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Your horse ate WHAT?!

Hawk — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:22:26 GMT

I did one of these a long while ago. So you get to brag about what weird things your horse has eaten(or drank). Have fun.

Charm-
Gram crackers
Chips. Lays i think

Nugget-
Mango strips
Skittles

Bell Boots

jordiephil — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:26:19 GMT

Is there a difference between the smooth ones and the ribbed ones? Just wondered, I've only ever bought the ribbed ones before but I can only find what I need in smooth so I wanted to make sure they were the same.

Getting rid of blanket rubs!

Lillikins :] — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:25:02 GMT

So my pony always gets shoulder rubs from his blanket... quite annoying. BUT, I found something that gets rid of them really easily: extra virgin coconut oil. Haha, I know it sounds weird, but it works great. You can get it a lot of different places, but I get mine at Walmart. It's in with the vitamins and medicine and stuff... no clue why. So yeah, hope this helps somebody. :)

(I'm extremely bored right now, hence why I'm posting this)

Curly hair

Dream to Jump — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:39:13 GMT

My horse has curly/wavy hair and he looks really untidy. It also makes his tail have dreads:/
is this okay for shows? You might be able to see it in my siggy

Saddle Advice

Equine_Freedom — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:56 GMT

Hey!

I am considering leasing/buying a horse soon, so I wanted some saddle advice before I go out to purchase one.
A little about what I plan to do - I am a Hunter/Jumper, who has been jumping for 5 months, but I will for a lot longer. I want to show next summer (planning to this summer, but fractured my arm, so I'd have a lot of work to do to get to that point), and I am starting in Hunter. I want to eventually move into Show-Jumping to try it out, but I'm currently sticking to Hunter.

Okay..so here are some saddles I saw that I thought looked nice. Any advice would be much appreciated!

-Mondega Amara Pro Close Contact
-Thorowgood T6 Jump Saddle

That's it for the moment, I will edit if I see other saddles that look nice.

Thank you!

Help me spend my moolah!

Snaffle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:08 GMT

So my grandma is giving me some money and I need some halp.

I can never remember what I "need" when I actually get the money to buy it aha.

I'm open to anything so just post some linkage's.

Right now I have some new boots on the list maybe.

Thank ya for your halp :).

TACK TRUNKS

HorseLover99 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:15:30 GMT

Hey Yrians,

Ok, my Dad makes CUSTOM TACK TRUNKS FOR AN Affordable PRICE!!

If you need one, tell me every thing you want in you tack trunk and I will make a price for you!!! Either PM me or just post it on this thred!

SMALL MEDIUM OR LARGE, MY DAD MAKES EM ALL!

Mkay Thanks

SHEDDING!!!

horcluvr99 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:49:48 GMT

It's our fav time of year (wink wink).... shedding time! Post your best tips/ tools here. I personally love shedding stones (volcanic rock) and on a warm day, baths. those seem to get the most hair off.

Could I . . .

-Event~Rider- — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:13:55 GMT

Could I get by with this. . .

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-3676&ids=843284708

For Jumpers? I love it, but I would need one for dressage to right? and what about SJ? thanks . . .

Break-away Stirrups: Ur thoughts

HorseLover99 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:35:49 GMT

What do you think about break-away stirrups---->

My mom want to buy them but I trust yalls judgement and I want YOUR reviews!

Thanks ALot

Happy Mouth Bit

HorseLover99 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:28:36 GMT

What do you guys think of the Happy Mouth Bit? Did your horse like it? Because Shady HATED It!!!!! What kind of bit do you reccomend?

New bit?

