In case anyone was interested, Zulily is featuring Kerrits riding gear including breeches, tops, boots and half chaps. They are a deals website. I have no idea if these are good deals or not because I don't buy Kerrits stuff (except the bootcut breeches-LOVE!) but i thought I'd throw it out there ( Read more... )

After struggling for 3 months with my 32 yr old TB mare's weight I decided that it was time to call the vet to run some blood panels. She was eating fine, and there had been no changes done to her grain so I was really starting to scratch my head about her weight loss. When my vet came out she made notes that Ginger's fur looked very unhealthy,and ( Read more... )

I don't post on here... ever, really. But I was wondering ( Read more... )

Today was an interesting day. It started with my usual 10am lesson, but I was surprised to find out the horse I was riding was not going to be one of the usual ones. Now, this horse is mostly used by advanced riders, due to the fact that he was only started under saddle when he was 5, so he's a bit of pea brain sometimes. He likes to challenge to ( Read more... )

Found this very sad article in my local paper today :( This is Ireland where the economy has basically crashed big time. It focuses in Tb's, I hate to think what is happening to the average pony/single-horse owners :( It does illustrate pretty well what I think a lot of people were saying in the last post; it depends on the type of horse you have ( Read more... )

I found an article on the NY Times today discussing the costs of pet(and horse) ownership today ( Read more... )

Hello! It's unfortunate that this post comes right on the heels of a similar leasing question, but the situation for me is different so I'm hoping for more specific help ( Read more... )

Hey guys. Someone recommended Equi-Sweet for getting Gali to eat his supplements, and I was wondering if anyone has used it to get a horse to eat a certain grain. I ask because he will NOT eat the low-starch food I am trying to get him on. If I could add some of this in and mix it up and he'd eat it, I'd definitely go for it. Read more... )

I'm contemplating asking my BO if we can put a small dressage arena outside in an open grass space we have. Honestly, I don't think she'll mind, especially if I do it myself (although she very well might help as she just acquired a dressage horse). Before I make my proposal, I sort of want a plan laid out and some tips for a potential problem I ( Read more... )

I am a struggling horse owner. I love my boy very much, and right now I'm stuck on something and it's really making me stressed out/upset ( Read more... )