http://forum.horsetopia.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:09:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.horsetopia.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.horsetopia.com http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118741-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:19 GMT I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids. ... I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids.

Well, yesterday one of my favorite kids took a pretty bad fall. It was her first time in the big arena (she's been riding a year, and is a pretty good rider so I thought it was time to take her out of the small arena!) In the roundpen she can walk, trot, canter, get her diagonals, and is an agressive rider and has no problem controlling the ponies. For the last 4 months she's been riding in a small arena and doing great. She can walk trot canter confidently and control the pony. She's had one bolt that she got under control right away. She is my number one kid at shows, she always takes home a ribbon.

Well, yesterday I put her on the most bombproof pony, a 30 year old Arab x Welsh to ride in the big arena. I put her on a lounge line and walked around with her. We worked up to a trot, and all of the sudden the pony LOSES it, takes off, and drags me across the arena. I am frantically trying to stop the pony, I still have a hold on her lounge line but she pulled me over and dragged me face down through the dirt. Then she starts to buck. I'm not talking littke crowhops, I'm talking giant bucks. My kid stays on but then the pony ducks out from under her at the last second and she falls off, landing on her bum.

I picked her up, dusted her off, and did an innital assesment. I'm currently in EMT school, so I knew what to do...checked for any injuries, bruises, etc. She was fine. The sand in the arenas is deep and groomed twice a day so it's really soft. She didn't even cry for more then a minute, then said she wanted to get back on. And she did, and we worked the snot out of that pony.

Before she went home I checked her again, and she had no pain and no bruising.

My boss just called me and said that the parents want to sue me because their childs confidence is broken and she is also "hurt". They are trying to claim her tailbone is broken. They want me to pay for x-rays and the co-pay at the E.R!

They did not sign anything through my boss (I found out she does not have students sign contracts AFTER my kid falls off) but she does have a posted sign saying that horseback riding is a dangerous sport, injuries can occur, etc.

Could I still be held responsible? Would they have a case?

I really, really don't need this right now. I just finally moved out, I am still hurting financially and I don't have the money to pay for a lawyer. ]]> General Horse Advice Crookedblaze http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118741-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118740-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:22:49 GMT I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids. ... I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids.

Well, yesterday one of my favorite kids took a pretty bad fall. It was her first time in the big arena (she's been riding a year, and is a pretty good rider so I thought it was time to take her out of the small arena!) In the roundpen she can walk, trot, canter, get her diagonals, and is an agressive rider and has no problem controlling the ponies. For the last 4 months she's been riding in a small arena and doing great. She can walk trot canter confidently and control the pony. She's had one bolt that she got under control right away. She is my number one kid at shows, she always takes home a ribbon.

Well, yesterday I put her on the most bombproof pony, a 30 year old Arab x Welsh to ride in the big arena. I put her on a lounge line and walked around with her. We worked up to a trot, and all of the sudden the pony LOSES it, takes off, and drags me across the arena. I am frantically trying to stop the pony, I still have a hold on her lounge line but she pulled me over and dragged me face down through the dirt. Then she starts to buck. I'm not talking littke crowhops, I'm talking giant bucks. My kid stays on but then the pony ducks out from under her at the last second and she falls off, landing on her bum.

I picked her up, dusted her off, and did an innital assesment. I'm currently in EMT school, so I knew what to do...checked for any injuries, bruises, etc. She was fine. The sand in the arenas is deep and groomed twice a day so it's really soft. She didn't even cry for more then a minute, then said she wanted to get back on. And she did, and we worked the snot out of that pony.

Before she went home I checked her again, and she had no pain and no bruising.

My boss just called me and said that the parents want to sue me because their childs confidence is broken and she is also "hurt". They are trying to claim her tailbone is broken. They want me to pay for x-rays and the co-pay at the E.R!

They did not sign anything through my boss (I found out she does not have students sign contracts AFTER my kid falls off) but she does have a posted sign saying that horseback riding is a dangerous sport, injuries can occur, etc.

Could I still be held responsible? Would they have a case?

I really, really don't need this right now. I just finally moved out, I am still hurting financially and I don't have the money to pay for a lawyer. ]]> General Horse Advice Crookedblaze http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118740-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118739-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:56 GMT I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids. ... I work giving lessons for a small trainer in Del Mar, working mostly with little kids. I really love my job, I love the horses and I love the kids.

Well, yesterday one of my favorite kids took a pretty bad fall. It was her first time in the big arena (she's been riding a year, and is a pretty good rider so I thought it was time to take her out of the small arena!) In the roundpen she can walk, trot, canter, get her diagonals, and is an agressive rider and has no problem controlling the ponies. For the last 4 months she's been riding in a small arena and doing great. She can walk trot canter confidently and control the pony. She's had one bolt that she got under control right away. She is my number one kid at shows, she always takes home a ribbon.

