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Topic: volunteering at a horse ranch/rescue |
horse_child
Replies: 2
Views: 1576
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:49 pm Subject: volunteering at a horse ranch/rescue |
| I have volunteered at a riding arena for about 8 years. They do a program called Butte Special Riders. It's a riding program for children with handicaps. It's amazing to walk in and see 5 wheelchai ... |
Topic: Donkeys and dogs..do they get along? |
horse_child
Replies: 2
Views: 1673
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:42 am Subject: Donkeys and dogs..do they get along? |
| A gelded male donkey is probally your best bet. I', not sure about your dogs and the donkey getting along, things can happen and animals can get hurt. They have the potential to get along, but I wou ... |
Topic: any 4-H ers out there? |
horse_child
Replies: 8
Views: 1870
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Forum: General Topics & Support Issues Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:35 am Subject: any 4-H ers out there? |
| 15 and going into my 5th year. |
Topic: any 4-H ers out there? |
horse_child
Replies: 8
Views: 1870
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Forum: General Topics & Support Issues Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:06 am Subject: any 4-H ers out there? |
| wow, 8 years! I'll be too old by the time i get to 8. |
Topic: horse trainers how to |
horse_child
Replies: 4
Views: 1834
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 3:51 am Subject: horse trainers how to |
| I would find a professional trainer that you can mentor, or something. I'm thinking along the same lines and i've been riding with professional trainers for 9 years, and I learn sooooo much even just ... |
Topic: any 4-H ers out there? |
horse_child
Replies: 8
Views: 1870
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Forum: General Topics & Support Issues Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 4:16 am Subject: any 4-H ers out there? |
| Montana |
Topic: Two events at dog park made me angry. |
horse_child
Replies: 19
Views: 2145
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Forum: Dogs - all breeds / types Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:20 am Subject: Two events at dog park made me angry. |
Only to further prove the point that there is not common sense in this world.
On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while
sleeping. ( and that's the only time
I have to work on my hair) ... |
Topic: any 4-H ers out there? |
horse_child
Replies: 8
Views: 1870
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Forum: General Topics & Support Issues Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 3:51 am Subject: any 4-H ers out there? |
I am....
This is my 4th year in 4H
4th in horse, western and english
1st in ranch
1st in judging
1st in cooking
1st in rabbit
1st in poultry
2nd in leadership
What do you want to know? |
Topic: Good Horse For Large Rider |
horse_child
Replies: 6
Views: 2400
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 2:55 am Subject: Good Horse For Large Rider |
I would definatly look into draft or draft crosses, like a Clysdale (sp???) or a Fjord, i know that Fjords can carry alot of weight, so you won't have a problem there, but they are a bit short.
Lau ... |
Topic: OH MY GOSH!!! OH MY GOSH!!! |
horse_child
Replies: 10
Views: 3084
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:50 am Subject: OH MY GOSH!!! OH MY GOSH!!! |
| YAY! Congrats! |
Topic: help needed very scared pony |
horse_child
Replies: 5
Views: 2127
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:00 pm Subject: help needed very scared pony |
Good luck and keep trying!  |
Topic: Mercury has an attitude problem......... |
horse_child
Replies: 6
Views: 2253
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:47 pm Subject: Mercury has an attitude problem......... |
| Well...it's good that you're having someone come and take a look at her. I'm sure the weather is a huge culprit in this behavoir, my horse bit me the other day and he's never done that, i think he wa ... |
Topic: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
horse_child
Replies: 9
Views: 2503
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:52 am Subject: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
| I'm glad he's working better for you, good luck! |
Topic: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
horse_child
Replies: 9
Views: 2503
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:18 am Subject: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
| I would truly recommend taking him to the vet and having with thouroghly looked over. Including a blood test for proud cut. I would explain to your parents what proud cut is and why is can be danger ... |
Topic: Painting a horse corral..... |
horse_child
Replies: 5
Views: 1695
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:15 am Subject: Painting a horse corral..... |
| That should be fine. Yes, horses and cows will chew on the wood. If that becomes a problem just spread tabasco sauce on the rail that they have found particularly tasty. Or spray with pam, and spri ... |
Topic: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
horse_child
Replies: 9
Views: 2503
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:25 pm Subject: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
| Hmmm...maybe take lessons at a local barn or something, private lessons wold probally be best. |
Topic: Curiosity Is Killing Me Question |
horse_child
Replies: 4
Views: 1718
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:19 pm Subject: Curiosity Is Killing Me Question |
| That's the kind of horse I was trying to explain, so if that's it then it is a tobino. |
Topic: Painting a horse corral..... |
horse_child
Replies: 5
Views: 1695
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:18 pm Subject: Painting a horse corral..... |
| I have treated posts and treated rails... |
Topic: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
horse_child
Replies: 9
Views: 2503
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:23 am Subject: proud cut or studdish acting gelding. HELP!!!!!! |
| Hmmm...ok, well a blood test really isn't that expensive, try to talk them into it. I feel for you, really i do, i have the same problem. Maybe you can take lessons once a week, pay for them yoursel ... |
Topic: Poll -- Barn or Run-in shed |
horse_child
Replies: 2
Views: 1197
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Forum: Horses - all breeds / types Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 10:50 pm Subject: Poll -- Barn or Run-in shed |
| Run in shed, mainly because it's cheaper than a barn, with less up keep and it's really all you need, unless your horse is a show horse. |
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