r/Horses

I’m an adult beginner rider, but honestly I’m not even sure I want to ride. My goal for working with horses is to develop a connection, maybe lightly riding but honestly trotting and cantering hurts my back. A trail ride here or there or walking the arena is the most I really want to ride. Is there such thing as leasing a horse just to groom and hang out with? Maybe do some ground work like lunging and possibly liberty work? I wonder if I could lease someone’s retired horse just to love on 2-3 days a week and contribute to care. Has anyone heard of a lease like this or have tips about what to look for?

Amir and Spirit, the gay geldings.

We completed the 4 mile loops of this site last weekend! Probably not crazy for a lot of yall but it was really fun to accomplish!

Henry did fantastic - probably the most spirited she’s been. I was a little concerned with the summer heat coming but most of this is in the shade so it was actually a lot better than I was fearing.

Some navigation required - chose to go under that one tree and I was laughing because Henry took “lean forward” as “okay let’s go!!!”

We didn’t like the bridge construction for one crossing but managed to find an okayish crossing point. Henry checked it out and then just went for it, minimal hesitation! You can tell I’m not a very confident rider but I’m a bit of a doom and gloom worst case scenario anxiety type. I think we are the point where I need to trust HER and that’s definitely a change.

We’ve trotted in the open field section but first time for the woods! We are working on consistent speed in general and not just bring a rocket pony that go go go goes haha

Anyway sorry for the ramble but just some fun clips 🥰 I just am really obsessed with this little pony and having the best time with her and I’m just so happy and everything nice. I could never imagine life could be this way!! 💕

I know I post a lot of pictures of her face, but look at her! So so so cute and sweet! 🧡

Casper, 5yo mustang from SE Oregon state.

Finally about done shedding for the year and apparently sporting some beautiful dapples that were most certainly not there last year. I love his summer coat, and I love him 😍

Bonus side eye judging me for interrupting his snack time.

That's it. That's the whole post. I just love my handsome boy and wanted to share with others who might appreciate him.

1-800-geld-that-sh!t always seems to have stud owners offended in some way.

Edit: I actually don't think he's that bad of a stud just some bad photos. It's the rant and comments that are funny to me. Making that rant in the second pic would stray me away from their business!

P.S. Why is there so much random capitalization?

Also, to be clear the group was NOT bashing or being mean to the stud owner. In fact most comments were just that the photos were too bad to tell.

It will be my first time doing this but it's good practice haha!

My horses were kept locked up in a 10 by 10 stall together. with little to no pasture and were being fed grass seed for years, mind you. Then, we finally bought them for $500 each. The first photo is the only one they sent us, and I can confirm that photo was taken years before they even wanted to sell them, and the black gelding was doing big lick while enduring his home situation.

Flair as meme because its so absurd, but unfortunately I saw this in the wild on marketplace 🙃

A little bit of skincare for my beauty 😍

I've let this halter made for her with a leadrope. I'm so glad the colours turned out so good on her! Love the little pink detail and some blingbling to show the princess she is! 🧡

I’ve been away since Saturday night and Spec seemed pretty happy to see me. He was completely home alone last night so I can’t help but think he went galavanting since he’s so tired. He was even too tired to eat an apple, he wiggled it with his lip for a minute before realising I couldn’t chew it for him and he had to do it himself. Hes only ever rested his nose on me before so I’m very happy he properly threw himself onto me today.

My first time using an engraving tool on wood, and still have lots of details to add, but thought you guys might appreciate this too :)