Skye — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:05:48 GMT

so. I've been thinking and researching, and I think that I should get Rileigh a new bit. He does not go poorly in his current bit, but he has moments of resistance when I pick up more contact/follow his mouth less than he likes, through halts and sometime even half-halts. I think that I could get a better, more consistent performance out of him in a different bit.
The thing is, I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for. I have some ideas - I'd like to have an Aurigan, Cupreon, or maybe German Silver bit w/ multiple joints. Rileigh has an extremely soft, almost touchy, mouth, so I certainly would like something mild. He also has a fairly small mouth, so I'd like to avoid anything excessively thick(though I don't want anything very thin either ...16mm, maybe 18mm at the thickest); I think his current bit might be a little on the thick side for him.

this is what he has now - a Korsteel JP copper lozenge loose ring:

these are the bits I'm considering.
were it up to me, I would buy them all and try them individually on Rileigh, but since these are more costly bits, that's not really a practical option.
anyway. it doesn't have to be USDF legal or anything. please let me know your thoughts. I need to at least narrow it down to a few.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/mikmar-cupreon-loose-ring-eggbutt-snaffle-bit-with-ergom-lozenge-/p/X1-010201/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/mikmar-cupreon-loose-ring-snaffle-bit-with-ergom-lozenge/p/X1-010207/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/herm-sprenger-wh-ultra-loose-ring-snaffle-bit/p/X1-01894/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/herm-sprenger-wh-ultra-soft-loose-ring-snaffle-bit/p/X1-01881/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/mikmar-cupreon-loose-ring-snaffle-bit-with-french-link-roller/p/X1-010202/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/herm-sprenger-kk-ultra-loose-ring-snaffle-bit/p/X1-01354/cn/4650/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/herm-sprenger-dynamic-rs-loose-ring-snaffle-bit/p/X1-010512/cn/1457/

http://www.doversaddlery.com/herm-sprenger-kk-shaped-loose-ring-snaffle-bit/p/X1-0172/cn/4650/
^ not multi-jointed but an intriguing shape nonetheless

Treeless saddles

~Horsefeathers15~ — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:39:03 GMT

Just wondering. I have heard some people say they are great and some say they are horible. I would like to just see everyones personal opinion.

Helmet Survey

Horse_Lover_96 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:07:56 GMT

Okay heres a random helmet survey... don't fill out if you don't want to. So ya have fun, give your opinions and yada yada yad. XD

Helmet you have now:

Previous helmets you've had:

helmets you would like to have:

Helmets you've had that you hate:

That you like:

Helmets you recommend (and why if you want to):

And you dont reccomend (and why if ypu want to):

And heres mine:::

Helmet you have now: IRH ATH 'Switch' helmet

Previous helmets you've had: Aegis, Troxel Spirit

helmets you would like to have: Charles Owen ( the pink on black one w/ the rest cancer thing;;; its coool) and GPA just because they're sooo expensive...

Helmets you've had that you hate: Troxel Spirit

That you like: IRH, Aegis

Helmets you recommend: IRH, Aegis

And you dont reccomend: Troxel

Deal breakers

Dream to Jump — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:20:41 GMT

This is for people to share ruined deals on nice tack.
Form:
item:
model:
price:
what was wrong:
extra comments:

Mine:
kieffer cc
saddle
$375
got home to try and there was a tear in the leather, took it into the saddler and he said it was rotten through and would fall apart

Help me find some new stuff?

EquitationStar — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:35:41 GMT

As most of you probably know by now, I fell off yesterday and my trainer is concerned that I might've fallen on my head since my helmet was pretty dirty and I hit the ground pretty hard.

Instead of replacing my IRH, I'm thinking of getting a Charles Owen as I've heard lots of good things about them. What are your opinions on the JR8? Please don't tell me to get the GR8, that is well out of my price range right now. I just want the good and bad of the JR8 only.

If you would like to recommend any other helmets as well, please feel free to post a link to it, and a review would be nice as well. Thanks guys :]

EDIT: I'm also looking for some new boots/chaps as well as a show coat and breeches. My budget for helmet, boots/chaps and show stuff is about $300 or less, so I would like some more affordable equipment. Thanks!

