Horse general, anyone?
>>2093742
Sasha Banks threads belong on /asp/
big, kind horses > douchbaggy ponies.
Such a shame that large breeds get so rare. They're wonderful creatures.
>>2110161
It's so rare I see an Akhal-Teke that doesn't look like bad Photoshop. I mean, just look at that thing's neck...
>>2110174
what's the evolutionary advantatge of hairy legs?
>>2110229
It shields the kinda thin-skinned legs and joints from injures when going through the woods.
Often a leg injury is a death sentence for horses, especially wild horses.
>>2110172
nice hoers
I like Belgians myself. I farmsit for a couple that has 8 of them and a few other horses and some livestock. They're trained for driving and OMG, that is an experience. Those horses have some serious power. But they're also like the biggest, gentlest, sweetest teddy bears.
>>2111830
>sweetest teddy bears
can confirm.
as paradox as it might seem, I feel more relaxed around the really big ones like draft horses than being near average, smaller ones.
>>2110175
what breed
>>2110240
Not really. Feathering (the longer hair that some breeds have on their lower legs) is actually there to keep the lower legs dry. The hair wicks/channels water away from the skin. Breeds with feathering developed in damp climates. Horses evolved in dry climates and can get fungal skin conditions fairly easily when kept in wet climates. Feathering is protection against the damp and the fungal infections that follow.
>>2113738
but isn't that making things even worse if they go through puddles, get that hair wet and that shit won't dry quickly because of all that hair?
>>2114163
Horses don't typically walk through water if they can help it. It isn't something that they do on a regular basis. Not like standing out in nasty Scottish rain all winter.
>>2108853
>Horse general, anyone?
Not every fucking thread needs to be a "general" you fucking nonce.
"General" threads are created by and for cancerous permafewfag reddit expats, to recreated the subreddit pits they came from and should completely fuck off back to.
There's a mountain near my city where a bunch of horses were released in wild some time ago. They are sort of tame, been sniffing my backpack for food, following me for some time and then left. They stink realy bad though.
Picture from my last hiking in mountains.
>>2114650
>>2114652
extremely preggo mare
>>2114650
The horses stink? That's weird.
>>2114626
no, you don't. otherwise go back to /mlp/.
>>2114650
>They stink realy bad though.
Wtf?
You were either standing right in their shit or there's something horribly wrong with them.
Usually horses do not stink and smell even less noticeable than dogs.
>>2115334
Even then, healthy horse dung should have a very earthy smell to it. Compared to the smell of other animals, it's almost pleasant. If horse manure smells outright bad, there's a health problem.
What is best style of riding overall?
>>2115396
dirty
>>2115400
u cheeky cunt
>>2115396
No such thing as "best riding style". That's like asking "What's the best kind of automobile?"
>>2111830
>>2111838
Thirded, one of the biggest Horses I knew was a Belgian that topped almost 30 hands. He was so cool, he'd let a Mini who used to scavenge for more grain. This Horse could have stomped him dead with a single swing of a hoof but would let the mini eat right out of his own feed-bucket.
>>2115524
Wow, 30 hands. That's pretty tall.
>>2115524
>topped almost 30 hands
>>2115639
>Wow, 30 hands. That's pretty tall.
Not possible.
>According to the Guinness World Records 2013 edition, Big Jake is the tallest living horse. This Belgian gelding weighs 2,600 pounds and stands just shy of 6 feet 11 inches tall; that’s 20 hands, two and three-quarter inches in horse terms.
r8 muh big handsome baby, /hg/
>>2115646
10/10 would hug, scritch, and give treats to. He looks like a sweetheart.
>>2115644
No way, man. He said 30 hands so, you know, ten feet tall at the withers. Must be true.
>>2115646
He's adorable, anon.
Legit question here: why is it every horse person I know claims to enjoy the smell of horse shit? I've seen this claim made far and wide all over horse oriented websites as well. I mean, it's not as offensive smelling as dog shit, but I'd hardly say it's an enjoyable smell, and even if I thought it was I sure as hell wouldn't act like I was proud of it or something...
