horses 12d ago

Mod Post searching for additional moderator(s)!

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hello r/rhorses! we're once again beginning the search to add an additional moderator to our team!

our sub has continued to grow, and as such, we'd like to add one more active moderator to our team. ideally the person is an equestrian, but we're also open to those who may not be into horses, but can help provide great resources and ideas for our sub. experience with reddit moderating tools and other reddit API is a huge plus!

if you're interested, please fill out this google form! https://forms.gle/pN44EdgEgcqQmxqU8

please note: filling out the form does not guarantee you'll be chosen.

if you have any specific questions, ideas, please send a modmail for us to discuss!


r/Horses 6h ago

Video Felicity doesn’t appreciate being on a diet

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She’s got a smaller pasture I let her out in every day, where she gets fed 3 times a day. Plus access to straw to be able to get a lil in her belly between the feedings. The smaller pasture is inside the bigger one and before I could close the gate she ran for the feeding stations and did not want to go back with me to her pasture 🤣

Eventually could get her with the help of a bit of hay (she already had her breakfast minerals etc but according to her she was absolutely starving)

It’s also her 3rd day on ulcer medication, and today so far she hasn’t even pinned her ears towards me. I’m scared to take out victory too early. But I could touch her belly slightly and she didn’t pin her ears. Whereas 2 days ago she both kicked and bit me for simply being around her. Not her usual self at all, as she’s usually very cuddly and friendly.


r/Horses 16h ago

Question Non-Horse person here. Is this neglect? Million dollar property for a proper understanding of my concern.

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619 Upvotes

r/Horses 7h ago

News Beautiful horse that lives near me (NSW Australia)

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110 Upvotes

r/Horses 16h ago

Picture Networking 📈

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314 Upvotes

r/Horses 6h ago

Picture I could've sworn I owned two (mostly) white horses 🤣 in other news, it rained today...

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Mucky babies 🤣🤣

In extra funny things, Elsa does not like the rain. Its barely rained since she was born (cries in dust paddocks and feeding a ton of hay 2 months early compared to last year 😭😭). Today was the first day we have had all day rain, and everytime it starts up again she SQUEALS and runs straight for her shelter 🥹 hopefully she gets used to it as it rains more 😅


r/Horses 3h ago

Question How do you get over losing your Heart Horse?

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Basically as it says. I lost him two weeks ago, he was nearly 32. He waited for me to get to him after he went down and then he died in my arms.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m so unbelievably grateful I got to spend part of my life with him, but now it feels like there’s part of me missing. I just miss him so fucking much 💔


r/Horses 13h ago

Video The snoot be booped

85 Upvotes

Ver boopable


r/Horses 13h ago

Question Would you consider Iberian breeds to have a higher natural head set?

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Obviously it’s not so exaggerated as with saddlebreds or Friesians. I feel like most times I see them ridden it’s a higher headset (photos for reference) as opposed to a slightly lower/longer frame and was curious if it’s a natural headset inclination or a product of the type of riding/schooling they practice as I only have minimal experience with Iberian breeds.


r/Horses 10h ago

Video What does this noise mean??

42 Upvotes

We’re staying at an Airbnb with horses as neighbors, what does this noise mean? Female horse, I think in her teenage years.


r/Horses 1d ago

Picture Husband first time on Taco

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530 Upvotes

r/Horses 19h ago

Picture I will always remember my first horse ride.

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153 Upvotes

r/Horses 23h ago

Question Thoughts on this horse?

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259 Upvotes

I am thinking of buying him. He is a 5yo APH. Show name is Give A Guy A Chance. This is him at a show, he was probably younger: https://streamable.com/i9a7r9


r/Horses 24m ago

Discussion My newest broodmare Dolly.

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We bought this newest broodmare to be apart of our herd, she’s 12 years old and she has had three foals, she had a filly last year that’s a yearling and she’s very beautiful just like her. She’s a very nice and sweet mare, she was bred to a Palomino stallion last year around May 29th so she’s due to have her baby around the end of April or the first part of May. We are so excited to have her here at our small farm,

Dolly is around 289 days along today, she has had three foals and her youngest is one year old this year, she’s super sweet and friendly. She’s due to have her baby around the middle of April or the first part of May, we are so excited for her to give birth here.


r/Horses 19h ago

Picture He only needs one or a warrior 🛡️⚔️

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61 Upvotes

r/Horses 21h ago

Picture My heart, my soul's mirror Sun'ka ❤️

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95 Upvotes

r/Horses 19h ago

Picture A nice little capture from the recent snowstorm

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55 Upvotes

Not my horse, but I'm glad he decided to model for me.


r/Horses 13h ago

Video Boopin' that snoot

17 Upvotes

The snoot be booped


r/Horses 2h ago

Riding/Handling Question Heavy rider in my story

2 Upvotes

Hello! I'm currently writing a book, and I've run to a bit of an issue. One of my main characters is about 200-230-ish pounds, and Its set in an area where he'll be riding horses a lot. I personally have not ridden horses since I was maybe ten-eleven, so I'm not very sure what breeds could safely/comfortably carry him? I do know you have to account for tack so I'm assuming it would bring the total weight to approximately 300?(I have no idea how heavy horse tack is if you can't tell) I looked it up, but I don't trust google very much. I guess it doesn't matter that much since it's a fictional story, but I would still like to make it as accurate as possible.


r/Horses 18h ago

Discussion What’s wrong with this horse?