Cleaning Chaps

Horses4ever — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:37:48 GMT

Okay my chaps are so dirty it's sad. They have mud caked on at some part, and some part the look brown, even though they're purple. How do I clean them? They are synthetic and all the tag says is 40 degrees. Can I hand wash them in cold water? I think they are beyond being brushed clean.

IRH Helmet

Horse_Lover_96 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:52:56 GMT

Okay well so for my birthday i plan on getting one of those IRH helmets with the interchangable strips. Does anybody have like any reviews about it? THANKS!!!!!! :)

Your Dream Tack!

greenwoodgaltx — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:16:26 GMT

Post pics if you want, I'm too lazy right now.

Dressage:
Saddle- Keith Bryan Santis, a Stubben, a Passier, or an Albion
Bridle- Passier or Kieffer
Girth- I'm not really picky with girths but probably a passier. I just like leather girths.

Jumping-
Saddle- Devoucoux Chiberta <3 or Vega Monoflap Event Saddle by Amerigo
Girth-Devoucoux
Breastplate- Devoucoux Kolibri Eventing
Bridle- Devoucoux
Boots- Woof Wear or Eskadron

I WANT A DEVOUCOUX LIKE SERIOUSLYYY

Dover Circuit Close Contact Saddle?

-Event~Rider- — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:18:40 GMT

Okay, so I just got then new "Dover mag" and saw the Circuit Close Contact Saddle, looks much better in the mag then online? if anyone has it could you please post pics?

Thanks:)

Cleaning

JustSayNeigh — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:45:53 GMT

Ok, so my helmet's really dirty, and so are my gloves. What do you recommend for cleaning them? The helmet's an IRH ATH and the gloves are SSG Soft Touches

Thanks for the help xD

New boots!!

~Horsefeathers15~ — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:57:34 GMT

So today I got new boots. They are Tony Lamas and are so cool!
So tell me what you think.

Yeah I know I got th pic from off of the web couse I didn't feel like taking anys pics. and then downloading them on here.

Saddles???

xhunterjumperx — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:37:29 GMT

I just need to get a saddle and want to know what kind you have! and if you hate your saddle, tell me =] I really want to get a good saddle!

Breeches sizing

Horses4ever — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:15 GMT

Okay I need something like jodhpurs or breeches for summer camp. I found one link for plus sized children jodhpurs , and it said 14 inches for waist. What does that mean. I think it would take an awfully skinny person to fit into it if it went all the way around your waist.
Here's the link http://www.statelinetack.com/item/tuffrider-childs-plus-size-cotton-jod/SLT700843/#, I'm looking at size 16

Saddle fit...

Never*Let*Go — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:12:01 GMT

So yeah, Question....So I got a new saddle (:

A 17.5" collegiate Integrity, and I like it, just it's a flatter seat then the XC saddle I'm used to. but...I kinda have an issue...

Idk if it's just me, or what the heck is going on, but it seems to fit kinda...odd...

now it could be just be, cause I'm used to wider saddles sitting on his back, but it just seems to sit up really high. now I think I'm going to eng my either modifying my Mattes pad, or making a new one, cause I just spent $550 on new tack, I have absolutly no money for buying a new pad, which dons't do me any good anyways, cause it's not enough of a lift.

so any suggestions? like I'm thinking of cutting the front of my mattes pad so it sits back farther, cause the new saddle is a bit to big...He has Extreamly high withers, and a bit of a sway back too..it's just the way he is. he's only like...13 lol

so Pics! New one(side view) then XC, then new saddle

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/horsecrazy08/saddle.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/horsecrazy08/XCsaddle.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/horsecrazy08/Newsaddle.jpg

opinions?

