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I don't think that paying $500 toward a year long care lease for a sane, sensible sound mare is such a bad idea. A lot depends on the horse.

Sure you can get an OTTB off the track and own it, but...

It sounds like you have a good plan. Hope you find one you like. Keep in mind that the placement of the stirrup bars is one of the key elements to rider saddle fit. if you have a long femur, you need...

Horses will also do what's most comfortable for them. So if they bait you into holding them up, then they've figured out a way to train you!

How much work is she getting? What exactly happens in her "episodes".
Are you sure she needs 10 lbs of grain/day? That seems like quite a lot.

As a point of reference, my OTTB is hot and a...

You asked. People responded. You did not like the answers.

Your friend is obviously not trying to live on the salary from this job so if she feels like she's being treated like garbage she should...

The job is worth about $10/hour, tops.

Although your friend loves this particular horse, he does not belong to her. If the horses are skinny to the point of neglect she should call animal control....

It doesn't look to me like either saddle fits.

The side pic of the Pessoa isn't great because the horse has its head down but that saddle looks like a party hat on the horse's back! It's perched...

Sorry about the squirrel. We had a family of small weasels who lived in our house for a couple of months. One of them came through the bedroom closet and came face to face with one of our cats....

The problem you'll have is that Kieffer isn't one of the "hot" brands. Don't get me wrong, they are great saddles -- I own one myself.

I would try selling it direct as well as on eBay -- Craig's...

I would try a Waterford but for some horses it's too much bit. You could also try a Pelham because it would give you curb action, but only when you need it. It sounds like you are dealing with a...

Four years ago I paid about $800 for injections here in Mass. I think it depends on the location, what is being injected, and how many hock joints.

It was important to me that my vet do the...

Very true.

You can keep adjusting your horse but if the muscles are tight the any benefits may snap back to how they were before you started.

My saddle fitter does body work and some...

Interestingly, although I had this problem with the Dr. Cook's bridle, my horse tolerated the Micklem multibridle much better. I think it's because the strap goes on top of the crown piece which is...

I agree with those who recommend going out and practicing. Start with fences that you feel comfortable with and when those get boring, try something a bit larger.

How about going on some hunter...

I've written several articles on Bitless bridles on my blog. Just search for bitless bridles. www.equineink.com

I've tried the Dr. Cook's, the Micklem (in all configurations), and the LG Bridle....

I've ridden in saddles that cost anywhere from $500 to $5,000. Sometimes the most expensive saddles don't put me in the most balanced position.

I, too, like to buy good quality used saddles.
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My saddle fitter charges about $100 to fit/adjust a saddle. He charges nothing to evaluate fit.

Usually he teaches me some body work techniques at the same time.

He's a bargain and he is an...

I prefer a horse you need to kick on a bit but my current ride is anything but.

I've adapted :).

I'm with you.

I used to subscribe to the idea that it was the hands, not the bit. But I've found that several of my hourse have had quite strong opinions about what is comfortable. My Trakehner...

Wow! Didn't know that new sellers had to deal with that. I usually get the funds in 2-3 days.

A lot depends on when you want to sell. If you are willing to wait you can consign, but a friend of...

I've worn these products for years. They work very well and hold up.

I uses shredded beet pulp and add warm water. I let it soak about 5 minutes in the mornings and then set up dinner and let it soak during the day. I just wait until it's started to fluff. The ONLY...

You must be confused. They cannot possibly be injecting this horse's hocks.

Maybe they are giving the horse an IM injection of something like glucosomine?

It is not possible that they are...

Put it on eBay with a reserve. Ebay is a bit of a gamble these days with lots of stuff not selling or selling low.

Or, you could start by advertising it for sale on some of the tack sites (bits &...

That's funny. My Trakehner got hives UNLESS I used Sheepskin pads. They were the only ones that he tolerated. Probably because they do a great job at wicking water away from the skin.