>>2115700
probably because the smell can be really intensive and when you smell something with really pleasant feelings most of the time, you get used to it and maybe even like it after a while. especially when it's such an intensive smell with strong feelings (for your pet).
it CAN happen, but then I doubt most cat owners like the smell of their cat's poop for example.
same like acquired taste. a lot of people hate the taste of beer but began to love it after they drank a lot of beer at festivals, with friends etc.
>>2115700
Horse people are crazy.
>>2115700
I loved my horse. I grew up with that horse. At most, I just didn't care about the smell after about a year. It didn't smell good. It just smelled like horse manure. Not nearly as offensive as cow manure and not anywhere as unnoticeable as goat.
>>2115700
I don't think the smell is good. But it certainly isn't that bad either. It's a pretty tame smell. Horse piss, on the other hand... God save everyone who has to clean a dirty stall. Been there, the piss is the most unbearable thing ever. Not as unbearable as cat piss, but still horrible.
>>2115727
Goats have ruined my entire life.
do u guys fuck ur horses?
>>2115983
OMG, vomit worthy. This is why our horses always had free pasture roaming at all time. Horse urine is nasty. And menopausal women eat it in pill form. Premarin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premarin
>>2108853
I take my sister to her horse riding classes every Saturday I have no dobut people there love the horses but they always look sad to me for some reason.
How do I tell if a horse is happy? The people that live near this place have horses too but they are clearly unattended and so starved you can see their ribs. I always wanted to call the police or something but nobody would give a shit and maybe the teachers will take some of the heat too
>>2116911
If their ears aren't laid back all the time, they're probably alright. Horses don't have much meat around their ribs so even on healthy horses you can see them. If their flanks are sunken, that's how you know they're underfed.
>>2116911
Ask the stable owner of they know anything before you call in a report. Elderly horses, especially in a period with bad grazing, are very hard to keep weight on and can look very thin. Owners get falsely reported as neglectful all the time for it.
Horses at ease often look "sad" to people who don't know how to read horse body language. When my mother comes to visit each Christmas, she occasionally comments that my horse look bored when actually they are just relaxed, standing hip-shot and dozing. Maybe it's the drooping ears that make people read them that way. A sad dog's ears will droop, and most people have more relate-able experience with dogs than horses.
Also, ribs aren't automatically a bad thing. Young horses, in particular, should be a bit ribby. And very fit horses as well. Horses are athletes, not beef cows. Carrying around extra weight is hard on their joints.
>>2108853
Relaxed horsies.
>>2117176
A stiffy on a gelding is also a good sign of being relaxed.
hi
>>2118532
Too far, that mane is simply atrocious.
Is it true that theft is a major problem in this hobby?
I might get an extremely part-time job over the summer handling ponies at kids' parties. My experience with horses is limited to two riding camps as a child/teen. Is there anything in particular I should keep in mind while doing this?
>>2119154
Be firm and confident and go in with the attitude you're the boss. Ponies are quite intelligent and wily, and they'll push their luck if you seem timid. They're nothing to be scared of, just act like you're in charge and they'll be more inclined to follow your lead.
>>2119148
Theft of related equipment like tack and trailers. Less-so of the actual horses.
>>2119163
You have excellent taste in horses, Anon.
>>2118708
Now that is a gorgeous horse. Personally, I would never have a grey or white horse though. They are more prone to cancer than other colored horses.
>>2119148
They keep stealing my heart.
>>2118708
Farrier did a pretty awful job..
>>2120069
Sadly, that's a typical show-shod American Percheron. They do it to Belgians also. Not so much the Clydes and Shires, for whatever reason.
>>2120069
They try to get them to grow out into a duck foot shape.
>>2120074
And if the hoof wall isn't strong enough to withstand that kind of strain, they just fill in the gaps with auto body filler/resin and shellac black paint over the whole mess.
>>2120074
Another Percheron show foot.
>>2120069
Here's a set of feet that have just had the shoes pulled. This would be considered a "moderate" sized foot. The owner would likely be striving for something larger, to be more competitive in the ring.
