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Open Question: equine herbs and why are they used?

what are some herbs that are used for horses and why? always been couris :)

4 Sep 2010, 4:22 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Should I get a horse????

I have been around horses rode them and every that, but have never had one of my possess. I was wondering how much it would cost each month for the hay shoes and hoof trims. Also how often should they receive checked from an equine vet? I do not have the cost of boarding by the way. Thanks! What i mean by the cost of boarding i meant i dont have to pay for boarding i have a place every lined up already!

31 Aug 2010, 8:39 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Guess that breed! =) First one to guess correctly wins!!?

I have three horses for you to guess. First answerer to guess each one correctly (or comes closest) wins! Have fun and good luck!! Horse #1- http://www.equine-world.co.uk/about_horses/horse_images/horse_000003553983XSmall.jpg Horse #2- http://www.flyingwfarms.com/H_RF_2007/Tashiana/Tashi.jpg Horse #3- http://www.aignergraphics.com/Monte%20Rhino.jpg ~*HINT*~ Horse #2 is a cross of two well-known breeds.

31 Aug 2010, 5:03 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: what are some equine treat recipes that use applesauce?

i want to make some treats for my horse, and we have alot of applesause, so i was woundering if anyone could give me some good treat recipies that use applesauce? FYI- my horse will not eat fruit or things with fruit in it. she just doesnt like if for some reason. but loves smooth applesauce.

31 Aug 2010, 4:27 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Is a Riding Masters 3 the same thing as a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Studies?

I very much would like to attend Meredith Manor (an equestrian college) for my post-high school education, but they don't offer Associates or Bachelor degrees. I don't want to go to school where I can't receive the degree that any job besides those in the horse world would want to look. However, my trainer *thinks* that getting a Riding Masters 3 is the equivilent of a Bachelor's Degree in equine studies or something, but we're not sure. I was going to google it, but i'm not sure what to search for to find my answer :P Thanks!

31 Aug 2010, 3:39 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: I have been think a lot about horse careers, what should i do?

Ok im a 13 year old girl and i really havent thought about what im going to do for my future. i am very good at doing massaging and i adore reflexology but i dont think there is the biggest demand for a massage therapist with equine in new hampshire. i would adore to be a trainer or instructer but i am pretty much willing to do anything except for i dont have a very strong stomache so i doubt i would make a good vet especially putting an animal asleep or a female horse "ultrasound" sticking your arm where it shouldnt go D-: so thats pretty much not a good idea for me. but i was just curious what career makes the most money or which you found to be likeable. i adore to tutor btw

30 Aug 2010, 8:07 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Survey - Have you ever ridden a horse ?

Describe your experiences with our Equine friends... if you haven't, would you want to ?

30 Aug 2010, 8:06 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Which one would you pick?

I'm going to be starting school at Hocking College and they offer 3 different equine programs. I was set on the Equine Health one but when I talked to the admissions lady today she made it seem like it would be totally impossible for me to do this program without my possess horse to practice on at home..which nice of bummed me out. They also have a Farrier program that I thought was really chilly but I always thought it was more of a man thing...which never stopped me before or anything but I just wouldn't want to be the ONLY female in a class of like 20 something men. I would at least want one girl to talk and study with. and then they have a Wilderness Horsemanship degree. Where you learn every about working on a dude ranch, being a barn manager, a trail guide and you even take a 10 day trip out west! so QUESTION: 1. I was wondering, just for fun, if you were interested in an Equine Degree which of the three would you pick? and why? You won't sway my decision no matter which one you pick. Just curious. and 2. Should I go after the Equine Health program even though the lady pretty much told me I wouldn't make it? I mean I nice of want to prove her wrong but I'm afraid to fail. Here's the link to the school page, every 3 programs are listed in the side box on the left in alphabetical order, incase you want to look at them: http://www.hocking.cc.oh.us/academics/schools/natural_resources/index.htm Sorry its so long! Thanks to everyone who answers!!!!!!!

30 Aug 2010, 7:08 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is a equine dentist who is not a vet just as good as a equine vet who is a dentist?

I've been using an equine vet who is a dentist who uses the power tools to float my horses teeth. Is a equine dentist who floats with non power tools just as effective??

30 Aug 2010, 6:43 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Do you think part leasing this horse would be OK for me to handle?

