Cracker is my 23yr old AQHA mare. She's not in full retirement; still gets ridden a few hours weekly (mostly dressage work, occasional small jumps), taken on decent length trails (~6-15 miles) at least once monthly, fun shows, and we find ourselves in random things - a parade in a few weeks, a halter & english pleasure/equitation show a few weeks ( Read more... )

Three questions from me today guys ( Read more... )

Question for everyone--or at least anyone with experience with horses that are sugar-sensitive / insulin resistant;

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Finally I have my horses home, but Tequila (who is new to me) has some serious issues with his hoof that I need advice about.

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Hi everyone, Just a couple of questions on Farriers, Shoes, and Barefoot Horses.  I am fairly new to this (as you can tell) so any help you have would be so great. I do not have a horse, I am still trying to educate myself and make absolutely certain that we have the finances and care! :D ( Read more... )

Hi, it's me again. *waves*

( Cracker's Update and Club Foot Treatment )

I am trying to help improve the living conditions of a horse living near me. I've spent hours looking for information on the internet already, but I'm not really coming up with a lot that's applicable to her situation, and I'm hoping for some help with specific answers or links to sites helpful in my situation. Shyanne is a beautiful, social, ( Read more... )

Okay so here goes: My mare is a 8 year old conn/paint pony mare ( Read more... )

Went out to feed my horse this morning and found it very odd that at the approach of my car he didn't come running up as usual for his yummy meal. Well, I walked out to get him, and noticed he had his front left leg stuck out like he didn't want it attached to his body any longer. After inspection (and fearing the ultimate worst, like the fell in a ( Read more... )

Heyo. I have a question about barefoot trimming. Gali's been barefoot for the past six years, and he's been great that way. He does have severe ringbone, but it hasn't affected him and my last farrier, whom I trust beyond words, said he'd be better that way anyway ( Read more... )