#horses - #I rode today for the first time in months. It felt amazing.

I rode today for the first time in months. It felt amazing.
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 10:49PM by ayymay
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#mylittlepony - #Twilight Cringe Web by Zheddel

Twilight Cringe Web by Zheddel
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 06:28PM by Bluegodzill
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#horses - #Funny dog

Funny dog
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:06PM by jonawillian
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#horses - #Thinning the tail at the dock?

Thinning the tail at the dock?

My horse's tail is super thick up at the top, to the point where the hair grows farther around the back of his dock than I've ever seen on a horse.

Normally not too big of an issue (yay thick tail!) but it's an issue because his poop gets caught in it especially in the winter, and it's difficult to clean because it's so thick.

Is there any way to thin it? I'm concerned about clipping it off though that'd be the easiest because it seems like it would be uncomfortable as it starts to grow out more, but I guess that's incentive to keep it trimmed? Or pulling it, but it's so thick that it would take ages, especially if I spread it out to be kinder to him...not sure he'd put up with it regardless.

Any ideas?

Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:20PM by Al-Capony
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#horses - #I'm making a show jumping course of awesome!

I'm making a show jumping course of awesome!
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:01PM by Allyz0r
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#mylittlepony - #LyraSmug Web by Zheddel

LyraSmug Web by Zheddel
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 06:29PM by Bluegodzill
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#mylittlepony - #Rarity by SaintPrecious

Rarity by SaintPrecious
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 06:56PM by Bluegodzill
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#horses - #How much for a beginner-friendly dressage horse?

How much for a beginner-friendly dressage horse?

I hope this post makes sense. I'm on mobile and this is only my 2nd Reddit post. I much prefer to lurk.

I am an Advanced Beginner adult and am trying to determine if I can afford to buy a horse. I have figured out maintenance costs and how much to have on hand for emergencies, now I'm trying to come up with a reasonable ballpark estimate for my ideal horse. I'm hoping for a fairly calm, older horse with training in low level dressage that can jump 18" or so. I'm not planning to show or breed and have no interest in bloodlines. I prefer tall horses, but that is mostly cosmetic and not a requirement at all. Breed doesn't matter and while I prefer geldings, I will definitely consider a mare if she meets my temperament requirements.

In my search online I haven't had much luck. I either see horses that are ropers and trail horses with no dressage experience, or high level dressage horses that are $20,000+ and not suitable for beginners. I'm hoping to get horse and tack for $8,000 or less. Is this a possibility or am I looking for a unicorn?

Submitted July 18, 2017 at 07:01PM by mingmob
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#horses - #Help/advice with lungeing on a line without a round pen?

Help/advice with lungeing on a line without a round pen?

Hello everyone! I've never posted in this sub, but I love the community and am not sure where else to ask!

I recently was given/came into possession of an absolutely lovely mare ( her name is Blue Bell! ) and overall she is an angel. She is curious, willing and receptive to learning, and you can really tell that she tries her very best to process and work with new situations I throw at her. I've only had her for about a month, and I've just started working with her more since I wanted to get her to be accustomed to a new place and just get to know her, but this week I've moved into lungeing.

There's no round pen where I'm boarding her, and none anywhere nearby, either, unfortunately, so I'm forced to simply try to teach her to lunge on a lead rope. However, I am having some problems with myself being able to communicate clearly what I would like, I think.

I will raise my arm and lean in the direction I would like her to go, and gently tap her on the shoulder with the lunge whip and putting pressure on the rope in the direction I would like her to go. She only knows really to come forward towards me with pressure on the rope, so she will step forward and come up to me (she is unphased by jiggling the rope so that she will back up) because that's all she knows, which is not her fault. Once I can get her to move in the direction I'd like her to, it goes like this

• I hold/put pressure on the rope about 1 1/2 feet from the clip to guide her in the right direction - She doesn't quite get it with more distance.
• Once she starts going and walking or trotting, she will walk about a half of a circle
• As she is going, I will release more rope and she gets more distance from me as she is moving, however as soon as she reaches the distance of the rope, and there's an inevitable tug on it from that, she will stop and turn in towards me - which isn't her fault since all she knows is pressure on rope anywhere towards me = she should come over!

SO, what is the best way to keep her going (I will waggle the tail of the rope on the ground behind her to keep her going when she slows, but it doesn't seem to do much when she stops) as well as get her to keep from walking towards me when she stops?

She is by no means pushy at all and doesn't try to bowl me over, I believe she just likes to be close, but I'm honestly not sure how to get her to understand she can't do that while lungeing, but meanwhile not making her afraid to approach me any other time?

So, if you've read my entire novel and have any advice or tips or links to resources, I'd love to hear them! <3

Submitted July 18, 2017 at 07:19PM by rottingseams
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#horses - #Just a few poles I painted this week...

