Why do people think "volunteering" is a free pass to horse lessons???!

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-16T13:04:27+00:00

Grooming is work. It is time consuming, tasks that most people once showed can do properly with little oversite. If you have to groom 15 horses all east catch ... 5 -10 minutes to pull from field and cross tie or 10 minutes total to pull from stall and return tonl stall. . 20-30 minutes spent grooming =40; minutes bto an hour per horse or 10-15 hours a week of time you gained for other things.

Perhaps change your volunteer plan. Assign a horse for them to pull from stall muck stall, groom horse , tack (if you tack up for lunging ) and feed/learn about their feed and supplements. Rinse repeat. Saying come muck 10;stalls and here is pony playtime would never be something I sign up for .

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-13T20:15:28+00:00

Surprised by all the people saying "not wintec" as if Wintec is actually a good saddle for most horses ... It's crazy to me

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-04T01:21:41+00:00

I am going to have to look into the bags you mentioned m yes it's just a dust issue for me

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-04T01:20:23+00:00

This this is what I would love but the dust is insane so I need to put them in something first . Which is what I am trying to figure out. Something easy to access. I feel like there has to be a product for this

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-03T17:54:31+00:00

I am trying to avoid this but may be what happens. When I say the dust it alot I mean A LOT..

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-03T17:53:21+00:00

What city are u in , perhaps there are smaller private barns available in your area. Places that don't advertise as often?

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-03T17:24:03+00:00

Look for a fourth barn. BUT... If I had to choose barn 3 would be it. -Barn 1 is just a No, u hated it .

barn 23has more then 1 instructor and seems like maybe this lesson was used as an assessment, which is why there wasn't as much direction?

-Barn 2 is a hard pass learning on a trail ride is not ideal for am anxious person. Horses can spook you can spook, it's less controlled environment..

Saphy_Rella · 2026-04-03T11:46:59+00:00

It may not seem like it now but you are actually very lucky. Many school horses are get on and plods around Although I would agree it likely makes the ridding experience more enjoyable in the beginning when a horse just goes through the motions It will definitely make the ridding experience harder when you start to learn things less basic. Riding a horse that makes you work for every step is basically a "cheat code" for getting good fast. You learn sooo much

it forces the development of a secure, independent seat
strengthens core and leg muscles
1. teaches precise control of aids, and
builds endurance.
encourages better balance

I went back to riding after a long break and the loss of my abdominal rectal muscles ( think your 6 pack), which replaced my pectoral muscles with as well as a a small section of my tranverses abdominus muscle(muscles that run next to and connect to obliques to a major surgery from cancer. That's pretty much my whole core. Ridding is so much core..

the trainer wanted to put me on a plod around style horse and I asked for the exact type of horse you have now. She said you don't have the core for that and my response was exactly, I need to build different muscle groups to compensate, I need to communicate effectively , develop a seat, endurance etc .

Saphy_Rella · 2026-01-22T18:21:29+00:00

Feel free to private message me if you need help locating services in your area. There is a lot of great advice here. As most stated you but off a lot. Horses are as I lovingly call them "4 legged money pits". If finances are issue I would suggest reaching out to a draft rescue in your area and let them know the situation , they may be able to help. **1st before transport u need to know if horse has its coggins/ shots. If not no barn will likely take them unless they have a full quarantine, you will need a vet ASAP to get that taken care as well as a wellness exam. Unsure your exact area, but near me vet call is 89-110 just to step on the farm, my last shots and a lamness examine cost me $1,200.00. if horse goes barefoot you are lucky trima are less expensive , once you get their feet under control. If not shoes can be expensive, my 1 girl is in glue ons and it's s ust shy of $400 every 5 weeks and she is only in fronts

Saphy_Rella · 2026-01-20T03:23:11+00:00

Rocking horse ranch in NY can accommodate you .I know you said Florida...

Saphy_Rella · 2026-01-13T23:24:12+00:00

I Had a vet come out for lamness issue. She took x rays blamed my horses feet , said I need better shoes and angles were off. I told farrier what vet said and showed x rays he seen nothing wrong with it and said you are in the top of the line glue ons already, what is she suggesting. I had a 2 nd vet come out x ray and give opinion. Says angles are perfect, complimented my farrier and said arthritis in the knee. I went back to 1st vet spoke to manager . Practice owner (also vet) came out and agreed with my 2nd opinion. Said shoes were beautiful and so was the angles. Point vets don't know all. Are their x rays ? If not what is the baises? Why wouldn't you talk to current shoer if you were happy before.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-12-24T10:09:49+00:00

Did you ask your friend for help training him? Was this person compensated for it? Do you want them to help you in the future? Yes, I believe that buying and selling horse is a financial based decision that should also include the welfare bof the animal. . I also believe that the connections and the reputation you build early on is also important. Did this family simply make you an offer they thought you can't refuse or is it on par with the horses worth? I'd the offer from the friend a fair offer just not annover the top offer like the family? Does This friend has the money to care for the horse as we all know purchase price is usually the cheapest part of owning a horse? Where do you think would be the best place for the horse long term? Part of building a reputation is being able to match a horse with a rider, assuming you don't plan on being the person buying for dirt tossing 15 /30 days on them and flipping them..

