Ask the Collective

Hey everyone! In the summer, I get overheated extremely easily! I often find myself about to throw up, or faint on the back of my horse! I was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks to keeping cool in the summer?

I was wondering what the regular half lease price on a horse is or if people could share what they are paying?

What is the average cost of a schooling 3-phase event off property and on property. I lease a horse so do not have to pay the horse fee but am wondering what people in simailar situations pay or what people know?

I am a slim calve girl and I am wondering if your calves grow or if your boots have ever been too small cause your calves grew? I want to invest in some Ariat boots but want to know if it is worth it. I am only 15 and I have had my period for a year now and really want tall boots but am wondering if the investment is worth it

How do I get fit if I haven't ridden for over a year?

With some more complicated exercises, I'm having the issue of the horse falling on the forehand with me. Has anyone got any tips to help with this?

I'm embarrassed to ask, but where can you find the settings? I'm trying to set up equi collective on my mom's phone and to download the app you have to go over the settings button but I can't seem to find it anywhere?

Hello! I am gathering my PS points, but this is a legitimate concern of mine.This April, with my horseriding bestie we got a gelding, 17 yo Westfalien, pretty tall. One would think he's mature enough to be calm.. Well, guess again 🤣 I've been riding for over 10 years and used to complete in show jumping - I wouldn't say I'm easily scared. However, I've had to get off my 17 yo twice already 🥲 He gets easily scared/excited, especially in walks (INSIDE the club, to places we've ALREADY been lol). He knows both dressage and show jumping, and that makes him very flexible, which is super scary when jumping around in the field. My usual response to a stressed horse is to relax my body, talk to them calmly, loosen the reins etc. No effect with him. If I try to hold him a bit, he gets even more fired up. He does not fear something specific, it could be anything - from an actually creepy sound to his own shadow, or a flower 🥲 Any advice please? Thank you 🦄 * The previous owner told us he's a bit feisty/reactive, so if he's about to spook in the arena and you become more strict (voice/leg) he usually listens, but during the walks he's much more uncontrollable. Bright side: when he jumps and kicks, he does it pretty softly, so it's relatively easy to hold on.