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Splints!

AQHYA_WP_girl — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:30:05 GMT

Okay so I went out and tied Cami up and messed with her a bit because I haven't ridden her in a week. So I was taking the bot knife and wacking some fly eggs away when I spot a lump on the side of her leg! I looked at the other leg and it didn't have it and I felt it and it was warm, and my dad said it was a splint. I dont have any splint boots to ride in so I couldn't have prevented it!

Does anyone know how I can care for it?

Blankets?

UniqueUnicorn8 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:40:46 GMT

Hey, everybody!
I need to get my horse a new blanket. It can't be REALLY expensive. (She tears those things up FAST! That's how we lost our last one...) Hopefully under 150$. What brand do you use? I'd love to be able to order off line, because I live about 20 miles away from ANYTHING.

Fleece blankets

farm_angel97 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:23:01 GMT

I always have a problem with my fleece clothes holding static and shocking me. When I was looking at blankets on various websites, I noticed that there were quite a few that are either lined with fleece or are fleece blankets. So do any of y'all that have fleece blankets-whether they are fleece lined or just fleece- do you have problems with static? Thanks for all the replies. And cookies to everyone. =D

Used Saddles

shilohismybaby — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:54:30 GMT

Does anyone have any good websites for used saddles that are iin nice shape but not onthe pricey side? Links would be awesome. =)

Thanks in advance!!

Exercise saddle

Ruffian Rules — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:10:02 GMT

So for halloween I was gonna do a jockey/racehorse thing(I'm not creative at all and I'm self conscious, so I figure doing something 'normal' would be easiest, plus Rascal used to race) and I was looking at a few I wanted you to critique/give opinions on.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Soft-Back-Exercise-Saddle-Horse-Tack_W0QQitemZ300262838831QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300262838831&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Cheap, but I'd have to buy stirrups and leathers and a girth

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NS-Elite-Exercise-saddle-W-stirrup-L-Irons_W0QQitemZ180294695527QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180294695527&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I really like this one, it's pretty resonable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Exercise-Gallop-Saddle-NS-Original-New-w-Stir-Irons_W0QQitemZ180294695520QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180294695520&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
My favorite, but pricey. I could get it in black too

http://cgi.ebay.com/Race-Racing-Jockey-Saddle-Horse-Leathers-Stirrups-TB-QH_W0QQitemZ140258327536QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Similar to the one above, but more expensive

http://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Horse-Tack-Exercise-Saddle/dp/B00025O5KY/ref=tag_dpp_lp_edpp_img_ex
Appears to maybe come with a girth

Also, I might be planning on becoming a jockey sometime in the near future(providing everything goes smoothly) so I'd be able to use it more than just once.

Abbetta western saddles

hanoveriangirl — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:40:50 GMT

do you think they are good saddles I am talking about the cordura ones of course

nylon english bridles

hanoveriangirl — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:59:14 GMT

where can you get a nylon english bridle I can never find them I want to get one to practice in because my mare likes to grab her reins in her teeth while I lead her plus I live in washington so I rains all the time and I dont want to ruin my good leather bridle.

Saddle Help

shilohismybaby — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:18:14 GMT

I don’t know what type of saddle to get. I will be doing combined testing, but I can’t afford to get both a dressage and jumping saddle. So I don’t know if I should get a all purpose or just a jumping saddle. Please help me!!

Adiquan?

Never*Let*Go — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:52:24 GMT

ok, what is Adiquan? Noah gets it injected every month, it's the only way to keep him sound or comfy, he used to jump, but not anymore, and he's only 11. IS their anything I can do for him to help him? He's really ouchy without it, and if you rub certain parts on his shoulder/chest, he's really touchy and he gives me the look that says:" It hurts me, so stop it, but I'm too much of a gentleman to bite you." He didn't get one in september, they forgot, and they are going to start him on it again. But three questions:
1. What is Adiquan?
2. what does it do?
3. can I do anything else?

What I need

Danie — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:23:42 GMT

What is the most importsnt things to get first for Caravel. I have a saddle and a Bridle and a girth. What would you say I need to buy nest that is maditory?

Thanks

Nylon reins???

UniqueUnicorn8 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:57:06 GMT

Hey, everybody!

I was wondering what your opinions are on nylon reins for Western training. I have a ten year old quarter horse mare who's pretty green, but rideable. She rides pretty well, but she ALWAYS wants her head, and apparently these might help me keep better control of her? Help, please!

Andis T-84

horsedreamer — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:14:37 GMT

Hey- I am going to soon body clip my horse, and the people at my barn seem to really like the Andis T-84 Clipper Blade. Can I use that blade on a different brand of clippers? Maybe a lower priced one?

