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I have learned the same lesson the hardway.
From my experiences with my farm I found it is best not to let any one on the property.
Lets just say I lost a lot of trust in the Human Race after...

Since you have a case pending, keep mum on it. You do not need to have this come back on you.
It is best to keep information to yourself for now.
It is good that you moved the horses. If...

I am so glad to hear you saved this fellow. He will be a great horse in Spring.
He probably will be able to do almost anything you ask him to.
Good things will come your way.
Kind regards,...

You did not say how many horses you have.
If you have 2 it is not a bad set up.
And remember paint covers a multitude of sins..
You willl need to cross fence and section off the acres to...

I have had several cases with my ponies and horses where we had abcesses to deal with.
I called the vet. He was not angry that I called because he said it is all too easy for the horses to get...

I would get the billets done right away. The panels you can let go if you use a pad that has some resilience.
Those old Kieffers are wonderful. Keep it repaired and conditioned. It will serve ...

Any time I can ride it is pure joy for me.
SO if I am a grinning idiot, please bear with me!
This reminds me of Auntie Mame. One line in that film I just love. I try to keep it in mind. "Life is...

I can sympathize with you in this situation.
However the Law of Nature states "Adapt, migrate or become extinct."
Or traslated,
Adapt, do what you can to make things better. Bring your own...

I am not surprised that he wants to socialize more than eating.
I would be the same way if I had been isolated from other humans for over a year.
He will adjust. It is good that he is looking...

Yes by all means save everything. Make copies of everything and prepare for legal battle.
My best thoughts and wishes are with you.
sadlmakr

I was not present for the worst fall I have heard of. I got it second hand. The lady was on a Hunt in her sidesaddle. Her horse came over the jump and on landing he stumbled and went down throwing...

I agree with Horsefaerie.
Long line training is wonderful for this sort of thing.
As you say she is young. She has to learn the right way to do things.
I found the Arabians I had in m y life...

Yes I have known a couple of horses like the one you mention.
You do have to love them. They are so innocent. The other horses will either take care of them or stay away from them.
We had old...

I had similar problems with my Arabian. He was too big for the bits made for Arabians. I had all kinds of problems and finally tred out a racing D bit with a copper mouth. It had a smaller diameter...

The last time I saw drinks at a barn it led to some real trouble.
Sodas and a beer to refresh on a hot day is not what I am talking about.
Hard liquor is a good way to have some real problems.
...

You are paying the trainer for the services they provide. You do not need to be afraid of the trainer.
If you choose to change riding styles do it.
What makes you happy is the thing to do.
I...

We as horse owners ought to be able to tell what our horses are thinking by reading their body language. All my animals, dogs, cats, horses and goats and one ewe were able to tell me what was going...

PS, I rode Skipper in sidesadde too.
R's sadlmakr

My first real love was a grey mixed blood mare and I was allowed to ride her during the summer.I was 9 years old. I loved her. She did not belong to me. Unfortunately she got out one night and got...

Silver cup is an Asian import.
India or Pakistani
Some are worse than others. But they are not the quality of the Olde Name English made sidesaddles. Most are poorly balanced and the billets are...

If you do not get tough, more people like this will take you to the cleaners.
You need to develope an attitude of "Don't mess with me or you will regret it.". If your body language tells these...

Westerns come in Old Fashioned 5 inch gullets. But they will be older saddles. Now days ,most saddle companies make semi-Quarter 5.75 inch and full quarter horse 6 to 6.25 inch width trees.
A...

A good saddler could re-flock your saddles to fit the individual horse.
This is why a wool flocked panel is recommended over the felt and foam saddle panels.
If the saddle creeps up the withers...

I have known several ASB's that were "recycled" into being just saddle horses.
One of my highschool friends had an ASB gelding who did it all. He was ridden in Park seat and Western. Also Huntseat...

Keep the cat in that eats the dead mice. Put Farnhams "Just One Bite " rat poison out for a week or so.
It will slow down the reproduction of the mice and rats for a little while.
But I would ...