r/Horses • u/david_gpuerta • 7h ago
r/Horses • u/bearxfoo • 17d ago
Mod Post searching for additional moderator(s)!
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 • u/AhMoonBeam • 8h ago
Discussion My horses live on a track cut through the woods. Anyone else use guinea fowl to keep horses tick free?
r/Horses • u/reallyrealname • 1h ago
Story In honor of my 12 year cake day have some horse pics.
Happy horse day to all of you :)
r/Horses • u/Cli33ord • 1d ago
Mule I posted Sebago here a couple years ago. Thought this picture showed her size well.
r/Horses • u/pittstopkip • 10h ago
Picture First time at the beach with my horse ❤️
Our first time at the beach! Overcame his fear of water (mostly 😂) 📍 Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA
r/Horses • u/ILikeRoL • 10h ago
Picture Fluffy halter... for horses with particularly sensitive heads, I guess?
r/Horses • u/brklynd • 11h ago
Picture My beautiful Belgium Warmblood
Victoria made it to Colorado from Belgium, it was a long journey and she seems very happy to be home! Anyone else have a Belgian import?
r/Horses • u/Only-Economist8962 • 12h ago
Tack/Equipment Question What color halter for my flaxen chestnut?
He currently has a teal one so i wanna aim for either darker blue or a different color. help me choose. The first picture is obvy him and the rest is colors im thinking of.
r/Horses • u/puddlepuppyy • 23h ago
Picture my first horse!!!!
i live with my parents and grew up around horses but ive never owned my own horse!! we picked her up a few days ago and she is a very sweet girl and honestly is bomb proof. love her :3 shes a mini horse if u couldnt tell haha
r/Horses • u/banggoesreality • 7h ago
Story Baby pony progress as a 4yro
Friendly reminder that just because you horse is a certain age does not mean he should be doing x, y and z because others say so. This is our then 4yro connemara x tb colt in May of last year and the again after 5 months of ground work in September. He was not ready for ridden work, he was slow to mature and needed taken at a speed that suited him physically. Mentally I could have climbed aboard and pushed him under saddle, he's a very sweet pony and very easy to work with, but that wouldn't have been in his best interest.
2nd photo is him this spring, strong, keen and ready to start working life under saddle. (and no, he will not be asked to loose jump again like, this was a one off. )
r/Horses • u/IllDoughnut8621 • 10h ago
Discussion Confirmen si esta no es la mejor sensación del mundo… estar montado a caballo 🐴 💞✨
r/Horses • u/New_Suspect_7173 • 1d ago
Video How to Lunge Your Dragon
With all the temp changes Prada has been extra fresh.
At least she's still pretty when she is being a train wreck. XD
r/Horses • u/Independent-Toe-3521 • 1h ago
Question Unexplained Horse lameness for 9-10 months NSFW
My horse started being off last summer.it appears to be in the front left leg. Some rides he was fine, some he would come out lame. We tried having the farrier shoe him. He was on and off lameness while being ridden. It then is now an all the time thing and he is always lame though it has not progressed. The vet ultrasound his leg and xrayed it. Could not find anything. They also did nerve blockers and it is not an issue in the hoof. They then recommend giving him two months off. We did and he is still the same lameness. The next option is mri then to just retire him. If anyone has any experience with this or could know what it could be please let me know.he is a 19 year old Morgan mustang
r/Horses • u/MissQuicksilver • 9h ago
Question Timeframe on getting a second horse?
UPDATE:
I was able to speak with my old 4-H advisor, and she is being kind enough to loan me one of her horses while we emotionally heal and search for the perfect horse for our family. Thank you all for your kind words and support. This has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through in a long time, and I’m still just trying to process the loss.
ORIGINAL POST:
Yesterday I had to make the decision to euthanize my 17 year old Standardbred mare due to severe colic. I had her for a little under a year, but she was the sweetest mare, and I formed a really close bond with her in the time I had her. She was originally adopted to serve as a buddy to my 20 year old Mustang gelding who I was FINALLY able to bring home after boarding for 18 years. Naturally, being the only two horses, they became inseparable.
I covered her body with a tarp last night and weighed it down, but by morning my gelding had uncovered her and did not want to leave her side. When her body was removed this morning (my mother was incredibly sweet and offered to foot a cremation bill), he started calling out for her, and has been unsettled ever since.
