-
Older Activity
-
May. 23, 2013, 11:09 PM
Of all my horses, my horse of a lifetime came to me after another prospect failed the PPE. Literally the next day I met someone randomly on an...
27 replies | 914 view(s)
-
May. 23, 2013, 10:45 PM
I know this post wasn't about brick and mortar tack stores originally, but in defense of both brick & mortar stores and online shopping, our local...
14 replies | 554 view(s)
-
May. 23, 2013, 10:40 PM
I don't know if there is Facebook page for horses for sale in Virginia but Texas has a Texas Sport Horses for Sale page that has a few nice horses...
81 replies | 3357 view(s)
-
May. 23, 2013, 10:34 PM
In reading this thread, the important lesson I take away from this is to have a boarding contract that specifies how much the monthly board is, what...
67 replies | 3236 view(s)
-
May. 22, 2013, 11:05 PM
A friend of mine just purchased a used saddle through fine used saddles and hsa nothing but good things to say about them.
12 replies | 388 view(s)
-
May. 22, 2013, 10:36 PM
Absent a surrogate dam, I would recommend a small pony companion. We weaned our filly with a small pony gelding as a babysitter/pasture mate and it...
30 replies | 1792 view(s)
-
May. 19, 2013, 11:30 PM
I can't tell you how many times I've seen a "favorite" client, usually one who spends a lot of money disappear either due to life changes or they...
51 replies | 4613 view(s)
-
May. 9, 2013, 11:30 PM
I ride alone frequently and always carry my cell phone strapped to my belt. I don't take stupid risks (hacking out alone when the temp dropped 20...
59 replies | 1668 view(s)
-
May. 6, 2013, 10:25 PM
All of my horses live at home now after been at show barns (except for on who was lucky to live at home before I bought him. All my horses adapted...
16 replies | 613 view(s)
-
May. 6, 2013, 10:18 PM
They polo wrap all of the horses at my trainer's barn for turnout. As far as I know, there has never been a problem. Horses are only out for a couple...
9 replies | 311 view(s)
-
May. 6, 2013, 10:05 PM
The rate depends on the horse's age and riding discipline.
3 replies | 348 view(s)
-
May. 6, 2013, 09:55 PM
IMO, if I couldn't reach my vet in a emergency (or potential emergency) situation I wouldn't hesitate to call another vet. his sounds like a choke or...
48 replies | 3670 view(s)
-
May. 5, 2013, 01:31 PM
Thanks for everyone's input. Since I've only had one or two boarders maximum at a time I never had a formal boarding contract (although I do ask each...
37 replies | 1756 view(s)
-
May. 5, 2013, 08:30 AM
Equine Express has a lay over facility in North Texas and they are very reputable.
I would ask my vet if they think the pony could handle a cross...
26 replies | 1206 view(s)
-
May. 5, 2013, 08:18 AM
If you bring her home make sure you have a companion for her. I brought my mare home alone and boy was she unhappy! Bolted out of her stall one night...
13 replies | 823 view(s)
-
May. 5, 2013, 08:12 AM
Send him a written request giving him a deadline to move his llama, and if he doesn't comply by that date, call animal control. Unless he has a...
17 replies | 1719 view(s)
-
May. 2, 2013, 10:38 PM
Unfortunately, I don't have a boarding agreement. Bad practice, I know.
It has never been a problem in the past, now I know I should have one.
37 replies | 1756 view(s)
-
May. 2, 2013, 10:29 PM
I own a small private barn and have one or two boarders.
The board is due on the first of the month. Usually our boarder pays within a day or two of...
37 replies | 1756 view(s)
-
Apr. 30, 2013, 08:28 AM
I see a number of issues here beyond your husband's resentment of being "stuck" with the baby while you ride. The fact that he has no hobbies is an...
124 replies | 7308 view(s)
-
Apr. 30, 2013, 07:46 AM
I've shown at the OKC GO show two years in a row and I agree with most of the comments. While the arenas are air conditioned, the barns aren't, which...
11 replies | 334 view(s)
-
Apr. 30, 2013, 07:43 AM
I've shown at the OKC GO show two years in a row and I agree with most of the comments. While the arenas are air conditioned, the barns aren't, which...
11 replies | 334 view(s)
-
Apr. 29, 2013, 12:08 PM
Many other things can happen that could prevent you from working that don't involve horse related injuries. A serious illness such as cancer could...
124 replies | 3370 view(s)
-
Apr. 29, 2013, 12:01 PM
I agree that riding is inherently dangerous (as is many other sports such as skiing) but the risks can be mitigated to an extent. Always wearing a...
124 replies | 3370 view(s)
-
Apr. 29, 2013, 11:33 AM
It's the police department's job to take a report for any stolen goods, regardless of their value. The value of the stolen goods determines if it is...
64 replies | 7459 view(s)
-
Apr. 24, 2013, 10:57 PM
We built our farmette from the ground up and put in a 110' x 220' arena. I'm very pleased with the size and would advise NOT building anything less...
13 replies | 535 view(s)
Total Posts
- Total Posts
- 860
- Posts Per Day
- 0.62
General Information
- Last Activity
- May. 23, 2013 11:11 PM
- Join Date
- Aug. 5, 2009
|
Find latest posts