I've been having riding lessons for nearly 2 years now, walking, trotting, cantering, jumping about 2ft, and galloping on trail rides. I've ridden many types of horses, from bombproof riding school ponies, to young, fairly green and untrained ponies owned by friends. I have, (but not any more, we had a battle) helped a neighbor with her two ponies after school a few days a week. I know about the tack, the brushes, illnesses such as laminitus, arthiritus, thrush, sweet itch, mites, cushings disese and a few otheres. I know about ragwort and how to receive rid of it. I know the basic routine of a horse or pony. I'm 5ft 5in, and around 7st 4lbs. This horse is 14.3hh. Thats fine, right? Heres the ad: (i would be going on one day after school, and one weekend day by the way) I have a beautiful, well behaved 8 year old Arab mare for part loan one or two days a week of YOUR choice. She's very sweet and has good manners but needs someone with light hands and someone who is quite a competent rider. She doesn't bolt, buck, rear or nap. She is currentley in the stable during the day and out at night, but that will change when the icy weather comes to her being in at night. I am looking for someone to arrive up on their chosen days to ride, feed and muck her stable out. She is good to ride and has started learning to jump which she is loving. 100% to hack out alone or in company but can be spooky! Loves jumping the logs. She is kept at a very friendly yard with an outdoor floodlit school, off road hacking and indoor, american-type barn stables. I am looking for a finicail contribution of £80 a month which will pay towards every her monthly costs (feed, stable rent, shoes etc) which currentley add up to around £230 a month! I am glad to give you riding lessons on her once a week included in this price (I am not a fully qulified instructer but do have my BHS stage 1, 2 and Dipoma in Equine studies) I have allready asked the owner wether she thinks i'll be ok with my basic experience levels, and she said I should try riding her. But what do YOU think? By the way I'm 13. Unless I receive really attatched to her and can't bear to let her go, I would be leasing her 2 days a week until my birthday in February, when I'm getting my possess horse. I'll be using this oppourtunity to make sure I know what I'm doing, and to practises and gain experience before I'm starting off on my possess horse. :)

30 Aug 2010, 5:48 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: So do you think this horse would be ok for me to handle?

I'm 13, and I'm thinking of part leasing this horse. It would be twice a week, one weekday and one weekend. Its going to be a sort of "practise horse" before i receive my possess horse in February (for my 14th birthday) it just so Im completely sure that I know what im doing before i start off on my possess with my possess horse. So im going to use this oppourtunity, should I take it, as practise and experience, and some free choice whilst riding. I've been having riding lessons for nearly 2 years now, walking, trotting, cantering, jumping about 2ft, and galloping on trail rides. I've ridden many types of horses, from bombproof riding school ponies, to young, fairly green and untrained ponies owned by friends. I have, (but not any more, we had a battle) helped a neighbor with her two ponies after school a few days a week. I know about the tack, the brushes, illnesses such as laminitus, arthiritus, thrush, sweet itch, mites, cushings disese and a few otheres. I know about ragwort and how to receive rid of it. I know the basic routine of a horse or pony. I'm 5ft 5in, and around 7st 4lbs. This horse is 14.3hh. Thats fine, right? Heres the ad I have a beautiful, well behaved 8 year old Arab mare for part loan one or two days a week of YOUR choice. She's very sweet and has good manners but needs someone with light hands and someone who is quite a competent rider. She doesn't bolt, buck, rear or nap. She is currentley in the stable during the day and out at night, but that will change when the icy weather comes to her being in at night. I am looking for someone to arrive up on their chosen days to ride, feed and muck her stable out. She is good to ride and has started learning to jump which she is loving. 100% to hack out alone or in company but can be spooky! Loves jumping the logs. She is kept at a very friendly yard with an outdoor floodlit school, off road hacking and indoor, american-type barn stables. I am looking for a finicail contribution of £80 a month which will pay towards every her monthly costs (feed, stable rent, shoes etc) which currentley add up to around £230 a month! I am glad to give you riding lessons on her once a week included in this price (I am not a fully qulified instructer but do have my BHS stage 1, 2 and Dipoma in Equine studies) I have allready asked the owner wether she thinks i'll be ok with my basic experience levels, and she said I should try riding her. But what do YOU think? L obviously she is getting the best part of the deal- it's her horse! And if I have to do loads, that's good news. I'm leasing this horse fir experience and practises as much as lesiure, if not more than leisure!

30 Aug 2010, 5:38 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Horse stall matting or rubber mats?

I was curious about http://www.classic-equine.com/mats.html the horse stall matting that is like a mattress for your horse? Wouldn't this be unsettling for a horse, considering its not solid? Would a horse prefer this or regular rubber mats in his stall? Just curious here!

