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This is just for fun but I’d also love to see what else my horse might like. She only enjoys carrots, alfalfa treats and molasses treats that I’ve tried.

I’ve tried:
-radishes
-apples
-broccoli
-lettuce
-watermelon
-mints

She tried everything but really only loves carrots and treats. She will eat an Outlast treat if nothing else is available but vastly refers molasses/beet treats. She also goes wild for a little alfalfa pellet treat, even the completely unflavored ones.

What other treats do you offer your horses? I do light treat training and carrot stretches so I prefer something not super gross or sticky but I’m willing to try (almost) anything once.

Hi - I’m looking for additional thoughts on what may be going on with my mare. She had peritonitis about 6 weeks ago (cleared for work 6 weeks ago, underwent treatment before that and diagnostics). Before that, she wasn’t an “easy” horse and has been having issues going to canter. But after, she won’t even move up to a trot without rearing or bucking. She did let us know she wasn’t feeling well with the peritonitis with her first full rear into bronco session, and this is significantly milder - like a baby hop into the air and a tiny tiny buck. But she’s also started spinning and backing up to avoid moving ahead once there’s been pressure.

I am moving her out of the full training program sh

I’ve got a nice barn I’m planning to switch my mare too - hopefully the last move for a long time. I’ll be leaving behind a coach I like for paddocks 3-4x the size and walk-out trails at a place 6 minutes further away from me (30 min vs ~24 min). I talked to the head trainer for an hour and a half about just about everything I could think of and feel comfortable with the care she offers.

I think it’s the right call but am dreading giving notice to my coach - especially since I actually do really like and respect them and their methods. But my horse is in basically a run out and can’t do much more than slowly walk around - it’s not really big enough to get a canter in, or even a trot. And

I’ve purchased a mare that will canter on trails but not in arena work. Other than this, she is super willing to work (with me), and she doesn’t resist a canter, just runs into a faster trot (no cow kicks, bucks, head tossing/bobbing, tail swishing). I am getting her vetted but I suspect cantering in the arena is simply too hard for her - she’s been in light/no work as she’s a lesson program reject (kids can’t get her to move at all, and her teenage rider can barely ride her - I watched the teen struggle to get her out of a single corner of the arena). I had no issues with her moving along so maybe kid sour.

What are some fun ways to bring her into work and improve her strength? I will hav

So I posted before & please feel free to check my post history - both relevant and not. So I am/was leasing a horse with no written or formal agreement. Please, I am kicking myself now, but it’s not my first lease (just first with this barn manager) and I thought pretty much all leases were the same once you worked out full care/half care, lessons, on site etc. “Leases” are just being able to use a private horse in the lesson program at this barn, so pretty limited liability but also limited use. You can also ride them at events if approved.

Lessons are scheduled month to month and you have to re-affirm how many lessons and the days of the week you can ride monthly, so I assumed the lease

Hi all, so I am curious for thoughts on this. Sorry for the wall of text as I try to work this out!

I know the obvious answer to some of my questions (don’t pay money you don’t have!) but would love insight. I ride at a HJ barn (really just jumpers) and full board includes training by default and is over $2k a month. Lessons are $100 each and you don’t get a discount unless you take 2x lessons per week. I’m currently leasing so I pay $1200/month (this is half of the full board/train) which also includes up to 3 lessons a week. Great!

I messaged my trainer because he really likes the lease horse that I wouldn’t have any plans to buy a horse until Jan. He seems to have interpreted that as

Anyone using soft flanges for the Spectra and have recommendations? Thanks!

I’m speaking at a conference my first week back from maternity leave and unfortunately it’s on the one day a week we don’t have childcare - I’m supposed to not work but obviously for this opportunity I will. My husband is taking the day off to watch the baby but I’m nervous. We are usually both home or if one is out it’s for like 4 hours max. The conference is 2.5 hours away so I’ll be gone likely 12 hours. Baby will be 4.5 months old. I’ll probably get a dog walker for the day - any other tips or advice to help make this a success?

K’tan small squishes baby so flat against me, I’m concerned he can’t breathe well & he definitely doesn’t like it. However, the medium is huge on us. Does the small stretch enough to be worth it or should we just use a different carrier? We have a ring sling that I hate 😅and an ergobaby embrace that I haven’t used yet because it presses on my tender belly too much right now.

I’m heading to a wedding at the end of September and looking to find a flattering cocktail (not full length) dress. I took a look at Pink Blush and saw some which look good but are a bit long or have long sleeves - is there anywhere else or specific recommendations for dresses you have tried and loved? Thank you! 💕