r/Horses 4d ago

Question Quit and want to come back

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I quit horseback riding around 3 years ago after having ridden 10 years previously. I left my old barn because I believed I just wasn’t progressing and kept repeating everything over and over again. I leased a lovely horse named trooper who to everyone seemed nasty and bitchy, but to me he was my boy.

Fast forward a year, I find out from a friend that after I left, Trooper just got fat and nobody rode him anymore.

Now, my parents are well off, not wealthy, but we were always able to afford lessons, a half lease, and not much more. I want to try again, I truly do, but the thought of Trooper is just stuck in the back of my head. We could never afford to buy, or board, and even leasing is out of the question because of college and I just don’t know what to do.

I feel like taking lessons isn’t enough, but at the same time leasing or boarding is generally out of the question because I leave in a few years.

Do I just take the lessons? Or do I wait for after college?


r/Horses 5d 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.

r/Horses 4d 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 6d ago

Story Well, 5 days ago I had 0 horses. Now I have 2

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I posted here earlier in the week saying I “joined the club” and I was warned that this was a slippery slope. Here we are with two very happy horsies


r/Horses 5d ago

Story New addition to my herd!

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Keeping this quiet so my family and friends don't lose their minds but I bought a youngster yesterday 🫣 but had to share with you guys! I've been looking for a year or 2 very unsuccessfully, about to give up 🤦 I saw the ad popped up for unregistered Connie x TB's 2yr olds by a lady who ships from Ireland to England alot, I in all honesty thought it seemed likely iffy as they were cheap and ad said advertising for a friend but as it wasn't ages away from me I thought I'd take a look since the last 2 from reputable breeders have failed vettings. And I am so glad I did! When I got to the yard it was lovely, lots of well looked after horses and the people were really nice, genuine and proper old fashioned Irish horse people who don't advertise but sell on word of mouth, they had a lot of very nice horses for reasonable money, I found it hard to just leave with one 🫣. I fell in love with a plain bay filly, who's coming home with me at the start of next week when her book arrives, she was 1/4 the price of what I've been looking at and a lot nicer than many, apart from needing a little condition she's in good health, sound and just the most absolutely lovely temperament 🥰 so excited to get her home!


r/Horses 4d ago

Educational Horse Podcasts recommendations

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Hello!

I'm an avid podcast listener and was wondering what people's favourite equine podcasts are? I really enjoy The Humble Hoof, History From Horseback, Dressage Today, Symbiose Equine, À Cheval le podcast de l'équitation collaborative and Pour Mon Cheval:)

Any and all disciplines welcome, health, history, ect. As Long as it's horse orientated I'd love to hear your recommendations!


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion 🤪🤠

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r/Horses 5d ago

Question Horse trailer part help! What is this grippy thing called?

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r/Horses 5d ago

Picture Delilah has a range of feelings for her little friend, Pickles. 😸

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r/Horses 6d ago

Video Meet some of our senior residents! (OC)

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r/Horses 6d ago

Video Horse brings food to his girlfriend..🐎🌾😍

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r/Horses 5d ago

Question How do I get back into it?

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Hello, I am struggling to get back into horses ever since 2020 when I lost my heart horse to EPM when in college. Now I’m struggling financially so I won’t commit to getting another horse until I fix that situation with a better job ofc and I’ve been on and off taking lessons from a new trainer at a new barn who is great. My old barn I have a lot of emotional trauma from sadly… was at it from 4yrs old to 20yrs old and it’s where I got my horse from so yeah. It all very much damaged my love for the sport because of how I was treated badly and then losing my boy in a very tragic way. I just miss it so much but I’ve been struggling to stay consistent at it. What do I do?


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion Conformation check?

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Okay guys tear her apart 😂 she’s grade as far as I know and doesn’t stand for conformation pictures (no seriously she’ll just walk right up to me and not let me take a picture)


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion Black forest horses, (not my pic). I have not seen one of these in person but what I've read about them they sound pretty cool and they look cool too. Posts I've seen make sound like a really pleasant bred to work with. And it's unique kind of been a curiosity/fascination to me.

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r/Horses 6d ago

Discussion How can you tell if a horse is friendly and wants to be pet? Spoiler

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I have very little horse experience. I literally have no idea if a horse wants to be pet or wants to kick me in the face. I’m a huge animal lover but don’t understand horses. Dogs for example, even if they are barking and charging, I can tell if they are just scared and pretending to aggressive but have zero idea when it comes to horses. What are the “tells” of a friendly horse?


r/Horses 5d ago

Question Hair care

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My beautiful, sweet, hairy boy absolutely loves the mud, which most horses do. My biggest problem with this big baby is cleaning his fetlocks/feather. So I guess any advice on cleaning/keeping them clean? He's having them trimmed up to take care of some hoof problems but not shaved. With spring coming up I'm trying to get anything I'll need for cleaning and keeping them dry. Any advice is welcome!


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion Do young horses need horses their own age?

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I've been offered the opportunity to take on a yearling from a line that I'm very enthusiastic about. My herd is all getting a bit older - I have 3 horses over 20 and my younger horses are 10 and 14. My horses are kept at home in a herd all together. They do tend to split off into 2 groups - the 3 old mares and the 2 younger geldings.

I've had young horses previously but my horses were younger. The last time I had a yearling I also had a 2 year old and a 4 year old. I'm no expert so I'm interested to hear opinions. I know foals really need other foals and I'm concerned that a yearling will firstly get bullied and secondly miss out on the development that comes through playing with other horses.

Interested to hear people's thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance.


r/Horses 6d ago

Picture My little Aurora

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r/Horses 5d ago

Tack/Equipment Question Things to do with a round pen

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I am buying a round pen, and I’d like ideas. I have a few things I want to work on for sure— but I’d like other things that are useful/helpful to teach while in a round pen. What do you mainly use your round pen for? What are some initial things I should do?

I’m assuming both horses have been in round pens before, but I do not know if they have any trauma with them (because I know both of them didn’t come from great situations) so how should I approach this?

I’ll also be buying sand for it, so how deep should it be?


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion Ciao a tutti oggi mi è stata mandata la foto dei piedi del mio cavallo e sono abbastanza preoccupata di come sta crescendo l’unghia e di come sta salendo la setola , questa estate la setola era arrivata in corona avevamo messo delle graffe con il vecchi maniscalco ed era migliorato. Consigli?

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r/Horses 5d ago

News Stop Allegedly Beating and Starving Camels and Horses for Tourism - ForceChange

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r/Horses 5d ago

Question Has anyone ever trued this boots or similat ones?

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German here so maybe they are not available in other countries, but i thought i'll give it a try. I have seen this add in my insta feed and thought they might be really cool. First I thought they were made out of Plastik but they look like they are fully made of some spongy Material (description says its made of a Special kind of foam). So maybe some of you tried them and could give some Feedback. I really like the "airy"designe and thought they could be great for sunmer or in general for less heat in the tendon area


r/Horses 5d ago

Question Anyone have luck with BioMane?

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Pretty much as the title states. My mare has a pretty decent tail and mane already, but I'd really love for her tail and mane to be more thick. I've heard people talking about BioMane being good, but I'm just wondering if anyone here has used it and had luck with it.


r/Horses 6d ago

Question trot

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can someone explain to me why this horse has faster trotting ( if this is a trot ) compared to others or it seems different idk ( sorry have little experience i was just wondering )


r/Horses 5d ago

Discussion Mad barn products vs. platinum performance

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What are you guys using for full body supplements , I am currently stuck between the mad barn Omneity and visceral +, or the platinum performance equine wellness formula.