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| trainig an older horse: www.thinklikeahorse.org - Rick Gore Horsemanship | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have had my 17 year-old horse, Charlie, for about a year. I was bucked off and he was put in ...
A: The horse is not the problem, you need to learn to have soft hands, the horse hangs on a rein ...
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| western saddle shopping: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have ridden dressage for years but, am riding a skiddish arab mix and I need a western saddle that ...
A: You need to work on your horsemanship and stop thinking that a saddle will keep you safe or help you ...
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| leg pressure: www.thinklikahorse.org | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I've been riding for some time..Owned horses and was always taught leg pressure on the left side for ...
A: I would say not a right or wrong way in anything with horses, a horse can learn just about anything, ...
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| Horse hieght and scared of horse | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 13 and 5ft 7. I am looking for my second horse as have outgrown my old one. I don't know what ...
A: Your weight is more important then height. A horse can carry up to 20 percent of their weight, A ...
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| Improving the quality of my jumping: www.thinklikeahorse.org - Rick Gore Hrosemanship | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old, have been riding for about 6 years, (jumping for 2) my horse is a 8 year old ...
A: I am not a jumper so I am not familiar with the technical aspects of jumping "correctly". I jump my ...
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| horse care: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Gore, - my age : 27 - I've been riding for more that 6 years and I'm a new owner (just 5-months ...
A: Here are a couple of links with good info and I cut and pasted a couple of other articles I found. ...
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| FEAR OF TRAIL RIDES: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I am 57 yrs.old. I bought a 13'2 hand high norweigen fjord pony. She is 13 yrs old. My mare is ...
A: You are in a very common position. Lots of people get back into horses later in life. Fear is ...
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| Skittish horse: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I've been hired to train 6 horses this lady "rescued". There's 3 three year olds, 2 two year olds ...
A: All horses are skittish and spooky, so when someone says a horse is that way, I have to ask why they ...
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| 6 year old... My Fear: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Heey.. Im 15 years old and have been riding for round about 2 years now.. I ride my aunties horse, ...
A: Fear is one of those things I can't help with, your fear is not a horse issue. Your can help your ...
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| trotters: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I ride a standardbred who used to do the trotting races. Until recently he has been good but now he ...
A: All horse bite and all horse kick. If people allow a horse to bite then the horse bites. Biting is ...
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| trotters: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I ride a standardbred who used to do the trotting races. Until recently he has been good but now he ...
A: Trotters are normally beat or hurt if they go into a canter or different gait so it will take lots ...
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| FEAR/TRUST/SELF PRES??: www.thinklikeahorse.org Rick Gore Horsemanship | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am riding a 7 year old gelding. I am a novice rider. the horse has only about 2 years of ...
A: This sounds more of a confidence issue between you and your horse. We all get upset, horses are ...
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| My Pony is stupid with me, taking advantage of me in trot: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 4/6/2009 |
Q: my name is Channel Wilson, i'm 12 years old, i've been riding 4 years, my pony is 13hh, is an ...
A: Well maybe you should sell her, it does not sound like she is having a good time either. This ...
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| Encouraging a horse to be forward in the school | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have had to change the horse I have lessons on. He is lovely, not a nasty bone in his body and ...
A: Do more ground work so he knows what you want when you ask, then when you get on he will know what ...
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| saddle: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 3/9/2009 |
Q: how do i know what size of saddle seat to purchase for me?
A: I think you should ride a few different saddles to be sure, some like a smaller saddle and some like ...
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| Am I too to far into my teens to get good? www.thinklikeahorse.org | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old girl on the heavy side(Though I'm working on that) and I've been riding for about ...
A: I know lots of people in their 40's and 50's that start riding. Your weight can be an issue. Your ...
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| Riding your horse bareback: www.thinklikeahorse.org Rick Gore | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I am fifteen years old and I have been riding since I could wallk. Even with this experience, ...
A: This is hard to explain, if you are not very tall it is harder, but can be done, you have to work on ...
