http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/-t1.htm For any other topics Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:38:51 GMT 10 http://i49.servimg.com/u/f49/12/79/65/18/bha10.png http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/-t1.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm Sydney Many of you probably have had to let a horse go over the great rainbow bridge. It still hurts to think or talk about it but I had to euthanise my old mare, Naigen today. She got a twisted bowel and there was nothing at her age that we could do. Someone once said to me, the most lonely feeling in the world is having to eithanise a horse. I couldn't agree more. I usually don't have to work on Thursdays but I am glad I did today. The poor old girl would have waited longer if I hadn't ... General Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:55:38 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm#561 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/grieving-t87.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm Cyndi Just going to throw this out to all of you and see what kind of answers I get. Hypothetically speaking... ...if you had a horse that became VERY attached to another horse, so much so that said horse can only be ridden by the owner in the field with the other horse, would you keep them together, or separate them? Can a horse bond "too much" with another horse? This same horse, hypothetically speaking, has severe separation anxiety when the other horse leaves the paddock to be ridden ... General Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:38:51 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm#1335 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/paddock-management-t155.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm nags-equestrian I recently found out that my horse is gaited, I am not very familiar with gaited horses and we don't get a lot of them around here, I always called it his funny trot. He does the foxtrot and flatwalk. Since finding out what gait it was (it was very fast- 15 mph) I have managed to slow him down a lot and we are actually getting a decent gait now. I ride him treeless and bitless, but find it a bit difficult to sit his foxtrot when out hacking sometimes, as he does like to go fast! Still working ... General Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:09:48 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm#1297 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-have-a-gaited-horse-t152.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm HorseHippie Hey all, I was in contact with the Canadian Cowboys Mounted Shooters as I was quite interested in joining because they allow Bitless in competition. Unfortunately, they are based out of Alberta and with me in Saskatchewan, I am at a disadvantage to join. Well, I got an email yesterday from the club and there is going to be a clinic on Saturday right in my area! Sooo excited! Unfortunately, I don't have a horse ready as the one that I would use is going to go for training in June. ... General Wed, 06 May 2009 18:41:41 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm#993 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-bitless-adventure-t132.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/riding-lessons-t84.htm Cyndi I started riding lessons again this morning, with a new trainer, Jason. He came highly recommended by a friend of mine. When she was about to give up hope that one of her horses was ever going to accept a saddle and rider, he saved the day. I had booked Fanny in for training next spring, and since Jason also gives riding lessons, I thought it would be good to take lessons from him as well. I was very pleased with his riding philosophy. He says that we should use our voice, seat and legs ... General Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:03:49 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/riding-lessons-t84.htm#517 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/riding-lessons-t84.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/lent-t117.htm bohohorse Are you giving anything up? Although I don't know if I can call myself Christian any more (don't ask what my religion is, I'm not sure myself) I usually like to mark it. I'm giving up cakes and chocolate and reckon that will save me £1 a day (conservative estimate) then that money saved can go to Action Against Hunger Anyone want to join me...? General Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:02:50 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/lent-t117.htm#858 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/lent-t117.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/another-one-of-those-wtf-bits-t108.htm Sydney Now I dunno who remembers that spiked mouthpiece bit I posted here but I think this one fits perfectly into that category. Wow, holy crap what the **** Who thinks of these things!? And to what purpose other than torturing the horse!? General Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:47:29 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/another-one-of-those-wtf-bits-t108.htm#779 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/another-one-of-those-wtf-bits-t108.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/are-you-addicted-t107.htm bohohorse Now I've really seen it all http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/4537874/Ecstasy-no-more-dangerous-than-horse-riding.html General Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:09:49 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/are-you-addicted-t107.htm#763 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/are-you-addicted-t107.