Recent content by HopeforMe

Try www.cmt.ca There should be a video link.

Wow. Not sure what part of the States you are in, but I am in Canada and there are loads of horses as you describe for far less money. Broaden your search and you should find something in the $5-10,000 range. I just think you may looking in the wrong places.

I'd look for a quality used leather saddle rather than a new synthetic one. If your horse is chunky, probably want FQHBs and gullet size varies as well. Seat size is 2" less than an english saddle. If you ride in a 17" english, then you will fit in a 15" western saddle. I'm not an...

If you feel it is a bad idea, then it probably is. I live in Canada. I don't tow in snow if I can help it. It isn't worth it. People who don't live here seem to think we all happily drive around in snowdrifts. Actually, we are really good at rescheduling events in case of bad weather. I have...

Canadian here! On the East coast, so just an ocean away. Wind, rain and +12*C here today, was sunny and -20*C two days ago.

I battled with mudfever in 8 horses for 3 months last year, so I know how frustrating it can be. Where your horse is pink-skinned, I'd suspect he may have an underlying allergy or sensitivity that ia making it harder to clear up. Have there been any changes in his pasture, bedding, hay? Also...

Did you vaccinate your horse against strangles? That would be the responsible thing to do with a horse that lives in a yard where horses come and go and you can't control what they come in contact with.

I've done it too. Not well, as it is difficult. I taught vaulting years ago as part of a horsemanship program. We only did the basic movements and it was a great for improving the riders' confidence and balance. The horses that were used in vaulting also did other things like jumping and...