Carrothers and Friends

06/20/2025

Some people do yoga to find peace. I just hang out with a 1,200 lb grass-powered therapist who snorts when he's happy. 🐎💚

06/18/2025

🐴 Not Every Person Is the Right Home for Every Horse 🐴
We all love the idea of giving a horse a forever home — but sometimes, love alone isn’t enough. The truth is, not every person is the right fit for every horse. And that’s okay. 💔➡️❤️
Some horses need experienced hands, some need quiet environments, and others thrive with constant activity. Matching a horse with the right human is about more than good intentions — it’s about knowledge, time, resources, and the right connection.
Rehoming a horse isn’t always failure. Sometimes it’s the most responsible, compassionate choice you can make. 💡
Let’s shift the conversation from guilt to growth, from judgment to understanding. Because the right match changes everything — for the horse and the human. 🐎✨

06/16/2025

I know Carrothers lost his s€men making rights a few years ago😕 but I still have to keep these two s€men makers cool😎 Carrothers has a nice shelter for sun protection 🥰

06/16/2025

It’s not always the bit, the spur, or the saddle.
It’s the hands. The seat. The mindset behind them. 🧠🐎
People talk a lot about harsh vs. gentle equipment—but let’s not forget that even the softest gear can cause harm in uneducated hands, and even traditional tools can be used with feel, timing, and respect.
I’ve seen horses move with tension and resistance—but I’ve also seen riders trying their best, doing what they were taught, unaware there might be a better way. That doesn’t make them cruel—it means they’re learning. And that’s okay.
Progress in this sport depends on meeting people where they are, not shaming them into silence.
And let’s not forget: most horses thrive on purpose. They're not ornaments for pastures. They want structure. They understand work. They seek connection.
👣 One step at a time. For horses, and for us.
Let’s keep encouraging better horsemanship, not just louder opinions.

06/16/2025

This mare is the reason I fell in love with dressage💗 My one stallion shares 3/8 of her blood.. I still have to pinch myself🥰
Can you see Carrothers doing 20% of this? 😘

The WEG2006 Freestyle Dressage Final performance of ANDREAS HELGSTRAND on BLUE HORS MATINE

06/15/2025

Ok, so figured out how to get Carrothers quirky mane hair to hold it's 'C' shape😆 Does anyone else want a Keychain? You can choose the colour ring too😊

06/14/2025

Step into the world of horse racing, and you’ll find something almost mythic—thrilling speed, centuries of tradition, and yes, a cast of characters as diverse as any you'll ever meet. It’s a world filled with spectacle and passion.
You’ll meet the die-hards—people who live for the horses. They know every tendon, every quirk, every flinch. They'll sleep in the barn, skip holidays, and spend more time with a four-legged athlete than they do with most humans. They don’t just “care” about the horses; they glorify them.
And then, yes, there are some who are in it for the money. For the gamble. They care more about what's in the purse than the paddock.
But here’s the thing: most of the horses? They're treated like royalty. Immaculate stalls. Custom feeding plans. Massage therapy. Fans and misting systems in the heat. Rugs and heaters in the cold. There are rules on rules—guidelines that govern everything from medications to rest periods to how and when they travel—all in the name of making it safer, more humane, more just. It's not perfect, but it's evolving, constantly.
What you don’t always see is the web of people a racehorse pulls together. Grooms, exercise riders, farriers, vets, trainers, owners, barn hands, and fans… people from every walk of life. They become a team, a family—many of whom would never have crossed paths if not for that one horse at the center of it all.
So yes, racing is complicated. But inside all the noise, at the very heart of it, are the horses—and the humans whose lives are shaped by them in ways they never expected.
📸 Lauren King

06/13/2025

Oh yea! Wild Bid (Bentley) had tongue thing too👅 Bentley sadly passed away too early (12 I believe) from a heart issue, just after my friend did a total care and beauty week on him. He knew he was so loved, then he left. These horses sure have a way of making their way into your heart. 💔

06/13/2025

Carrothers reminds me of my first US bred Thoroughbred (Wild Bid). Carrothers was more successful on the track though🏆

06/10/2025

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06/09/2025

His favourite tree😅 (the poor tree🙊)

06/09/2025

His tongue came out today!!💗