30 Aug 2010, 12:49 am | click here to view more

Open Question: how much does personal equine liability insurance cost?

i am trying to just receive a ballpark idea of how much personal equine liability insurance costs? i have 2 horses and they are for personal use only. they are not leased, used for lessons, etc we are the only ones that ride them we are in indiana if that makes a difference

3 Sep 2010, 8:30 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Does my mare have colic?

I got this mare about 2 weeks ago with a 1-month-old colt at her side. She has been fine up until this afternoon. When I came down to let them out to pasture I noticed she was lying down. I walked up to her stall and she got up right away so I figured she was just laying in the heat. I gave her and my other horses some Cob w/ Molasses Oats but she didn't eat them. She took 2 tiny bites and then just drooped. Her eyes were half open and her neck hung and every once in awhile she would look at her stomach like it hurt. The baby was fine, he was eating a little bit of the oats and some grass. I haltered her and guide her around for awhile and took her out to some grass. She bent her head and just sniffed, no eating. So I walked her around some more and stopped to look if she would eat at every and she took a few bites of thick grass but didn't chew it much. I kept her walking before putting her in my round pen and went to look my vet. He isn't very good =/ but the next best Equine Vet was 3 1/2 hours away.. He told me Mineral Oil was good to help lubricate the stomach and pass the impaction through if she had one. Then he sold me some Banamine glue and told me to give it to her and I did. So the problem is, will Mineral Oil work or not? Word goes around he isn't the greatest Equine Vet but he does know what he is talking about for certain stuff. Is there anything else I can give her? ?

3 Sep 2010, 7:10 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: What are some good college majors if you want to work with equines/equine behavior?

I'm attending a 4-year college close me and about to start my second year and mainly majoring in biology and minoring in psychology. I don't have much experiences with horses (this is about to change hopefully) and so far want to work with horses. I'm thinking of the Heartland series (both the books and the tv series in Canada) and how I would adore to do nice of like what Amy does in that series. But I was wondering if anyone can help with how I should go about this...? I would like to stay in my current 4-year school and would be willing to do a couple years more after if necessary. Any advise???

3 Sep 2010, 5:08 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Is this horse abuse/neglect?

Well, when we go to... I can't remember the place... Well, when we were driving to the 'place', we passed by old stable and then passed my old stable is this tiny piece of land with a home and it needs a bit of weeding and mowing.. Anyways, it has no fence and then the last time we steer past that land, we saw a horse on a short guide rope only tied to something and STILL NO FENCE. He could break that rope and run into the road and receive hit! I don't want that to happen to the baby! And we were too far away to look what he looked like really but to me, he looked like he was covered in dirt and... it didn't look like proper horse care. Now he could have been a dapple grey or something and it looked like dirt but still! It didn't even look like much land... I guess. So I was wondering, should I call the HSPCA (Houston SPCA) and report it, or let it be...? I want to be an Equine Vet in the future because I can't stand to look horses suffer and when they are, I try everything to help them. So I feel bad for not doing anything to help this possibly neglected horse... Just, I'd really appreciate advice because I'd feel stupid reporting something that might not be bad.... Even though it looks bad. Thanks guys! Alrighty... We'll probably steer by again but I'm still telling ya... It wasn't that big of apeice of land.. Haha! Well, I might not call because you guys might be right... about the tethering or whatever. (: Thanks. :D

3 Sep 2010, 3:29 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what OP score do you need to become an Equine vet?

(Horse vet)

28 Aug 2010, 6:57 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What three muscles flex or aid in flexion of the equine elbow?

I know that the biceps brachii and the brachialis flex the elbow joint but I need a third answer. I can include those muscles that ASSIST in flexing the elbow joint... of the horse (not human). Does anyone know where I could find the answer to this?

27 Aug 2010, 3:44 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would you do this deal horse owners?

So when I grow up I plan on being an Equine Orthopedic Veterinarian that works for a racetrack, or simply just calling it a racetrack vet. After many years of working at the race track I wish to "retire" into being a big animal vet who has their possess practice. I KNOW vets aren't in high demand currently, and in fact don't make that much money, but my passion is too big to care about that. So I talked to my dad and he said maybe people would exchange my vet services for things like free board for my horse at that time or to lease their horse for free or something like that. As an owner, would you do that? I'd just like to know if anyone thinks this is fair :) Thanks! LOL Mac N Cheese :) But I would only explain and offer this deal to my regular clients... So I don't think it would be too weird or random! Well Marianne, I am aware of that. I'm not stupid in that area. But as a vet who might not be making THAT much money (especially with every the student loans I'd have to pay off) I wouldn't be able to afford a horse on my possess more than likely... And I don't think I could live with NEVER owning a horse of my possess in my lifetime... Amber, that is why I would WANT to be a racetrack vet... Because I hate the racing industry. A couple thousand people hating it will never cease it, so I might as well become a vet to help those horses that are injured from it. And Allanas, I wish I could live on that idea. Making 80k-100k is decent, but in this economy it might not be enough :P (but then again I won't be graduating from college for another decade!) Elli, I do agree with that. :) I definitely would not be adding things such as emergency c-sections, colic treatment, etc into this exchange... More such things like vaccines, medications, etc just like you said. :) And I would definitely supply a contract!

