#horses - #Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains
https://i.redd.it/sfbej7esxju01.png

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 07:25PM by FreeReinArt
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#horses - #Horses seem to find phones very interesting

Horses seem to find phones very interesting
https://i.redd.it/xwxpmaz5yju01.jpg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 07:27PM by fumblingred14
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#mylittlepony - #Raripunk by ConnieTheCasanova

Raripunk by ConnieTheCasanova
https://conniethecasanova.deviantart.com/art/Setharu-Raripunk-Edited-2-Torben-COM24-8-8-739016956

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 03:22PM by zad1111
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#horses - #Maybe not the best quality but I love the pic! Liibert, the love of my life, he was taken away from my riding school but i wrote to his owner and now I’m helping her with him and I couldn’t be happier!

Maybe not the best quality but I love the pic! Liibert, the love of my life, he was taken away from my riding school but i wrote to his owner and now I'm helping her with him and I couldn't be happier!
https://i.redd.it/godbr84bdju01.jpg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 05:30PM by Sassykitten8
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#horses - #Finally had some time to get some riding in!

Finally had some time to get some riding in!
https://i.redd.it/gnyvzdlz4ju01.jpg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 04:44PM by astuffedtiger
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#mylittlepony - #Fluttershy Ballet by Bugplayer

Fluttershy Ballet by Bugplayer
https://bugplayer.deviantart.com/art/TheMTVGame-Fluttershy-Ballet-742364436

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 12:42PM by Torvusil
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#mylittlepony - #Flutter Chill by BugPlayer

Flutter Chill by BugPlayer
https://bugplayer.deviantart.com/art/Flutter-Chill-742364017

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 12:43PM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #I "fixed" my Build a Bear Tempest Plush

I "fixed" my Build a Bear Tempest Plush
http://imgur.com/bQ4VqBn

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 12:16PM by CrossedFox
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#horses - #Remember, I'm the only person her who's paid to be nice to you. But not too nice. Give me any lip and I'll break your face. OK? - Orson Scott Card . . #horse #rein #bridle #halter #mane #mare #horselikemammal #horsetack #stallion #horsesupplies

Remember, I'm the only person her who's paid to be nice to you. But not too nice. Give me any lip and I'll break your face. OK? - Orson Scott Card . . #horse #rein #bridle #halter #mane #mare #horselikemammal #horsetack #stallion #horsesupplies
https://i.redd.it/ji817g8haiu01.jpg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:52PM by funandjoy
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#horses - #What a pal

What a pal
https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalsBeingBros/comments/8fc8t8/bringing_his_friend_some_hay/?utm_source=reddit-android

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:22PM by Cookie_Raider11
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#mylittlepony - #Beat the Changeling by Timsplosion

Beat the Changeling by Timsplosion
https://timsplosion.deviantart.com/art/Beat-the-Changeling-461516663

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 08:53AM by NewWillinium
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#horses - #Seeking Advice - Horse Has Developed a Stilted/4-Beat Canter to the Left

Seeking Advice - Horse Has Developed a Stilted/4-Beat Canter to the Left

My horse is a 24 year old ex-eventer/show jumper. Up until very recently he's been in full training, doing primarily flat work for the last year. I moved him to a new barn in March to step down his work a bit, but it rained almost the entire month and the barn doesn't have an indoor. As a result, he basically just got lunged/handwalked for four weeks. When I brought him back he definitely felt stiffer than normal, so my vet suggested putting him on Equioxx. He also gets monthly Legend injections and wears a BoT sheet. The Equioxx seemed to help a little bit, but there's been no major change.

My primary concern is that he's developed this very stilted (almost 4-beat) canter. It's mostly when traveling to the left, but this morning I noticed it to a lesser degree on the right as well. It feels like he's about to break into the trot the entire time. Some days are worse/better than others. He feels totally fine at the trot - stepping evenly, willing to move forward, goes on the bit, etc. I'm not exactly sure what the issue is, or even if it's weakness/stiffness vs. pain, but he does have diagnosed arthritis in his hocks and hasn't had them injected in a while (I believe they've fused at this point). I'm wondering if it could also be his back/sacroiliac area.

For context, my horse is not competing or doing super intense work. He gets ridden ~5 times/week for about 45 minutes doing lower lever dressage, and on his days off he gets a handwalk or a trail ride. My plan is to retire him in the late summer/fall once I find a suitable facility (unfortunately this takes lots of due diligence & weekend trips to visit farms in remote areas). I absolutely want him to be comfortable, and I think he likes being in work, but given the situation I probably would probably choose to retire him a little early vs. spending thousands on long-term treatments.

My current game plan (based on consultation w/ the barn manager) is this: Call the chiro out to do an adjustment and see if that makes him feel better. If not, call the vet to get a diagnosis. In the meantime, unless the chiro/vet/trainer tell me otherwise, keep him in light work (mostly at walk & trot) so that he doesn't get more stiff.

Does anyone have experience with a similar issue? Any recommendations? Should I go straight to the vet vs. calling the chiro out first?

Thank you for your help!