Prices, please? :P

pretty-ponies — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:53:07 GMT

Since I don't really have a use for any of this stuff anymore, I decided I might as well try and sell it xD once I get the prices, I'm going to whip up a sign and put it up at the barn to see if anyones interested. There's a bunch of kids who would be the right size for some of this stuff, or they'd grow into it, so I'm sure it won't be thaaat hard to sell.
so, I need your help pricing everything x]

first, I have a white dressage saddle pad. I used it a grand total of two times xD but since I have a close contact saddle, I don't have a use for it anymore, it doesn't fit my saddle. It's in really good condition, I bought it for about $40. It is kind of stained on only one side, but I'm still yet to clean it. and on one of the velcro straps, it has my name on it. It's really faded though, you can barely see it, and I'm sure I'll find a way to take it off xD if not, it won't matter, you can't see it when it's being used, anyway.

^the other side, you can kind of see the sweat stains.

the underside.
I was thinking $10-15? ish?

Boots- I have 2 pairs of old rubber riding boots [ew, I can't believe I actually used to use rubber riding boots xD]. One says size 4, the other says size 6, but then they both say they're size 37 European? xD the size 4 is bigger than the 6 o_O ANYWAYS, they're both in pretty good condition, there's a few scuffs on both pairs, but they're barely noticable.
I was thinking like. $5/pair, maybe cheaper? xD

Half chaps- my old pair of Mondega Wash N Wear chaps x] size medium, black. The zipper and button on both of them is still in good shape, and I used these a looot :P they're in great condition as well, no rips or anything. they're suede, and really easy to clean.

but I was thinking... $5ish for those as well? maybe a bit more? I did use them a lot, but they're still in mint condition xD

Breeches and show shirt- The breeches are a darker tan/beige colour. Size 16 [kids, I'm pretty sure xD], but they're pretttty high rise. I only used them a handful of times, for shows, camps, and clinics. They're in good shape, no rips or holes, and it has suede [I think? xD] knee patches. and the show shirt is size 32 [again, kids I'm pretty sure?], short sleeved, light blue. One of the buttons on the collar [not the detachable collar thing] came off, but there's still another one there, or you could easily sew one back on. I don't have a blue collar to match it though, just a white one xD For the most part, it still fits me, but not around the uh, chest xD

no idea what to price those xD

anyways, thanks in advance x]

Boucher/Baucher bits

JumperMorgan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:10:57 GMT

Woody's riding in a pelham currently because he needs the leverage and a curb effect to keep him stopping/turning/listening. He cannot be in a snaffle when jumping because I end up yanking his face off to get him to listen.
I've been looking at baucher/boucher bits, the ones that are half a pelham? xD

^ That. Neefeles explained how it's half a pelham and uses a single rein with poll pressure, but I'm not satisfied. xP First off, am I correct in saying this is a curb bit? Wikipedia said it was a gag. o_O Does it work much like the pelham? Does someone care to explain *how* it works and do you think it would work for my purposes?
I need a kick to a bit, that has leverage, and I'm thinking of going the Happy Mouth route on this one. Woody chews the bit a lot, do you think he'd chew up the plastic? Do they make mullen mouth or rubber bauchers?

Thanks. :]
ETA: Sorry to make it so long, but is it reasonable to go the Happy Mouth way? French link or regular? xD

Breeches Help!

HorseLover28 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:14:55 GMT

So I'm looking into buying a new pair of breeches. I'm not willing to spend that much. What brand would you recommend. Where did you get yours? Any good online sites to get them? How much did you pay? What color should I get? Anything would help. Thanks to all who help :)

HYPP

Nearmagic — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:21:48 GMT

Do you know/ride/own/lease a horse that is HYPP postive? If so, are they symtomatic or non-symptomatic?

We are looking at horses, and found one who is HYPP positive. I really like him, but you know, he has it. xD He can't have food that has lots of Potassium, so that means no Alfalfa Hay. So that means he needs Grass Hay. The lady said the only thing that happens when he has Potassium is that he farts. Is that a real symptom that could happen as a result of HYPP?

Would you buy a HYPP positive horse?

HALLELUJAH

laoghaire — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:48 GMT

I just bought a fulmer for $3.

*brag*

English tack/supplies for sale (Real life)

SkiyluvsJesse — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:28:01 GMT

Ok here i have some items for sale on ebay!

