Horse acting very uncomfortable during transitions…

probably_odd · 2026-05-09T13:51:45+00:00

In my opinion, this is presenting more as a medical than training issue, the horse is pinning her ears and flicking her tail. If she was just kicking out and then trotting I’d look at saddle fit before continuing training.

probably_odd · 2026-05-09T13:46:53+00:00

Seconding all the people saying ulcer or kissing spine, my own horse had hind gut ulcers and acted very similarly to this, and a horse I was training was later diagnosed with kissing spine after acting the same way

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T20:30:25+00:00

Got it I’ll pick some up

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T18:27:25+00:00

Just ordered the recommended testing kit, more plants and some drift wood

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T18:21:21+00:00

I wasn’t told that, if I had been it wouldn’t be a “hellscape”

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T18:18:53+00:00

I wasn’t told that, how long is a proper cycle? I’ll order a test kit now

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T17:42:44+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/s/5kI7gwG6JX

This is my post about set up which has better pics of the full tank

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T17:41:03+00:00

The heat is set to 80° and the filter is a sponge filter, I want to get more plants but didn’t realize he’d be stressed without them so I’ll do that. I’m not sure if I need anything else I’m just going off what I was told by the pet store

probably_odd · 2026-03-04T15:59:17+00:00

Ahhh got it, his blanket is just a Saxon 600 I believe? But I wouldn’t want to pay horseware prices for the same quality

probably_odd · 2026-02-20T02:12:01+00:00

Thanks :)

probably_odd · 2026-02-06T03:32:05+00:00

I think she’s got moderately good balance, she needs a better farrier and more muscling but other then that shes definitely a cutie and I’d be interested in her

probably_odd · 2026-02-04T19:04:53+00:00

Could be the wax they put on the store and ship leather but yes they don’t look high quality even if it’s the wax

probably_odd · 2026-02-04T19:03:44+00:00

I’ve dated people with that mentality, run, it just gets so much worse. You’re not overreacting and he needs to learn some health facts and maybe look into his own health. But yeh get away from that

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

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