My family use to lease a horse named Lisa when I was a kid and it was basically my favorite part of my childhood! I've been riding since before I can remember, English and western, and horses have always been my passion. I live in STL Mo and I have a barn about 20 minutes from me that I ride at as often as possible, but the nose to butt trail rides and lack of actual one on one interaction with the horses always leaves me wanting. I've been looking to lease a horse for some time and I am ready to go for it! My question is, what tips you may have for me in leasing a horse? Do you know of anyone, or are you close to STL and looking to lease your horse? What should I expect going into this? And what would you say is the average cost of leasing?
I just bought Ariat scout zip paddock boots for wearing around the barn - I rode for many years but now volunteer at a therapeutic riding center.
They fit great length wise and in the toe, but are fairly tight across the instep even with thin socks. Does anyone have experience with Ariats stretching out? Do I just need to break them in or should I go up a half size?
Hi all! This is my first post here and I'm happy to have found the thread! I compete in the hunter/jumper world and will likely be showing in the .90-1.10 meter jumpers this coming show season on a (very) large chestnut.
Now for the issue: I am a larger rider who is trans-masculine. For those who don't know what that means: I am assigned female at birth, but don't identify as a woman. I've been taking testosterone for a number of gender and endocrine issues for a while now. I've dropped some weight and had a chest reduction, but more importantly, my body has completely changed shapes. My size 20 women's RJ Classics soft shell I wore three times is big in the bust and hips and tight in the waist. My measurements with a sports bra on are now pretty much the same between my bust/hips/waist. I am 5'6.
Anyone have any show coat recommendations? I don't mind if it's ladies or men's. I wear a ladies show shirt and breeches but the jacket can be either. It has to fit well, not be $900 and be hunter green preferably, but if not then black.
Thanks again for your help! So hard to find resources for those who are fuller figured or are not an "off the rack size"
Bonus: tuff rider regal field boots are AMAZING and everyone thinks they are parlantis when I wear them. They also hold up well. Just had to retire a pair I wore 3-6x a week for five years.
Hey y'all, when I was young I had over 20 horses. My mom was a trainer and shower until she had kids and needed to make more money. When my parents got divorced my mom lost custody of most of the horses. By that time, I was 11, and we had maybe 12 total. The remaining few were relocated to my moms friends ranch. She honestly neglected them anyway and just had too many to handle as a hobby. She didn't teach me a lot and I don't feel keen on asking her advice now. So I do have a background with horses. As a kid I loved working with my horse but she was one of the ones taken away. I never saw them again. I'd really like to get back into it. I plan on getting enough land for two. I want to raise them from foals and just train them for trail/recreational riding. Things I'm already aware of are the daily and lifetime commitment to caring for them, especially since I want to raise them. My level of responsibility will not be a problem. I know I need space for turn out and a shelter, grooming tools, feeding requirements given their size, and first aid kit. What are some things in your first aid kits that are essential but not something very common, if any? I know I need to be cautious of sellers so I don't get scammed. What are things to watch out for in that department? What are do's and don'ts, common mistakes people make with their horses? I want to do this right. It won't be for a few years until I get started but I want to be correctly prepared.
Sorry for the long post, I appreciate any feedback!
