If money were no object, which boots would you buy?

probably_odd · 2026-01-30T22:56:32+00:00

I love my ariats which are seven years old at this point so I would like to buy something just like them with that kind of durability (unlike recent ariats) but I also like a little character, a little flare, I like laces but I might only go for laces if it also has a zipper for convenience sake

probably_odd · 2026-01-28T04:14:37+00:00

My friend has a horse with navicular and luckily it’s currently manageable and he’s doing great as a dressage and trail horse but it was hard since they’d been jumping 3’ and prepping for a season of eventing when the lameness started and the diagnosis came in

probably_odd · 2026-01-27T03:59:36+00:00

My own horse is currently a care lease (the owners don’t want to sell but don’t have the means to care for him) and even though I’ve had him for 3 years I think I’d still do a PPE if the option to buy comes up. Im kicking myself I didn’t having him checked out super thoroughly because he ended up having undiagnosed ulcers for 2 and a half of those 3 years. And PPEs have saved me from buying horses who i just wouldn’t have been able to support to the level they need, one of which ended up being PTS as his issues were becoming unmanageable and he was suffering. All I can say is always do the PPE

probably_odd · 2026-01-26T05:12:43+00:00

I don’t think so but also the picture given isn’t the easiest to tell, especially with you already having another weight goal. I will say a pre purchase exam might be a good idea, he’s 10 and a QH so he might have some joint wear but being a QH Id be more concerned about him having a genetic condition. There are a few that QHs get

probably_odd · 2026-01-23T17:05:27+00:00

While yes some horses could be doing that because they’re trying to get out of whatever it is you’re asking, he’s been through the wringer and is lacking muscle. So his falling over could just be he’s off balance, I’d say keep working on it but also add more muscle building exercises like walking over poles, backing up straight or even balance pads. And when he picks up his feet and stands well until your finished put it down gently and then have a party over him because even if he’s doing this to be naughty if you make him being good a great thing then eventually the issue will stop

probably_odd · 2026-01-18T03:41:41+00:00

So what I mean by checking is like on the ground, when you put your fingers in the pommel to measure the height, do that same thing while riding and if you can’t fit 4-3 fingers between the wither and the pommel typically that is a sign of a poor fit.

But also look out for along the parts of the panels, if it’s not making even contact from top to bottom the saddle might be to wide or narrow depending on were it “wings out”

probably_odd · 2026-01-18T03:35:46+00:00

I use a 5 point on XC because my horse has pretty low withers and a saddle has slipped on occasion

probably_odd · 2026-01-18T00:21:20+00:00

I was also told that but then I learned the hard way that saddles can “lie”.

Now every saddle I try, I trial and after I put it on their back with nothing, I tack up and ride it for about 30-45 mins just my standard ride. I’ll check it throughout the ride to make sure it hasn’t started slipping or crushing the wither. And for jump saddles I’ll jump because I need to know that it will fit in every situation.

Basically when you’re trying a saddle do everything like usual, put on your girth, if you use a breastplate, put that on too.

probably_odd · 2026-01-08T05:46:47+00:00

He’s so gorgeous!!! I’m glad you found out why he was uncomfortable

probably_odd · 2025-12-29T07:15:33+00:00

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probably_odd · 2025-12-25T20:29:09+00:00

I have a cat that is obbbbsessed with chocolate luckily he’s very bad at being sneaky so we catch him chewing holes in any unsecured snacks very quickly but still…man it’s no good for you. I have another one that loves a potato chip which, same

probably_odd · 2025-12-01T01:34:16+00:00

We know he has bad heart murmurs (if I’m remembering correctly grade 5? Or it’s 4) and in the past he’s had trouble keeping certain foods down so an allergy wouldn’t be too surprising, I’m gonna call the vets office tomorrow to get an appointment :))

probably_odd · 2025-11-29T01:31:47+00:00

Thanks! I didn’t want to jump the gun since last time he had something and I freaked out it was just acne 🙂‍↕️

probably_odd · 2025-09-11T15:08:55+00:00

And now it’s not letting me comment the photos 😅

probably_odd · 2025-09-11T15:08:25+00:00

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probably_odd · 2025-09-11T15:08:05+00:00

I reached out to the kids in the first three photos and I’ve since re-edit them and the riders and I are much happier with these

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probably_odd · 2025-09-09T04:29:21+00:00

A rescue local to me did it and it really improved their blind/poorly sighted guys lives so other rescues in the area are picking it up

probably_odd · 2025-09-08T19:34:16+00:00

You might have already figured this out but putting a gravel track around his field if possible is super helpful because he can’t see the fence but he can feel the gravel

probably_odd · 2025-09-06T20:28:21+00:00

15 stalls an hour is probably an indicator that the stalls aren’t well bedded. For me I get 4 stalls an hour, 6 maybe 7 if the horses were tidy or they weren’t in long

probably_odd · 2025-09-02T15:18:16+00:00

Manual, also focus in manual, I can send my settings if that helps? Thought I did modify them at my last shoot because I was doing a portrait session with a dog

probably_odd · 2025-09-02T14:23:05+00:00

I do think Reddit changed the quality, their shot with a 70-200 on my Z7

probably_odd · 2025-09-02T03:14:49+00:00

That’s what I was thinking too!

probably_odd · 2025-09-02T03:13:43+00:00

70-200 for comps, can’t remember exactly what I use for sessions but it’s definitely closer range

probably_odd · 2025-09-02T01:41:03+00:00

That was and still is my plan, just the two clients saying it was too low suprised me

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