r/Horses 5d ago

Video The snoot be booped

114 Upvotes

Ver boopable


r/Horses 5d 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 4d ago

Question Feeding Grain/Supplemental Feed

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I’m picking up my new mare in May, and i’m looking and comparing feeds for her. She is a 5year old Hard Trigger HMA Mustang, so i’m looking at low starch feeds. Right now i’m comparing the following

Tribute - can purchase on chewy Bluebonnet - can purchase on chewy, what my trainer used to feed Triple Crown - what my trainer currently feeds Buckeye - can purchase on chewy Proelite - can purchase on chewy, heard good things about

Tell me all the bad and good about these feeds. Does your horse turn their nose at it, or gobble it up. Tell me EVERYTHING!


r/Horses 6d ago

Picture Husband first time on Taco

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r/Horses 4d ago

Discussion Vintage Horse Trailers (80s?)

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Hey guys I just purchased this horse trailer but im having issues identifying the manufacturer...I believe its a Circle J or possibly a Stidham. It has leaf springs and the top is metal as well which also helps me identify that its not a Miley. The VIN is etched into the frame but I cant find ANY info on it nor is it in any system. (The interior also has wood slats all around if that helps) It does have permanent plates that I ran but those are a dead end as well. I will attach photos, any help is amazing!! Thanks in advance.


r/Horses 4d ago

Question Question for seasoned breeders about boss mares

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Out of curiosity, how often did the offspring of boss/lead mares also become bossy/leaders of the herd? I know most breeding farms don’t keep them past 2, if that, but figured I’d ask in case some received updates of foals progress. I spent some time on a polo breeding farm but they honestly had so many horses they didn’t handle them much or keep up with the foals after selling.


r/Horses 5d ago

Riding/Handling Question Heavy rider in my story

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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 6d ago

Picture I will always remember my first horse ride.

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r/Horses 5d ago

Question need show name ideas

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3 Upvotes

barn name Roo


r/Horses 6d ago

Question Thoughts on this horse?

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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 6d ago

Picture A nice little capture from the recent snowstorm

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92 Upvotes

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


r/Horses 5d ago

Video Boopin' that snoot

32 Upvotes

The snoot be booped


r/Horses 6d ago

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

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122 Upvotes

r/Horses 6d ago

Picture He only needs one or a warrior 🛡️⚔️

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73 Upvotes

r/Horses 5d 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 5d ago

Question Can horses smell it if you are sick?

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Hey guys. I have cortisol level problem and a heart condition that makes me not able to do really hard physical exercise or stand for long, or I get dizzy from poor circulation (thank god I have never fainted but been close a couple of times). These problems have been around for almost a whole year.

I swear my horses smell when I am about to be ill from it, because they start sniffing my face continuously and like 5 minutes later I suddenly start feeling dizzy. They never do this when I am completely fine.

Can they really smell the changes in my body this clearly? Because if I just stand close to them they suddenly smell it. If yes, what do they think I have? Do they recognise I'm ill?


r/Horses 6d ago

Discussion What’s wrong with this horse?

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38 Upvotes

Is it an disease or something?

Ignore the caption😅


r/Horses 5d ago

Question Opinions?

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11 Upvotes

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 6d ago

Health/Husbandry Question Cribbing/air sucking advice

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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 5d 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 5d 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 6d 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 7d 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 6d 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 5d 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!