Thanks :)

Grooming bags

Dare*to*Dream — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:44:55 GMT

I'm looking to get a new bag/carrier thing for my grooming supplies. My old bag is very cheap (it came with the brushes) and it's just a bag -no special compartments or pockets, so I often have a hard time finding the brushes I need when I need them. I'm not looking for a huge bag with twenty pouches, but I have the basic brushes. This is what I would be storing in there, and I will probably expand my collection: hard brush, soft brush, hoof pick, mane/tail comb, jelly scruber, rubber curry comb, plastic curry comb, and I keep my treats and riding gloves in there, too. Anyone have any suggestions?

Note: Post links if online, otherwise provide basic information on where it's located. I love colorful things, but please keep the price under $35

English Bridle

Fortheloveofhorses! — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:57:53 GMT

Ok so im looking for a good english bridle that is not exspenisive, and will match my saddle.

Sory its not the greatest quality pic. my saddle looks a little bit lighter the pick made it dark. so any ideas.

Oh and by the way my saddle is a bt crump. its the grand prix de suite. Its close contact. (you might be able to find beter pics of the color if you serch it) Thanks in advance

Colorful Bridles

*Clip~Clop* — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:33:35 GMT

I was thinking of getting one of these (purple, specifically) to school Jester in, without the flash. To match all our other lime green/purple tack! xD

Whaddya think? Obviously, it would just be a "for fun" bridle. ;)

http://www.jumpsandjuniors.com/html/bridles.html

Gold as Sun

horsegirl_4 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:55:03 GMT

its fairly cheap in my magazine, but does it work? does Black as Knight work?

and does anyone like Vetrolin body wash? i want to try it.

Breeches.

iknowhow2spellbanana — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:06:26 GMT

I need a new pair of schooling breeches and I like these a lot but since I don't have very much experience with breeches I want to get a second opinion. What do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ariat-Sport-Ladies-Riding-Breeches-Size-28L-Taupe_W0QQitemZ330275674998QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330275674998&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Thanks for looking!

Tack Opinions

shilohismybaby — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:43:59 GMT

On these bridles and whatever else I find...

Bridle:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/crown-jawband-flash-horse-bridle/p/X1-1239/cn/82/

Turnout:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/weatherbeeta-pony-turnout-blanket---medium-weight/p/X1-2407/cn/2712/

Another bridle:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-1235&c2p=ppv

Shipping boots:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-04927&idu=15C12303ZAAB&ids=772390679

I might add more later. I just want opinions on these. xD Thanks!

New saddle...

Arab_Jumper — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:19:45 GMT

Alrighty so currently I have a 17" Crosby saddle, about 2.5 years old and I bought it new. I love it to death, mostly because it's basically slick leather and really helped my leg. It fits Flicka and Duncan fine, and did fit Lexus alright too, up until now. Lex was too skinny when we got him and now that's he's really gained weight and filled out all over, he's starting to get saddle sores, and I'm also thinking he wasn't really comfortable with my saddle that much in the first place since he bucked a lot, and a lot of behavioral issues under saddle are from a misfitting saddle. So I'm planning on saving up some money to buy a new saddle just to use on him, and hopefully my dad will pitch in, possibly as an early birthday/christmas present (my bdays in November). I kinda want a new one anyway for Lexus, because since my saddle is so slick, it doesn't help your equitation that much. I mean it's gotten me better, but you can only really tell when I'm in any other saddle. My leg gets much more solid, because other saddles aren't slipperly like mine. Haha seriously, like no one can ride in my saddle except me because I'm used to it. xD So since I may pursue equitation, possibly some jumpers with Lexus, I want a better saddle anyway. Plus my current saddle's flaps are a bit too short for my leg.

So now that I'm finished rambling, does anyone know of any good saddles that would fit my recently filled out TB (but still slight built- with high withers) and be suitable for eq./jumpers? Thanks!

Riding Blankets

horsegirl193 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:45:30 GMT

Do you guys have any good websites to find blankets to use while riding? Any imput would be great cause it has been really cold in the mornings when I ride.

GPA's

xXponyrider93Xx — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:59:30 GMT

so i found some GPAs on ebay im going to bid on. Has anyone had any experience with them and if they are comfy and fit well? thanks! I already have a gr8 but i'm getting a gpa just incase something goes wrong with my gr8.

English Saddles. :]

LoveYouDarling* — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:25:50 GMT

I might be getting a new one, so what are your personal faves? =]

websites for colorful tack

hanoveriangirl — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:16:05 GMT

besides pinkequine and jumpersandjuniors where can you find colorful english tack online?

Clippers?

Saddle Sore — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:40:37 GMT

Who can give me some links to good clippers? That don't coast you a lotta mula?

Ones that I could do trace clips/full body clips with.

roling on the floor laughing

hanoveriangirl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:03:09 GMT

check it out

http://www.buytack.com/products/saddles/act/20514.htm what will they think of next.