27 Aug 2010, 10:41 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Can I use acrylic paints on my horses?

My pal and I are planning a trip to Taco Bell's steer through on our horses. We decided to have some extra fun and decorate our horses for it. Unfortunately, neither of us have any time or money to run to to tack store and pick up some horse paint. But since I'm an avid painter, I have quite the selection of acrylic paints. I figured if we were careful not to really work it into their coats and make sure to give them a bath after our trip and work as much paint out as we can with curry combs and soap, it should be fine. I just wanted to check with every of you guys to look if you thought it would be ok. At the equine assisted therapy middle I volunteer at, they use tempera paints to let autistic kids paint their horses and ponies. They use tempera paints because it's cheaper, and washes out of the kid's clothes easier, and they can buy it in huge bottles. So, I figured if they can use tempera paints, acrylics shouldn't be a problem. Would it be alright to sprinkle some glitter onto the paint before it dries to add some sparkle, as well? Also, if you want to toss some ideas of how we can decorate our horses, that would be fun! I think we'll be putting feathers into and braiding their manes/tails, as well as painting them. So, if you guys have some cute and unique ideas, let me know!

26 Aug 2010, 12:04 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: I need guy advice... Should I text him again? What should I talk to him about?

Okie dokie soo some background info.. Im basically in adore with a guy that I have known every my life. We live 3 hours away from each other but he may be moving closer soon. I had to ask him a question the other day so I texted him and then I decided to talk to him more. Soo we had a nice little conversation that lasted about 30 minutes. I dont wanna overdo it. Out dads are best friends by the way. But the conversation went like this.. Me:Hey what did u do for your sae last year Him: Ag mechanics and equine science. Me.Im trying to figure out what in going to do. Im already doing ag mechanics but im in 2 ag classes so I gotta do 2. what do you do for equine sciencs. Him: Basically take care of horses Me:Sounds easy enought. So how r u? havnt seen you in forever Him: Good u? Me:Pretty good im at a new school and I like it better, Hey did u ever receive the laptop to work? Him:NO I havnt tryed it yet Me:Oh my dad said it wasnt working for some reason. Soo u still at ______ school? Him: Nopeee Me: Where do u go now? Him: Im going online. Me: Oh chilly im doing some of that. Messed up freshman year a little but. I only go to school 4 days a week. Him: Awesome Me: Yea its chilly. BUt I gtg my dad needs my phone for work. It was nice takling to you. Have a good night :) Him: U to bye. Ok so my question is should i text him again? I talked to him on sunday. what should we talk about. What should I text him first? Thanks :P

24 Aug 2010, 8:17 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How do I get into equine photography? What are the requirements?

I'm trying to figure out how I can receive into taking photos at a horse show. Are there any requirements such as classes? Or does it just depend on the situation and what the place is looking for? I have my possess professional camera and everything, but I don't know how to receive started. Any help?

24 Aug 2010, 6:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should I enter a new barn?

I started riding lessons a while ago and I just realized that my barn doesn't have chilly features like other barns do. Others have days where you can spend time with your favourite horse, go through Equine Canada Testing and every sorts of stuff. My stable only has camps and lessons, plus shows and we can work there when we're old enough. Does that sound like a good deal or should I look for a new barn? If I should, does any one have any suggestions about close barns to Toronto that aren't too expensive and have good services. Thanks! The horses are every well fed and the instructors and stable hands are nice and helpful. The stalls are kept clean and the horses are exersized daily. They have and indoor and tons of outdoor rings. We have 1 hour group lessons for $40 and 45 min private lessons for $50. You don't learn stable management and stuff, but when you work there you do. They also supply helmets if needed and have a viewing lounge. The tack room is neat too. I wish that gives you more information!

24 Aug 2010, 3:48 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Equine Nutritionist/College?

I still haven't decided what I really want to do with horses. But I find being a Horse Nutritionist rather interesting. I want to go to St Andrews Presbytrian College in NC and major in Equine Science. But I'm pretty sure if I want to become a nutritionist for horses then I would have to maybe minor in something? Thank you, and for every the help :)

24 Aug 2010, 3:13 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Grooms- the different disaplines?

Purely out of curiosity, and in terms of the big shows... I've had experience grooming for show horses at some of the biggest shows in the country but never in the show jumping / dressage/ eventing disciplines. As they are every different disciplines I was curious what differences there are in the work the grooms carry out. I'm well aware that they're many similarities and that a groom is a groom but being in different aspects of the competitive equine world I'm intrigued as to know what's what and how things are gone about. Again, I know there's differences and similarities and each person/team/horses can work in the way that suits their possess needs best :)

23 Aug 2010, 7:09 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: 2 year old German riding pony/Welsh cob...?

Im looking at this pony and I was wondering if it would only be good at english/dressage? Here is the link: http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1013564.html What do you think??? Thank you!

23 Aug 2010, 4:57 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Need your opinions!! ASAP!!!?

Our fair is in a about 4 weeks. The theme is "Planting wish for the Future" So I was thinking about having flowers every over the stall with ribbons in the middle (Breast Cancer, AIDS, ect...) What do you think??? They always have difficult things to do with horses.... its not easy having something to do with planting and try to fit it with the Horse Barn.... So also what could we wish for the future in the Equine World.... This is just for Stall Decorations.... not to dec. my horse.