Just a few poles I painted this week...
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 07:21PM by mondaynightsucked
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#mylittlepony - #Berry Punch Martini Pony! by EarthenPony

Berry Punch Martini Pony! by EarthenPony
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 12:24PM by sw4ahl
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#mylittlepony - #The Only One Page 9 by Dilarus

The Only One Page 9 by Dilarus
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 02:29PM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #Fluttershy is Unamused by TomFraggle

Fluttershy is Unamused by TomFraggle
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 01:21PM by Torvusil
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#horses - #Barn commute question

Barn commute question

Hey fellow horse lovers ! I have a commute question. Currently I am commuting to the barn ( don't have my own horse and don't plan on buying for quite some time) a total of 45-60 mins one way. I'm in my twenties and live in a city with many friends, a bf, and my sister. I only go to the barn a max of 3 times a week. But the quality of horses and lessons are very good. I don't compete and don't really want to at this point in my life. I'm saving for a house and love doing other non horsey things in a very unique city. There are ZERO barns closer that are of any quality. Most are back yard or have 0 turnout and it's too sad in my opinion. So I guess the question is, how long do other people commute ? Would you commute this long if you only had a 5 minutes commute to work ? My other option is moving closer to the barn but then having an hour commute to work which I have a hard time justifying. I'll probably move cities entirely in the future because this isn't a place you stay long term or I could possibly find a job closer to the horsey area and just visit the city when I want to. My car gets 40mpg so gas isn't a huge issue and it's relatively new, completely paid for. Just trying to justify the drive as I recently got back into riding and have never traveled this far. I don't mind the drive as I listen to music, podcasts, books on tape, or call my family on my Bluetooth of course.

Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:33PM by strawberryfields91
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#horses - #A great article I've found regarding the best horse nutrition

A great article I've found regarding the best horse nutrition
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:45PM by BrianReuben
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#mylittlepony - #And Always Will by Hiccups

And Always Will by Hiccups
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 01:19PM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #'Pony Courtship Rituals' by DeusExEquus

'Pony Courtship Rituals' by DeusExEquus
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 02:26PM by sc2_Nightmare
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#horses - #Me and my TB clearing out first cross country jump

Me and my TB clearing out first cross country jump
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:09PM by hippiebottom
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#mylittlepony - #Bright Idea by Underpable

Bright Idea by Underpable
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 12:19PM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #Episodes 12 and 13 will air back-to-back on Discovery Family, Aug 5, 11:30am Eastern

Episodes 12 and 13 will air back-to-back on Discovery Family, Aug 5, 11:30am Eastern
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:55AM by deltaphc
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#mylittlepony - #Cosplaying is Magic by elbdot

Cosplaying is Magic by elbdot
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 10:24AM by TrixieThePowerful
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#mylittlepony - #Hello! by Mewball

Hello! by Mewball
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:49AM by Seltonik
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#horses - #Does anyone have access to the Percheron Studbook?

Does anyone have access to the Percheron Studbook?

I want to look up one horse, but I reeeeeeally don't want to pay $30 for just one. Would anybody be willing to look for me?

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The horse is a mare named Kingsbury Farms La Belle with the reg# 262396.

Thanks!

Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:24AM by thirdpeppermint
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#mylittlepony - #Painted casual Dash

Painted casual Dash
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 08:31AM by ombiedazzle
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#horses - #My boss's horse passed away last night. Looking for sympathy gift ideas. Something small and thoughtful.

My boss's horse passed away last night. Looking for sympathy gift ideas. Something small and thoughtful.
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 09:27AM by ChannelSara
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#mylittlepony - #Friendship is still Magic! by dennyvixen

Friendship is still Magic! by dennyvixen
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 08:23AM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #Fluttershy by AsianPony

Fluttershy by AsianPony
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:42AM by Myrandall
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#mylittlepony - #Toss the Alicorn by shoutingisfun

Toss the Alicorn by shoutingisfun
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 04:37AM by TrixieThePowerful
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#mylittlepony - #New Season by CSImadmax

New Season by CSImadmax
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:59AM by Myrandall
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#mylittlepony - #You're a Good Pony Starlight Glimmer by Pastel Horses

You're a Good Pony Starlight Glimmer by Pastel Horses
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 05:55AM by Seltonik
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#mylittlepony - #Butterfly Odyssey by flausch-katzerl

Butterfly Odyssey by flausch-katzerl
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 03:15AM by stphven
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#mylittlepony - #Celestia by nightskrill

Celestia by nightskrill
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 01:44AM by TrixieThePowerful
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#horses - #First time seeing coloured poles. He's a dream.

First time seeing coloured poles. He's a dream.
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Submitted July 18, 2017 at 04:18AM by hippiebottom
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#mylittlepony - #The Next Doctor Whooves

The Next Doctor Whooves
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Submitted July 17, 2017 at 11:45PM by invisibleinkdoodles
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#mylittlepony - #Misconceptions by TJPones

Misconceptions by TJPones
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Submitted July 17, 2017 at 08:37PM by Sparroew
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