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| sore knees: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 49 yr old female that is a very inexperienced horse rider. I went riding for about 30 ...
A: Yep there is a connection with sore knees and sore butts, sore stomach muscles and sore shoulders, ...
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| too fat to ride? www.thinklikeahorse.org Rick Gore | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I use to backpack all through the High Sierras, even climbed Mt. Whitney, but I'm much older (57) ...
A: A draft mule would be good, they can go 1500 pounds or more or a draft horse would do. They say a ...
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| horses: Rick Gore www.thinklikeahorse.org | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 13 and started riding about two years ago i really enjoy but i get a bit worried sometimes as i ...
A: don't worry about being tall, weight will affect riding more than how tall you are. I know many ...
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| NO RYTHM: www.thinklikeahorse.org | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My Granddaughter, 6 years old, it taking English riding lessons. Now I know she is very young and ...
A: It may be a slow down, but it will probably teach her to improve and learn. Not too many kids can ...
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| single ear headstall: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I am 49yrs old, recently adopted an 8 year old QH. Great horse, very easy keeper, loves his new ...
A: The loop probably goes forward. You want the head band straight across the back of both ears so if ...
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| horse/rider Height: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I convinced my parents to buy me a horse (yay!) and i want to know what height would be good for me. ...
A: It depends what you want the horse for, what riding you are doing, how old are you, riding ...
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| my ponies respect: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 11/24/2008 |
Q: ive been riding since I was 2 yrs old ive had my own pony before but sold him on to a friend of ...
A: trust with horses come from lack of fear, but they have to see you as the leader. If you read my ...
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| leads: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 11/16/2008 |
Q: im rather new to riding and do not understand the consept of being on "the right lead" Could you ...
A: The lead is normally the way a horse is running. If he is running to the left, he should be in the ...
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| Marcus My Horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I need some help with a couple of things. First one is about my horse Marcus. Marcus is a four year ...
A: Read these sections on my web site and I explain these terms better and in more detail. Lots of ...
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| slow the lope: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Thanx for taking my question. I am 50 and have been starting colts for about a year. I am at the ...
A: If your horses know what to do on the ground then they will do it easier once you are in the saddle. ...
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| scardy horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My paint is so scared of everything. Hes about 7-8 years old still kinda greenbroken he dosent ...
A: Read my sacking out section on my horsemanship page of my website. All horses are scared it is how ...
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| confidence: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I just got a new horse and he is pretty fast and spooky but pretty much only when I'm nervous, he ...
A: Spending time with you horse and not asking anything from it will help you and your horse grow in ...
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| Horse won't take bit: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old and have been trail riding for about 5 years now. I bought an 8 yr. old ...
A: like most horse problems it is people problems. I assure you this is you. All the other things ...
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| Hackamores/bitless bridles: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/30/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS YOUR AGE: 20 WHAT IS YOUR HORSE EXPERIENCE: Riding English since I was seven, riding western ...
A: I explain this on my web site on my bosal and hackamore page. You can neck rein with a halter, but ...
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| selling: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My name is Erin, i am 16, and I am selling my 5YO QH mare. I have someone coming to look at her, and ...
A: Well I would be honest and all your questions relate to how to get rid of your horse, none were ...
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| National Show horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I recently aquired a nine year old NSH, He quite lovely, with a deep body and chest, expressive eye ...
A: Not sure what level the horse is now and how much ride time and training it has had. If you are ...
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| building a relationship with my horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 9/8/2008 |
Q: how do i rebuild a trusting relationship with my 14.2 welsh section d gelding after I got on him ...
A: Read my site about horses, it will give you a better idea on how they think and once you understand ...
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| Games on Horseback: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I have a game show coming up on horseback. There is a game that nobody really seems to know much ...
A: Here is what I could find. Rick SCUDAHO The Scudaho course consists of four poles, three barrels ...
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| reins: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am 13,I do not own a horse but have had about 3 months riding lessons and was curious to know ...