23 Aug 2010, 10:25 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: what all should be included in an equine first aid kit?

i want to put together my possess equine first aid kit cause, my horse is kinda accident prone, nothing big just tiny cuts and scrapes, the person who i board with always has stuff to treat little cuts and scrapes with but i feel bad using her stuff sometimes, here is what she has that i usually use: Bedadine, Aluspray( aresol band aid stuff, also know as magic band aid spray, thats what i call it cause i can never remeber what its called!), and i've got my possess neosporine, what else should i put in my first aid kit? no nasty answers please! thanks! would it be cheeper to buy one pre made or make my possess? and bute,banamine and ace don't those have to be prescribed by a vet?

23 Aug 2010, 10:05 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Are there any Equine Vets in Tyne and Wear?

Hi, my horse is ready for it's vaccinations soon but I don't know very many vets in tyne and wear. Could you recommend any please??

22 Aug 2010, 5:31 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Should I focus on this career path?

When I was younger I was obsessed with horses, and the only career path I wanted to take was to be a equine vet. However, in high school, a teacher told me that 'not to put me down or anything' but to be a equine vet you'll need every A*s whilst I am a A/B grade student. I am determined to work really difficult in my A Levels and I would like to be an equine vet but I receive put down really easily. I find biology to be my strong point out of every sciences. Should I go for it and what A Levels will I need to take? And what about degrees and training?

22 Aug 2010, 3:16 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How can I start getting involved in horse riding?

I really regret not having a go at the Equine course at my college and would really adore to have a go at horse riding some time. My brothers fiance has horses, and I've discovered a new adore for them!! How do you receive started with horse riding? Do you just find a stable which offers lessons and take it from there?

21 Aug 2010, 11:26 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Thoughts on my plot? Please & thank you. (:?

14-year-old Indigo Diaz works difficult at her job at a horse rescue ranch. She puts her every into everything – especially when it comes to not becoming attached to the ranch’s occupants. Her parents have nailed it into Indigo enough times for her to know that a horse was completely and totally out of the question. And so, she’s become an expert at doing her job without making googly eyes at the gorgeous, homeless horses coming in day in and day out. What happens when every her insistent distancing is cast aside for one four legged equine in particular? Karli J - Well, I guess you could say that. She's been trying to not receive attached to every the horses who arrive to the ranch because she knows she can't have one, but one just nice of wins her heart. Haha! (:

20 Aug 2010, 8:50 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Sick Horse? help please if you have ever heard of these problems.?

I as wondering if anyone at every could shed some light on a situation I had with my previous horse. At the time he was a 5 year old 16.3hh thoroughbred, he had been tried for racing but never made it to start because he was too slow. I got him when he was 5 and rode him for about 4 years. I trained him for 3 day events and about 2 years into our companionship we were having a lot of success and were up to a D grade level. As time progressed his behavior deteriorated and he began bucking and rearing often. I gave him some time off competitions, showjumping and dressage thinking it was the stress of the work taking a toll on him. I took him trail riding with other horses and he started to go completely crazy every time another horse went in front of him or if he was separated from his paddock mate. It got to the point that I took him on a trail ride with a group of other horses and he bucked, kicked, reared and ran sideways for the entire duration of the trail ride, regardless of where he was amongst the other horses. He started throwing and twisting his head to right when I was riding him and eventually he could not receive onto the left canter guide, despite being able in the past to do flying changes etc. When every this started to happen I got out the vet to test him for soreness but he couldn't find anything. I got his teeth done, his bridle and saddle checked. I got out a horse chiropractor and an equine 'massagist' and no one found anything wrong with him. It got to the point where when I was riding him his eyes would roll back in his head and he would try to toss himself by his shoulder onto anything that was close to him, people, trees, fences anything. I had a horse health specialist fly down from Melbourne to conduct a thorough examination and he could not find anything wrong with him. I tried spelling the horse for a year but he was no better when I tried riding him again. Although he is only 10 now he has been retired and just lives fat and glad in a big field of grass with his paddock mate. I was just wondering has anyone else's horses ever shown these signs and what was the matter with them? Does his symptoms sound like anything that anyone else has dealt with? His gradual deterioration is really worrying, its like he simply is not there when he is throwing one of these fits. I had other trainers try to ride and they each had the same opinion that he was just too dangerous to ride. He had no care about his wellbeing and literally threw his body into things. His eyes got really bloodshot over time and they rolled back into his head when he had one of these fits. I've gotten many opinions on if it was just bad behaviour or if it was something else and it is obvious that there is something very wrong with him.