>>2118708
And there's a pad between the hoof and the shoe, also. That's the other layer you see in there. The outer edge of the shoe is ground down/beveled at an angle to match the angle of the hoof. Helps keep them from stepping on their own shoe and ripping it off, since they are so ridiculously flared.
>>2120069
Hinds on a Belgian.
>>2120069
One of the Bud Clydes, for comparison. Also shod in scotch bottoms. But not ridiculously flared and overgrown.
>>2120075
Christ, for what purpose? It looks downright bizarre and it has to affect the gait.
Seems like it would result in tendon problems, also, and problems with the hoof tissues, and just strain from having to lift all the weight.
No hoof, no horse, and all, but I'm pretty sure there's diminishing returns with just how large you let the damn hoof get.
>>2120111
To enhance action in the arena. It is hard on the whole leg. Some of the shoes they use are ridiculous. Adding weight to enhance the lift of the knee and the snap of the foot.
>>2120111
Hind shoes.
>>2120160
That's horrible
Can't horses be trained to perform an exaggerated gait for show, anyway? Why make it have to deal with unnaturally heavy hooves?
>>2120198
You can train them to do it but it is difficult and time-consuming. This is faster and easier. Don't forget that these hitches are six or eight animals, plus the extras they train and bring in case of lameness or injury of their first-string animals.
Also, judges want to see a big foot, regardless of how that foot is achieved. Even if it's a falsie.
Sup guys, writes you anon from russia. Can you Could you tell us about the horse sector in your countries? Wages of grooms, training cost, and other costs?
Sorry for bad INGRISH
Can anyone recommend any good videos/youtubers when it comes to horses and horse training?
>>2119232
Any idea why?
>>2108853
How much a year on average doe your horse cost you?
Is 5000US a reasonable estimate?
>>2120405
It's bretty cheap in Iceland.
>>2120405
The cost of horsekeeping varies widely, but pretty much dictated by the price of hay in that part of the country, influenced by whether or not you have any pasture or have to feed hay year-round.
If you live in a part of the country where property values are low and there is a lot of grassland, it can be very inexpensive with hay around $100 per ton. Where I live, it's more like $350 a ton. Figure on feeding 15 to 20 pounds of hay per day, per animal, for the average 1000 pound horse. If you have any grazing/pasture, you won't have to feed hay every day. Maybe only part of the year.
Hay is the primary expense. Hoofcare is the second expense. Deworming is the third expense. Vaccinations is the fourth and cheapest expense. Where I am, a hoof trim runs about $30-$50 and a set of shoes is about $75 to $100. Let's say a visit from the farrier every 5 weeks. Not all horses need shoes, and those who do wear shoes don't necessarily need them year-round.
Deworming on a strict schedule is now pretty frowned upon in vet medicine. You should have a fecal float done to see what parasites are present and then deworm specifically for that parasite. But let's say for the sake of argument that you deworm four times a year. If you don't buy dewormer in bulk, let's say you are paying, max, $25 per tube of dewormer. So about $100 a year for deworming costs.
Vaccinations you can buy and administer yourself for maybe $50 a year, depending on what your region worries about. If you don't feel comfortable giving vaccinations, you can haul to the vet twice a year. That's maybe $150 per vet visit. Although vet costs also vary wildly by region.
It's the contingency veterinary expenses that will get you poor in a hurry. Or boarding. Or professional training or lessons. And tack. And a trailer.
If you can't keep your horse at home, boarding can run anywhere from $100 to $1000 per month.
>>2120389
Why what? Why the equipment gets stolen? Because equipment is expensive and it is typically stored away from the house, in outbuilding that are easier to sneak up to and break into. Also, because people haul this stuff away from home (to trails, rodeos, shows) and then leave it unattended while they go do their horse thing.
Or are you asking why the horses don't get stolen as much? That's because of the proliferation of things like Netposse and Facebook to network to get the word out about stolen horses. It is easier to identify horses now. But they still get stolen. Just not as often as the equipment.
