Need a great horse name for my new horse!!!!?
Wow, must have taken the previous owner so long to come up with Peter, haha. I understand why you'd wanna change it. (: Its cool that he's got different colored eyes. He deserves a name as original as him. I wanna emphasize his blue eye. Some i couldnt come up with barn names, sorry. Blue Eyed Bandit (Bandit or Bandi) Royal Blue Baby (Roy) Blue Eye On The Prize Blue Ribbons Only Please Go For The Blue Royal Prince Blue (Prince)
What is there a 'hump' on my new horses neck??
that "bump/ hump" is called the withers! teh withers is the bump. all horses have it. or maybe you are talking aout a bump on his withers? then maybe he bumped himself and got a big bruise, it's a very strange bugbite, or an allergic reaction to something. if it looks liek this in the pic, then that is the withers: http://www.american-flex.com/back%20x.jp... http://content.answers.com/main/content/... http://www.dkimages.com/discover/preview... or maybe your horse has fistulous withers: http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/elsevier/vet/gr154.jpg if your vet said that it's nothing to worry about, then don't worry about it!
What should i do with my new horse on the first day?
In my opinion, a week or two is far too long to wait to ride a new horse. In many cases, horses that compete in shows or are trailered off property to go horse camping or trail riding are faced with new surroundings on an almost weekly basis and their riders do not have the luxury of waiting. If one does use the new school or new neighborhood analogy, waiting a week to ride a new horse is like waiting a week or two to make new friends. Surely that can't be any fun. If it were me, I'd want to wade right in and make friends, and get to work doing something fun. And that's why I think that horses can adjust fairly well to new surroundings. Chances are, they've been trailered around more than a few times, so moving a new place isn't exactly something unknown to them. I got my pony in late February of 2008. I did have him on a 10 day trial, so of course, your mileage may vary since you've already purchased the horse in question. However, I got my pony on a Friday afternoon, he spent the night in his paddock, and then the next day around 24 hours after he arrived, I saddled him up, and put him through a nice light workout to see how he'd do away from home. He of course, behaved like a total pro (I think he settled in the minute he had his dinner ... ah, Haflingers, the ponies who think with their stomachs) but given that he was a rather road-wise traveler from a young age and came to California from Ohio as a three-year-old (having previously lived in Illinois and Indiana as well) he was pretty low-key about settling in. I chose to ride the day after my pony arrived. I think it worked out well for the both of us, and by working him, I was able to get him to think about what he was doing rather than worrying about being a new place. It was as if his brain clicked in with "Oh hey, I know what to do." rather than "Hey, where am I?" (Although again, I think he settled right in as soon as he had some hay.)
I have a horse named Bubba. i need a show name for him any suggestions?
I like Bubbalooa
Horse owners please list EVERYTHING i need for my new horse that im buying?
i ride english i found a horse i have a trainer, vet, farrier, etc...n i can afford all this im not an idiot im aware getting a horse is expensive im just looking for you to make a list of all the mediciney stuff that most horse owners should have on hand, any special ointments all the blanket type stuff and all that
How can I get used to the idea of riding another horse?
You’ve progressed in your riding education to the point where you need another equine instructor. Think of it as going to a different classroom and different teacher for a given course. Would you want to stay in Algebra I just because you love the teacher instead of moving on to the new challenges of Algebra II and a new teacher?Your original horse is meant for teaching beginners. It takes a special horse to fill this role. It’s what she does best. Your instructor is moving you on so that you can learn new things and other beginners can benefit from what your first horse can teach them.You can still visit her, feed her carrots or apples if allowed, brush her, do whatever you like. You’re just advanced enough that you need a new horse to teach you new things.I guarantee, you’ll be perfectly happy with the challenges your new horse will present you, and in a month you won’t miss your first friend.
Complete horse supply list for a new horse?
Hi! for the horse: Saddle/s bridle saddle pads numnah turnout/paddock rugs summer rugs show rugs stable rugs reins breastplate running martingale half pad jumping boots, tendon boots, float boots and the many other boots there are flymask ear bonnet headstall leads riding crop lunge rein lunge roller lunge whip lunge cavesson for the rider: jodphurs breeches gloves riding shirts competition shirts polos tall riding boots jodhpur boots gaiters waterproof riding jacket weatherproof riding jacket body protector/safety vest helmet grooming: clippers sweat scraper hoof pick mits rubber curry comb body brush metal curry comb finishing brush mane/tail brush/comb polishing rag dandy brush hoof oil hoof oil brush face brush magic block spare towels scissors stable equipment: gear bag saddle bag boot bag helmet bag carry all bag number holders bridle bag show jacket bag grooming bag broom medical arm band rock salt windsuck collar (if needed) hay net tack/rug rack farrier kit stable rake horse measure jump cups jump wings jumping logs dressage markers grazing muzzle roma horse play ball (they have great fun with them!) feed bin feed scoop drink tub feed mixer leather conditioner horse health and tack care: recovery paste and injections the horse may need quit itch rapigel worm paste drench tuffrock poultice cool wrap/coolwrap bandages ice boots fly/insect spray glo white shampoo hoof moisturiser stop crib no nots bandages disposable syringes things I've thought of that I cant be bothered to put into the categories: wheelbarrow salts cotton buds shavings plenty of spare bedding rug bibs exercise rug braiding bands/braiding comb stirrups (because of a dragging experience, I use release stirrups, which are great) stirrup leathers girth hope this has helped you! :)
Will my old saddle I used on my quarter horse fit my new quarter horse or do I need to have a custom saddle made?
Every horse's back is unique. It doesn't matter the breed. I've met obese Thoroughbreds (only a few, all at one farm) and I've met lean and lanky Quarter Horses, and back width is only one aspect of saddle fit. Have an experienced saddle fitter check the fit of your old saddle on your new horse.A couple of pointers to check before you call a fitter — Put the saddle on without a pad. Does the gullet under the horn touch or come close to the spine at the withers? If it is less than 3 fingers' width from the spine without weight in the saddle, that's an easy deal breaker from the start. If the saddle rocks side to side or tilts front to back, again, it's too far from fitting to even consider it for this horse. Slip your hand under the saddle at the front and slide it back toward the horse's rump. The pressure should be consistent under the weightbearing areas of the bars. If the saddle passes those tests, pull it off, use your usual pads (tent the pads up to the gullet before cinching up) and mount up. Try again to put at least 2 fingers under the gullet. If there's any pressure on the withers, don't use it. If that's ok, ride hard enough to make the horse sweat some. Notice any behaviors that might indicate discomfort or pain. When you pull the saddle off, see if there are any dry spots on the weightbearing areas of the horse's back. Dry spots indicate pressure points, and continued use of a saddle that causes them will create white spots and sores.If all those tests are good, you've probably got a good fit. Remain aware of any behavior in your new horse that might indicate a saddle fit problem.