Here is my saddle and bridle package: includes English saddle,bridle and saddle cover for the price of one!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290406064467&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Here is a saddle pad and hay net for the price of one!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290406067736&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

The items all have discriptions and if you would like to have more information PLEASE contact me!! These items HAVE to sell!!

PLease message me with any questions about anything! Thanks!

Skiy

Tack Cleaning

Skye — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:05:21 GMT

I thought this would be a somewhat interesting topic to discuss -

How often do you clean your tack? (mainly saddles, but tack in general too)

What products do you use on it?

What is your tack cleaning 'procedure'? What exactly do you do?

For example: I try to clean my saddle after every ride, but occasionally there are times when I have to dash off to work after riding, and the saddle has to wait until I get home, or when I ride the next day. When I clean it, I wipe my saddle down w/ a warm damp sponge, then apply Farnam "Leather New" liquid glycerin soap w/ a sponge. After I let it sit and soak in for 10min or so, I wipe the excess off w/ a warm damp sponge, then, after it's dry, I apply Mink Oil Paste.

I give my bridle a brisk cleaning once a week, and a thorough cleaning every month.

How about you?

Color Saddle Pads...

-Event~Rider- — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:08:17 GMT

Ughh, I am looking for a Red saddle pad, but no one has one... so if any of you get color pads, or know a website please tell me, OH and they have to be R.E.D. they can't be burgundy thanks:)

~Jennifer

Advice, please?

horseluver4lyfe — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:28:16 GMT

Okay so, my 12 year old QH is getting skinnier, and her ribs are showing a little bit. She is eating normaly, but I have no idea whats wrong with her. Is it because she's getting too old? Or should I take her to the vet? Help, please. Thanks.

Nouvelle boots

Caught In The Act — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:52:10 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Nouvelle boots? I found a cheap pair on ebay, but they're only $70, so I was wondering about the quality x]

My new trainer says NOT to get a cc for ponyclub

Dream to Jump — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:20:01 GMT

My new trainer told my dad that we shouldn't get a close contact to start ponyclub. She says that they don't have a secure enough seat and enough leather between you and the horse. She says that she has had bad experiences with begining jumpers. She used the simile they are like a bareback pad with irons. I don't agree and would rather have a cc. I even asked about a deep seat she said that it wouldn't be very deep. For my parents the trainers word is law. Tomorrow we are testing a collegate all purpose that is used, it is a newer saddle.

Circuit Elite Saddle

*hoof_prints* — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:26:46 GMT

So I was reading some of the reviews on this saddle and a few people mentioned that it is a different saddle then in the picture. Is this true? If so does anybody that owns this saddle have a picture of what it really looks like? Thanks to all who look.

How to get a stubborn horse to pick up his feet?

xTinyDancerx — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:40:37 GMT

So the other day I was grooming this stocky little palamino because there was three inches of mud outside and almost every horse had rolled. when it came time to pick his feet, I had heard he was stubborn, so I took him out of his stall and put him in cross ties. I ran my hand down the back of his leg and added pressure near his fetlock like I learned, but he wouldn't pick his foot up. So I leaned into his shoulder and tried again, but added more pressure, but he still wouldn't pick it up. And when he finally did pick it up, he just put it right down again with a fair amount of force, so I couldn't keep it held up. I considered that maybe he had hurt his foot, but he does the same thing with all of his feet, and it's lasted for awhile now. Suggestions?

Post pics of your saddle

sitbacnroc — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:09:30 GMT

Mmhmm. If you like you can tell us about it.

mine :D

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-1540&ids=451785606

and it on Sampson (please ignore the muddy feet x])

I absolutely love my saddle. My bridle came free with it, too x]

Are there any horses that don't look good with hunter green?

xTinyDancerx — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:47:00 GMT

I ride a lot of different horses, and I'm trying to find a saddle pad that won't look outrageous with all horses. I love white and all, but it makes the gray horses look dirty.