A Life With Horses - Meryl Lynn Straid
A Life With Horses - Meryl Lynn Straid
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PERILS FOR HORSES AND JOCKEYS IN RACING
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PERILS FOR HORSES AND JOCKEYS IN RACING
Behind The Deaths Of Horses At Churchill Downs- Is Horse Racing Done?
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Behind The Deaths Of Horses At Churchill Downs- Is Horse Racing Done?
What Are The Most Popular Horse Sports
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What Are The Most Popular Horse Sports
What Is The TEVIS CUP VIRTUAL RIDE- How To Join the Ride
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What Is The TEVIS CUP VIRTUAL RIDE- How To Join the Ride
How To Get Your Horse's Body Weight
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How To Get Your Horse's Body Weight
What Weight Is Too Heavy To Ride Horses??
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What Weight Is Too Heavy To Ride Horses??
HOW TO CARE FOR A HORSE- BASICS For BEGINNERS
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HOW TO CARE FOR A HORSE- BASICS For BEGINNERS
How to Saddle A Horse Correctly and Safely - English Style
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How to Saddle A Horse Correctly and Safely - English Style
How To Buy A Used English Saddle - 4 TIPS to Help SAVE You $$$
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How To Buy A Used English Saddle - 4 TIPS to Help SAVE You $$$
How To Choose Your FIRST Horse Saddle- English Style
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How To Choose Your FIRST Horse Saddle- English Style
Shopping Day At Dover Saddlery and Snooty Fox Tack Exchange
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Shopping Day At Dover Saddlery and Snooty Fox Tack Exchange
What Do Horses Eat- A Nutrition Guide for Beginners
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What Do Horses Eat- A Nutrition Guide for Beginners
Why Is Hoof Care Important- 8 Tips For Beginners
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Why Is Hoof Care Important- 8 Tips For Beginners
Should I Blanket My Horse in the WINTER Season
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Should I Blanket My Horse in the WINTER Season
How To Clean A Horse's Hooves - For Beginners
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How To Clean A Horse's Hooves - For Beginners
What Are The TOP 5 BENEFITS OF GROOMING YOUR HORSE!
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What Are The TOP 5 BENEFITS OF GROOMING YOUR HORSE!
What is the BEST Helmet for Horse Riding; MIPS Safety System Explained
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What is the BEST Helmet for Horse Riding; MIPS Safety System Explained
How to Groom a Horse: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Groom a Horse: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
JD'S Carolina Ride- South Carolina- Horse Endurance Event
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JD'S Carolina Ride- South Carolina- Horse Endurance Event
10 BEST Amazon GIFTS for Horse Owners and Lovers!
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10 BEST Amazon GIFTS for Horse Owners and Lovers!
The Best 2 GoPro Accessories for POV Horse Riding Footage
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The Best 2 GoPro Accessories for POV Horse Riding Footage
GAIG/USDF Region 3 Championship Dressage Show- Georgia International Horse Park
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GAIG/USDF Region 3 Championship Dressage Show- Georgia International Horse Park
How Long Do Horses Live- The Facts About Horse Lifespan
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How Long Do Horses Live- The Facts About Horse Lifespan
Big South Fork Endurance Ride 2022- Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee
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Big South Fork Endurance Ride 2022- Big South Fork Recreation Area in Tennessee
Why Lunge a Horse- How To Start
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Why Lunge a Horse- How To Start
The Tevis Cup: What Happens At The Vet Check- Most Difficult 100 Mile Endurance Ride
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The Tevis Cup: What Happens At The Vet Check- Most Difficult 100 Mile Endurance Ride
Tevis Cup 2022- Biggest 100 Mile- 24 Hour Horse Endurance Ride
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Tevis Cup 2022- Biggest 100 Mile- 24 Hour Horse Endurance Ride
Where Can I Watch The Tevis Cup- Most Difficult Horse Endurance Ride
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Where Can I Watch The Tevis Cup- Most Difficult Horse Endurance Ride
Arabian Horses And The Tevis Cup - Most Difficult Endurance Ride
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Arabian Horses And The Tevis Cup - Most Difficult Endurance Ride

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @antiqueponygirl6608
    @antiqueponygirl6608 11 годин тому

    Brava! Thank you for not fat shaming. Horseback riding is an excellent form of exercise.

  • @ainsleyslaysbeans
    @ainsleyslaysbeans День тому

    This is super refreshing to hear. I see far too often larger people getting harrased when riding horses, when in reality both human and horse are completely fine. So happy to see this as I'm upcoming my own riding journey.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 4 години тому

      Thanks so much! Very much agree with you! Good luck in your horse riding endeavors! 😊🐴👏

  • @Solanza
    @Solanza 3 дні тому

    Horses are aproximate 55 million years old, I do not stand for nonesense indoctrination.