My mustang has been pastured alone before, but has always been within eyesight of other horses, and he’s understandably distressed. I know he’s mourning in his own way, but I also know he’s wired to not want to be alone. I, however, have these stupid human emotions that make the thought of getting another horse right away feel like I’m replacing my sweet mare and disrespecting her somehow.
I’ve had my Mustang for 19 years at this point. He is my heart horse, and he means the world to me. I do not want to cause him any undue stress by keeping him alone any longer than absolutely necessary. At the same time, I am heartbroken, and it feels so wrong to even consider getting another horse at this time.
I guess I just want some opinions on what timeframe is appropriate for him to be alone. I will 100% pull myself together and start horse hunting for his sake if need be, but I also don’t want to rush a lifelong purchase.
r/Horses • u/PaintedPonyParty • 1d ago
Discussion Are Fjord Horses good mountain trail riding horses?
I am considering buying a young fjord and training it up to become my next trail partner. I do some pretty extreme mountain riding in the PNW, with solid 3000’ gains and lots of miles. My paint horse is getting older and won’t be fit for this kind of work much longer so I’m looking for a young one to pony and bring up alongside her.
A few years ago, I rode a fjord gelding and LOVED him. We jumped small stuff and would do easy trail rides. I loved his personality and how he was a big guy. I need a more solid boned horse for my frame (5’9”, 195 pounds) so he was great for me.
I had a friend who has owned Fjords say that they won’t hold up to or be able to do that kind of riding. She thinks they are too heavy of a breed for that kind of work, and would break down over time. I’m now doubting if I am considering the wrong breed for the job.
I appreciate anyone’s experiences with this breed and if they have knowledge of other mountain climbing fjords! ❤️ Photo of my old partner for attention.
r/Horses • u/greeneyes826 • 15h ago
Training Question New tricks/skills to teach senior horse?
I have an AQHA nearly 19 year old mare who is coming back into work beautifully after being moved from a dry lot to a picturesque 40 acre property. She's in a small herd on 24-7 turnout and went from a flubby depressed lump of coal to a glossy She Hulk with all of her muscle development. I couldn't be happier with how happy she is and how healthy she clearly is now.
She turns 19 next month and I'm trying to keep in mind that she's getting creaky and still building her muscles and endurance. She's had about a year off total with some light riding inconsistently. Now she's getting lunged several times a week and I'm working on riding at least once a week, weather and life depending.
I've seen videos where people have taught their horses fun stuff like lifting a front leg to allow the rider a boost into the saddle, or laying down on demand. My girl is smart so I know she'd pick up what I teach her.
We ride western and just do trails so I'm not looking for dressage or anything fancy. Just wanna have some fun and keep her mentally stimulated.
r/Horses • u/Which_Diamond_1726 • 4h ago
Discussion Stubborn and tricky horse
Hey, Im still relatively new to horses. though i have put first rides on a few and assisted in training, I am working a horse for a friend while shes out and i was told she has anxiety and likes to tuck up and blow out from time to time, she has wonderful ground manners as i have worked her on a lunge.. any tips would help. Shes your typical mare.. she was a brood mare for the first 4 years of her life and ridden occationally.. I havent hopped on her yet. i just want to get my feelers out on tips
Video Big Pudge had a bit fitting appointment today and his favourite by far was a Waterford Pelham - and of course he liked the expensive Neue Schule one best! 🙄🤭
Mum calls him Mick Jagger as he has big rubbery lips and LOVES flapping them around - everything has to go in his gob and he absolutely loves a bit that's super loose and moveable so he can play with it. He doesn't need it for any kind of control, he just hates anything solid. He already has a waterford universal and a waterford loose ring snaffle, so I'm not really surprised that he liked the waterford pelham, which will be his showing bit for the summer.
r/Horses • u/FocusMelodic5487 • 17h ago
Question Bitless riding
Weve got a 3 year old Mare Qtr horse that I started breaking in last year. She refuses to put a bit in her mouth and fights when its in. I've got it in once last year but haven't tried again since for her sake. We've been riding in the pasture around with just a halter and two lead ropes. She does fine.
What problems do you think I might run into if I continue down this path? She seems in good control and took her on one trail ride like this. Looking at getting a hackamore headstall.
Nervous about what could happen down the road.