I love to ride horses but I need to know what is the best type for becoming an equstrian. An equstrian is a person who rides horses in like the olympics and stuff. I really want to be one but what horse is right for this job?

Well they have a lot of different activities in the Olympics: dressage, show jumping, cross country… But they're all basically english style… I don't think they have any western events, but I could be wrong. And the basic answer for what kind of horse you'll need is: expensive! The horses in the Olympics are the absolute top notch best horses in the world. Buying one with that much training would certainly be over $50,000 and probably closer to a million. But as for breed, I think a lot of those horses are thoroughbreds, particularly for the jumping. For dressage there's probably warmbloods and Trakehners too. You're probably not going to see any quarter horses, arabians, morgans, ponies, or drafts at the Olympics. So any of the hot or warm blooded horses are your best bet.

We are looking to buy land in the future and I will be purchasing two horses. I dont think I could handle breaking a horse. I have some experience but not years and years. I only want them for pleasure horses, no working. I would also like them to be sociable with other horses. Any suggestions?

You should look into training than a breed. & For the person who said not Morgans is uneducated in the breed. My mother has had Morgan horses over 55yrs. Me & my 4 sisiters & 2 brothers all learned on them. I give riding lesson to 5yrs to 11 yrs old kids. All on Morgan horses!!!! You can find them from 800.00$ and up. They are very hardy!! I have 151 in WY. They all work the place. They are all barefoot & I don't use blankets. They are very sweet, loyal & hard working!! They are awsome of trail riding. Truly a all around breed. They are very rewarding to own!!! Just the first thing you should look for is training.

http://www.morganhorse.com/resources/show.php

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/morgan/

Here is a link for Appy's. They are really good riding horses. They are a good breed.

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Here is the link you can read over a lot of breeds. Hope these help some. Good luck!!!!

http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Here is a link to Dream Horse, I put the price range to 2,500.00 & the temperment to level 3, 1 being the lowest. & All the states for you just to look to get ideas.

http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_list.php3?form_adv_search=Y&form_distance=&form_zip_code=&form_area=0&form_name_position=CONTAINS&form_name=&form_words=&form_position=CONTAINS&form_bloodline=&form_generation=1&form_skill_id=0&form_days=0&form_gender%5B%5D=Gelding&form_gender%5B%5D=Mare&form_min_age=7&form_max_age=18&form_year_foaled=0&form_color%5B%5D=Any+Color&form_other_color=&form_min_height=0&form_max_height=0&form_min_weight=0&form_max_weight=0&form_min_price=0&form_max_price=2500&form_exclude_private_treaty=Y&form_min_temp=0&form_max_temp=3&form_for_sale_yn=Y&form_sold_only=N&form_at_stud_yn=0&form_photo_yn=Y&form_sort_by=NEW&form_rows=100

please give me a complete profile of chinese animal horse sign..
my element is metal and born in 1990;
im a female horse
Usually they considered male horses as charming and attractive
But how about female horses?

also include the facts about horses:
◘colors or fave color of horses
◘countries
etc…

Hope somebody else replies as I can only offer the thought that horse females can be difficult to get along with, unless they choose the right compatible match.

I've ridden a horse about 10 times in my life and my father will not let me rid his huge working cow horses. All my friends and I get are the smaller gentler ponies and horses. All we do is bounce up and down in the saddle. Help! Guess what? We live in Texas. We could all pass for New Englanders from the city.

You have to get in rythm with the horse, also have your stirrups properly adjusted so that you can have at least a fist of space between you and the saddle. As the horse, moves you will almost standup on altenate strides as if to float.

Or a durable light horse?

I’m moving to Maine in the future, and the winters are awfully cold. I understand that a draft horse is not a ballerina when it comes to riding, but I’m a devoted horse girl and I want to have 2 or 3 horses that are tolerant of Maine winters.

Here are a few ideas with a little about them. Hope this helps!

Percheron-The Percheron has good temperament & to be a easy keeper. The breed is known to be proud, hardy & very intelligent. They do well in colder climates.

Haflinger- Haflinger horses are relatively smaller horse. They have distinctive gaits described as energetic but smooth. The breed is well-muscled, but with an elegant appearance. Haflingers have many uses, including light draft & harness work as well as various under-saddle disciplines such as endurance riding, dressage, equestrian vaulting and therapeutic riding programs. They are used extensively as dressage horses for children. They are also sturdy enough to be great riding horses for adults.

Dales Pony- Stands about 14hh. The Dales is a very hardy breed, an easy keeper & possesses great stamina & soundness. They usually have sturdy legs with dense bone. They are even-tempered & sensible ponies, suitable for both adults & children. These ponies are known for good, sound feet & solid, flat bone with great limbs.

Fjord- It is one of the world’s oldest breeds. The Fjord horse has its own unique conformation, which is a blend of draft horse muscling & bone, with smaller size & greater agility. They are light & fast enough to be a good riding & driving horse. They are generally mild temperament & smart.