Well, yesterday I put her on the most bombproof pony, a 30 year old Arab x Welsh to ride in the big arena. I put her on a lounge line and walked around with her. We worked up to a trot, and all of the sudden the pony LOSES it, takes off, and drags me across the arena. I am frantically trying to stop the pony, I still have a hold on her lounge line but she pulled me over and dragged me face down through the dirt. Then she starts to buck. I'm not talking littke crowhops, I'm talking giant bucks. My kid stays on but then the pony ducks out from under her at the last second and she falls off, landing on her bum.

I picked her up, dusted her off, and did an innital assesment. I'm currently in EMT school, so I knew what to do...checked for any injuries, bruises, etc. She was fine. The sand in the arenas is deep and groomed twice a day so it's really soft. She didn't even cry for more then a minute, then said she wanted to get back on. And she did, and we worked the snot out of that pony.

Before she went home I checked her again, and she had no pain and no bruising.

My boss just called me and said that the parents want to sue me because their childs confidence is broken and she is also "hurt". They are trying to claim her tailbone is broken. They want me to pay for x-rays and the co-pay at the E.R!

They did not sign anything through my boss (I found out she does not have students sign contracts AFTER my kid falls off) but she does have a posted sign saying that horseback riding is a dangerous sport, injuries can occur, etc.

Could I still be held responsible? Would they have a case?

I really, really don't need this right now. I just finally moved out, I am still hurting financially and I don't have the money to pay for a lawyer. ]]> General Horse Advice Crookedblaze http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118739-kid-fell-parents-want-sue-me.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118594-moving-barns.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:56:46 GMT I don't post here often, though I'm trying to. :)
The hony is boarded about 45 minutes away from me, my car is older, has its issues and the drive in winter will not be fun even in a new car so While I do have her up for sale I don't expect many buyers and am looking into other barns that are closer.

What do you look for in a boarding barn?

I think I've pretty much found a barn to move her to and would be getting an amazing deal money wise. I've had a friend who has boarded there and can say nothing but good about this barn and the owner. Just hoping things go well and I can get in there before really getting excited. Also having to possibly look into a trainer seeing as I have never started a horse before and she's pretty much unhandled, not even halter broke and is around a year old. :eek: Either that or find someone who will help me along the way so I don't screw hony up. What do you look for in a trainer? ]]> General Horse Advice AdoreDrafts http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118594-moving-barns.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118558-portable-step-stools.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:54:03 GMT my fiance just called me to let me know my horse is in the trainler and they are on there way home:D. he also let me know that he is 17 hands tall. i... my fiance just called me to let me know my horse is in the trainler and they are on there way home:D. he also let me know that he is 17 hands tall. i was definatly not expecting that, but i love big horses. i was just woundering if there are any good step stools that can be taken along on rides in case i have to get off and cant get back on? that would kindof suck if i had to walk a few miles back home just cause hes to tall.lol ]]> General Horse Advice petesmum http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118558-portable-step-stools.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118526-i-get-him-sunday-may-need-new-name.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:24:44 GMT YAY, im sooo excited. i get my sasddlebred gelding on sunday. my fiances dad called last night and said his name was special delivery, as he was a... YAY, im sooo excited. i get my sasddlebred gelding on sunday. my fiances dad called last night and said his name was special delivery, as he was a breach. my soon to be father in law was able to some how turn him around and got him out in time. i believe that name is on his registration. the trainer calls hin "fed" after federal express, going along with the special delivery thing. i think special delivery goes great with the fact that he was to be a surprise gift to me aswell. i dont know about the nickname "fed" though. i would like some thing that has to do with delivery or trains as trains were also a large part of my family(my grandfather was a conductor). he may suite it once i see him, but if you guys have any ideas that would be great. i like something that is easy to say and rolls off the tounge nicely. and something witha little meaning behind it. ]]> General Horse Advice petesmum http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118526-i-get-him-sunday-may-need-new-name.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118512-can-horse-lose-its-registration.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:35:02 GMT i was talking to a guy that thinks he knows everything about horses and he can do no wrong, and we got onto talking about registration. i am getting... i was talking to a guy that thinks he knows everything about horses and he can do no wrong, and we got onto talking about registration. i am getting a horse on sunday which i think is registered but i am not 100% on that. it is being given to me so i could care less. about 5 months ago he was kicked in the ankle, the vet said that hes certain he will make a full recovery and be able to be competed in saddle seat again. but this guy said because he was injured if he had been registered, he will lose his registration. is this true? again im not expecting this horse to come to me registered, i just want to know if this is true as i dont believe half of what this guy tells me. ]]> General Horse Advice petesmum http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118512-can-horse-lose-its-registration.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118505-neat-wd-40-a.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:30:13 GMT Somone forwarded this to me VIA email, and i just HAD to share!
I'd like to add that you can use WD-40 for detangling manes and tales :laughing6:


Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? Don't lie and don't cheat. WD-40. Who knew? I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do.... Probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed!






WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40'. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.






Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you... When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.



WD-40 uses:



1. Protects silver from tarnishing.



2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.



3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.



4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.



5.. Keeps flies off cows.



6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.



7. Removes lipstick stains.



8. Loosens stubborn zippers.



9. Untangles jewelry chains.



10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.



11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.



12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.



13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.



14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.



15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.



16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.



17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.



18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.


19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!


20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.



21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...



22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.



23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open..



24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.


25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.


26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.



27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans



28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.



29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.



30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.



31. Removes splattered grease on stove.



32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.



33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.



34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).



35. Removes all traces of duct tape.



36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.NOTE; HAROLD USES THIS ON HIS KNEES. MAKES HIS HANDS REALLY SOFT AS WELL IN THE PROCESS.



37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'



38. The favorite use in the state of New York, WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.


39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.


40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.



41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.



42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!



43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.




P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL. ]]> General Horse Advice LoveMyHorse18 http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118505-neat-wd-40-a.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118504-my-horse-wont-load.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:53:02 GMT My horse use to be a really easy horse to load; but one day at the vets office, she spooked, ran out backwards and managed to flip over. She was... My horse use to be a really easy horse to load; but one day at the vets office, she spooked, ran out backwards and managed to flip over. She was fine. She loaded fine after and I loaded and unloaded her at home for a week or two after the accident. Well, now she won't load at all. Won't even stick a foot in the trailer. I have tried loading her buddy, lunging her next to the trailer, "nagging" her with a lunge whip until she moves forward and now I have her in my round pen with the trailer backed up to the gate and feeding her in the trailer. She won't even go in to eat. This has been 2 days. My farrier said that when she get hungry enough she will go in. She has water, mineral block, salt lick. Should I give her hay in or out of the trailer? What else can I do? I have been working on this for months now and I am getting frustrated. I would sedate her but, I don't see that helping in the long run. ]]> General Horse Advice Nashoba http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118504-my-horse-wont-load.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118485-cold-weather-horse-care-tips.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:52 GMT Here Are Some Cold weather horse care tips. You may be surprised at how well horses can adapt to colder weather. In the wild, horses can withstand... Here Are Some Cold weather horse care tips.
You may be surprised at how well horses can adapt to colder weather. In the wild, horses can withstand temperatures at well below zero. However, there are a number of things that you can do to maximize your horse's health and condition during the colder months. Here are a few tips that will help to keep your equine friend happy and healthy during winter months.


One important thing to remember is that although horses do well in colder temperatures, they can be affected by cold winds which not only make them extremely uncomfortable but also have a tendency to spook the horse. You can keep your horse happier by providing some type of wind break such as a run-in shed in the pasture. If your horse does not have access to a run-in shed, a line of trees may be adequate to block some of the wind, but it is advisable that they at least have some sort of shelter from potential wind, snow, and freezing rain. (To read more goto) http://lookingafteryourhorse.blogspot.com

]]> General Horse Advice Roughdiamond http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118485-cold-weather-horse-care-tips.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118480-trailering-stella-bad-idea.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:05:42 GMT The barn owner offered me a deal of boarding Stella for $75 as long as I bring my own hay and grain because she knows how badly I want Stella closer... The barn owner offered me a deal of boarding Stella for $75 as long as I bring my own hay and grain because she knows how badly I want Stella closer to me. I'm thinking I am going to take this deal but not until January as I have finals and a cruise (Yay for my boyfriend's wonderful parents paying my way!:D) in December so I won't even be there to work her. So why pay the money if I'm not going to be able to be there...

Anyways...

Stella is an ex racehorse and had a couple really bad trailering incidents, I don't know details, it is just what I was told. If I do bring her over, I am not going to do so unless I can borrow a trailer to work with her in for a while first. But here's the thing. She usually loads ok, however, once she gets in the trailer and we get going she freaks out. She sweats and is constantly moving and panicking. I don't know what happened in her past but it must have not been good. Last time I trailered her, she had been sweating so bad that she seriously looked like I had given her a bath, no exageration. She was shaking horribly, eyes wide, nostrils flaring, all of the above. And we always take it nice and slow...always.

