What are the main reasons to shoe a horse?
ezra_pandora asked:
I am just curious, but what are the main reasons why you would shoe your horse. All three of our horses are barefoot, but we live in an area where there is minimal gravel and such, which is why I would think shoeing would be necessary. But other people in the barn shoe their horses. Would it be because of showing? What are the main reasons why people shoe horses and is it really necessary? I always heard barefoot is the best if possible. But I’m still curious.
Yep, we have a 4 yr old Appy/Mustang/Curly mix and his hooves are like rocks we’ve been told. They said he should never have to be shod. Also, as an added question, if you are riding on pavement, such as parades or just road riding, is it still necessary to be shod or just more recommended for added comfort? Thanks for all the answers
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I am just curious, but what are the main reasons why you would shoe your horse. All three of our horses are barefoot, but we live in an area where there is minimal gravel and such, which is why I would think shoeing would be necessary. But other people in the barn shoe their horses. Would it be because of showing? What are the main reasons why people shoe horses and is it really necessary? I always heard barefoot is the best if possible. But I’m still curious.
Yep, we have a 4 yr old Appy/Mustang/Curly mix and his hooves are like rocks we’ve been told. They said he should never have to be shod. Also, as an added question, if you are riding on pavement, such as parades or just road riding, is it still necessary to be shod or just more recommended for added comfort? Thanks for all the answers
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What’s the difference between leasing a horse and buying a horse?
naturalblonde718 asked:
I am going into college in a year for equine science, I would like to have a horse to ride for the next year but don’t want to have to van a horse to what ever college I go to, so we thought of leasing. But didn’t know what the exact differences were.
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I am going into college in a year for equine science, I would like to have a horse to ride for the next year but don’t want to have to van a horse to what ever college I go to, so we thought of leasing. But didn’t know what the exact differences were.
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What is a good horse insurance company and how much does it cost to insure a horse?
Cami A asked:
I am interested in insuring my horse and was wondering if there was a specific company I should use and about how much it would cost. I live in So Cal, so I would need a company that covers that area. My horse is 16, a Warmblood gelding, and I use him for pleasure and am starting to learn dressage on him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I am interested in insuring my horse and was wondering if there was a specific company I should use and about how much it would cost. I live in So Cal, so I would need a company that covers that area. My horse is 16, a Warmblood gelding, and I use him for pleasure and am starting to learn dressage on him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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What is the cheapest horse you can buy?
animallover1000 asked:
We’re thinking of buying a horse. So we want to now what the cheapest horse is.
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We’re thinking of buying a horse. So we want to now what the cheapest horse is.
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How do I know what breed of horse is right for me?
rdnekwomn73120 asked:
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?
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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?
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How can I take horse riding from a hobby to my life?
ladyknightcasamawary asked:
I have decided to have a career in horses and go to a horse university,. I am 17 but have been rding for only three years.
I have decided to have a career in horses and go to a horse university,. I am 17 but have been rding for only three years.
Besides majorly increasing my personal fitness, what else can I do to make my horse riding skills increase and start thinking of competing, and having lseeons at least twice a week?
Aswell I will obviously increasing my horsemanship skills as hopefully I will be getting my own horse next halfway through next year during my gap year.
Any tips, besides the fact that I will be poor forever?
Thank you in adavnce for taking my question seriously.
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How is it possible for a horse to have a three-quarters brother?
GAD&OCD_Girl asked:
I was just watching a horse racing program and a commercial came on for a breeder and it said the horse was a three quarters brother to another horse. How is this possible?
Please list sources.
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I was just watching a horse racing program and a commercial came on for a breeder and it said the horse was a three quarters brother to another horse. How is this possible?
Please list sources.
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My horse has osteoarthiritis and degenerative joint disease, what can I do?
dsmith6697 asked:
My horse has been diagnosed with mild osteoarthiritis and degenerative joint disease in his right stifle. The vet recommended additional screening at a surgical clinic and starting him on bute and cosequin ASU. I need to call the vet and get further clarification on her recommendations. Does anyone have experience with this, and had any luck with supplements, remedies, shots that helped. Will I be able to ride him again? He is an 18 year old thoroughbred. thanks!
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My horse has been diagnosed with mild osteoarthiritis and degenerative joint disease in his right stifle. The vet recommended additional screening at a surgical clinic and starting him on bute and cosequin ASU. I need to call the vet and get further clarification on her recommendations. Does anyone have experience with this, and had any luck with supplements, remedies, shots that helped. Will I be able to ride him again? He is an 18 year old thoroughbred. thanks!
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Horse?
supernatural_luver asked:
I’m a beginner rider in english and an intermediate in western. i’m looking for a horse that is atleast 15hh and can jump. I would like to show, but all the horses I can find are either green or can’t jump. I would prefer to adopt, but if necessary, I would buy. Does anyone have any websites or anything?
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I’m a beginner rider in english and an intermediate in western. i’m looking for a horse that is atleast 15hh and can jump. I would like to show, but all the horses I can find are either green or can’t jump. I would prefer to adopt, but if necessary, I would buy. Does anyone have any websites or anything?
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Horse Question: Does anybody know what makes the Arabian horse apprear to have large nostrils?
Arabian Addict asked:
Arabian horses are known for large nostrils. Aside from the teacup arabian, why are they so big? Is it just that they have small noses which makes them appear to have large nostrils, or is it big with big nostrils? Anything that you know about conformation of the nose of an Arabian horse is helpful. Thank you!
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Arabian horses are known for large nostrils. Aside from the teacup arabian, why are they so big? Is it just that they have small noses which makes them appear to have large nostrils, or is it big with big nostrils? Anything that you know about conformation of the nose of an Arabian horse is helpful. Thank you!
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