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/hacking-out-in-bitless-t90.htm poghag I seem to remember there are legal implications... no third party insurance if something happens and you have no bit. As someone who does a lot of hacking, with a horse who has been known to utterly take off, bitted or not, do I need to be wearing a bridle on over the bitless to cover me if we have an "incident" with a bystander or such? (I know this makes me sound like a pretty poor horsewoman - I'm doing loads of slow work in the school so that horsey listens to ME, not a bit ... General Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:36:27 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/hacking-out-in-bitless-t90.htm#579 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/hacking-out-in-bitless-t90.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-uses-for-baling-twine-t66.htm Sydney Oh theres sooo many uses. What has everyone used it for? I use it to tie loops on tools so I can hang them. I made a pair of barrel reins out of blue twine when I was young which I then passed on to my friends daughter who was totally in love with them. I've made a halter for a random loose horse and walked it home, a belt for myself, a necklace, a "holy shit" handle for my english saddle, a whisp, haynet (which I found instructions for now! I'm going to make one from their patterns ... General Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:37:36 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-uses-for-baling-twine-t66.htm#366 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-uses-for-baling-twine-t66.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/be-honest-how-much-is-it-your-fault-when-you-hit-the-ground-t50.htm FlorayG Mooching about bareback on the Kitten a couple of days ago I realised that I no longer part company inadvertently with her - even when she shies. I used to do it all the time, either me falling or her putting me off, but now we have a better relationship I just don't. Her mother, whom I have always trusted implicitly, I can honestly say I have NEVER fallen off in 16 years riding her. (Can't find an emoticon for 'please believe me'!) We've fallen together twice though. So I began to wonder, how ... General Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:20:09 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/be-honest-how-much-is-it-your-fault-when-you-hit-the-ground-t50.htm#254 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/be-honest-how-much-is-it-your-fault-when-you-hit-the-ground-t50.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/happy-christmas-t95.htm bohohorse It's early I know, but I'll be busy with family stuff for the next few days so HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!! To all of you. Thank you for all the fab posts in 2008, the questions, the answers, the laughs, the tears and the rows! May you and your horses all have a wonderful and blessed bitless 2009 General Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:18:32 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/happy-christmas-t95.htm#661 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/happy-christmas-t95.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-barn-t75.htm Cyndi Things have a funny way of working themselves out, don't they? About two or three weeks ago I found a new barn for Fanny. I really liked it, and my husband felt the same way. The owners are wonderful. I got in touch with my friend who trailered Fanny here, and she said she'd move her for me. We decided that Oct. 28th would be the day. Everything was set. As most of you know from the yahoo group, things didn't go as planned and Fanny ended up with a mild case of laminitis. I am thankful ... General Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:41:23 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-barn-t75.htm#428 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/new-barn-t75.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/halloween-horses-t68.htm bohohorse Just browsing and found some pictures of horses and riders dressed up for Hallowe'en. There are some really comical ones: http://www.angelfire.com/az/clickryder/halloween.html Now I'm inspired My horse is kept near a village that is reportedly the most haunted in England. I'm now tempted to dress up and stick a 'head' under my arm and ride round after dark on the 31st wailing However we are supposed to be having people round for drinks that night so that might put paid to that! ... General Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:41:49 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/halloween-horses-t68.htm#381 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/halloween-horses-t68.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/i-got-a-job-writing-t69.htm Sydney The first one should be in the early 09 release as I have already sent it.]]> General Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:29:31 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/i-got-a-job-writing-t69.htm#389 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/i-got-a-job-writing-t69.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/healthy-natural-treats-for-horses-t71.htm Cyndi
Just wondering...besides carrots and apples (and pumpkins, which I never knew!! Thanks Sydney!), what are some veggies or whatever that you treat your horses with? Turnips? Sweet potato? Spinach? I just never know what's safe for a horse to eat, and what's not. I would love to feed Fanny some different veggies every now and then.

Thanks!!
