Western & Horse News http://gpcgilbert.com/western Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Do you think I would be at a disadvantage to show a pony? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:38 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm goldfishfurlife asked:


I am going to show and my horseback riding coach and I are going to pick between these two horses. I do really well and have really good transitions on this pony. The only thing holding me back from riding him is that he is a pony and the last show we went to the bigger the horse the higher they were placing. I ride western. Please tell me what you think! Thanks!!
at the show I went to there were no specific classes for ponies

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/do-you-think-i-would-be-at-a-disadvantage-to-show-a-pony_1228.htm/feed 0 How small of a pony could I ride regularly? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-small-of-a-pony-could-i-ride-regularly_968.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-small-of-a-pony-could-i-ride-regularly_968.htm#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:57:02 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-small-of-a-pony-could-i-ride-regularly_968.htm JokesOnYou asked:


I used to lease a 12yr 12.1hh Exmoor Pony for 3years and I just stopped in Nov 08. Now I own a 9yr 14.1hh Appaloosa Pony. I used to show and jump a 12hh Welsh Pony when I rode at a different stable. I am 4′9 and around 95 pounds. How small of a pony could I ride. PLUS I AM NOT GROWING ANYMORE, I AM TOTALLY FINISHED.

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I am SO excited!
I am getting my FIRST ever pony!
I am horse MAD, and getting a pony has been my dream for SO SO SO long, so I want this to be PERFECT!
I am getting a Skyros Pony
I have been thinking about names but nothing sounds right!
Here are some I have considered..

Starbolt
Mitheral
Goblet

Do you like any of them or do you have any better names?
any helpful advice on caring for a pony would also be greatly appreciated,
Thanks :-D
I dont want anything too strong,
Maybe a bit more on the magical side
Oh and its going to be a creamy-white
I you know any, i am also intrested in names that mean something?

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/what-should-i-name-my-pony_1416.htm/feed 0 My first horse.A horse or pony? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/my-first-horse-a-horse-or-pony_1443.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/my-first-horse-a-horse-or-pony_1443.htm#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:14:39 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/my-first-horse-a-horse-or-pony_1443.htm ANGELA H asked:


I am looking to get my first horse soon and I am unsure if I should look for a pony or a horse? I am just a beginner as far as ridding at the moment, and am taking lessons. I will take lessons for at least a few months before purchasing my own but I would like to know what to look for. I have heard that ponies make better first horses often times but I am unsure about this. I am an adult about 5′5 and 130 pounds am I too big for a pony? Once I have a horse/pony of my own I would be interested in dabbling in all kinds of things to try them out such a gaming and barrel racing, to jumping and I defiantly want a horse that can go trial ridding, perhaps even showing. I just want to experience a little of everything to see what I like. I want a calm animal that is easy to handle and easy for a beginner to care for. Let me know what you think, recommend breeds, heights etc?

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/my-first-horse-a-horse-or-pony_1443.htm/feed 0 looking for a childrens song called pony rides? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-entertainment/looking-for-a-childrens-song-called-pony-rides_1214.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-entertainment/looking-for-a-childrens-song-called-pony-rides_1214.htm#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:48:04 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-entertainment/looking-for-a-childrens-song-called-pony-rides_1214.htm JJ asked:


i teach excersise in a nursing home and one of my ladies used to be a school teacher and is desperate to here a song she remembers we think its called pony rides she used to teach sir paul mcartney help

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-entertainment/looking-for-a-childrens-song-called-pony-rides_1214.htm/feed 1 How has trail riding become harder due to land loss, since you were young? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-has-trail-riding-become-harder-due-to-land-loss-since-you-were-young_1179.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-has-trail-riding-become-harder-due-to-land-loss-since-you-were-young_1179.htm#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:23:34 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-has-trail-riding-become-harder-due-to-land-loss-since-you-were-young_1179.htm Lulu asked:


I’m getting my first rating in pony club tomorrow, and it’s required that I discuss this with my examiner. I’m not really sure what to say.
It says: Talk with older friends about where they rode when they were young and how it is different from today.
So, how is it different?
I live in southwest Virginia by the way. :)