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 11:42AM by Mustang_Gold
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#mylittlepony - #Marble Pie by iojknmiojknm

Marble Pie by iojknmiojknm
https://iojknmiojknm.deviantart.com/art/Marble-Pie-613555627

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 06:36AM by Chaosritter
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#mylittlepony - #What are you looking at!? by iojknmiojknm

What are you looking at!? by iojknmiojknm
https://iojknmiojknm.deviantart.com/art/What-are-you-looking-at-614794270

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 06:37AM by Chaosritter
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#mylittlepony - #Yandere Pinkamena by iojknmiojknm

Yandere Pinkamena by iojknmiojknm
https://iojknmiojknm.deviantart.com/art/Yandere-Pinkamena-615230630

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 06:38AM by Chaosritter
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#horses - #New baby! Pokey says howdy to the world on his first day in it.

New baby! Pokey says howdy to the world on his first day in it.
https://imgur.com/gallery/CEjIG1J

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 10:05AM by MNITrenton
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#horses - #My horse Ruby and I taking lessons together :)

My horse Ruby and I taking lessons together :)
https://i.redd.it/0rf24thfzgu01.jpg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 09:29AM by Luvvu
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#mylittlepony - #Twilight is a master strategist.

Twilight is a master strategist.
https://derpicdn.net/img/view/2018/4/25/1716534.jpeg

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 06:12AM by lifeofthe6
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#horses - #The best saves! How not to fall off your horse

The best saves! How not to fall off your horse
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiCqjuLnFwA/?taken-by=racing.uk

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 07:52AM by matthewpearce84
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#horses - #Let's play ball!

Let's play ball!
https://gfycat.com/AchingBogusGraywolf

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 06:16AM by b12ftw
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#mylittlepony - #Flutterbat by Lispp

Flutterbat by Lispp
https://zoliklispp.tumblr.com/post/173337787800

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 04:59AM by Bluegodzill
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#mylittlepony - #The Mane 8 by drawbauchery

The Mane 8 by drawbauchery
http://drawbauchery.tumblr.com/post/173346549862/i-wanted-to-experiment-owo

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 05:06AM by Bluegodzill
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#mylittlepony - #Princess is a princess by Tifu

Princess is a princess by Tifu
https://tifu.deviantart.com/art/Princess-is-a-princess-257561197

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:46AM by NewWillinium
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#mylittlepony - #Spot the Difference by timsplosion

Spot the Difference by timsplosion
https://timsplosion.deviantart.com/art/Spot-the-Difference-411103433

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:46AM by NewWillinium
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#mylittlepony - #It's Not Gossip if It's True by midnightpremiere

It's Not Gossip if It's True by midnightpremiere
https://midnightpremiere.deviantart.com/art/It-s-not-gossip-if-it-s-true-742222305

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:10AM by zad1111
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#mylittlepony - #Book Fort Twilight by Dreatos

Book Fort Twilight by Dreatos
https://dreatos.deviantart.com/art/Book-Fort-Twilight-258153548

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:46AM by NewWillinium
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#horses - #It was going so well...

It was going so well...

Apologies for the long post, but I need some advice...

I'm an adult learner and have been riding for about a year. I take lessons and practice at a yard, and I've been on a couple of treks too. I bought my horse Storm, a Clydie TB cross, from my trainer about 10 months ago and I've been having lessons on him. He's always been quite good with me, but he does spook sometimes. When I was first learning he'd stop if he thought I was unbalanced at all. And his shy wasn't too bad, just a couple of steps sideways.

But recently things have got worse. About a month or so ago I was at pony club and he started to trot without me asking, I did a half halt and he bucked me off. It was a pretty controlled fall so I was ok but a bit freaked out. After some investigation it turned out that the tree on my saddle was broken so it had been hurting him. I got the horse chiro to treat him and got a saddle fitter in to get a properly fitting saddle. Things were looking up, and I didn't blame him for bucking me off, the poor guy was in pain and I was causing it.

I started practicing using a better fitting saddle and things seemed to improve. Then on Tuesday I had another lesson in the arena where I had my fall. It was going really well, and then it wasn't. He spooked big time then freaked out and rushed at the fence, then slipped on the rubber chips. I ended up on the ground, winded with a concussion. Not the worst that could have happened by a long shot I know, but now I've completely lost my confidence with him. He doesn't do this kind of thing with my trainer, so I think he just doesn't trust me.

I really don't know what to do though. Should I sell him and find another horse? The idea breaks my heart because I really do love the big idiot. Or should I try and work through it with a trainer? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 03:07AM by adelinesalkeld
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#mylittlepony - #With Vengeance by Shamanguli

With Vengeance by Shamanguli
https://shamanguli.deviantart.com/art/With-Vengeance-742208217

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 12:59AM by Sparroew
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#mylittlepony - #This is how Spike became a Spammer

This is how Spike became a Spammer
https://www.deviantart.com/art/Magical-Fire-742157514

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:08AM by zad1111
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#mylittlepony - #Flutterpony Dance

Flutterpony Dance
https://fluffyxai.deviantart.com/art/Flutterpony-Dance-741851543

Submitted April 27, 2018 at 01:13AM by zad1111
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