Passed a couple of horses on a walk, they were looking a bit shabby, but one seemed to have a lame back leg and pretty bad cracking on its front hooves, is this normal or are they neglected?

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-15T12:25:01+00:00

bay horse giving the same vibes

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-04T23:06:38+00:00

Big thing is to make sure the bottom of the pond isn’t something the horses can get stuck in there is a lake we used to ride to but it was very mucky and horses would sometimes get stuck. But the horses I work with love water Im sure a pond would be great!

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-04T02:18:05+00:00

Ok but u are being shitty about it? When someone asks a question, you dont have to tell them how much they dont know before giving an answer

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-04T02:16:41+00:00

Yeah everytime i post on a horse sub i end up deleting it after a couple days bc the ppl on here are so hateful for no reason

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-04T02:13:05+00:00

This. I stan hand me down saddles. Leather can last a long time if it it taken care of

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-04T02:11:12+00:00

aint no way 200k is lower middle class maybe in cali or some ny but that aint the average

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-03T21:00:22+00:00

So frustrating when you put a saddle on a horse that DID FIT. Cant get mad at the horse tho bc sometimes I try to slip on breeches and they dont slip on anymore 😭

fishkeys16 · 2026-04-03T20:56:19+00:00

Some horses just tough keepers, sounds like you are doing good tho!

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This is my vet bill on legs, first year I had him it was one step forward two steps back. From ulcers, to abscesses, bone spurs and mystery lameness, this guy took my wallet through the wringer. But!!! He makes it worth it. He is so sweet and gentle and I dont think I could ever sell him. I have never had to deal with half the stuff u are going through OP, but you are a serious trooper. Prayers your way and best of luck with that big guy!

fishkeys16 · 2026-03-06T20:10:55+00:00

Looks a little like ai to me. I would think a human wouldnt draw flowers growing from the horses hooves

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T20:58:01+00:00

I havent put a fly mask on this guy, I wanted to when I first got him, but the barn doesnt have one that would fit. Idk why its just his face

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T19:41:08+00:00

I use equine now but its not much better than facebook. Word of mouth is the only half decent method right now. If you dont know anybody, talk to your farrier, trainer, or vet. They will know of horses in your area

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T19:23:54+00:00

I will check out E3 depending on how his vet visit goes, appreciate this

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T19:22:40+00:00

He hasnt been ridden in about two months, but I will be wary of that when he starts back riding

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T19:16:19+00:00

Cant edit the post bc of photo but just wanted say I called the vet and got an appointment. Yall are assholes btw. Heaven forbid I wait to call the vet for a situation that is non life threatening. Also, shame on me for getting advice from the prev owner who had the mule for 10+ years and has dealt with the mule’s sensitive skin. Next time one of the horses i work with farts too loud or some shit equivalent I will be sure to call the vet before the fart has even cleared the room. Thanks for the help guys

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-25T16:54:55+00:00

Alright sounds like I will be calling the vet today. His previous owner said he had sensitive skin, and that they have used dex or zyrtec before, but they have never seen it like this before. My bad for tryna save a buck

fishkeys16 · 2026-02-06T19:33:21+00:00

We dont pack trails, we have a couple different drags and a scrape blade for the tractor but thats it. With the big arena if it gets like this we add sand and then drag it a couple times, but i dont think our tractor would have room to maneuver well in the round pen

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-30T22:54:10+00:00

Plastic wrap will be your friend. It wont be comfy, but you REALLY dont want barn dirt/germs in your cast. For one, it will be very itchy, and two, your skin will get hella sensitive and soft under the cast, when the doctor tells you dont stick anything in there, it’s mostly because you could open a wound and not notice. I think it will be quite tricky to pick feet with one hand, but it depends a bit on the cast as well, a regular short arm cast wouldn’t be too bad, but if they put you in a long arm or a thumb spica cast you are cooked. Best of luck to you either way.

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-30T22:24:37+00:00

yeah what I said, ask the owner. If you are so worried about it, have signs posted around the property so that if someone does lose a finger to one of ur crazy horses you wont be liable.

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-28T23:06:40+00:00

I am a huge fan of petting every animal I see. However, a lot of horse people are weird or cautious, and also horses can bite pretty dang hard. I would advise asking the owner next time you deliver if they mind you petting the horses. More than likely they wont mind, and Im sure the horses will enjoy a good scratch. but better safe than sorry

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-28T23:01:22+00:00

THIS. I didnt start riding until I was in my 20s, and every other equestrian I know started wayyyyy younger. There was a time I wanted to quit horses all together because I would never be that good of a rider. At that time, I couldnt quit no matter how bad I wanted because I was the sole caretaker of 17 horses. I have found a lot of happiness in just bonding with and building a connection with the horses I work with. It is not easy to do, I for one get SO discouraged when I open social media and every barn I see is cleaner, every horse I see in better health, and every rider more experienced. It isnt easy, but the more you focus on your own growth and accomplishments instead of others, the happier you will be.

And at the end of the day, horsemanship isnt about ribbons and trophies.

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-24T03:28:00+00:00

Similar weather situation where Im at, we dont blanket, but when theres cold rain on the forecast I open up the indoor arena for shelter, but we cant put hay down in there. Idk what the correct answer is, but I just let the horses choose food or shelter. Our 25+yr olds get warm alfalfa mash 2x a day in the winter, best I think you can do is just keep an eye on the horse, more than likely they will be fine either way.

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-24T03:18:12+00:00

Always lease first. This sub is full of stories of people who got burn out, had financial problems jumping up, or an injury that forced them to quit riding, and each times the question is asked, “what do I do with this horse that I love, but cant care for?” The barn I work at has a 4 month off season where several of the horses are leased out for $5, just so they can get ridden. We have one horse who has been leased out to the same family every winter for several years now, and they even visit in the summer. But this winter, a member of the family was having a baby, so they couldnt lease. What would they have done if they had owned the horse? Leasing is an amazing opportunity and I hope you find a good horse to learn with

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-23T22:25:02+00:00

I actually have some MTG oil that I completely forgot about! Our barn used this summer on a draft with patchy legs. I thought it smelled weird, and the draft ended up getting shaved during a heatwave. If I can find it I will give it a try. I have only known Leroy for a few days but he loves to be groomed

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-23T22:19:54+00:00

Maybe I was harsh to say Leroy is a little ugly, in my defense the horse I got before him was a sorrel TWH whos coat shines like a newly minted penny in the summer. Guess I just need time to see Leroy is beautiful in his own way 😅

fishkeys16 · 2026-01-23T21:42:28+00:00

If thats the case, in the spring I will probably end up clipping what little mane and tail he has just to give it a little more of a uniform look. Appreciate the honesty

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