Equestrian Life - Groups: Its a Way of Life <3

Posted By Martina Alice
on July 21, 2011, 11:22 pm

hi.i am new.

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Posted By Hannah Brown
on June 24, 2011, 1:28 am

i love u
grace

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Posted By Claire Dorotik
on March 10, 2011, 11:29 pm

Hello All,

I would love to introduce myself, and my new book, ON THE BACK OF A HORSE: Harnessing the Healing Power of the Human-Equine Bond, now out on Amazon Kindle.

This book explores the horse-human connection form a different standpoint, asking the question what in horses nature helps them overcome trauma, and makes them such great healers. Being a competitive rider (hunter/jumper, and now dressage), and a licensed psychotherapist, I wanted to present the reader with an in depth understanding of both the nature of human trauma, and the science behind the healing nature of horses.

I would love to hear your feedback on this!

Cheers,
Claire Dorotik MA
www.greathorsebooks.com

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Posted By Rachel Smith
on March 1, 2011, 3:05 pm

Wow no ones ever on

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Posted By Bahaha nomnomnom
on February 21, 2010, 4:56 pm

Hey guys i just thought i would share what i found with you guys! ok well you know thoose tennesse walker show were the horse with the best walk wins? and if it lifts its legs higher it will score more? well thoose "shows" to me are death traps. people there use sores to make thier horse lift its legs higher (overall it hurts the horse to walk) but there are some people who win fairly soo to them i give you around of appluase!! still i would never go to one of thoose shows because its abuse. * oh if any of you live in NY and know were cheap horse boarding is in the westchester orange county and rockland area are email me!!*

Comment By Abby Lynn
on February 23, 2010, 4:19 pm

i agree its abuse. we were talking about it in 4H, i dont like it.

Comment By kimberley savageau-rask
on March 10, 2010, 10:09 pm

The shows aren't abuse. The training for the shows are abusive. T he shows are the reason for the abuse. Many shows are going away from having the horses lift so high because more are aware of the abuse to get the horse to do it.

Comment By Rachel Smith
on February 16, 2011, 6:58 pm

I agree they will wrap the legs in plastic to make sure the acid they put on seeps in then if that's not enough during shows they put chains on there ankles not all riders do this but for those who do they should be ashamed

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Posted By Liz Green
on January 17, 2010, 2:10 pm

Hi ya'll. Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Liz and although I primarely ride hunter/jumpers, I love all aspects of riding whether it be competative or just for fun,l hence why I joined this group. When I am not riding horses, my other passion involves drawing or painting horses. My art has been such a wonderful way to relieve stress and meet great people and their special animals. I am new to equestrian life and look forward to meeting fellow horse enthusiasts.

Comment By Rliz Currie
on January 17, 2010, 3:55 pm

hi liz im rliz currie my name is prounced weird to so do you have your own horsey?

Comment By Liz Green
on January 18, 2010, 12:21 am

Hi Rliz. I own a TB named Mr. O'Malley. Sadly he is for sale because I can not afford to keep him anymore. He is off the racetrack, but has proven to be a rather talented jumper.

Comment By Rliz Currie
on January 21, 2010, 3:42 pm

thats nice im sorry he has to go..........................do you ride some where so you can still ride at least?

Comment By Christine Giguere
on January 26, 2010, 10:00 am

I am new to this site & group but had to comment on how hard it is now to hang on to our horse's, I can relate believe me.

Comment By Megan Butler
on March 9, 2010, 6:36 am

It's always so upsetting when you lose your best friend.

Comment By Rachel Smith
on February 16, 2011, 6:56 pm

Hi I'm new too

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Posted By Sarah Traylor
on December 5, 2010, 9:00 pm

Anyone have any school recommendations for good equine programs?

Comment By Rachel Smith
on February 16, 2011, 6:55 pm

Well the ranch I go to is called Avalon Riding Academy it's a very clean homy place everyone is very kind and they have every option for riding possible they also have lots of land and horses they have a website to it's Avalonriding.com and they also have a 43 year old pony who roams around the ranch haha

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Posted By Rachel Smith
on February 16, 2011, 6:53 pm

Hi I'm new and I wanted to introduce myself I'm 15 I am not a very experienced rider but I do know quite a lot about horses and riding I don't have my own horse because my parents can't afford it but I have a passion for them I love everything riding them mucking out there stalls grooming and tacking them up. Also when I'm not riding I love to draw them so I'm excited to join the horse lovers community and I hope I'll enjoy it :)

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Posted By Christine Nicholson
on January 22, 2010, 7:38 am

I'm so happy guys! my horse is finally understanding what I'm asking her when I ask her to be collective! She's finally putting her head down. my instrutor says she's growing up phyiscally and MENTALLY. She used to be such a spook but now she could care less about things. Im so proud of her (: Were even jumping!!