DIY Poles for Your Horses

[@callydavenport3982]

Oooh those would be really good for beginner horses! Less of a chance of getting hurt if they clip their leg over a jump or something!! Mine got a pretty nasty injury once

[@DuckBoxHouse]

A small gust of wind and you'd have pool noodles floating across the yard and possibly spooking every horse being ridden at the same time. You'd need to find a way to secure them, but you can't really do that or a horse that clipped their leg would trip over completely.

[@alexwillsuffice]

@@DuckBoxHouse maybe run a string through and attach to small, ground-level stakes on either side

[@rl9169]

There are very soft "poles" that are made of something similar to Styrofoam/Polypropylene called "Dualaktivierungsgassen" in german. I'm not sure what the English equivalent is, but they are normally used for groundwork but they are very soft and flexible so its not a problem if your horse steps on them, they dont roll because they are rectangular but they are heavy enough to not be blown away by the wind. The concept of "Dualaktivierung" comes from Michael Geitner, but I'm sure you can find way cheaper ones online or even make them yourself. As the person above me already mention, pool noodles will fly around, they also break pretty easily if your horse steps on them repeatedly. Maybe you can find something similar to these "Dualaktivierungsgassen" where you come from, they are also great for doing all kinds of things like "aided" walking along diagonals because it isn't as bad if they accidentally step on them or even lunging. PS: the poles by Michael Geitner are only "special" because they are blue and jellow, two colours horses can supposedly differentiate the best, and have his name on them. It makes no difference though so don't waste your money on those, there are way cheaper ones 😅

[@brishiki]

@@DuckBoxHouse true but they would probably work well indoors though

[@katvloom6542]

​@Duckybox Music you could add some sand. It'd keep the pole soft and moveable but not so much it'd fly away

[@andrelourenco2101]

Such a cool idea. I’m so exited to see you working with Yoshi!

[@heyits_cat8966]

Another great way to build hind muscle for a more advanced (with building said muscle) horse is walking them backwards up a hill, if they can handle it. And obviously a small hill. My dad has been doing this on one of ours and it's made him so much stronger! He's giving us some really nice slides now, would recommend!

[@janellewalters4222]

That will definitely help the pony. You can see a difference in him stepping out more on just the second try.

[@serenaburden1606]

You seem like such an elite horse mom 👏🏼

[@gwynvyd]

You can hang them overhead on a rope like a car wash and have them walk through, you can also have them horizontal on jump standards like 2 on each side for them to walk through. Great for desensitization

[@Karina-tw6ly]

Great idea

[@ViviIsHere0]

Ooooh. Love that idea. That could help Misty not to be so scared of bright colors. I might try that idea. Edit: I know I am late

[@virtualselfie6899]

Tucker had it down on his 2nd try and Yoshi will build up his hind end this way. Great training tool!

[@furiousdemogorgon3286]

The first clip of tucker going Omer the poles he was like “I go zoooooom”

[@youareworthyourtime]

if you put a dowel in the inside they're still as soft but they don't move around as much because they're heavier

[@hannahlomara6517]

Tucker is beautiful

[@horsingaroundwithlilly5016]

Omg I’ve always wanted to try that !!! I love that you did it!

[@Stitch6776]

I love your appaloosa it’s pretty

[@sueplummer6669]

I love the pony but I ADORE the appaloosa.

[@rosielps1818]

I love horses with spotty-like patterns! Dappled, fleabitten, Appaloosa, anything is so cute

[@inthelifeofaddy1727]

We need a part 2

[@louisejackson8595]

Great idea. I must put them on my list. Thanks. 😊

[@Elijah.vxp0]

These pool noodles are actually really good for beginner horses/pony’s bc if they step on them they won’t hurt as much and the horse/pony won’t slide of them 😅

[@missy_horse6334]

Canter! Poles Poles Poles Poles nailed it

[@lilyanne_eq]

That is such a good idea 🤩😳

[@thatgirlthatlikesninjago9063]

When I have a horse I'll use this trick thank you

[@UnOpEnEdLoVeNoTeS]

They are so cute! Ah I'm so jealous you get to enjoy their company!

[@ImIsAnn]

The chase scene is hilarious. 🤣 Tucker (sees orange noodle): GIANT CARROOOOOOT! Her: RUUUUUN!!!