>>2120600
And because the value of horses has tanked with the closing of the slaughter plants in the US. Horse theft is more prevalent closer to the north and borders, where they can be more economically shipped to slaughter.
>>2120600
Oh it was about the equipment I didn't think people would go so far as to steal the actual animals
>>2120214
>Foot like those on a pony: Animal abuse.
>Foot like that on a draft breed: Beauty
I shiggy diggy doo
>>2120343
Sorry, horse bro.
I'm only here for beautiful horses, don't know much about the scene
This is Zelda. A Belgian horse / Zebra crossbred. I shit you not.
>>2121321
>>2121319
>>2121318
has science gone too far: y/n?
>>2121101
This is sad, really want to know, how bad or good that thing in the civilized countries.
>>2120343
Dude, no one can answer your question. It's too varied. Everything from "free" to "OMG that's more than I make in a year".
You have to be waaaaay more specific.
Wages of groom in what discipline? Thoroughbred racing? Olympic dressage? Hunter/jumper? Combined driving? Entry-level or pro? East coast or west coast?
Training for what? Roping? Dressage? CDE? Cross-country? Trained by whom? The guy across the street or Monty Roberts' right-hand man?
Sorry, no. Just no.
>>2121389
That's like asking how much a car costs and how high is up.
>>2121401
Damn, youre right, sry. But actually to my mind nothing like this has come because we are all pretty bad.
Ok, here, a little clarification.
Wages of groom on dressage, close to pro level for juvenile.
And costs for training on dresaage, little more than entry-level.
And if not difficult tell about duties of the average groom in dressage mid-level
>>2121325
dat ass says no
>>2121429
>>2121429
>>2121433
horses can be so comfy sometimes
>>2121421
Entry level groom jobs are usually minimum wage. $7-$10 per hour and you work your ass off all day long.
http://www.horseandcountry.tv/news/2014/04/09/low-pay-and-illegal-conditions-grooms
Pay for grooms for upper level dressage barns can be comparatively high ($40,000 per year), but you have to travel extensively (accompanying the horses and riders on the show circuit) and it is a lifestyle, not just a job.
http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/2016/04/27/groom-wanted-tyl-dressage-usa
In-between are jobs where you live in an apartment at the barn and while you are a groom, you also have to supervise the grooms below you. So kind of a middle-management / groom combination. Your room and board is taken into account as part of your compensation. Pay is around $200 to $400 per week.
There are also positions where you hire on for a show only. Travel to the show for one to three days and be the groom for one rider. That can be anywhere from $25 to $100 per day, per horse. The rider pays for your room too, sometimes also your food. Plus usually a tip if the rider takes first place.
(US dollars)
>>2121421
Cost to have horse trained for dressage or cost to train rider in dressage?
>>2121442
Well, in 2014 im worked for 9 dollars per day, 12-15 hours, 6 day per week + sometimes get a free training sessions with my boss. And then work with 3 horses, 125 dollars on head for month.
So... looks great, lol.
>>2121443
Cost for train a rider.
>>2121448
Yeah but compare cost of living. Here, a gallon of milk is $3. Loaf of bread same. Studio apartment $500 to $1500 per month. Gallon of gas $2.50. Apples $1 per pound. Ground beef $2 per pound.
>>2121448
One-hour dressage riding lessons about $35-$60 each with an instructor that is not famous. Cheaper if you pay per week. Bigger name trainer, $75 to $100 per lesson. Cheaper for group rates.
>>2121454
The funny thing is that all of the above d have the same price or more expensive.
Only apartment have a visible difference.
>>2121457
Monthly passes are not practiced?
Good price, actually like ours before crimea annex.
Ty for that information, guys.
>>2121318
I would totally have a zorse. I've considered it in the past.
>>2122896
andalusians are the best.
>>2123230
andalusians and lusitanos FTW
>>2123274
OMG. That is an amazing horse. I will take one of those please.
Warlanders are pretty sweet.
>>2123452
>>2115334
I've been thinking about this and the only reason I can think of for a horse to "stink" is if they have thrush. If they have thrushy feet, the smell can get pretty rank.
