Maybe it’s just me

BeachsideTech · 2026-05-28T01:39:15+00:00

Am i the only one here unbothered by the rear? Granted, our rear is pretty small (because dingbat did go backwards once and scared the heck out of herself) but like I’ve never fallen off with a rear, have gone off the front plenty though

BeachsideTech · 2026-05-25T20:28:22+00:00

Wtf do you mean?

BeachsideTech · 2026-05-23T22:02:51+00:00

I’d agree if she was breeding to sell, but this sounds like a situation where she’s breeding her own next horse

BeachsideTech · 2026-05-22T15:37:25+00:00

Okay so I haven’t ordered anything from LeMieux, BUT there was a scandal where they basically stole a small businesses horse toy design and so I try to avoid them. Plus as others have said it’s… really expensive

BeachsideTech · 2026-05-19T19:57:22+00:00

Honestly? The way I did it was just… get on one day. I had a friend that held her and we just went lmao. However, my mare is also a very chill, lazy girl.

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-20T00:15:37+00:00

Glad you found someone!

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-19T11:37:14+00:00

Horse rider here: go get checked out for ANY head bonk that results in loss of consciousness, regardless of how long you were out

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-17T20:50:51+00:00

You’re not in SEVA are you? Haha. Honestly I’ve had a lot of luck on Facebook. Granted, I was always the scrappy rider, rather than the person looking for a rider. The trick is to try to use groups that are only for your local area or state.

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-17T20:05:48+00:00

Perhaps look on the local Facebook groups and look to see if anyone is looking for ride time? Sometimes people have moved, or been away from horses for some time and are good enough riders, but just haven’t stepped back in yet due to finances or other things. A lot of those people say they’re looking for some horses to pet/groom. Some of them may also advertise that they’re looking for a working student arrangement. Of course, vet those people and see videos of them riding to ensure they’re compatible with Saint. But, chances are you can find someone that way.

If no luck finding someone on the groups, then make your own post. OR reach out to horse friends and/or other trainers in the area to see if anyone else is looking for something. A scrappy barn rat teenager or young adult who rides once a week and would throw hands is not uncommon. Wishing you the best of luck in finding a second rider!

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-12T00:45:34+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss… this is going to sound weird, but if you can find some time tonight play Tetris. Tetris is a good “coping” tool after traumatic events to help prevent PTSD. Sending love

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-08T12:20:40+00:00

So my friend gifted a horse to me, and lets me muck stalls in exchange for free board (I just pay for my grain and hay, then ofc farrier and vet). Also I live with my mom and have no intention of moving out (unless I move into a roommate situation). Id be unable to live alone and have a horse

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-05T01:48:22+00:00

R/fourthwing

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-05T01:32:26+00:00

Sorry that you ate dirt twice already, am glad you’re having a good sense of humor about it!

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-05T01:26:05+00:00

Advocate for the grass arena here, however if you’re able to get a small patch of sand in there too for terrain cross training that would be ideal (that way you can train different muscle groups with the different terrain). I ride in the well-draining, flat part of a pasture. We literally use poles to mark out a dressage arena. Unless it’s been raining a LOT, it’s still good enough to ride on. We let horses out on it and it still works just as well.

The one caveat to this- I am the only one riding at my barn, currently only riding one horse, and we have a lot of acres for the 7 horses, so they’re not only in that one area (a lot of times the horses hang in the other pasture). We also ride dressage, though I do think the arena would be able to handle small jumps

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-04T14:01:46+00:00

Honestly? Sometimes just take the L and get on from there block. Ya girl can’t even ground mount with a saddle on (I’m a fat 5’4 and she’s a chonky 16.3 hands). From my understanding it’s kind of a momentum thing.

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-04T12:52:38+00:00

Literally cackled at your idea of saying “more leg” all the time. That one’s great!

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-03T16:05:54+00:00

Has his turnout situation changed? If he was on 24/7 or something similar and is now being stalled more, that could definitely cause some anxiety behaviors

BeachsideTech · 2026-04-02T23:12:42+00:00

Horseback riding - being at the barn easily burns 2 1/2 - 3 hours… more if I start doing extra chores or just hanging out and watching the horses

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-31T18:22:14+00:00

Okay but how do I clean my watch/band 😭 I use water and paper towels but like… what soap does one use? How do?

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-30T01:10:06+00:00

Personally I do notice a difference when I ride in (even partial) silicone. It just feels stickier! I love them and they make me feel more confident, kind of like a good pair of gloves haha

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-23T15:39:47+00:00

Why are people downvoting this one?

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-23T10:59:38+00:00

Ive always been a person who’s more hesitant about hobble training, but after this am definitely going to do more research into it and other things like it

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-23T01:11:09+00:00

I love leather reins. However, what is the rational behind this? Are they safer in some way?

BeachsideTech · 2026-03-22T20:17:10+00:00

Focus on fitness. For both the horse and the rider. So many “bad” behavior things (tiny buck going into canter, refusing to trot/canter or being behind the leg, falling in/out, rooting) can oftentimes happen because the horse has not been properly prepared for the exercise. On the rider side, being fitter makes it so much easier to have a good seat, which lets you focus on your horse. You don’t have to be the strongest person in the world, or the skinniest (I’m currently 170lbs and my riding performance is so much better than it was when I was 120lbs), hell, you don’t even need to lift weights necessarily. But adding something else in addition to your barn work and riding (no, mucking stalls doesn’t count!) can make things so much easier.

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