20 Aug 2010, 7:10 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What are some equine professions?

I would really like to have a job involving horses. I am really into western. Does anyone know some equine professions? I don't know where to start... also, does anyone know of any equine colleges? thanks!

20 Aug 2010, 4:13 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: A Horse Therapist ? :)?

Hello. I want to be a Horse Therapist when i am older. This is my last year (year11). And i am planning on going to Writtle College to study :: Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in Horse Management Then i will go on to study :: BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy Just a few Questions ;) 1) Is it true you have to be a Human Therapist before going on to be a Horse Therapist ? 2) Writtle College are saying on there website that i have to have Science, Does this mean i have to have Triple Science or just BTEC Science which is what i got and i am getting an A* ;D ? Yeap so thats my questions :) If anyone does alot about Horse Therapy please tell me every you know :) Thank you :D Umm why is that man on a horse categorie with answers like that ? Anyway is it called that well on writtle and over collages thats what they are calling it :) Thanks !

20 Aug 2010, 2:54 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Which horse to buy? Please, Help!?

Okay, so I am going to buy my first horse & I need your help. Will you please help me decide which 2 horses to actually go look at & test ride? Yes, i am aware of every the money it takes for owning a horse. I do have a trainer & place to board it. Here are the horses: 1 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-932826.html 2 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1027061.html 3 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1026254.html 4 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1023475.html 5 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1024913.html 6 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-997050.html 7 - http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1004746.html Thanks Y'every! Also, I would be doing hunter/jumper &hunter below saddle if that helps any. :) I will be driving to test ride the horses. With my trainer & one of my parents. The distance isnt a HUGE deal, but it does make a little difference.. Thanks Yall! I am 6 foot 2 so i need a tall TB or warmblood or some horse bigger than 16 hands. haha. :) Thank you for the help! The reason some of them are 16 hands is because my leg is somewhat short for my body & the 15 hand polish arab i ride now takes it up really well... but i'd be more comfortable on taller horse. Havent found any other than the 17.1 TB on the list that are over 17 hands /:

20 Aug 2010, 10:08 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Hard time keeping weight on my 17 y/o TB/QH?

He is currently getting approximately 7-9 lbs of alfalfa, 1lb of equine senior, 2 lbs of rice bran, 3 lbs of beet pellet and 2 scoops of high calorie weight builder each day. He is wormed every 8 weeks, his teeth were floated less than a year ago and the vet has checked him out and doesn't think he needs blood work done. Honestly I'm just sleepy of people that don't know anything about me coming to me and telling me I'm underfeeding my horse! (I was told that a 7 inch alfalfa flake was a tiny feeding) I'd adore for his appearance to reflect the care that I give him. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. side note, he is a pleasure horse and does almost no work at every, maybe 6-7 hours of mostly walking a month) Sammmmm. If you can find pasture in Las Vegas I'd adore to look it... I've had him on grass mix, he hates grass! Last time I had him on it he started losing weight! That's when Doc told me to put him on straight alfalfa just plain old corn oil?

2 Sep 2010, 4:06 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Top equine universities in UK?

Could someone name some top equine universities in the UK, preferable that has courses that involves working with horses. Also if you can bring you possess horse Thanks for any information you can give

19 Aug 2010, 3:35 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Any ideas for a School Project???? craft?

OK so for agribusiness management this year every student is required to start their possess business. It has to be related to agriculture. Im a Equine Science/ Ag Ed student. But when I say it has to tie to agriculture, there is a girl sewing things and selling them and it counts because its cotton! lol, but I would like to have it dealing with horses to an extent. I was thinking I show jewlery, or maybe customize tack or something in that area.... My teacher said give riding lessons, since my dad is a horse trainer while he trained horses I could train the people. But I sorta already do that and there isnt much money to be made or demand for it in our area. I am crafty but I worry with my previous ideas how to make it look professional. And my plan is whatever I end up making setting up a booth at horse shows and sales to sell it. Any ideas....Please anything is good cause I have basically nothing lol :) BTW:: I like shiny blingy stuff lol

18 Aug 2010, 7:37 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Ideas for a school project?

OK so for agribusiness management this year every student is required to start their possess business. It has to be related to agriculture. Im a Equine Science/ Ag Ed student. But when I say it has to tie to agriculture, there is a girl sewing things and selling them and it counts because its cotton! lol, but I would like to have it dealing with horses to an extent. I was thinking I show jewlery, or maybe customize tack or something in that area.... My teacher said give riding lessons, since my dad is a horse trainer while he trained horses I could train the people. But I sorta already do that and there isnt much money to be made or demand for it in our area. I am crafty but I worry with my previous ideas how to make it look professional. And my plan is whatever I end up making setting up a booth at shows and sales to sell it. Any ideas....Please anything is good cause I have basically nothing lol :) BTW::::: I Like shiny blingy stuff lol

18 Aug 2010, 6:22 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: About Equine Vets Please Recommend?

So I'm buying my first horse in a couple of months so I want to receive the names of equine vets in Ontario, and for those who know or have an equine vet that they would like to recommend could you please write their name and phone numbers , and also their prices, ( especially for vaccinations). It would really be helpful if the vets were close to Hamilton to Toronto Ontario, Thanks.