A: Alex, read my web site and it will help you understand horses better. You need to understand how ...
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| How tall should a horse be for me to ride: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I'm 27 and I am a beginner when it comes to horses, I am 5'8 and weigh 225lbs and was wondering how ...
A: Height is not the only thing you should consider. Add your saddle to your weight, most are about 30 ...
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| Fearful horse: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am an older "re-cycled" rider and have an 8 year old gelding that is inexperienced and fearful in ...
A: Maybe, you have to know your capabilities and your comfort level. I do think the horse is learning ...
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| Dressage to Saddleseat to Western: www.freewebs. com/horseawarensess | 7/26/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS YOUR AGE: 16 WHAT IS YOUR HORSE EXPERIENCE: 11 years around horses. 10 years riding (1 year ...
A: No, that is not correct. Neck reining is over rated. It is called that but what it really is, is ...
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| Centerfire rigging on McClellan type saddle | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I just got a McClellan type Paso Fino saddle, the type with the front and back rings. What do you ...
A: The design I think you are talking about is the old Calvary design. Some people just use the one ...
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| saddle pads: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/25/2008 |
Q: we have an old gelding whose loin muscles have atrophied leaving very high withers and a dished ...
A: A good one inch pad with a proper fitting saddle should work, but too much pad can hurt and too thin ...
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| show disaster: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/14/2008 |
Q: so I took lessons and my teacher found me a 25 yr. old retired QH, gentle, mature and quiet ...he's ...
A: Don't be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes with our horses, we are only human. But learn ...
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| show disaster: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/14/2008 |
Q: so I took lessons and my teacher found me a 25 yr. old retired QH, gentle, mature and quiet ...he's ...
A: Well, anyone that cares about their horse has cried at sometime. As for your question was it your ...
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| Horses: www.freewebs.com/horseawareness | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have this paint/appy gelding who is 6 years old. He is very unsensitive and I would like to change ...
A: Glad you don't want to spur him that never works. You have to teach him how to understand what you ...
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| Unhappy horse? | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am currently working with a paint/draft mix and have run into a couple of problems. His name ...
A: If a horse is trying to kick you and bite you on the ground, I would not be riding him. He does not ...
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| Daughter;s sore knees | 6/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter and I have been taking riding lessons in an english saddle and we love it. For the first ...
A: I got this question off the pool. I would think it is the saddle. It would be that stirrups are ...
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| flat walk | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have owned my horse for 8 years now-I was 12 and he was 6 when I bought him. He is at college ...
A: It sounds like he is anticipating since you have taught him to. You have let him or made him go ...
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| Holding a crop | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am 13 years old and have been riding for about a year with a short crop. My riding teacher asked ...
A: Sorry Mesha, I do not ride with crop and don't think they are fair to the horse. If you understood ...
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| western saddle | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am 47 years old and rode frequently when I was younger ..up to about 23 yrs old. Have always ...
A: Howdy, I am 48 and on top of a horse is the best seat you will ever have. Saddles always loosen up ...
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| looking for some advice. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: hey Rick, You're just the person I need to talk to! I've been riding for 2 and a half years and I ...
A: Being big has nothing to do about being a horse person. Gem is not giving you a nasty look and she ...
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| looking for some advice. | 2/20/2008 |
Q: hey Rick, You're just the person I need to talk to! I've been riding for 2 and a half years and I ...
A: Well Hayley, it sounds like you have been getting some bad information about riding and handling ...
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| Trouble mounting (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 2/3/2008 |
Q: .. recently got a 13yo standardbred gelding. big boy 16.3hh. great ground manners - easy to saddle ...
A: Hey Derek, this sounds like a smart horse. First realize that this horse is not mean or is not out ...
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| How Tall should my horse be? (www.freewebs.com/horseawareness) | 1/24/2008 |
Q: im just wondering to tell you im getting my first horse/pony but i dont know exactly what height i ...
A: Rick Gore: Height is not very important for your first horse. Knowing what you will use the horse ...
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