Calling all riders over 30! News Flash: you're an aging equestrian. Don't worry, it's cool. I'm one as well, and have found that as I've climbed the aging hill, navigating riding, horse care, and my own care gets more difficult! That's why I started this channel. I wanted to offer some no B.S. perspectives to fellow life-long equestrians who may need to know they're not alone on this journey. I'll be showing tips, tricks, funny scenarios, and healthy living recommendations to keep you riding long into your golden years!
DampRid is great stuff! I have it in cars, trailers, closets etc. But something to keep in mind, when those hangings bags get full, the clips on the hanger tend to fail if ttlhey are moved around. Why is this important? You DO NOT want that damprid/water concoction to get on anything you care about. It is some sort of slime that is nearly impossible to remove off of some stuff.
Thank you for mentioning the app.!!! 🎉Great info. about the heat too. I would LOVE to have your excellent videos integrated into the app. ;) I will try to at least have your link on the web page. ❤
Thank you so much!!! Yes, fingers crossed 🤞 the allergies are better. He already pins his ears when I put the fly sheet on, so he is not happy with it at all!! I even got him a zebra one so he could feel like he’s dressing up. 😂
Ok. I'm sorry. I have been totally absorbed in my own S*** & watching this I realize I wasn't listening to you. ❤ I'm here trying to tell you about the saddle fit for life & the knee brace like an idiot. Haha.
Omgosh! I didn't realize you are going through the same thing! I think you told me but shoot. I need to send you the go hero go info. Also lmk how the PRP therapy does.
Hi! Thanks for watching! We have had so much rain that the pastures (at the point of the video) were standing water. Turning them out just tears the pasture up, and puts the horse’s at risk as far as injury and skin infections go. Thankfully, the way the farm is situated, the water runs down and away eventually. So the next day they were able to get out again because the water had drained off.
Some of them, maybe! Logan would love it, but he’d also cause some serious trouble because he’s a playful, mouthy, instigator. Some of the horses don’t like their neighbors and prefer to have some privacy. It’s tough in a full boarding barn because horse safety has to come first. Logan is super social, so it’s my job to make sure he gets that. I’ll walk him to see his friend Scooby, and other horses I know are social and don’t mind another horse coming up to their stall. That grey horse, True, across from Logan hates other horses coming near, so he definitely prefers to not see them! :)
They work great! They are actually the OEQ brand. I got them from state line tack, and they are really reasonable. I had Dublin ones last year that I liked, but they run small so my toes were always squished. These are roomier.
I actually have both! Depends on the day's temperature, as the boots are fleece lined. Sometimes my thermal socks make them feel too warm. I also have soccer socks and general boot socks, all work with the boots. I'm not picky about my socks as long as they do what they're supposed to! 🙂@@I.equitazione
@@I.equitazione oh geez! I don’t even know. They’re from back when I used to play all the time. So probably adidas or Nike or something. But it honestly doesn’t matter. I just like socks with a little cushion that stay up, and soccer socks, ski socks, riding socks all work!
👏👏👏👏 it is so important to talk about fear (& the importance of protective gear : helmets , vests etc) . I laughed out loud with your visions of the perfect trail ride before arriving to the stables. I believe we allllll do that 😂. Wishing you success, all of us ‘aging equestrians ’ need to support each other 🫶🏻 …. And talk about fear 👍🏼
Yes, I totally agree! Talking about it and supporting each other is so important. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Bets of luck to you as well!
Thanks for reminding me of the triangle pose. I have recently been doing so many new exercises from physical therapy for my hip and back that i had dropped some of the yoga poses. Great channel, good content !
I completely understand where you’re coming from. 2 years ago I was in a bad accident and broke my back in two places. 16 weeks in a TSLO brace. The hit I took to my confidence was astronomical. I think it brought my horse and I closer together.
As I said in another comment…I have PTSD and a multitude of other issues. All related to horses. When I bought a horse after my “accident” I thought it would be okay. It wasn’t I rode him in walk and trot but I could t get myself into canter. I eventually gave him away to someone who loves him very much. When I was a kid- I was totally fearless. Got a lesson once in a while. Had children. Went to school. Found a lovely OTTB (always love TBs) and found my mojo again. She died in an accident and I bought a yearling I trained. She was a warmblood and totally different but I was fine. Then the accident. Nothing was fine after and I had to work what I had to do just to walk through a barn. This was years after the accident. Once I felt comfortable on the ground I finally felt I could buy another horse. He was the one I gave away. You are far further along in your journey. So smart to start on quite trustworthy horses. Bless them all! I love your last canter poles! Such a great exercise! I still haven’t gotten back to horses but I am almost there! I love you opening up about this. Lots of us older riders have reasons to feel the way we feel. I think that lessons for me would be good. I think you have a great plan!!
Thanks so much for sharing your story! Horses never leave our hearts, so even if we’ve stepped away from working with or riding them for a time, just being in their presence or watching them can be healing. It takes as long as it takes, and however you come back to them (it doesn’t have to be riding) I hope you keep me posted. 😊
@@Theagingequestrian5335 Funny to see your response. Before I even saw it I got in touch with a therapeutic riding center and my first weekend of volunteering will be next weekend. Not sure if that would be happening if not for this post. Thank you.