>>2123547
They are an attempt to make destriers by getting some friesians to make love to some registered Iberians and it gives them powers.
>>2123574
DAT NECK.
Today I learned a saddle horn up the ass from a bucking horse will ruin your entire day fairly quickly.
>>2124437
And that is why people are advised to wear pants when going riding.
>>2124482
How I loathe those cloth shackles.
>>2124437
The horse just wanted to casually test how much of it you could take
Here in my country (and other countries too, it seems) it's like a "rule" that you must mount your horse from the left side. When did this thing begin? What happens if I mount from the right side?
I'm confused by this thing: there's a mare in the barn I ride, when I approach her enclosure, she comes at me pinnin ears, but when I move my hand as if to touch her/pet her face, she raises her ears upright. Does she want to murder me or not?
>>2125106
That custom began when soldiers/warriors carried swords into battle. Swords are generally cross-drawn. Most people are right-handed. So, they wear their swords on their left hip. Mounting from the left means that you don't have to get your sword up and over the horse. Swords remains on the left, along with your left leg.
Horse don't generalize very well. Mounting from the left is not the same to them as mounting from the right. You have to train them to both methods, specifically. Most people are lazy. They only train to mount from the left. So, if you are mounting a horse that you didn't train, it is safest to only mount from the left. If you try to mount from the right and the horse has not been trained to it, the horse might have a little meltdown.
Also, if riders always mount from the left, their left leg tends to be more flexible than their right (from reaching up for the stirrup). They will probably find it more difficult to mount from the right if the are not accustomed to it. Then it becomes a self-perpetuating kind of thing.
I do a lot of trail riding and sometimes I have to mount and dismount on a hillside. Also, I have tall horses and can't always mount from the ground. If I can use a rock or stump or fence or even just a molehill, I can use the few extra inches of height. That, alone is reason enough for me to have taught all my horses to accept being mounted from both sides. But I have to admit, I am more flexible with my left leg so if there's no compelling reason for me to mount on the right, I habitually choose the left.
>>2125111
She obviously wants the D. So you better get her that dandelion that she's been trying to reach for the past week now so she can finally eat it and by on her way.
>>2125176
Mare is not for sexual.
>>2125313
I guess the joke would have worked better if I could have done spoilers after "D" to fill out the rest of the word dandelion.
She wants the dandelion, Anon.
This thoroughbred colt is a massive douche and difficult to work with, haha. But he is a lot of fun and teaching him is very rewarding.
He's one of my favorites.
Pics are not shooped, he just goes crazy if you stand nearby and don't give him attention.
>>2125474
*sip
>>2125487
The horse I visited loved beer so much. He screamed all the time.
Hello /an/. This is my first time posting here, my horse just had to be put to sleep after she got a sudden case of serious collok in less then about 2 hours.
It is so sudden and just distressing, and my mother was very connected to the horse. She just bought a bunch of brushes and a horse step (The step arrived this morning), and this happened just thirty minutes ago.
I don't even know why I'm posting this here, but does /an/ have any advice for grieving or comforting?
>>2126116
Just talk it over. Colic is the devil's work.
>>2126116
hope your moms okay just be there for her, give her time
>>2126122
Yes, it was very sudden. She was lively at 8pm and dying at midnight.
>>2126125
It is hard, mostly due to all the stuff she bought the horse. She is elderly and I feel like this is similar to a loss of a child for her. She had a horse camp out planed for the end of this month, and the now useless horse supplies is a grim reminder.
Should I try to put some of these things out of sight?
Also, thank you to both of you anons. I am sorry to bring such a depressing subject here.
>>2125793
>The horse I visited loved beer so much. He screamed all the time.
that's a great post
>>2126127
>Should I try to put some of these things out of sight?
Definitely.
>>2126127
Cut off a bunch of mane and tail hair. Mail it to this girl and have her make bracelets and key fobs. Pay her more than she asks for. She does great work. My student's pony died and we sent in hair. The results were beautiful.
http://www.horsehairmementos.com/
>>2126254
By the time I saw this her body had already been removed..but thank you for this idea anon.