Sorry I have a question about helmets

hrbr4ever — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:39:39 GMT

Ok so I am thinking about getting an IRH for showing next year, what are your thoughts on them in the show ring and in the schooling ring. How do I know what size to buy and I was looking at the boxes at the tack shop and it said large, oval do you guys know what that means?

Thank you so much for answering!=]

dandi brow bands

hanoveriangirl — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:14:09 GMT

what do you think of them? all opinions welcome.

Swarovski crystal bridles brown leather

jumpsandjuniors — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:40:48 GMT

OMG now i really want one in brown as well already have a black one with green trim want a brown one with pink trim do you think two is too much http://www.jumpsandjuniors.com/html/bridles.html

Early Blanketing.

equinexqueen — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:17:51 GMT

What are your opinions on it?
I am going to start with sheets this weekend, its about 60 degrees here.
I'm also trying to keep my horses coat down, so I hopefully don't have to clip his whole body.

Feed

Ruffian Rules — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:32:24 GMT

When I was leaving the barn today, a new boarder was talking about how her horse was bad on grain(she buys her own feed for him) and how he isn't the same horse he usually was/is when he's on grain, etc., and I got to thinking, when I got Rascal he was being fed pellets, he was never bad in the aisle, never kicked, bit, etc., his only problem was that he didn't pick up his hooves to be cleaned AT ALL. Once we got him trained a bit more to ride, he was great, moved off your leg perfectly, actually listened to your leg, etc. And he was agressive in his stall, but that was the only 'mean' thing he did, and that was only that he'd pin his ears at you. Anyway, we switched him slowly over to grain(the only thing that our barn feeds ick) and a little while after he'd been on grain his stall agression got worse(biting and kicking) and he'd bite and kick in the aisle too. He also got worse to ride in that if you legged him at all, he'd come to a dead stop and pin his ears. Now, ever since they upped his grain(since he's really underweight, but grain is for energy, not weight gain, it's only giving him more energy to burn more calories) he's been worse to ride, he bulges like crazy(unless he gets a long time outside or chased so he can buck/get out all his energy) and he won't move off your leg at all. He won't respond to a crop, and spurs don't do much either. So, I was thinking that he's got too much energy on the grain, and also, he needs to gain weight, so I'd like to put him back on the pellets permanantly.

So I'm thinking of buying my own feed, and putting him back on pellets, and then maybe he won't be so skinny since grain isn't for weight building(he's like 200 pounds underweight, he has an ulcer though, so it's impossible to keep weight on him right now) and he'll have a better personality.

Anyone think this is a good idea? Because I have a feeling that the horse I've been around for the past year and a half is not the same horse he would be if he was fatter and on a feed that didn't give him as much energy.

I have to research a disease

farmchick — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:15:56 GMT

So for my anatomy and physiology class we have to write a 10 page paper on a disease that affects animals and I'd like to write mine on a disease that is known in horses. What are some diseases/ailments that you know of? Thanks

Fly spray!!

showgirl101 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:42:11 GMT

hey just wondering what kind of fly spray do you use and or recommend? pyranha spray & wipe seems to work best for me!!

Colors

HunterGrl08 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:31:43 GMT

So I am gonna be leasing him. =) And I wanna get a new Halter/leadrope for him, I like the one she has for him now but I wanna get one for when I buy him.

So I was thinking.

Royal Blue

Lime Green

Or Going with my Pink dimond halter.

Or a leather halter.

Then I have a Pink Saddle Pad already with flowers on it haha!!! I might sell it and get a new one or should I keep it?

Anyways any ideas and some other stuff that I might need please let me know. I"m gonna be using my (money)on all my horse stuff.

Hock Injections

Rayzee — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:23:07 GMT

Has anyone here ever had their horses hocks injected? How much did it cost you? What are the results? How did your horse respond?

The horse that I'm possibly going to be buying at the beginning of the year has weak hocks. Some days he's fine, but other days he's a bit ouchy in his hocks. [Please don't bash me or lecture me about finding a different horse to buy, one that's more sound. I know what I'm getting into by buying a horse with some leg issues, I've dealt with it before. I'm going to get x-rays done along with the pre purchase exam before I make the definite decision to buy him, and I know what I'm geting into if I do buy him. Kthanks.] It's not severe, but he's not as sound as he could be. He's curently being used as a school horse, and my trainer is talking to the barn owner about getting his hocks injected. So his hocks will most likely be done before I buy him, if they get them done, but I was just wondering what you gusy think of it? Obviously if they do his hocks, and it works out for him, I'll keep up with the injections, but I was just curious.

Another school horse at my barn gets his hocks injected every 6 months - 1 year, and they work really well for him. He actually just got them done last week, and before that you could tell that he was getting stiff and ouchy again, but my instructor said he's doing great now, and he's moving much better.
And another boarder at my barn get her horse's hocks injected, and they work really well for him too.