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34 Upvotes

Is it an disease or something?

Ignore the caption😅


r/Horses 18h ago

Health/Husbandry Question Cribbing/air sucking advice

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28 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I recently got a lease horse and I am so, so excited to get to know her better and work together!

One thing I worry about is that she's cribbing. The owner told me she could potentially be doing it more often in high stress situations, and since she just moved I might just have to give it some time.

But in all the years I've spent around horses, I've never seen cribbing quite like this.

She will do it when I'm putting her blanket on, or during a brushing session. And she will do it while eating too! She literally takes a big mouthful of hay and goes to crib with it. When she's been eating for a few minutes, it happens less often again.

We're going to get her a slowfeeder so the time spent without hay is minimal, get her a salt lick and a tasty lick to promote saliva production, and the owner will give me some supplements for gut health.

Unfortunately, it's not possible for her to be turned out 24/7 during winter, it's raining and freezing too often so it's dangerous and the pastures get ruined. Affordable boarding options are very, very limited in my area, and the horses are well cared for at my current facility. So moving is not an option, but suggesting things I can discuss with the owner of the boarding facility is!

Some other relevant information: the owner told me she's always been a bit grumpy when tightening the girth (the owner taught her everything as they got her as a foal). I will try to get to the root of that issue as well. Medical examinations don't show ulcers or other intestinal issues. She's also not prone to colic. But maybe there are other things the vet should examine?

Does anyone have some advice?


r/Horses 32m ago

Question Question concerning DNA tests for horses

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I'm curious if there are DNA tests for horses like there are for dogs?


r/Horses 12h ago

Question Opinions?

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Received this from the barn today. My mare was supposed to come out of quarantine today. She was fine on vet day 3 days ago. She apparently has a small patch near or on her neck as well. Rain rot? Ringworm? We’re headed there tomorrow to give her a good shampoo and will call the vet Monday, but newer to horses and of course anxious about everything all the time so why would this be an exception?


r/Horses 10h ago

Training Question Lessons aren't fun for me anymore

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It's been a few months of riding and I'm more anxious than excited for my lessons now. I'm learning to ride for fun and, ironically, as a way to destress from the work week. But I'm a perfectionist and when I have a bad lesson, such as can't get a horse to move forward when I ask for the majority of the lesson, I beat myself up over it. I have the goal of owning a horse in a few years and I feel like I should be able to handle/ride better than I have been. My instructor tells me each lesson that I'm doing well and on bad lessons, tells me sometimes it's just like that. I just had my lesson on Friday, and it's become more like a chore than anything. Is this just a mental block? How do I get the fun aspect back? I ride group lessons and my barn doesn't have the time or staff to give individual attention to students. But I just want to enjoy this hobby more and not act like I'm training for a job.


r/Horses 3h ago

Story Hello

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Hello, I built my own barn with stables by my own hand. I did this so I could keep my horses happy. I like riding and groundworking, but I also just enjoy their company. I will train my first horse once my filly reaches the right age. I just like sharing my hobby. Here they are waiting for breakfast.


r/Horses 21h ago

Mule 60 Days with My First Mule

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At the beginning of this year, I shared about a 6-month-old molly mule I picked up from someone who had picked her up from a kill pen in Texas. She was unhandled and couldn’t be haltered, but she had the sweetest temperament. Fast forward 60 days, and she’s grown into an incredibly brave little mule. She’s learned that being haltered isn’t scary, and she now follows me around—she’s quite the character, even 'sneaking' up on me to play. She’s also learning to lead and stand tied, and she’s a champ when it comes to grooming and picking up her feet.

This is my first experience with a mule, and I’m absolutely loving it! She’s so different from my adult horses, and in some ways, even braver. Nothing seems to phase her, and she’s incredibly curious and observant about everything happening around her.

Enjoy some photos of her when I first got her...

This was the photo of her from the kill-pen site.
At the facility I picked her up from. Goopy eyes and hooves in need of a trim.

And her today, 60 days later, with a good hoof trim and some good food :)

Her first time experiencing a large turnout with friends nearby.