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/how-has-trail-riding-become-harder-due-to-land-loss-since-you-were-young_1179.htm/feed 0 What’s the best way to take care of artificial hair? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/hair/whats-the-best-way-to-take-care-of-artificial-hair_1371.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/hair/whats-the-best-way-to-take-care-of-artificial-hair_1371.htm#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:31:38 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/hair/whats-the-best-way-to-take-care-of-artificial-hair_1371.htm ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ asked:


I used my shampoo on my clip-in pony tail once and it made it look oily

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/hair/whats-the-best-way-to-take-care-of-artificial-hair_1371.htm/feed 1 So folks did you fall for the dog and pony show the last few weeks, the Dems are going to pass health care? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/politics/so-folks-did-you-fall-for-the-dog-and-pony-show-the-last-few-weeks-the-dems-are-going-to-pass-health-care_1322.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/politics/so-folks-did-you-fall-for-the-dog-and-pony-show-the-last-few-weeks-the-dems-are-going-to-pass-health-care_1322.htm#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:07:51 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/politics/so-folks-did-you-fall-for-the-dog-and-pony-show-the-last-few-weeks-the-dems-are-going-to-pass-health-care_1322.htm Mary Joe Says about time. asked:


whether we like it or not – public be damned – they were just trying to marginalize and denigrate Republicans and moderates – did you fall for it?

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what age to kids start riding? now i know some kids ride with the help of there parents keeping them up or riding on the same horse and stuff, but i mean really riding on a pony for the first. like about 5 or so? what age would you move the kid from pony to horse?
i want to figure out if it is worth me getting a pony or not for my kids, i have a 4 year old, 1 year old, maybe more kids in the future, dont know. thanks

]]> http://gpcgilbert.com/western/horses/starting-age-for-riding-a-pony-and-horse_932.htm/feed 2 Urgent Pony Rescue Help? http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/urgent-pony-rescue-help_1435.htm http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/urgent-pony-rescue-help_1435.htm#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:36:23 +0000 admin http://gpcgilbert.com/western/other-pets/urgent-pony-rescue-help_1435.htm Dylan J asked:


Ok, so yesterday afternoon , I arrived back home in Canada, to the, house, the snow, and surprisingly fewer, and sicker animals.
I have a small hobby farm, consisting of 2 – soon to be 3 horses, a mini donkey, a goat, several rabbits, 2 chickens, 8 ducks, and a very ill rescue pony.
Princess is 20 years old, when purchased she was dying. Her owner was dying of cancer and asked his friend to look after her. Well, his idea of looking after her was, leaving her in a cow field with no other horses, no clean water, very little grass, no shelter, and she was repeatedly beaten into doing what he wanted. Thankfully we came along and with permission (of course) removed her and brought her home. That was a year ago.
Sinse then we have found numerous other issues with her including – major hoof problems, (finally taken care of), Two horrible eyes – both full of blood and infected. (also taken care of – as of 3 weeks ago) She was deathly skinny, (ongoing problem, but she is slowly winning that battle too) She has arthritis, (being treated), her teeth had never been floated, resulting in pain while eating, and a lacerated throat. (teeth have been floated now, throat is healing) she has massive amounts of scar tissue from being driven, AND there is a possibility she may be pregnant. The previous owner, knowing her condition sent her off to be with a stallion for two months (also in terrible care) last year.
NOW the major issue is she has been vomiting up all of her fatty food – to keep the weight on). I know horses cannot vomit, and this was fed to her last night – and was vomited up for ten minutes this morning. I dont know what to do about this, our vet looked at it last time (three weeks ago) and said it might be due to her lacerated throat, but I suspect that is pretty much healed now – and she has had no sign of this sinse he administered the medication and floated her teeth last visit.
No, there is no possible way chicken droppings got into the water, we were de-worming them again today, and I have no idea what to do with Princess at the moment.
All constructive answers are greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
I appreciate your suggestions but I wasnt clear enough. Princess has been under my care for a year now, so I havent started her on anything too quickly, Its not an intestinal problem as we had that checked already, and her stools are all normal. The average lifespan of a HORSE is 20-25 years, but Princess is nowhere near being a horse and is a purebred pony, and ponies live average 30- to occasionally 45 years. (personal experience and veterinary backup)
If she is pregnant the baby is most likely dead. The vet could not get an ultrasound machine to us and couldnt tell by looking at her yet.

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