@@debbieredmon5063 I’m so so happy to hear this!!! From your story, it sounds like you have a lot of experience and compassion you can give to horses and other riders. Enjoy the way this chapter unfolds!! Wishing you the best of everything.
I'm discovering that fear (mild PTSD) revolving around riding is so much more common then we think! Thanks for helping shed some light on the issue by sharing your experiences. Much appreciated!❤
I am so glad I came across your channel! I’m just starting to live my dream of learning to ride a horse and I am over 30! Thank you for this. I can’t wait to explore more videos!
Yay, welcome!! I’m sooo happy you’re living out your dream. Horses are the best, and it’s never ever too late to learn. Let me know how things are going and if you have any requests for videos or info. I don’t know everything, but us horsey people are like a big tribe. Someone will have something that can help you out! 😁
Is your horse spooky, because he looks very calm and relaxed at the walk. I'm 62 and my horse is a jughead that was previously used for roping and barrels, and I'm trying to calm him down and relax him. We do tons of in hand walking with him beside me on a lead, just getting him used to surroundings, bridges, cars, streams, etc. It makes for a much more relaxed trail ride.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! So Logan isn't the spookiest horse, but he will spook and isn't brave by himself on trails or outside. He can do it, but he's always looking for something to spook at. I do think that in hand walking is great for helping out with connection and trust!
(hit the enter button accidentally) I've also had him spook and freak out while on the ground leading him. He reared and fell and injured himself when we were walking outside, so I'm really hesitant to do that so much these days. He seems to be more apt to listen when I'm on him vs on the ground.
This is 100% true. You question yourself, talking yourself in or mostly out of it. Then you rationally decide that injury for horse or rider is not a good thing! That's the way it should be. Anyone of any age should be aware of the dangers of riding. Adults need to make sure children are as safe as they can be and should also be an example for children on what is needed for safety. I love horses, I will never not love horses. I was almost killed by horses. (really) I'm not upset with horses for the injuries I received. I just have realized that I CAN RIDE and love my life. (sadly, right now not riding) and love my horses. Accidents really do happen. So the smart rider determines what is safe for themselves in that moment. Kid me never even considered the consequences as older adults. We know. So everything you wrote should be laminated and distributed to the world. Secondly, you are also doubly sure about grooming and bonding with your horse. As a horseperson we should do it anyway but that extra 15 mins you spend with your horse is invaluable. Just looking at Logan, he was totally relaxed, enjoying your company and bonding. Finally, and maybe most importantly, we always want to leave our horses happy. Why push it? Why set you and your horse up for failure? If you are alone on a windy day adapt. Being brave can mean you tell your story on RU-vid. Never underestimate yourself or those feelings. Also, I'm a nurse. I cannot tell you how many times a nurse intuitively knows there is a problem before vital signs start to plummet. Trust your gut and you might be surprised like your half indoor story!
Right on. I’m amazed at how many of us are out there, constantly questioning ourselves. But at the end of the day, I want a happy horse and all of our bones to be in their respective “one piece.” Thanks so much for watching and sharing your comments!! ❤️
Thanks for the mental coaching! It was very appropriate as I reflect on my lesson today. I'm 3 months in (after no riding for 40 years) and trying to be patient with just getting comfortable (and correct) with the very basics. Sometimes "less" really is "more". 😊 Happy trails! ☺
Keep it up. When I got back after my injury everything felt unbalanced and just plain hard. I’m a work in progress and hope to start lessons again but what I really want is another horse. I’m not thinking OTTB (my first horse) would rather try a part draft or lighter cob. Thinking more cob less to fall off of!
@@Theagingequestrian5335 yes, just bare in mind that books never give ALL the information but merely an insight. Until you go and have lessons with them, or find yourself a trainer from their schools you might become unsure, doubt the effectiveness of the exercise or do it all wrong at the worst.... The man or woman on the ground (aka your trainer) must be as clear as your mirror and be a bottomless pit of knowledge....not just a winner of cups or a judge who probably never had his arse in a saddle. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks so much!! Very much appreciated!! 😍 Edited to add: had a lesson (my second lesson in 40 years!!) with a new-to-me mare who did not like some clumpy looking object in the middle of the ring. She was really concerned and did not take her eyes (moved her whole head) off of it as we passed. Trainer was unconcerned and luckily the mare got over it but it definitely scared us both (me and the mare). A quick walk-around could have solved that problem! Looking forward to Part 2!! 😀
Rock on! Second lesson in the books, though probably more now. (I didn't see this edit until today) I'm so excited you're back in the saddle. How is it going? Besides weird looking clumps in the middle of the ring, of course.
Going well! Just had to change barns as my instructor is moving. That added stress, and I miss the horse I started to bond with,, but I'm doing OK! @@Theagingequestrian5335
My trainer left the state so I had to start over, but that might have been for the best as this one seems much more safety conscious! @@Theagingequestrian5335
That’s a great idea! We have a lot going on at the farm at the moment with building things (as well as birds) so I have opportunity to do it. Thanks for watching and the suggestion! Keep them coming.