  • @joanhebert73
    @joanhebert73 8 днів тому

    she is so beautiful yes -happy- who cares dirty? ! horses, always beautiful :)

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 8 днів тому

      @@joanhebert73 Hi Joan! She certainly doesn’t mind being dirty at all! Thanks so much for watching and sharing! 😊🐴💜

  • @TheCatsthyme
    @TheCatsthyme 8 днів тому

    Such a pretty face with big beautiful eyes!!

  • @chubbygrandmom
    @chubbygrandmom 8 днів тому

    So beautiful….

    • @chubbygrandmom
      @chubbygrandmom 8 днів тому

      And so loved already. Being in a happy place is always warming and loving..

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 8 днів тому

      @@chubbygrandmom thanks so much for watching and sharing! 💜🐴😊

  • @MuhammadAli-ep2xt
    @MuhammadAli-ep2xt 8 днів тому

    I am from Pakistan, i can send you salt rock for horse❤

  • @phyllistallent4149
    @phyllistallent4149 10 днів тому

    Happy you two have such nice weather ❤

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 10 днів тому

      @@phyllistallent4149 it was so extremely cold for a couple weeks in January-hopefully that’s over!?

  • @gnostic268
    @gnostic268 12 днів тому

    I really hate the Tevis Ride. The Havasupai tribe offers horseback rides in the Grand Canyon but they horribly mistreat their horses. Trail riders should be experienced riders and not overweight. I see giant cowboys riding medium sized mules in outdoor mountain terrain. It's not fair and harmful.

  • @CarolWebster-fo4hr
    @CarolWebster-fo4hr 13 днів тому

    Very good advice. As one gets older, this becomes more of a big deal.

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 13 днів тому

    Love seeing her at all the different stages.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 13 днів тому

      @@melaniefarber7381 she looks beautiful and the same every year! I’m the one changing! 😂😂

  • @phyllistallent4149
    @phyllistallent4149 14 днів тому

    ❤ this!

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 14 днів тому

    Wow - looks wonderful. Hope she gets in soon.

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 14 днів тому

    Do they come frim Germany ?

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 15 днів тому

    Theyre interaction is so interesting!

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 15 днів тому

    Is this the place you have her on the waiting list for ?

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 15 днів тому

    Love her face ! What are the muffins made of ?

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 15 днів тому

      @@melaniefarber7381 Molasses Corn Oats Bran Wheat flour Cornstarch Soybean meal Dehydrated alfalfa meal Vitamins

  • @melaniefarber7381
    @melaniefarber7381 15 днів тому

    What material are their blankets made of ?

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 15 днів тому

      This new blanket and neck piece combo is a Schneiders Stormshield Contour Classic II made with 1200D ripstop polyester that offers a tough durability rating for the moderately playful horse that runs, jumps, or roughhouses with their pasture mates! Pippa doesn’t really roughhouse much, so this blanket should last a long time! Plus in this area, the extreme cold doesn’t last too long fortunately! 🥶😊🐴

  • @Blue_The_Roan
    @Blue_The_Roan 16 днів тому

    -10 here and my horse doesn't need a blanket

  • @Livefreelivesteong87
    @Livefreelivesteong87 22 дні тому

    Fantastic. Thank you

  • @saulrosenberg9445
    @saulrosenberg9445 Місяць тому

    I'm glad somebody knows about horses I sure don't

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@saulrosenberg9445 i didn’t know either at first! Now that I’m a horse owner it’s almost all I think about! 😂😊🐴💜

  • @lindeycraft2518
    @lindeycraft2518 Місяць тому

    Beautiful horses, living the life my friend. Blessings to you and your family ✌️❤️🇺🇸

  • @LurusLeres7182
    @LurusLeres7182 Місяць тому

    what kind of it is?

  • @Lythaera
    @Lythaera Місяць тому

    awww. My lil arab mare always has a boyfriend. three separate barns and there's always one gelding she has wrapped around her finger in no time lol.

  • @rayannkeyes7143
    @rayannkeyes7143 Місяць тому

    Pretty little Arab mare

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@rayannkeyes7143 Thanks for watching! And I’ll pass the compliment on to Pippa! 😊🐴

  • @jodieshields2235
    @jodieshields2235 Місяць тому

    They can live 55 years with rite feed and an easy life ❤❤ I raised my 1st horse he lived 2 b 30 he coliced and I had 2 put him down just depends if they have issues or not

  • @ninanotzon6872
    @ninanotzon6872 Місяць тому

    Beautiful horse

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@ninanotzon6872 thanks so much! She’s a bit of a diva, but I love her! 😂💜🐴

  • @danieltherabbitsanimalstud9759
    @danieltherabbitsanimalstud9759 Місяць тому

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @danieltherabbitsanimalstud9759
    @danieltherabbitsanimalstud9759 Місяць тому

    I love Friesians

  • @MotoM0nk
    @MotoM0nk Місяць тому

    Beautiful horse! what breed?