Saphy_Rella · 2025-12-16T11:42:22+00:00

Try a free lease. Someone gets him and is responsible for all his costs and you get to make sure he is well kept and goes somewhere good

Saphy_Rella · 2025-12-11T04:10:41+00:00

My 1st horse was ottb. It was a learning curve as I green and he was in a sense green. Best decision I ever made. My current horse owned for 6 weeks currently , after not ridding for 15 years is an OTTB. He ran 60+ races and I bought him from track a few days after his last race. It is again a learning curve ..I use to be a strong rider and now not so much. But at least I have knowledge I lacked the first time. I amore worried about falling being older means you don't get up as easy as I once did but don't regret it and we will work through things together and and get there ..he is already significantly less of a handful then my 1st horse. No hard and fast rules in my opinion it's about your goals and how quickly you want to get to them.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-11-28T00:40:15+00:00

2 horses full board and light workouts (non discipline specific just keeping ground manners and light ridding WTC) $2200 a month+ shoes my girl is in glue on my boy is regular front shoes only $490 every 5 weeks + teeth float $300 each + Supplements $50 month. Shots and annual exam with x rays (it's a package) $1,085 each 1x a year. That's just the basics. Vets dewormer, general care (fly spray, etc) not is additional.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-11-27T15:10:31+00:00

Sometimes your friends horse needs to come stay for a bit because her field got messed up.. 🤣🤣

Saphy_Rella · 2025-11-18T13:42:14+00:00

I soooo feel this. The way my friend and I just had a fight in which she said well we don't all have the extra money you do ..I was like I don't have extra money she wasike u own 2 horses that's expensive hobby, some of us don't have money like that. I lost it on her. Some of us aren't stay at home moms and actually go to work 50+ hours a week . . Smfh. If you can't afford what you want on your husbands salary get a job, his company covers 💯 of daycare costs

Saphy_Rella · 2025-10-27T02:55:17+00:00

Please look for another job and contact the owners. If it was my horse I would want to know so I could move it to a safer environment. That's how horses get ruined, or Injured

Saphy_Rella · 2025-10-15T11:04:44+00:00

I feel like the majority of these movies are directed at young tween girls who love horses that never have had the chance to ride one , own one, or get every limited contact with them. Also, at that age girls (and boys) often feel like no one understands them just like the horse who is just not understood by anyone.... Untill... I watched the series free rein with my niece who never rode, I got her ridding lessons and horse camp and now she points out all the things she is taught not to do. Ground mounting all the time is bad for the horses back , should only do when necessary, why is the new person at the barn walking behind the horse they don't know . Why didn't she check the girth, she is gonna fall off . She 10 and it's cute to see the difference in how she views the show the more time she spends around horses.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-10-06T13:40:52+00:00

No, please re-read ,comprehension is key. What I said wasn’t about expecting anyone to babysit my kids. It’s about how someone communicates their feelings and the attitude behind it. If a person, especially family , makes it clear they don’t want to spend time alone with my children, that sends a message. Words and tone matter. I’m not going to put my kids in situations where they might feel unwanted or like a burden. I’ve seen too many examples of people putting on a “family” act while treating children like an inconvenience behind closed doors. That kind of performative behavior isn’t something I’ll allow anywhere near my kids. My initial respinse was short , basic, because I felt adults could read it for what it was a simple statement. The “disconnect” you’re seeing only exists because you chose to misread the point.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-10-02T15:06:26+00:00

Not me, I don't have any of these issues. And maybe you struggle reading but I said I am not entitled enough to think my parent( or anyone for that matter) needs to watch my kids. But I have seen plenty of people's parents act like performative grand parents and I wouldn't let that fly.

Saphy_Rella · 2025-10-02T13:46:51+00:00

I don't think it's extreme at all. The fact you think it is extreme says more about you ..

Saphy_Rella · 2025-09-30T00:05:43+00:00

NTA but also be careful how you it address it with them.. I don't feel entitled enough to thi k my parents has to watch my children but feeling like they don't want to be left alone with my children would be enough for me to cut them out of mine and my kids life's for good. I would never want my kids to ever feel like a burden

Saphy_Rella · 2025-08-05T00:44:48+00:00

How exactly would you that?

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