What I'm asking is there something I can buy and give her to help her calm down? Seeing as it will be winter I don't want her sweating that badly in the cold wind. Is it safe to get a tranquilizer or something from the vet? I'm just always so scared of what is going to happen in the trailer ride over. ]]> General Horse Advice Cait http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118480-trailering-stella-bad-idea.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118464-anybody-have-aphc-login.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:56:10 GMT I do, but can't remember my password, and they are doing upgrades or something and I can't reset my password right now. I'm trying to do a pedigree lookup on a filly. I know her sire's name, but can't for the life of me remember her dam's name. I even have her younger brother's name.
If not, I'll get in touch with my mom later tonight and she'll know--she's just not answering me at the moment. And I want to know! :D

The filly's name is ImagineIfIWereADude. Her younger brother's name is Bonanzinator. Both have ApHC points, but that won't tell me the mare's name.
Thanks! ]]> General Horse Advice Rockin GR http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118464-anybody-have-aphc-login.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118463-need-new-rather-better-farm-name-help.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:44:10 GMT So, our current barn name is Rivkah Farm, came with the barn I lease and I just ran with it but I really would like one a little funner and more... So, our current barn name is Rivkah Farm, came with the barn I lease and I just ran with it but I really would like one a little funner and more detailed.
We provide lessons, sales, consignments, training and showing as well as some boarding.
We do Hunter-Jumpers, Eventing, Dressage etc. We are very well rounded and train a variety of horse to different disciplines that they suit the best.

Any ways, I am horrible at naming things and not creative. l lack that gene lol.

All thoughts/ideas are appreciated. ]]> General Horse Advice Southriversales http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118463-need-new-rather-better-farm-name-help.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118445-little-snot-broke-my-arm-update.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:13:10 GMT My newest mare has decided throughout her life that kicking is the answer for any confrontation. Im standing in her paddock with her yesterday,... My newest mare has decided throughout her life that kicking is the answer for any confrontation.
Im standing in her paddock with her yesterday, just petting, loving, etc. She has been really gentle with me, not showing any agression, etc.
For those who don't know, this is a bone thin 3 year old appy. I brought her home on Saturday. She was "somewhat halter broke" but her past was shady.. The general story was that she was born and raised in a pasture with very little done with her.
Anyhow, Miss Peppy rushed the fence and reached over and bit her in her shoulder as she was turning away from the fence. Right at that moment, I was turning and walking away as well, off to the side a little. If she had not spun like she did, she would have missed me, but as my luck would have it, she managed to kick me. I saw her spinning and knew it was coming, and brought up my arm just in time to catch her hoof before she hit me in the ribs.
I figured it was broken, but went and had an X-ray done today, and got it confirmed. I thankfully don't have to cast it, just be careful with it and wrap/ice if it swells too much.
The good news is that she is gaining weight already. I have her blanketed and she is shedding out her nasty coat. I took her for a walk yesterday down the road and she went through puddles, over the train tracks, cars and trucks dont bother her, even swinging/banging real-estate signs are no big deal.
I wonder about her past as she is super responsive in the halter, although backing up she is a bit lazy. She does pick up all fours, although she doesnt want to keep her kinds up for too long. With the little bit of training she has had, she seems to be really willing and responsive.
She had a cribbing collar on so tight that it was cutting into the base of her ears. The story was that she would rather crib than eat and that her cribbing was why she was so thin. Since I have brought her home she has not worn a collar at all, and she has not been seen or heard cribbing once, by me or the property owners (who work at home and are with the horses almost all day)
Amazing what food can do huh?
A couple pics..
Headshot... Shes gotta cute face for an appy :)

Look at what I found on her left side, I have to call her the "happy appy" now :)
]]> General Horse Advice North.Idaho.Cowgirl http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118445-little-snot-broke-my-arm-update.html http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118437-what-colour-black-bay-dark-brown-horse.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:52:55 GMT What colour would look good on a black bay/dark brown horse? He looks black to me but he does have some brown on his legs and nose. For anyone who... What colour would look good on a black bay/dark brown horse? He looks black to me but he does have some brown on his legs and nose. For anyone who read my off the track standardbred topic, it's for Vance.

My other 2 horses have their "barn" colours. Mya is Burgendy and Max is orange. Everything they own is their colour(halter/leadrope, saddle pad, polo wraps, brushes etc.)

So what would look good on Vance? ]]> General Horse Advice GodsGifts http://forum.horsetopia.com/general-horse-advice/118437-what-colour-black-bay-dark-brown-horse.html