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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Which is better? | 11/24/2011 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: Me and my friend both love riding our horses but we both ride very different. I don't hold the horse ... A: I would not know since I can't see you ride. Keeping the reins loose shows better control and more ... | ||
| Saddleseat attire and reins | 9/22/2011 | Claire Karst |
| Q: We have someone on our high school equestrian team that will be riding saddleseat at our upcoming ... A: Saddle Seat attire is very different from any other disicipline attire. So no a collar bar shirt is ... | ||
| Pony Training | 9/3/2011 | Sunny |
| Q: I have a volunteer job with two ponies, which I have been told are miniature horses but are rather ... A: Everything takes time and practice. You need to take Toughy out in the area that he will be ridden ... | ||
| quiet and friendly horses respond to rider quickly | 5/9/2011 | Sunny |
| Q: i believe that quiet and friendly horses respond to rider quickly. am i right? A: With every horse being an individual its hard to say that quiet and good horses respond to every ... | ||
| Fixing problem | 5/4/2011 | Sunny |
| Q: and adult re-rider. I have been in weekly private lessons for 3.5 years. My horse is around 20, Appy ... A: There are a few things that could or are going on with you two. As an older horse I would like to ... | ||
| Cantering | 1/10/2011 | Claire Karst |
| Q: When i ride my pony i bounce all around but thats just when i try to canter. My legs arnt strong ... A: There are many exercises I could give you but they are easily googled or found with a trip to a book ... | ||
| Mounted patrol | 1/9/2011 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: I'm an 18 year old female measuring 5'3" and weighing 135lbs. I have ten years riding experience, ... A: Ride more, the more you ride the better your balance, the better your confidence, the more the horse ... | ||
| I bounce when I ride | 12/28/2010 | Sunny |
| Q: I am 58 years old, and somewhat overweight. My problem is that I bounce real bad when I ride, so ... A: To be honest with you I myself am not a petit woman to say the least. There are a couple things that ... | ||
| I bounce when I ride - Rick Gore Horsemanship | 12/27/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: I am a 58 year old woman who is somewhat overweight. My problem is, ever since I was young and ... A: Well without seeing you bounce I would say it is a combination of things. One when overweight means ... | ||
| 24 yr old horse | 11/11/2010 | Sunny |
| Q: Hey there, I recently got a 24 yr old Arab x, 15hh approx horse for free. He was giving away as a ... A: I would recommend getting a vet to give him an exam just a check over to see how everything is. If ... | ||
| Draw Reins | 11/1/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: I have a 16 year old Quarter Pony mare who I think would improve with draw reins. She is a western ... A: draw reins are a cheat and not good, it will only teach a horse to pull more and then you will need ... | ||
| endurance riding | 10/27/2010 | Sunny |
| Q: "Hi, I have a few questions, but not about racing. I couldn't find a correct category and you sound ... A: I don't know a whole lot on endurance riding but I can answer some of your questions the best I can. ... | ||
| Country vs English | 8/9/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I'm 18 years old (unfortunately just aged out of youth divisions) and I traveled down to ... A: I am not an Arabian rider. I can only go by what the rules state. There is a forum for Arabian ... | ||
| Saddle Seat Posting | 7/27/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: Sorry, I asked too many follow ups, had to start a new question. I would love to read that article! ... A: Thats fine. Yes Saddle Seat rider's post differently because Saddle Seat horses move differently ... | ||
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/27/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: Thats great to hear, congratulations! Its really difficult for me to say why you are having major ... | ||
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/22/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: Spirit isn't strange he is a naturally gaited Saddlebred and they are out there. If it effects his ... | ||
| Some Saddle Seat questions | 7/17/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I'm Montana, and the proud owner of a pure bred Saddlebred. I have recently become interested in ... A: I'm so happy to hear your interest in Saddle Seat. Your horse will be able to show in the Saddle ... | ||
| Horse Changes Direction no warning | 7/5/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I have a quarter horse that is 7 years old (gelding) that walks, trots and canters. Turns on the ... A: That is one of the strangest things I have ever heard, but I may have an explanation. Years ago, ... | ||
| Leads Takeoff | 6/26/2010 | Sunny |
| Q: when my horse (6 year old American Quarter Horse hunter/jumper)does her leads, she gets the front ... A: First I would lunge her and get all her extra energy out. Then you need to start from the beginning ... | ||
| Over-excited horse | 6/16/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I have a 10 year old arab that I've switched from the Arab circuit to eventing. I bought him as a 5 ... A: Interesting piece of information: he was sent to a big name trainer for English work. I'm not one to ... | ||
| Bit suggestions for a strong horse? | 6/16/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: My horse tends to get very strong while we are jumping. I have a twisted D ring but i just feel as ... A: I'm glad it helped! As for bits, I'm not an advocate of rubber bits. Yes, they are soft, but they ... | ||
| Bit suggestions for a strong horse? | 6/9/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: My horse tends to get very strong while we are jumping. I have a twisted D ring but i just feel as ... A: Answer from April Reeves, Horseman’s U.com: Hello Olivia. Thanks for asking me this question, as I ... | ||
| Over-excited horse | 6/8/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I have a 10 year old arab that I've switched from the Arab circuit to eventing. I bought him as a 5 ... A: Answer from April Reeves (aprilreeveshorsetraining.wordpress.com): Hi Stephanie! Sorry for not ... | ||
| dressage clothing | 5/8/2010 | Dorothy Clarke |
| Q: What are the proper clothes needed for dressage and why? A: As in any form of riding the clothes answer first to safety and then to style. In the lower levels ... | ||