>>2126382
So she wants to get rid of the hay, it is almost a full bale. Does anyone in the San Diego county want any free hay?
>>2126382
Can you contact the disposal company? Have them cut it off and put it in a bag for you to come pick it up?
>>2126128
Thanks. I hope you enjoyed it.
How does colic work, and how can they get it that fast?
>>2126605
Twisted intestines, a bad roll can cause it. Also stones from inside of them, but that is treatable without surgery, they just flush it out of the system.
Personal experiences taking care of horses or silly things horses do around you in person? A customer at my job told me about horseback riding and I've just moved to the state not knowing there was any of it. It's been like a year since I've been up close to a horse.
>>2127143
My sister's pony loved beer. I loved the idea of getting him drunk, but it would take a whole lot presumably.
Has anyone ever got a horse drunk? Terrible idea, I know, but it might be funny if you could strop stressing about it hurting itself for a moment.
>>2127143
>>2127256
They just like it. Good whey to get some micro nutrients inside them too. Their livers are adept at processing alcohol so you'd have to get trillions of gallons of beer before the beer would get them tipsy.
>>2127360
Really? For some reason I'd have thought it wouldn't take much at all. I just assumed they wouldn't be able to process it.
>>2127397
Really. Look into it, there's a substance they produce in spades that metabolizes ethanol. Makes for an interesting read.
Also it's weird that it's illegal to ride drunk here but it's totally legal if the horse has a buzz going.
>>2127143
What about hard cider?
>>2127591
Probably. Some of them enjoy wine. I think I'd draw the line at spirits though.
>>2116128
What the hell happened?
>>2116816
Do you fuck your pet?
>>2127805
I used to be successful and loved and now I'm isolated and poor all because of a misunderstanding. I still keep them but I will never forgive them.
>>2127807
Do you not?
Horse gen, picked up a feral mare and (was supposed to be colt) unregistered, untouched thoroughbred filly pair. Mare is so sweet, baby is a little fuckface. Mom gave me mare as throwaway, she gives me the shitty horses and she kept the baby but honestly, I like the momma more than baby. She has GREAT movement and a sweet temperament but I've never broken a horse on my own and I'm going away to college soon ;_;
>pic is baby, mom and the feral paint 2 year old I'm breaking w help rn
>>2118542
bitch that hoers is fantastic
>>2121512
i cry everytiem
>>2127836
Touché
>>2127820
This raises more questions than it answers
>>2127907
No tears, only dreams now.
>>2127908
They look pretty upright to me. And mutton-withered to boot, like every other zorse I've seen.
>>2117176
I have to disagree there, I don't like any of my horses having visible ribs. None of them are overweight but even a shadow of ribs makes me nervous as hell.
Bump for horses.
What's the weirdest thing you've ever witnessed a horse doing?
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0oJML2iXJgT
Mother purchased a Clydesdale recently, and I've been spending quite a bit of time with her. Emma's...11 years old, I think? Acts like a 15 year old teenage girl, for the most part, but is very friendly. God help you if you don't placate her with food, though - she will quite literally break down her stall door and then quietly stand next to you until you provide her with nourishment.
Big horse, too - I'm 6'7", and can just barely see over her shoulder. The photo doesn't do her size justice.
>>2130034
>no
>fuck you
>I got this
>>2130034
I once thought I saw a horse vomiting but apparently horses can't do that and it was fine shortly afterwards, too
>>2130169
>break down her stall door and then quietly stand next to you
Like the most disappointing horror villain ever.
>>2130331
She's also fascinated by my cell phone - if I get a text or something and start looking through it, she'll stick her giant head over my shoulder and stare intently until I'm done.
I can't tell if she's curious, or just really passive-aggressive.
>>2130344
Probably just wondering why you're not dedicating all your attention to her at that moment. They do love the attention.
>>2130034
Is it just me, or does the horse on the left look a little chunky?