17 Aug 2010, 9:34 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Thoughts on the beginning of my story? Thanks! (:?

So long as the summer air was filled with the scent of sweet green hay, Haylnn Hayes was content. Sure, she was shoveling piles of poo the size of baseballs, but it was worth it. Glancing over her shoulder, her amber eyes locked with liquid brown ones. She blinked. They blinked. She sighed. It sighed. Grinning, Haylnn dropped the wooden handle of her pitchfork and reached towards the velvety soft neck of a horse. In return, the horse shoved his heavy golden head against her chest and snuffled his affection. Numero uno of the many reasons why poo-picking stalls was well worth it. Haylnn gently pushed the gelding’s head away and retrieved her fork. She put her weight against the bars of the stall door, stepping out into the soft lighting of the Westerly’s barn. Then, she quickly slammed the stall close. The palomino horse was known for trying to make great escapes down the Westerly‘s ranch aisles. “Sorry, Bit-O-Honey,” Halynn giggle-apologized. “No stall hopping for you, today.” With that said, Haylnn gave the horse one last rueful look and pushed her wheelbarrow of double P’s (pee and poo) down the barn aisle. She kept her pace slow, smiling at the nickering horses she passed. Never had she made a better decision then volunteering at the Westerly’s ranch. Joe Westerly, the ranch owner, had been a little timid about letting her work around the horses. He said it was just her lack of experience, but Haylnn knew well enough that she was also being judged by her diminutive size. The first thing she proved was that though she may only be 5 foot, she could work with the best of them. Still, being a newbie she worked some ungodly hours, but couldn’t care less. Most of the chores she was asked to do weren’t exactly preferred work, but she always did them without complaint. Whether it was mucking stalls of carrying feed a mile to the horse pastures, the Westerly’s could consider it done. Halynn turned a corner and found herself drenched in sunlight. Tipping her head back, she soaked in the illuminating rays. She pushed the wheelbarrow onward, her thoughts running faster than she walked. Everyday for the past three weeks she’d been cramming her mind with everything there was to learn about horses. She’d torn books apart on the subject, but such hands-on experience was even more informational, not to mention twenty times more fun. Her sore muscles were proof enough that there was nothing like real work and real horses. Haylnn’s cart bounced over multiple larges stones as the terrain took a shift. Just in front of her was a big flat rock, the color a storm ridden sky. Below it was the rusty manure spreader, where she would dump her barrow’s contents. The ledge was the best place for letting her thoughts run wild. A rocky platform gave way to a steep drop connecting to a scrappy beaten up path. Haylnn had walked the path many times, as it led the way down to every of the ranch’s horse pastures. From her perch on the ridge, Halynn had the perfect view of nearly the entire farm. Suddenly, her path ran smooth. The wheelbarrow turned quietly over the surface of the rock, swaying lightly in Haylnn’s loose grip. As she stopped to flip the cart over, her eyes wandered. She took in the long rolling plains of ripe green grass. The ribbon-like line of electrical fencing. The swirling trees groaning as the breeze pushed against them. Then she gazed upon the horses. Black, grey, chestnut, bay, paint, liver chestnut, buckskin, palomino, sorrel. It was every there. Like flashy wrapping paper, the horse’s regal bodies where enveloped in color. Most of the times the equines where grazing, graceful necks dripped low and chiseled heads tucked. But on an occasion, Haylnn would catch them galloping in a herd run. Manes flying, tail whipping. Today was rather uneventful as the horses mouthed at grass and ambled slowly along the fencing. “You can tip that wheelie every y’want,” a raspy male voice said, “but ain’t no more manure gonna arrive out.” Halynn whipped her head around, caramel curls swatting her in the face. “Oh,” Haylnn ducked her head, covering her blushing cheeks with her long loose hair. “Hey, Ivan.” “Whatcha up to?” Ivan asked, resting his sun darkened thumbs in the loops of his jeans. He had been Haylnn’s first pal at the Westerly’s ranch, and the only person who had the guts to giggle at her the first time she fell off of a horse. Haylnn had instantly liked his honest, glad-go-lucky ways. And although he always teased her, she knew he preferred her to most of the other stable hands as well. “Working,” Haylnn answered, voice dripping with “durr!” undertones. She tugged the barrow back of the rocks and stood in front of the towering 14 year old who, despite the size difference, was the same age as her. “Yeah?” Ivan asked, his Southern drawl sounding suspicious as he looked down at her tiny frame. “You‘re not workin’ unless your breakin’ a sweat.” Haylnn dramatically drew her arm across her forehead while hooting, “I’m practically raining!” Ivan chuckled and gave her a push before turning his back and clambering over the rocky path back to the barn. Haylnn followed, trying to keep in time at with jingle of the spurs on his boots. It was a common sight at the barn to look Ivan beating up on Haylnn. She was unwaveringly sarcastic and catapulted comebacks like it was war, something Ivan tolerated remarkably well. “D’ya wanna do some real work?” Ivan called over his shoulder. Halynn lifted her chin and dropped her barrow. “Sign me up.”