Cyndi]]> General Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:09:12 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/healthy-natural-treats-for-horses-t71.htm#406 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/healthy-natural-treats-for-horses-t71.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-path-of-the-horse-t62.htm bohohorse I noticed Wendy mentioned this DVD on the group. I just ordered it at the end of last week and it arrived just in time for the weekend A brief synopsis: a professional horse trainer decides that there is more to life than the version of horsemanship that she knows and sets out on a personal odyssey to meet people who seem to be able to create amazing relationships with horses. She travels round the world, meeting amongst others: Mark Rashid, Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling, Alexander Nevzorov ... General Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:59:12 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-path-of-the-horse-t62.htm#332 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-path-of-the-horse-t62.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/horse-behaviour-guarding-t58.htm Cyndi Hi all. I have a question regarding "guarding" (for lack of a better word). I've been away for a few days and finally got a chance to go see my dear horse this evening. She followed me around like a puppy!! I loved it!!! Yes, I think our relationship is heading in the right direction I'm also checking into a different boarding facility, which would make my life so much better (to be away from the nasty lady at my barn!), and it appears as though three horses that Fanny is with ... General Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:20:03 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/horse-behaviour-guarding-t58.htm#304 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/horse-behaviour-guarding-t58.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/virtual-ride-photo-gallery-pics-t59.htm Cyndi I just wanted to say that I have really enjoyed looking at the pics that people have posted of their horses, and also the virtual rides!! I LOVE the trails that Kitten and Chi ride!!! General Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:20:55 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/virtual-ride-photo-gallery-pics-t59.htm#309 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/virtual-ride-photo-gallery-pics-t59.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-any-info-on-kidney-infections-t42.htm armargo Big panic yesterday with Jacko as he wasn't himself and wouldn't get up off the ground for me, I had to get a neighbour to help me in the end ........ we walked him around a bit and noticed he was leaking drops of urine. Needless to say I loaded him into the box and off to the vet we went. Luckily I managed to get a sample from him and when she checked it she said that his Ph levels were high so she ran blood tests which came back with a low protein result. She said it's the very start of ... General Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:27:00 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-any-info-on-kidney-infections-t42.htm#201 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/anyone-any-info-on-kidney-infections-t42.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-break-in-boots-t41.htm Sydney I bought myself a birthday present. A pair of brand new, shiny tall boots. They are SOOOO STIFF!! I was finally able to find a pair that fit my large feet and small calf. They are SUPER stiff. I had to climb up on a hay wagon last night to get on Indigo (whos only 15.3) They were also slippery against the saddle when I cantered. Anyone got any tips on something to un stiffen them and break them in quicker? I can still feel the creases in my legs from last night. General Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:44:02 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-break-in-boots-t41.htm#184 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-break-in-boots-t41.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/and-you-thought-modern-bits-were-harsh-t36.htm Sydney


Apparently it's a celtic bit found.

Anyone else find any wierd looking bits? Pictures or actual ones. I found one buried in the field one year. It's got a piece of wire wound around and welded to the mouthpiece.

Just one more reason to go bitless.]]> General Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:03:03 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/and-you-thought-modern-bits-were-harsh-t36.htm#149 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/and-you-thought-modern-bits-were-harsh-t36.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/positive-horsemanship-t37.htm armargo Just wondered if any of you had ever done anything with Vanesa Bee http://uk-website.co.uk/ph/html/ or know anything about her methods. She runs workshops a few times a year at the ISPCA headquarters and their horse rescue centre which aren't too far away from me and some of the courses sound interesting. Anyone got any experience or comments? Are her methods similar to those of others ? thanks, Sheena General Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:55:23 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/positive-horsemanship-t37.htm#154 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/positive-horsemanship-t37.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-dreaded-farrier-visit-was-today-t32.htm Cyndi Hi all. I don't know if you remember me talking about the nasty lady at my barn, who severely criticizes my lack of horsemanship skills and Fanny's faults. She stood over my shoulder the last time the farrier was at our barn and then criticized my lack of control over Fanny when Fanny cleverly upset the garbage bin. Needless to say, I was dreading today's farrier visit, to see what could possibly go wrong in this lady's eyes, to criticize me further. My husband is on holidays this week, ... General Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:46:38 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-dreaded-farrier-visit-was-today-t32.htm#97 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/the-dreaded-farrier-visit-was-today-t32.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/public-liability-insurance-t20.htm lightertouch Hi, We're competing in a BHS Trec competition at the end of the month and asked the organisers whether I could compete bitless. They said fine, but they require you to have Public Liability Insurance and they said the PLI had to cover bitless riding. I've read a little about this but can anyone tell me if normal PLI DOESN'T cover bitless riding and competing? And how easy it would be to add to a policy? I haven't got it to hand as my pony's owner is the policy holder. Any help would be ... General Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:30:31 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/public-liability-insurance-t20.htm#36 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/public-liability-insurance-t20.htm http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-address-rules-with-bitless-bridles-t22.htm Sydney Ok, regarding local shows. I e-mailed a farm about a show coming up. I asked them about bitless they said: You are welcome to show your horses with bitless bridles in our fun events, but as much as this is a schooling show, we encourage the participants to follow the rules set out by equine Canada regarding horse appointments and tack. We therefore would require all animals be shown with bits in those events that are not soley for fun. I checked the equine canada general ... General Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:46:04 GMT http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-address-rules-with-bitless-bridles-t22.htm#43 http://bitlesshorse.forumotion.com/general-f12/how-to-address-rules-with-bitless-bridles-t22.htm