>>2128268
My grandma's rule was, always be able to easily feel ribs, but never be able to see ribs. Of course they're just naturally fatter and sassier in the spring because of all that lush spring grass. After the grass calms down a bit, then the horses would be back in good condition.
>>2130752
If a horse lies down for even a second it dies.
>>2130793
Those are some relaxed horses
>>2130990
srsly
>>2130752
>>2130452
>They do love the attention
Something I realized quite rapidly - I'd never really worked with horses before bosslady bought Emma, and its been quite a trip learning how to handle her.
First time I went to give her a snack, I didn't take into account just how big her mouth was - she essentially hoovered my arm up to the elbow into her gullet. Didn't nibble on me one bit though; she can be surprisingly dainty.
Did get stepped on once, but that was my own damn fault. Foot still hurts.
>>2130793
I love seeing pictures of farm animals on the beach. They look very out of place. It's funny. All animals seem to enjoy the warm sand. Everyone loves the beach.
Requesting a thread where we post pictures of land mammals chilling at the beach.
>>2130752
So graceful, so majestic...
>>2131305
You're lucky she realized she had your arm and didn't think she had the worlds biggest carrot.
When you feed treats, you have to keep your hand flat so that their lips pull the treat off of your palm.
>>2131305
Here's a cool thing you can do.
If you want to brush her, pick & check her hooves, take the brush and the pick out to her in the pasture. Don't restrain her at all. Just let her see the brush and then start brushing. When she's good and relaxed, pick her hooves and check her legs.
Eventually, after you do this enough, she do this thing were she'll start turning her body so that the part she wants brushed is facing you. As soon you got that down, you have horse buddy. She will follow you everywhere you go, keep an eye on you to make sure your ok, and she'll be totally chill around you and she'll *want* to do whatever you're asking her to do.
Horses are all about relationships. They're herd animals. If you make yourself part of her herd, she'll do whatever she can to keep her herd happy.
>>2131521
Yeah. No. That's not how horse herd dynamics works. Horses don't aim to please each other.
>>2131305
>that white "eyebrow"
that horse is hilariously cute
>>2131518
>the worlds biggest carrot
A horse can dream....
>>2131518
That's the thing, had my hand flat and everything, just sorta gulped my fucking arm, like it was coated in carrot or something.
She also wont defecate in front of others, horse or human. It's sort of bizarre.
>>2131834
They've all got their foibles
Yous ever interact with mules?
>>2131605
Ok. Sure. Considering I grew up around plenty of horse, sure, my observations mean nothing. Or maybe you've only ever been around stabled horses or horses confined to small paddocks. You know, mentally fucked horses. When horses actually live in a healthy environment and with other horses, they do actually have very kind and caring personalities.
>>2131605
I feel sorry for you.
>>2127901
>chainlink fence
WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR PROBLEM?
Curious
>>2132033
Horses want a lack of conflict. That is not the same thing as trying to please each other.
>>2132240
And so they sidle up to each other and scratch eachothers' backs for no real reason? And they take turns standing and keeping watch while their herdmates lay down and rest? And how about when older mares stand watch while younger mares give birth and then continue to help out the younger mare and foal? You have no fucking clue about horses. You are either a fucking richy-richy stable brat or you've only been around horses a few time or you're just straight talking out your ass.
>>2132147
Why do all baby animals have a stupid face? Kittens especially.
>>2132375
You should be able to answer that yourself, I mean, come the fuck on.
>>2132432
Because they don't have any experience of the world?
>>2132474
They're just babbyanimals. Human ones look kinda similar.
Also, when they grow up, things get more defined and don't look that wonky anymore.
>>2132313
One horse scratches the other's back to show where he, himself, wishes to be scratched. It is a request, and offer of trade. They don't do all those other things you listed to make the other horses happy. They are genetically instilled HERD behaviors (and learned, to some extent) that many herd mammals exhibit because they promote the longevity of the herd. You are anthropomorphizing the shit out of horses. They just aren't motivated the way you think they are. Not going to bother outlining my equestrian resume because it wouldn't make any difference to you or anyone else one way or the other.
>>2132506
It's funny though.
