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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 7, 2015 17:58:52 GMT -5
Haven't done this in ages. It was icy on the paths to the snowy field so that was a little hairy but once there it was a blast. This is for Bonhomo Ricky - hopefully he sees it before it comes down  |
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Post by southside on Feb 7, 2015 18:56:05 GMT -5
This is like if I took a picture and posted it.
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 7, 2015 18:58:08 GMT -5
This is like if I took a picture and posted it. Um. OK. The other rider was kind of far away. You try taking a picture with your phone from horseback. |
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Post by adpz on Feb 7, 2015 20:36:05 GMT -5
Horses don't mind snow? (not the cold, but the footing)
I am a city boy - so I really know nothing of horses.
I went on a horse-riding group thing for a day in Montana once. And the guide told us to try and not let our horses eat every time we came to a halt. Everytime we came to a halt, my horse would be nibbling away, grabbing bunches of grass. And I would pull back on the reigns to try and get him to come up - he gave no a single fck. And then, suddenly, after one particular tug - he swung his big head to the side and back towards me. So I was staring at his big eye, like two feet from my face. And he stared at me for a few seconds and went back to eating. And I stopped bothering him:))
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Post by Bonhomme Richard on Feb 7, 2015 20:42:25 GMT -5
Haven't done this in ages. It was icy on the paths to the snowy field so that was a little hairy but once there it was a blast. This is for Bonhomo Ricky - hopefully he sees it before it comes down Looks like fun, does the horse like it? |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 7, 2015 21:32:03 GMT -5
Horses don't mind snow? (not the cold, but the footing) I am a city boy - so I really know nothing of horses. I went on a horse-riding group thing for a day in Montana once. And the guide told us to try and not let our horses eat every time we came to a halt. Everytime we came to a halt, my horse would be nibbling away, grabbing bunches of grass. And I would pull back on the reigns to try and get him to come up - he gave no a single fck. And then, suddenly, after one particular tug - he swung his big head to the side and back towards me. So I was staring at his big eye, like two feet from my face. And he stared at me for a few seconds and went back to eating. And I stopped bothering him:)) Imagine how much snow they have to deal with in Montana! No, they love it and horses' hooves are little engineering marvels with incredible traction - as long as you don't mess with it by putting steel rims on them. Video is not embedding so try the link www.facebook.com/video.php?v=373889869459860&pnref=storyAs far as your ride - LOL! Horese are very hierarchical and decide who is in charge - and clearly you weren't! |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 7, 2015 21:35:50 GMT -5
Haven't done this in ages. It was icy on the paths to the snowy field so that was a little hairy but once there it was a blast. This is for Bonhomo Ricky - hopefully he sees it before it comes down Looks like fun, does the horse like it? He was pretty grumpy until I relaxed, then he started to enjoy it too (you can tell by the picture he is enjoying it, yes really  ) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 10:44:01 GMT -5
You look like you could be out by me in New Vernon, or Westchester?
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 8, 2015 10:55:33 GMT -5
You look like you could be out by me in New Vernon, or Westchester? No, Hunterdon county NJ. |
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Post by jcappy on Feb 8, 2015 11:02:28 GMT -5
Do horses not need snow shoes? Kind of figured they had a different shoe for every occasion.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 11:09:43 GMT -5
You look like you could be out by me in New Vernon, or Westchester? No, Hunterdon county NJ. Nice, one of my Aunts lives out there by Flemington. |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 8, 2015 11:40:12 GMT -5
Do horses not need snow shoes? Kind of figured they had a different shoe for every occasion. Yes, if you keep shoes on a horse in winter (really dumb idea and totally unnecessary IMO) then there are different things you can put on the shoes for snow. Something called a 'snowball pad' which is a shoe shaped rubber pad with a convex dome, placed between the hoof and hte shoe, which is supposed to pop out any snow that builds up, and borium cleats or studs (screw in or hammered in) which are supposed to help grab on ice. People who don't spring for the pads spray PAM cooking spray in the feet to prevent snowball buildup. It's good for farriers - all those little extras add up. None of it is as good as horses' natural barefoot traction. Since they are nailed on, you can only switch shoes about every 5-6 weeks so you have to plan ahead; you can't just switch 'em out each time the weather changes. And now there are hoof 'boots' which are more like people's shoes which you can take on and off as the situation dictates, including heavy duty traction ones if the bare foot is inadequate. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Feb 8, 2015 17:37:24 GMT -5
So for just regular riding they don't wear shoes?
I remember as a kid, my dad owned race horses, and they always were shod, I guess, to prevent breakage and wear.
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Feb 8, 2015 18:26:28 GMT -5
So for just regular riding they don't wear shoes? I remember as a kid, my dad owned race horses, and they always were shod, I guess, to prevent breakage and wear. The majority of horses are shod, (at least those in competitive sports) and even in winter people who keep their horses in work feel it's necessary to keep shoes on and will add all those extra things. But there is a movement 'afoot' to keep horses barefoot yearround, and that is what I'm involved in (professionally). Race horses are always shod on the track, at least flat racing (don't know about harness or steeplechase) but the Jockey Club has a requirement that horses on the track must be shod (even though there are now studies showing there are fewer injuries and breakdowns with barefoot, as well as those horses placing better - so there are money interests involved who don't want that changed. Level playing field and all that). |
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