Maggie & Me

I CANT SLEEP AND SO BORED so here's a bit of fun for you to fill out ;)

1. At what age did you get your first horse?

2. Describe every horse you used to own/lease and every horse you currently own/lease

3. Do you sing to your horse?

4. If you had swapped roles in life with your horse for a day, what would you do together? xD

5. If you absolutely had to be thrown into any horse movie for a day, which one would you choose and why?

6. Have you ever heard a song that describes your life/bond with your horse? What's it called?

7. If your horse turned into a human, what do you think they'd be like as a person?

8. If your horse could talk, what kind of accent do you think would suit them best?

9. Does your horse have any weird/cute/funny quirks? Can they do any tricks?

10. How often do you get to see your horses? How often do you get to ride them?

11. Would you rather die dramatically and painfully beside your horse, or die peacefully a hundred thousand miles away from them?

12. Would you sacrifice yourself for your horse? Would you give up everything for them if their life is on the line?

13. How strong do you think your bond is?

14. How high have you jumped on a horse?

15. What is your favourite breed of horse and why?

16. Horses or ponies?

17. English or Western?

18. Bareback or bridless?

19. Have you ever jumped without hands? If so, how high?

20. Have you ever stood up on your horse's back?

See this is what you get when it's late at night xD enjoy~

I would like a list of all the basic horse jumps and a description to go with each one. Pictures would also be nice :)

I don't have a horse yet, but I want to start looking in on what I need to buy before I get my horse, and what I need to buy after I get my horse.

I've been saving up since I was nine (thirteen now) and I'm prepared to give the horse all my time, attention and effort. My grandad owns a huge plot of land with 180 acres and two paddocks, and he's willing to let me keep my horse there for free as long as I come regularly to look after them, which I will do as often as I can. I'm very dedicated and serious about buying a horse even though I've got a while to go, and I understand the consequences of the best choice for the horse's life to keep him happy. I've been riding since I was ten and I love bonding with the horses at the stables.

Can anyone give me a good description on what I should buy before my horse, and what I should be after my horse? I'd love to know; like all the tack, first aid, grooming supplies. Thanks :)

Stallion, mare, or gelding?

Old or young?

Horse or pony?

Shetland or Clydesdale?

Arabian or Thoroughbred?

Western or English?

Liberty or shows?

Flatwork or jumps?

Paints or Appaloosas?

Piebald or skewbald?

Stripes or snips?

Socks or stockings?

Tack or bareback?

Riding or grooming?

Paddock or stable?

Dressage or Cross Country?

Trails or Pony club?

Outdoor or inside?

Races or trots?

Carriage driving or reining?

Barrels or pole bending?

Ariat or Dublin?

Flicka or Black Beauty?

War Horse or Spirit?

Seabiscuit or Phar Lap?

Unicorns or Pegasus?

Halters or hackamores?

Bays or blacks?

White or chestnut?

Dapple or roan?

Do you have a horse? Tell me a bit about them :)

Any photos?

This is a poll just for fun. Even if you don't own/lease a horse, you can still do it about a horse you know! :)

How many horses do you have?

What are their names?

What breed are they?

What colour are they?

Do they have a specific discipline? (Jumping, cross country, dressage, etc.)

How old are they?

How long have you had them for?

English or Western?

Do they board or live with you?

Do you keep them outside, inside or alter between them?

Extra: What do you plan to do with them for the holidays?

One is a really light palomino with a spunky attitude and big brown eyes. He's had his

operation and he is the cutest little thing! He smiles for us on cue.

The other is a Pinto (dark brown with white patches) and has the longest mane ever! He's very lazy and eats 24/7.

Any good name suggestions? Thanks :)

One for a skewbald (brown & white) Paint mare, and one for a piebald (black & white) Paint gelding. Thanks for all answers! X

Just some stretches for the rider. I'd like to know some good stretches before I warm up to help improve my flexibility or something? Any suggestions would be great :)

He was born last Wednesday and he has turned out to be a really, really light bay, but he'll probably grow into either a dark bay like his dam or a blackish brown like his sire. He is five days old and doesn't have any markings at all. He is a very healthy foal; sleeping and drinking a lot. Any good suggestions for his name? So far we really like Hugo.