So I've heard nothing but good thigns baout the injections, but I was jsut wondering if anyone here has any experience with it.

grooming tips

Fortheloveofhorses! — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:40:42 GMT

What are your most valuable grooming tips for your horse?

questian

Quarter Girl — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:31:08 GMT

well i am looking for something that does not have a bit, buts not a harsh hackamore. i just want something thats really soft and easy on the horse. i know there is probubly like a million kinds and this post is not very specific, but i just want peoples opinions. i ride a lot in just a halter but it want something with just a little more control. thanks!

Yet another blanketing topic...

Arab_Jumper — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:36:46 GMT

Ok I'll try not to make this too confusing. xD I ramble too much. And by the way, the weather here is currently approximately in the mid 60's to low/mid 70's during the day, and low 40's to mid 50's during the night. I live in MD, so it usually snows a good bit during the winter, or is at least pretty chilly a lot of the time. It depends on the extremity of the weather, but my horses generally are out 24/7 with the option of coming into the barn with stalls whenever they please. I tend to bring them in during the night during the colder months though. I don't have the option to lights or a hot water wash stall or anything though. Ok here we go.

Alrighty, so first is for Flicka. He's a 13hh stocky fat pony that gets superr fuzzy in the winter, he's already started getting some of his winter coat. He doesn't get regularly worked every single day for the most part, but we do go trail riding and smaller shows regularly throughout the fall, winter, and spring. He gets very sweaty when I work him, because it isn't really "light" work. Last year I attempted to clip under his neck/chest myself, but it looked ridiculous because of my bad clipping skills and bad clippers. We did not blanket him except throwing a sheet on him in his stall the night before a show, and in the trailer to the show. We're goinig to have him clipped for this winter by a friend who is very good at it, and I have a few questions. Should we get the area under his neck and chest clipped again, or clip more than that? When should we get him clipped? Do we need to reclip him at all throughout the winter? How should I blanket him, if at all? When should I start blanketing him? All I have for him is a non-waterproof random green sheet I bought somewhere.

Next, Lexus. Alrightly so he's a Thoroughbred, and needs a blanket, for sure. I only had one blanket for him last year, a heavyweight Hug turnout, which was great. I didn't clip Lex, and he got fuzzy, but not really hairy. I had it on him like all the time, whether he was in or out, once it started getting pretty chilly. I school and show him regularly throughout the fall, and last year I schooled him some during the winter (weather pertaining), and schooled him harder as often as I could haul him to an indoor. We also trail rode some, not too hard though. He got kinda sweaty when I schooled him hard in the winter, so I'm wondering what I should do with him this year. I plan on taking him to the indoor and schooling and showing more often this winter. He's beginning to get a tiny tiny bit fuzzy right now. I bought an old non-waterproof baker sheet for him last spring, and he's worn in overnight in his stall during the spring or whatever when it got chilly, and to shows and stuff. So here are my questions. Should I clip him at all? If so, when? Should I start putting that sheet on him at night, and when? Should I put the sheet on him during the day once it gets even chillier, and also at night? Or should I get something heavier than a sheet to put on him at night? Should I put a hood on his heavyweight turnout? If so, should I start using that as soon as I put on his heavyweight, or wait until it gets even colder? If he does get clipped, under his neck for example, should I definately use a hood? Should I get any sort of sleazy? The heavyweight turnout doesn't rub on him at all, but should I get it for any other purpose? And what kind of sleazy? I didn't ever have the sheet on long enough at a time to tell if it really rubbed, but it didn't when I used it. Should I keep him in every night once it gets colder? I did a lot last winter. Should I get a different blanket for him to wear when I keep him inside, like a stable blanket? Is there anything else I should know about blanketing him? I just want him to stay comfortable, not get too sweaty when I work him, and look presentable for showing.

Thanks so much, and if you could like answer all of my questions in the order they're put in to avoid confusion, that'd be absolutely wonderful. Sorry there's so many questions, I just need to know so I can save money and buy them neccasary blankets, and avoid purchasing unneccasary things. Thanks again! Any questions, please ask! Explain as much as possible too please. =]

tail stretchies/bags??

horsegirl_4 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:55:09 GMT

i see them all the time, and i really need one for Cinnamon, but how do you put them on?? they look really really complicated...

it looks like its really difficult...like, three locks of hair in the three individual thingys...or does it zip up or something?

Your Opinions...

RipTide — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:17:13 GMT

Well, I have a question regarding my 24 year old Arab mare, who, by the way, is insanely crazy (like, you'd never know that she's 24 - she is F-A-S-T). But, my question is, how high do you think should be her maximum limit height for jumping?

Thanks in advance!

parelli halters???

hanoveriangirl — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:12:32 GMT

what is a parelli halter? I heard you can ride in them is that true? how do they work? where can i learn more about them?