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@MotoM0nk Pippa is a Straight Egyptian Arabian. Her registered name is Epiphany ZA. Thanks for watching! 😊🐴

  • @DragonflyGlitter
    @DragonflyGlitter Місяць тому

    Excellent point and very spot on. Another factor that is almost never accounted for is the fact that the light horse's back/spine, joints and feet are not designed to 'self carry' over a certain size. Light horses, naturally, are about 14.2 hh/1000 or less, unless they have been selectively bred to be bigger...which that is most breeds of light horses today. The bigger you go the less relative weight that horse can carry because now he's added his own weight over and above what nature designed his bone, joints and feet to carry. If a horse is smaller, they can carry more weight relative to their size. Case in point, when a wrangler acquaintance of mine goes on a week long outing over steep and rough terrain, he always chooses a horse under 14.2 hands and ~1000 pounds or a little less and he's no lightweight, he and his saddle and equipment weigh about 230 pounds combined and he's about 6 foot tall. he's found that smaller horses can carry him over that steep and rough terrain quite nimbly with little to no fatigue compared to horses that are 15 hh+/1200lbs+. He says his horse will be fresh the whole week, while his buddies on bigger horses that are carrying the same weight are sore and fatigued after their work day and they are not as nimble, much slower picking their way through rough country. Most of his wrangler friends choose horses about 14-14.2hh and <1000 lbs because those 15hh and bigger horses just don't hold up as well carrying weight through the backcountry. If you need a bigger horse, you need to go to draft type animals who's bone, joints and feet are proportionately larger and naturally designed to carry more weight. My 16hh/1400lb Percheron has carried a combined 300+ pounds of saddle, rider and packs for 15+ miles at mostly a jog without any signs of fatigue and that is supposedly above her weight limit if you use the 20% rule. But my light horse who's 15.2 and about 1250 lbs (grade stock type horse) gets fatigued, even when she's conditioned, if she carries 230 lbs at mostly a jog for a fraction of that distance and that is below the 20% rule. Both of my horses are always around a 4.5 - 5 in body condition and vet checked sound and healthy.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@DragonflyGlitter thanks very much for this information! My Arabian mare is 15 hands but weighs about 850 lbs. She’s definitely nimble but she’s living an easy life! We have mainly been doing Dressage! I’m looking forward to more trails in the future!

    • @DragonflyGlitter
      @DragonflyGlitter Місяць тому

      @@alifewithhorses-meryllynn You're welcome 🙂 I learned this aspect of horses decades ago and was a part of classical dressage. The old riding schools never kept horses over 15.1 hh because of that knowledge. It seems like this has been long forgotten and horses are bred to be too big nowadays. If one wants to go big, get a "small" draft horse, their bones and joints are meant to carry much more weight. But drafts are suffering from going too big as well, their average size used to be in the 16 hand range, now they are 17-18+ hh. My Percheron is 16hh/1400lbs and can carry a massive amount of weight long distance at a good clip and shows no fatigue.

  • @imagineifyouwereaworm
    @imagineifyouwereaworm Місяць тому

    The lighter you are, the better.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @@imagineifyouwereaworm thanks for watching! Horses can safely carry a lot of weight. Of course we want to be as fit and healthy as possible and be balanced on our horses backs! Thanks for watching! 🐴😊

  • @pharm4cy
    @pharm4cy Місяць тому

    i love that ur horses name is arson

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      @iluvp3rcs Arson is a cool name! He’s another woman’s horse. Mine is Pippa, the chestnut Arabian mare. Her registered name is Epiphany ZA. 😊🐴🎄

  • @CAD1111
    @CAD1111 Місяць тому

    Never go visit without back up Carrots! ❤❤❤❤

  • @hwheelez24
    @hwheelez24 Місяць тому

    Aww, first kiity doesnt seem so sure about being friends with Pippa

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn Місяць тому

      The orange kitty! I loved him. Pippa’s affection was a little big for him! 😂💜🐴

  • @amycarlson2027
    @amycarlson2027 Місяць тому

    She’ is so so so so so cute

  • @IanSRutter
    @IanSRutter 2 місяці тому

    A friend of mine has had back surgery, so my wife and I are looking after her 6 horses. After a few weeks of looking after them, my wife commented that she has noticed I am a lot calmer and I'm not flaring up as quickly. I use to get angry quickly, but it seems that has reduced massively. I enjoy feeding and watering the horses and the horses themselves are very friendly. I do like the way I feel at the moment.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@IanSRutter that is awesome news! I have always loved all of the work surrounding horses. From grooming, feeding, watering to cleaning stalls. Just being in their presence feels so good! Thanks for sharing! 🙏💜🐴