| trotting: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/25/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: i have an ex-racehorse. He is a standardbred so he did the trotting races. Even after 23 years of ... A: He trots since that is all he has known, he has to be walked..... I bet he does not trot when you ... | ||
| Hacking out alone | 4/22/2010 | Holly |
| Q: I have a 6 year old Part-bred arab who is a "dominant" mare. For example in the arena she can pin ... A: I'm sorry I've taken to long to reply to this. If I'm honest, I've been thinking about the question ... | ||
| saddle seat eq | 4/16/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I am very new to saddle seat and I believe I asked you a question about a month ago regarding proper ... A: I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying Saddle Seat especially Saddle Seat Equitation. Ok here ... | ||
| please read then judge: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/2/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: Ok i know you don't answer questions too often but i am so desperate i am willing to take my ... A: I would say you what ever is going on is YOU. A horse is only a reflection of us, so if you feel ... | ||
| How Old is Too Old?: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/1/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: My 29 stock horse hasn't been riden in a year, has lost muscle tone, slight spine slump with ... A: It depends, what you weigh, how good your saddle pad is, how good your saddle is, how good a rider ... | ||
| Bucking Trouble with a calm horse | 3/24/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have an 18 year old Appendix who is unusually hard to fit because he ... A: You're welcome Amber. Hope he's okay. I know what it's like to have a horse out of commission; ... | ||
| Bucking Trouble with a calm horse | 3/21/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have an 18 year old Appendix who is unusually hard to fit because he ... A: This is a serious problem. Horses do not start to buck for no reason. It's his way of telling you ... | ||
| Western Saddle Fitting | 3/14/2010 | April Reeves |
| Q: I'm getting a mare in 10 days, so I will soon be doing some saddle shopping! I'm hoping to get a ... A: I'm concerned about buying a saddle for a horse that's about to lose a lot of weight. You will be ... | ||
| Teaching a reining horse to jump: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 3/9/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: I don't think it is a problem; but I had someone tell me that they would try and jump out of the ... A: lol, all horses know how to jump, if they want to jump out of an area, they will and you will not ... | ||
| Respect for a Horse's Need: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 3/8/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: I don't think you'll consider me a petty person as I have not complained about your answers. I very ... A: I did not see video, but there are lots of people that don't understand or treat their horses like ... | ||
| horse riding | 3/6/2010 | Holly |
| Q: ) my name is Jade and I used to go horse riding. I went horse riding for 3 years from the age of 10. ... A: sorry to hear you had to give up a few years ago. First of all, I would suggest getting some ... | ||
| Skittish Horse | 2/25/2010 | Holly |
| Q: I'm having a problem with my horse "shying" away from sudden noises or objects. I've only had him a ... A: Sounds like he is improving which is excellent. One step at a time! The intelligent ones are the ... | ||
| Skittish Horse | 2/24/2010 | Holly |
| Q: I'm having a problem with my horse "shying" away from sudden noises or objects. I've only had him a ... A: I am unsure what sort of background this horse has and also his age. If he is young for example ... | ||
| Proper Dress | 2/22/2010 | Sarah Lothmann |
| Q: I am a beginner Dressage student. I have spent almost 500 dollars so far on my apparel and boots. ... A: The proper attire consists of one thing ONLY: SAFETY!! The proper riding helmet needs to be ASTM ... | ||
| saddle seat eq | 2/15/2010 | Claire Karst |
| Q: I just started learning saddle seat after I rode hunter for about a year and a half. I've only taken ... A: Welcome to Saddle Seat! I will say that older or cheaper models of a saddle seat saddle (i.e. ... | ||
| what height horse do i need?: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 2/15/2010 | Rick Gore Horsemanship |
| Q: Im looking to by a horse but unsure of what height to get.I am 15 years old and about 5'4 or 5'5. ... A: You are not going to be 15 forever and you may or may not get taller, but for sure you will get ... | ||
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Visit Rick Gore's Horse Site: www.thinklikeahorse.org
--Rick is a student of the horse. I have over 200 free videos on Youtube about horses. I believe in and practice "Natural Horsemanship". I ride mainly western and don't use or promote spurs, bits, or whips. Reins are only one cue for the horse. Using the entire body helps the horse understand. I define riding as a human and horse working together for the enjoyment of both. Pain and fear should not be part of the equation. If you expect feel good advice, you will be disappointed. 95% of all my answers will include the problem is you and not your horse. About 90% of most answers that I give out are on my web site, so if you read it you will probably answer your own question and may learn a few other things. If you ask me a question that I answer on my site or video I will send your question to the question pool.
Experience
I am an experienced horseman with over 30 years of riding and handling horses. I grew up in Texas around horses and horse people. I have started colts, ridden many horses with behavior issues and worked with problem horses. I believe that most horse problems are normally people problems (lack of understanding of the horse).
I believe in and practices natural horsemanship. I have never met a horse that could not be fixed. I believe it is never the horse's fault and with proper handling, all problems can be fixed, if the person handling the horse realizes that they are causing and contributing to the problem.
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Education/Credentials
I have life long experience in being around and working with horses. Over the years I have watched good horsemen do the right thing and seen the wrong things done with bad results. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
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