Hi, I would just like to know how many and what letters are put in the dressage arena. Someone told me they were just the first eight letters of the alphabet but I'm sure that's not right. And where are they put? Do they put the letters in each corner and each middle/centre of the arena? Thanks.

I know a couple like shoulder-ins and pirouettes, maybe figure eights and spirals too (not sure if they are actually dressage maneuvers) but what are all of them? It's killing me, some of them are on the tip of my tongue... please help and list as many movements as you can, thanks.

I'm looking for a saddle that's good for everyday pleasure riding but will still be fit for jumping, and I thought an all-purpose would fill these categories. But I've been told by a few people that an all-purpose isn't very good for all of what I've listed, apparently. They've suggested an actual jumping saddle, but I'm not too sure. Would an all-purpose be good for jumping, and will a jumping be good for pleasure? I probably won't jump much though, it's just something I'd like to get into every now and then. I'm going for a second hand leather saddle, is that best? I know that leather lasts longer and a second hand is a little cheaper. Is Baites a good brand or maybe something different? I am an english rider. Thanks

Frosty is a creamy Snowflake Appaloosa with specks of white dotted through his whole body. He has a black mane and tail with a white stripe. I have come up with a few show names like Winter's End and Speed Supreme, but does anyone know anything better? Thanks

Totally random, I know. I'm just bored. My lesson horse is called Frosty, anyways! :D

I have been riding for three years now and have been studying and researching them nonstop. I'm trying to memorize all the poisinous plants and weeds towards horses at the moment and know a lot about each type of breed. I know how to walk, halt, trot, canter, jump, serpentine, change direction, saddle up, groom a horse, pick out their hooves, untack, comb their mane, and I've been experiencing different horses. In the last three years I have ridden four different horses and I know how to clean tack - by the way, should the tack be cleaned once or twice a month or more often? I'm learning how to muck out and I ride every week. My grandparents have a farm with 200 acres and two huge paddocks. We are going to fix up the fences soon and remove the barbed wire, fix up the rabbit holes and search for plants or weeds. My grandad is a builder so he can build a shelter for the horses and even a few stalls, and he has experience with horses. I'd probably be able to visit the horse maybe once or twice every week. I am saving up for the tack, first aid kit and grooming kit and so far I have $200 in my bank account. My grandparents will buy the horse and I will take full responsibility whenever I am there. I will save all my money for vet bills, farrier bills and possibly equine dentist bills. I have all the proper riding attire (jodhpurs, riding boots, Onyx crash helmet, polo top) and I am searching for a second hand leather all-purpose English saddle & bridle (is that best?). I maintain a healthy bond between my lesson horse and me, and I know to always warm up and cool down the horse for at least 5-10 minutes before taking them in. I love horses and I would always put them before me.

Am I missing anything? Am I ready for a horse or do I still have lots to learn before I can take up the responsibility? Honest answers please. I need criticism and feedback. Thanks.

Favourite colour of horse?

Any favourite saddlery brand?

First horse you've ever owned/ridden?

Favourite breed of horse?

What's your prefered personality of horse?

Steeplechase or Cross Country?

Trail Riding or Racing?

Show Jumping or Dressage?

Western or English?

Best horse related moment that ever happened?

What feeling's better - winning first place in a show every time or getting your first horse?

Ponies or horses?

Favourite horse movie?

Where does your horse/lesson horse live?

Would you rather watch the Olympics or be in it?

Does your horse have any markings?

Do you ride often?

Do you prefer breeches or jodhpurs (weird question I know)?

Have you ever ridden in a show?

How old is your horse and how long have you known him?

Let's see who can come up with the best horse names; for any breed, any colour, any gender. Fire away - 10 points on the line for the winner! Doesn't matter how many, as long as they're unique.