>>2132520
>One horse scratches the other's back to show where he, himself, wishes to be scratched. It is a request, and offer of trade.
You do realize that you just supported my point here, don't you?
>>2115481
What's the best kind of automobile?
>>2124091
HNN
>>2132747
The Miata, duh. It's the BEST and you deserve the BEST.
( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp1kuo6xkbE&t=4m )
>>2127591
I want /mlp/ to leave.
>>2132628
No. The horse is selfishly motivated to be scratched. If he didn't want to be scratched, he wouldn't solicit from the other horse. Motivated by self-interest. Not because he wants the other horse to be happy. Ye gods.
>>2132984
And the other horse complies because why? If horses didn't care for and look out for each other, then there would be no reason for horses to scratch each other.
Mammals are mammals dude. Colony, herd, pack animals all have a very basic need to be good to each other. They get the same oxytocin/dopamine flood we do when we do human bonding things with each other. I'm not anthropomorphizing, I'm basing my opinion off of science and facts.
Humans can easily reap the rewards of herd behavior if they know the body language of the animal. This is not difficult.
>>2132941
>got the reference
>>2132984
Golden rule. Even critters live by it.
>>2131834
Well that ruins her for me.
>>2133109
That horse is too good for Putin and knows it too.
Hey all, I just got offered to help out my neighbor in her stable. She's going to teach me how to care for her horse and she might even pay me for it.
What are some basics I should know about horse behavior and grooming?
>>2132092
nothing, I like to be able to see my mom and baby when they're in the backyard and my little boy when he's in front.
and I trained my horses to not be total fuckwads and be good around gates and fences, fuck off
>>2133305
>What are some basics I should know about horse behavior and grooming?
Approach from the front till the horse gets to know you.
Folded ears means the horse will stomp you so back the fuck off.
>>2133401
One toe on the the ground, and that leg relaxed and slightly bent means horse is either relaxed or sleeping.
Don't approach a horse from the back EVER. Approach horse at the side or at a front diagonal so the horse can see you well with one eye.
If you have to walk behind or horse, keep one hand on them at all times so that they know where you are and you don't accidentally startle them and get kicked.
When you brush out the mane or tail, be gentle and start from the bottom. If you're working on the tail, don't stand directly behind, stand slight to the side. You're going to run into a lot of knots. The fastest, easiest and gentlest way through them is to take a comb, and turn it so your just using the end tine and pull the knots one at a time out from the bottom. This goes super fast and doesn't hurt the horse if you keep a firm grip of the hair above the knot.
To clean the hooves, Bend down and run your hand down the horses leg. This will allow you to also check the leg for heat or injury. The horse will shit it's weight and then relax the leg and only the toe will be on the ground instead of the whole hoof. Lift the hoof and pull out the dirt from the back to the front and be remember that the center part of the hoof is part of the horse. It's called the frog and it protrudes and is kinda like a paw pad on a dog. Don't try to remove it. While you're cleaning the front hooves, the horse will nudge and lip at your back and may even softly scratch you with it's teeth. It's not hurting you, don't freak out. The horse is being social.
Never be nervous, antsy or angry around a horse. They are prey animals, you will freak them out. Talk to them in a low, deep voice and never a high pitched voice. High pitched means challenge and bad things, low pitched means relaxed and friendly.
>>2133501
>the horse will shit it's weight
the horse will SHIFT it's weight (i type too fast)
Also, when cleaning hooves, bend down, your butt should be facing the same way as the horse's head and you head the same way as the horse's butt.
>>2133401
>>2133501
>>2133503
I groomed a dozen horses this morning, this seems like good advice to me.
>>2133503
>the horse will shit it's weight
They do do that though.
>>2133692
It takes a little time though. It doesn't happen immediately. Give them a few days at least.
Horese are reat
>>2134004
Are what? Real? Neat? Don't keep us hanging here, the suspense is murder.
Got this mare from the kill pen, she wasn't even halter broke. With good food, and slow training. i couldnt be happier.
>>2134868
It's always neat stealing a horse from Valhalla
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