I just got a new 2 yr old horse, named Paco. He is a wonderful horse that is lazy and just loves to be loved on. He is good at backing up, stopping, and leading. Only problem is trying to get him to lung or canter properly. It is really hard to get him to go because he isn't afraid of ANYTHING! What is a good training method that doesn't involve freaking the horse out to get him to lung?

Horses are naturally afraid of things. You can't avoid that. Put the Paco in the round pen. Tie some bags to the sides. Put some large (excerise balls) in the round pen. Just put random scary objects in the round pen. Horses are naturally going to be afraid of things that move and make noises. And objects that don't move and don't make noise.

Let your horse always commit to the mistake.

Remember for every horse you have you have 2. Horses have 2 sides to their brain. The thinking side, and the reacting side. Typically the reacting side is the side that they use more.

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I have been wanting to enter my horse in a local open horse show -mine and hers first time- I am wanting to know what to do to prepare her for it, I am planning on entering Western Pleasure and Horsemenship classes, walk trot only.

several days/weeks before:
make sure she is up to date on also shots/worming/etc, and that you have a copy of her negative coggins test, because most shows require this. also make sure you have all of your show gear: your outfit, all required tack, a trailer or someone to trailer her for you, etc. also, this is the time to really make sure that your walk/trot transitions are perfect, that she listens to all your commands, and that your position is good. i would also recommend asking a horsey friend to come with you to give advice. lastly, make sure your horse can trailer well. you don't want to find out the morning of the show that she won't step in a trailer!

the day before:
give her a bath if it's warm enough, or groom her really well, including brushing her mane and tail. (in shows they often prefer "type-y" horses, so for instance in western classes they will want a thick, full mane and tail and the horse to look "western-y" ha ha). also, polish your boots and all her tack and make sure you have gas in the truck that you are trailering her in! put all your gear in one place, so that you have it all ready to go on show day.

oh, and don't forget to bring a lunge line to lunge her in the practice arena or on the side before because she will probably be excited as it is the first time she is at a show with all the people and other horses.

there are some other common sense things, such as making sure you have grooming supplies with you and such, but i'm sure you already know about that stuff. ;P

good luck!

The horse was switched out when the other tired so that the traveler did not have to stop to rest the horse.

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I give up, what?

I am getting a horse soon, and bare foot horses are hard to find. How would you transition a horse from shoes to barefoot? The horse would, eventually be ridden 6 days a week, if that helps.
Also, how much does a farrier cost with and without shoes per month?

Please do not comment on how much you hate barefoot, and I need shoes, I think barefoot is best. Keep your arguments to yourself, please!
Thanks!

I agree with you…barefoot is the best way to go! Be sure that you get someone that knows how to trim a BAREFOOT horse….not a farrier. There is a big difference between a barefoot horse and someone just TRIMMING a horse. Make sure that your farrier or trimmer doesn't take any sole, that's BAD! Be sure to keep your horse off hard ground. Let them walk though to get good blood flow to their feet. It will take about a good week to get your horse to adjust. All horses are different and it depends on where you live. If you have boots…like renegade boot, or easy boots…those help immensely! Also a new barefoot horse's hoof tends to chip a LOT, so if you have a rasp I'd use it or learn to use it and just keep your horses hoof nice and smooth. Hope this helps.

Our older horses are loyal horses and many of them are still eager to hit the trails or even compete at a local show. Some have been retired to their pastures to live out their days in equine luxury. If you plan on keeping your senior horse until the very end, then you will want to attend to his special needs as he ages.

A geriatric or senior horse is typically twenty years or older. There are a lot of health differences in these horses that appear as they age and they often require specialized care throughout this part of their lives. This is because, just like humans, parts of their bodies simply begin to wear out. The horse’s teeth, eyes, joints, liver, gut, and kidneys all begin to lose their regular functionality. These are the parts of the older horse that horse owners should pay close attention to.

Older horses may have a hard time breathing and walking if they are becoming arthritic. They may not be able to get around as well, so it is harder to walk back and forth to the barn to get a drink and then go back out to pasture. We can make life a little easier on our horses by providing them an extra water source in the pasture so that they don’t have to do so much traveling. As their gut begins to wear out we need to consider what we can do to make it easier on them absorb the nutrients that they need.

Begin by having your vet check the horse’s liver and kidney function. They may need to do some blood work on the horse to see if anything is malfunctioning. They will also check for diseases in the blood. These horse’s teeth should also be checked at least once a year. If there are any problems, your vet will prescribe new medication and a diet for your horse.

Switching to a senior feed can do a lot for these older horses. The nutrients are designed to be easier to absorb and they contain higher amounts of nutrients because it is easier for the horse’s digestive system to miss out on them as the feed travels through. The best forage for a senior horse is grass. Grass contains seventy percent water and ninety percent dry matter. Most horse owners will rely on hay of the horse’s forage, so you may need to find a higher quality hay for the senior horse. It is also important to be sure that you maintain the same deworming schedule that the horse has been on his whole life to keep the parasites at bay. Making some simple changes such as these will make life much easier on your dear old friend.

Happy Horsing
Jo Thompson

Jo Thompson
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