I bought my 4 yr old QH gelding a few months ago. His last home was only him and another gelding. We are now at a bigger barn and I have noticed that if there is a mare in the arena and we come in, he wont go under saddle. Might take a few steps of a slooow walk but that it about it. Ignore all my leg aids, even when I use a whip. As soon as the mare leaves the arena he will eventually start moving again. Is this normal, and what can I do about this? Just get him used to being around other horses in the arena and eventually he will stop acting silly? It is super frustrating!
Yeah, another foal with a bad owner. Manger with no hay, roaming in little room full of nettle. There I come with some apples&nd cares. A real super hero, isnt😀[OC] Video
Hi everyone! (TL;DR at the bottom)
I've recently gotten back into horse riding after having a break for a few years (due to some other pressing life issues that took priority at the time). I've been getting weekly private lessons for the last few months and still hold my childhood dream of some day owning my own horse.
Money aside (I've been told to budget $200-300/week for all expenses including agistment), I'm wondering if you guys could please help me figure out some goals/milestones to know when I'll be ready to buy my own horse? I know it's still a long way off but I would love to have some ideas as to what I should be working towards.
I'm not interested in any sort of competing. I just enjoy improving my general knowledge (e.g. body language), how to ride correctly (e.g. posture, leg aids, balance) and casual riding like trail rides. This is basically what my lessons have been looking like. I know some will say "oh just keep doing lessons, you don't need your own horse" which I do understand, though for the time being it is still a goal I have and want to work towards.
I'm still just a beginner rider and I'm confident with walk, trot (sit/rise) and canter. My instructor has been wonderful in teaching me how to saddle up the horse (and vice versa) and she's been showing me general horse care too. I've asked for her input but obviously it's in her best interest to tell me to not buy a horse ever and keep going to their lessons haha.
TL;DR: Beginner with dreams of someday owning her own horse. How do I know when I will be ready and what goals should I work towards?
Hi Guys, my cousin is fond of his horse, he talks about him all the time -how he plays with him- -his color- -his speed-...
to be honest i don't share the same interest with him...this dosn't mean that i don't like horses..i respect all animals :)
So his birthday is getting close, and i want to shear with you what i think he would love,
i found this t shirt and i was impressed with what was written i really like the Quote, and i think it reflects the feelings of my cousin towards his horse.
Please Tell Me What Do You Think As Most Of You Have Horses?
Please Excuse My Language If There's Any Mistakes, English Isn't My First Language....THANK YOU ALL :D
