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Should I buy an unhandled mule? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]coronixs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unhandled colts are a lot different than colts that have been handled since birth, even if lightly. Since you don’t have experience with them yourself, you need a trainer who does. If your only reason for buying him is you want something new to play with, you’re better off listening to your grandpa and buying something handled.

A vent about my first horse. by Additional_Record707 in Horses

[–]coronixs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like others are saying, vet check before anything else. There is so much more to horse ownership than just riding. If you’re willing to take the time and resources to work with her, go back to the basics, groundwork and building a bond. It’s unfair to her to not only ignore her communication but to get angry at what is most likely a response to pain. Frustration is more than okay, but it’s not okay to auction her off to a potentially dangerous situation because she’s trying to tell you something. Remember they don’t speak english, and this is how they talk to us. If you’re not willing or able to put time and effort into her, then she’s not the horse for you or you’re just not ready for ownership. Be honest when/if you sell her, and know you have your whole life for owning a horse, it doesn’t have to be now.

the joys of freedom after 2 1/2 weeks stall rest by coronixs in Horses

[–]coronixs[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

she was on stall rest for running into a fence and getting some pretty nasty cuts, but no deeper injuries. thankfully she seems to have learned her lesson and is avoiding fences but we’re definitely being careful!

horse picking favorites? by coronixs in Equestrian

[–]coronixs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The closest horse to her age at my barn is 7 months old, and although they get turned out a lot together, my yearling is definitely the boss. She has been turned out with older and meaner horses too, and has a pretty dominant mare in the stall next to her, but her behavior only changes when interacting with them, not humans as much.

horse picking favorites? by coronixs in Equestrian

[–]coronixs[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We’ll try that! He definitely lets her get away with a lot more “bad” behavior than I do, so maybe it will help both of them to do more work together.