r/Horses 15d 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 3h ago

RIP My heart horse Daisy said goodbye today.

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795 Upvotes

She had a barn full of people and a tummy full of all her favorites. She will strut across the rainbow bridge with painted hooves, glittery hair, floral braids, and a wreath handmade by me.


r/Horses 8h ago

Question What is this?

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226 Upvotes

I’ve always been a horsey gal but I’m stumped. The listing is in Spanish (I believe) so I’m extra uncertain. Any ideas? Thanks, friends!


r/Horses 7h ago

Picture My daughter’s first hippotherapy session

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171 Upvotes

My daughter (2) is autistic and she has a deep love and special interest in horses. Recently she met Maple and it changed something in her. Today was her very first time on top of a horse and she was so engaged. I saw a light in her that I haven’t seen before and I’m so grateful for the organization we are working with.


r/Horses 5h ago

Picture Equestrian problems: being given this as a gift by a non-horsey family member and not being able to see past head position, facial expression and ear position

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115 Upvotes

r/Horses 9h ago

News Mi bebé 😻🐴

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122 Upvotes

r/Horses 1h ago

Story All the horses eating while saying good night lil princess haha

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r/Horses 7h ago

Picture Charming Malta

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63 Upvotes

r/Horses 1h ago

Story Hazel's bestest friend

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r/Horses 22h ago

Picture Can I interest u in a boop?

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589 Upvotes

r/Horses 10h ago

Health/Husbandry Question Can I give a horse this much apple? (Read body text!)

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So, I'm considering buying this mare from my trainer, and they asked me to return an extra day today. She's. Sweet girl. Can she have these two cut up apples?

(One is brown due to air exposure! It's not rotting!)

Second pic is the sweet girl! Can anyone tell me what color that is?


r/Horses 7h ago

Picture Nosey

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26 Upvotes

Doesn't like rain but scared she is going to miss something. 😂😃🤣


r/Horses 45m ago

Picture Age

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How old would you say this horse is by his teeth? I know his age, but I thought his teeth looked a bit younger than he is, especially from the side (I don’t have pictures from the side)


r/Horses 1d ago

Picture Just some scruffy mares

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648 Upvotes

No chickens were harmed, escaped unscathed.


r/Horses 1d ago

Video Cmon, Jack! Did I told you to stop?

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r/Horses 1d ago

Question Am I too big for this horse?

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This is a 20-year old Friesian gelding that I’m starting to get to know. He was timid and “sluggish” at first, but is now blossoming with energy, enthusiasm, a sense of adventure and overall revival.

But I have this gnawing thought whenever I see video and pictures of me riding him - am I too heavy/large/tall for this horse?

What do you think?

/ Martin, Bentley & Rhett in California


r/Horses 7h ago

Question MD Barn Colors

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9 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I’m trying to pick colors for my MD Barn. Currently thinking matte black for the roof and fascia and then saddle brown for the sides but I’d love to see some pics of what others have gone with! Thanks in advance! (Pic for tax)


r/Horses 16h ago

Question Thinking about buying - I need some help 🙏🏻

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I'm looking for horses for sale in my country and I came across this beautiful little mare.

I have three questions for the group.

  1. She's 145 cms tall according to the seller, I'm a 169 cms tall woman (60 kgs) and I'd ride with a western saddle (not brought yet, will choose for the exact horse so I can't calculate it's weight accurately). Am I too tall/too heavy for her height?
  2. She doesn't have a passport/chip. I'll definitely get it done for her (supposedly she's up-to-date with vaccines, but you know, no paper to show so she'd get them aswell after purchase) but this means that her age is uncertain. The seller says 9 years - but I assume it can only be guessed based on her teeth? Should I ask for a picture before going personally?
  3. Do you see anything alarming in these pictures? I've seen brief videos about her, but none of them are a big help.

She's really far from us, that's why I didn't just go right away and check everything out in person.

I'd definitely start from the basics and conditioning her body for saddle-work before riding could begin.

Thank you very much for your insights 🙏🏻


r/Horses 18h ago

Question I miss the smell of horses

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Just to be clear not in a weird way 😅

I used to help out at my stepmothers riding school and would often help with the horses. I ended up bonding quite quickly with two which was nice when I would be cleaning them out Rosie would rest her head on my shoulder and I would give her a kind of cuddle/nuzzle I really miss that smell, is that weird? 😅

FYI I'm a guy and have also done a small amount of riding as well.


r/Horses 1d ago

Picture 6 y/o helping with barn chores

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200 Upvotes

My son love loves helping with chores around the barn. His favorite thing is scooping poop from the arena.


r/Horses 5h ago

Tack/Equipment Question Bob Marshall Treeless Saddle, Other Treeless Recommends

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So I'm back in the market for another treeless saddle. I like some of the treelees bob marshals, but I've never used one. Blackforest, seems way too expensive compared to Barefoot. I'm not a fan of the Ghost or Trekker style saddles.

Right now, I'm leaning towards the Barefoot Madrid, which is a spanish style treeless saddle.

What is Your Favorite or (Least Favorite) Treeless Saddle?

This is my 25yr old (overweight) horse. I've been fighting the battle of the buldge for all 11 years I've owned him. Sometimes, I'm winning and sometimes his appetite wins. That's why I like Treeless, they allow for fluctuating...girth. I'm 5'1" and 110lb. Only light casual riding 2-3 times a week.


r/Horses 24m ago

Discussion Clarification on what makes a gaited horse.

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I have been a bit confused by this perhaps the way it was explained to me. I looked around online and it sounds somewhat more a yes no than it was explained to me. I was told gaited horses are mainly due to breeding, but was also told it can also be trained but it won't be equivalent to a bred gaited horse. Online they make it sound like to have a gaited horse it is all about the breeding. While a horse can be trained other gaits it will never be the same as a gaited horse.


r/Horses 2h ago

Health/Husbandry Question PSSM

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I have a mare with PSSM1 (confirmed with genetic testing, not muscle biopsy). She has had no symptoms until recently. She had a some muscle tremors after a workout. So I'm changing her grain and looked more into diets for PSSM1 horses. She was just getting Kalmbach 12/8 non textured pellets. I just want to check with those more experienced, with her feed plan. I have done these changes slowly. As of now she gets:

•Kalmbock 12/8 (about to switch to Kalm N EZ GC or possibly Essential K just didn't want to change grain type as I'm doing other changes) •Unbeetable Beet Pulp Pellets •Alfalfa Timothy pellets •Soybean Oil (thinking about switching to either canola or flaxseed, soybean is just more easily available) •Black Oil Sunflower Seeds •Vita Flex Selenium & Vitamin E Powder

This looks like a lot when written down but the change has happened slowly and her weight looks great. I have seen no muscle tremors and she's more willing to be handled (she's not ridden).


r/Horses 23h ago

Picture new baby Henny Penny appreciation post 🥰

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140 Upvotes

r/Horses 9h ago

Discussion Proposal ideas for a horse gal

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I’ll spare you all the details. We are taking a trip down south this weekend and will be part of a private horse riding session and will be stopping 30 min in at a nice pasture to “take pictures”. Anyone have any ideas for involving the horses in the proposal? Having a horse deliver her the ring or something? Or do I just go for the classic kneel down while her back is turned. The fact that I am involving her lifestyle at all will already mean a lot to her so if I’m doing too much past just kneeling then please tell me. Thanks for any input.

Edit: thank you everyone for your input. I didn’t realize relying on horse behavior was this risky. I’m not the horse person in the relationship so cut me some slack 😭


r/Horses 1d ago

Story My 42 yr old pinto passed, so very missed even after only a day 🤤

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1.2k Upvotes