[@Mikeparsons1990]

Awe. Yoshie is a great name

[@thecarolineway555]

Tucker seemed to enjoy it the second time around 😁❤️

[@maze_hoodiegirl]

Tucker is a good horse 🐎. What an energy! Lol

[@serenaburden1606]

Love your content! Can’t wait to own a horse

[@hoapefaithgraycelove1186]

love the horseies

[@shantyburton6854]

Excellent idea

[@karenschmid6041]

Yushi can barely get his hooves high enough to step over the!😂😂😂😂

[@karolineequestrain5999]

Ah i probobly will do that when i get a horse!😇💗

[@karolineequestrain5999]

@@emmam7861 🤩🤩🤩

[@Conny226]

Awesome idea

[@BlessedMoment01]

Two words: Rock, Kevin

[@mircatorresin3002]

Good job 😍👏👏

[@Lynder19]

Cool! Love your horses

[@EM-ub3hn]

At the stables where I go they make them into like a tunnel or rainbow that the horses have to go under.

[@dakotahstacy4013]

This works as long as it isn’t windy 😅👍

[@Silver_Is_Sillay]

Yoshi😇🥰

[@therealkittyjewel]

So cool!

[@robcarter2891]

Good idea.

[@presouz5]

Good idea

[@joycestempa5647]

FUN TIMES!!

[@s.g.8010]

That's great!!!!!

[@Moonlark_Equestrian]

Could you do a video on how to stop a rushing horse to and from jumps, or at least give me some tips? My boy is an OTTB and gets really exited when jumping.

[@Artnmak]

I think she already has a video like that on her channel! I’ll see if I can find and link it for you. Edit: here is the link that includes some good information! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOWiXyFgZdras0

[@Moonlark_Equestrian]

@@Artnmak thanks so much!!!!

[@wolfyy664]

See I use those to wave around my horses and bang them everywhere to desensitize them 😂

[@jaylashelton8540]

If you would like them to be a little stronger and heavier you could fill them with concrete! They don’t move much if your horse knocks it!

[@smittyjetson]

Good idea but they should be closer together for Yoshi.

[@hanna.elizabeth]

good idea!

[@laurelcook9078]

I’ve always wanted to use pool noodle jumps because I’m scared a horse might fall on me if they get caught on the wooden poles.

[@nottheone582]

you need to adjust them more accurately for your horse's stride. the little guy was struggling to make that spacing which could actually injure his poor hind end. I'd make it a little easier for him until he's built up more mobility to attempt a longer gait

[@LannaH12]

tucker jumping them🤣

[@shannon7902]

it’s all fun and games til that wind gust comes through

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Or they brush it ever so lightly

[@Labs.Horses216]

I will be doing this ahen I have a horse in the future

[@hayati6374]

I can imagine how the wind takes them away 😂

[@Conny226]

You even can make weave poles

[@hannahswink4438]

I’ve thought about this I just didn’t know if it’d work

[@cHAOTICeXOTIC910]

What is a brush jump? I'm not sure

[@Sinner1660]

Is it not worth weighting them down a bit perhaps?

[@Thebestathlete_0]

Maybe paint them white and do some cool sort of patterns but up to u

[@Trump-ze2xb]

how far apart do you put them? i can never get it right

[@claudiariley5518]

Ok as long as it isn’t windy

[@mariepigen08]

I thought you said: "I came across these cheap pool *needles* " to begin with and I'm like: "Pool needles? What the heck?"

[@Jesus_Ducky]

What kind of horse is tucker?

[@sherylbutler9999]

Appaloosa

[@whosnikzz]

Nice

[@belogical3961]

Is that called pleasure horse?

[@faithday4102]

Can you sell horses

[@lily_kate28]

what happened to your old horses

[@erintym]

Mine took the pool noodle and ran away with it

[@skyrocketcoast219]

We use them all the time with our horses. Remember do not leave the pool noodles outside: SNAKES LIKE THEM TO HIDE!!!

[@chrisusher7144]

Mine just kick them maybe if I put something to them or two tyed together 🍎🐴🐴there easy to pick up put a string threw and a circle over her head and see desensitiz ing or get used to scare y things

[@8sour8]

Second! ❤️😍

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Yah those aren't safe to use as poles. Like I know it SEEMS like they should be but they'll move way too easily. which can lead to bigger problems. You can literally see where it would go wrong with the first one. Just buy landscape timbers

[@eventingthedude]

Actually it’s not a bad idea. Even if they move easily it can be good for desensitizing horses especially since it won’t hurt them since it’s foam

[@-touya_todoroki]

Prancing lol

[@spamelieeeeeeeeeeeeee]

You should make a brush jump!

[@adaireq92]

Yes!!