  • @meganpahl3612
    @meganpahl3612 2 місяці тому

    I want to thank you for the speedy reply on my question today:) I have completed the entire video and while I agree it's better to be safe than sorry, I also know that each horse is built differently and has different capabilities. Take mine for instance, she is a very large pure Arabian. Standing around 15.25 hands and the back of a gaited horse, she is incredibly strong and healthy. I feel that a good groundwork regimen is vital BEFORE mounting your horse as well as a muscle massage. This loosens up the muscles and decreases tension the horse may be carrying in a certain part of their body. This arabian can work all day carrying my daughter and want to go more. Yet, there are measures such as bell boots and leg boots to protect the tendons ect we also do for her.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@meganpahl3612 she is big! My straight Egyptian Arabian mare is 15 hands. Thanks for sharing! And best wishes to your daughter in her horse riding endeavors! 😊🐴

  • @meganpahl3612
    @meganpahl3612 2 місяці тому

    I could not find a second part to this video. I have a horse who is very large for her breed. She weighs about 13-1500 lbs, I have a daughter who weighs 200 but the horse handles her extremely well.

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@meganpahl3612 I think the rider’s skill and balance are a more important factor than weight. Sounds like your daughter is an excellent rider! This is the link to the full video, ua-cam.com/video/K12zjxFLA0E/v-deo.htmlsi=UyR1zyb7LNLjsNGQ

  • @uniquemedicate2366
    @uniquemedicate2366 2 місяці тому

    In kashmir winter is too harsh .so can I wear blanket for horse because we are running the royal ride near the dal lake 3:50

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@uniquemedicate2366 Knowing your individual location best and how you manage your horse during winter, should be your guide. There are factors only you will know, such as the health and age of your horse and what they are accustomed to! Also how long is the ride, what is the exertion for the horse, etc. Look to others who have done this ride, for their advice. Have fun and ride safely! 😊🐴

  • @bebespeaks7677
    @bebespeaks7677 2 місяці тому

    I don’t think it should be called a disease 😮 it’s beautiful ❤ There is no health concern and it’s not contagious

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@bebespeaks7677 I know what you mean! I was just being accurate in terms of describing the condition. And I also noted as you mention, that it is not contagious or a threat to Pippa’s health and well being! Thanks for watching and sharing! 😊🐴

  • @danalynnthompson5351
    @danalynnthompson5351 2 місяці тому

    Aaaaaw! That looks so lovely! And she looks very happy content. 😊 When we still had horses at our farm, one of my favorite things was to get their stalls ready for them to be in if there was going to be bad weather. Stall cleaning, putting out the hay and grain, with freshly scrubbed water buckets with sparkling water was very therapeutic. ❤ I miss that now that I’m leasing a horse and have no one at home. 😢

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@danalynnthompson5351 I feel the same way! I totally understand why you miss it.💜 Thanks for watching and sharing!🙏🐴

  • @candicedecam5818
    @candicedecam5818 2 місяці тому

    Good luck in your new home Pippa! ❤

  • @ElevatewithAman680
    @ElevatewithAman680 2 місяці тому

    Nice information

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@ElevatewithAman680 thanks for watching! I’m glad the information was helpful! 😊🐴

  • @Morgan-og7br
    @Morgan-og7br 2 місяці тому

    ♥️

  • @Morgan-og7br
    @Morgan-og7br 2 місяці тому

    She is so cute

  • @robertwood9939
    @robertwood9939 2 місяці тому

    There is no food out there! Very bad!

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@robertwood9939 they are getting plenty of free choice hay when they’re out which is about 5 hours now, and more hay in their stalls and grain for breakfast and dinner!

  • @susanmcbride8206
    @susanmcbride8206 2 місяці тому

    Gorgeous 😍

  • @jonbottari7172
    @jonbottari7172 2 місяці тому

    One nip does not mean she is not a sweet mare

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      I was really saying that as a bit of a joke! They all have their moments including Pippa! Thanks for watching! 😂💜🐴

    • @jonbottari7172
      @jonbottari7172 2 місяці тому

      @ no hate in that comment

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@jonbottari7172 No worries at all! I just wanted to clarify that I don’t really dislike the little mare, Journey! 😂🐴

  • @Sb_equestrian
    @Sb_equestrian 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for raising awareness, Helmets are soo important its kind of funny how some people still dont care. (Not hate btw)

    • @alifewithhorses-meryllynn
      @alifewithhorses-meryllynn 2 місяці тому

      @@Sb_equestrian I’m glad you liked the video. I get that some people choose to not wear a helmet. It’s good that rated horse shows sanctioned by national organizations such as the USEF, require helmets. Personally I see no reason to gamble with my brain! I always have a helmet on when I get on my horse. Thanks for sharing! 😊🐴💜