17 Aug 2010, 7:40 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: anyone know anyone looking for an 'everyday' use comfy western saddle?

what are websites I can post a saddle on for sale, besides ebay, craigslist, equine and dreamhorse? I have a 15" black saddle with a padded comfy seat and padded comfy stirrups. I haven't used it much, as I switched over to english a month or two after I got it, and its been stored inside. I mostly just used it to lunge my horse in, and I probably rode in it like 30 times. Looking to receive about $200 for it.

17 Aug 2010, 5:38 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Questions about becoming an equine vet.?

Ok, so the college I about to be a sophomore at does not have a specific pre-vet program. I know I will need biology and chemistry courses/labs. but what should I major in? TO receive into vet school apparently you need so many vet shadowing/volunteering hours. Is it unreasonable to be able to receive enough hours in the time I have left at college without having done any in high school? I am not completely inexperienced, i've done the hippology, horse judging stuff. I just never planned on being a vet(besides when i was younger) so i didn't do every the prep work. I also know I need perferrably every A's in the needed classes, but as a freshman I only had a 3.5 GPA (got a b in writing and a c in pointless honors class thing- which the professor said i was getting an A about 2 weeks before the semester was over... but anyway....)Does this ruin my chances? Also, Is it possible to be a vet or vet school student and show on a fairly competitive circuit. Time and money-wise(assuming I'm not "wealthy" bc im not) thanks oh i can ride. i've owned a horse or 2 my whole life. lol

17 Aug 2010, 12:02 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Veterinarian or Vet Tech?

I am in high school right now, but have been thinking a lot about after high school. I did want to be a veterinarian, but now I am debating about being a vet tech and also getting a degree in equine studies because I have to be around horses. What are some pros and cons between the 2 choices? Any advice on which one I should pick? p.s I already asked this in the Career section, but wanted advice from people who might understand my horse passion. I've been doing more research and a vet tech sounds better for me, because I do want to have time to possess and care for my horses. Would I have time for horses if I was a vet? But what about a vet techinician for an equine vet? technician not techinician sorry

17 Aug 2010, 11:41 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How much do horse chiropractors get per year? Any one have an estimation?

How about in a big equine area compared to a tiny equine area if you could. I mean, i just want a range is every.

17 Aug 2010, 10:52 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should I got to this college?

I've been thinking about moving to a tiny town in Kentucky in which my grandfather was raised in. I'm really close with my grandfather and I want to move there for sentimental reasons. He doesn't live there anymore, but I want to always have a part of him in me. The college is an every girl school and they have an Equine program which I'm really interested in because I adore horses. But I don't want to separate from my boyfriend who wants to go to a college in Indiana, the state we both grew up in. I can't decide whether to go with my boyfriend and be in close proximity with friends, or make new friends in Kentucky and have my grandpa with me in spirit.

17 Aug 2010, 10:06 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Horses For Sale.........?

Is There Any Websites For Appendix Quarter Horses For Sale That Does Western PLeasure And Hunter In Ohio. But No Equine Now Or Equine Hits Or Dream Horses....Like A Farm Or Stable.

16 Aug 2010, 7:13 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: horse websites that sale horses?

do any of yal kno any websites that have horses for sale besides< www.equine.com www.equinenow.com www.equinehits.com www.horsetopia.com www.dreamhorse.com www.horsetrader.com www.horsefinders.com www.horseville.com & www.horseclicks.com THANK YOU!! : )

16 Aug 2010, 4:12 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Hyper-extension of shoulders?

My horse hyper-extended his shoulders back in January, resulting in him ripping the muscles between his shoulders and withers. He hasn't been lame for several months, but his withers are compacted, almost like he's turtling (draw your shoulders up to your ears and that's pretty much what he's got). He's a couple inches shorter than he used be. I was curious if anyone had ever had this happen to their horse/know someone who had it happen. It's the first bilateral shoulder injury that my vet, chiropractor, and massage therapist had seen. I'm hoping there's something more that I can do for him. He's not in pain, but his neck muscles are tight from the unnatural strain. I'd like to receive his withers back up to where they're supposed to be. Also, if anyone is from Michigan and knows of any equine chiropractors in the thumb area, I'd adore to know about them. I just had to move, so I'm looking for a local chiropractor. Thanks!

13 Aug 2010, 1:52 pm | click here to view more

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